Entering into a two-year contract with Bryson Recycling, Lurgan-based paper processing company, Huhtamaki, will ensure that paper waste is collected by Bryson and processed locally in Armagh and Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
Under the new agreement, Bryson’s kerbside box service will collect paper that will be sent to Huhtamaki’s plant in Lurgan. The service, which has been running since 2002 in Armagh and Banbridge, will be able to expand as Bryson begins conducting business with more local companies.
After collection, Bryson will send the paper waste to the plant in Lurgan where it will be recycled and moulded into items such as egg cartons or cup carriers. The value of the contract was not released, but it was revealed that the deal will mean that 80 per cent of Bryson’s materials collected will now be processed solely in Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1890, when it began producing boxes and supplying them to the linen industry, Huhtamaki employs 200 workers at the Lurgan plant. Clients of the recycling firm include Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, and McDonalds.
Director for Bryson Recycling, Eric Randall said that the new deal will mean a significant increase in business for the company, particularly on the local level. He added that the recycling industry has been enjoying success despite the harsh economic climate, and is becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most important economies.
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