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SURECLEAN LTD
KTP SURE TO BRING NEW ADVANCES
TO WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
KTP BENEFITS
ABOUT THIS CASE STUDY
Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships are designed to
benefit everyone involved
Sureclean Ltd specialises in industrial cleaning and environmental waste management providing
specialist services in vessel and confined space entry, tank cleaning, pipe work descaling, oil and
chemical spill response, special waste disposal and asbestos removal. This Knowledge Transfer
Partnership (KTP) project with Robert Gordon University, sought to develop an innovative
environmentally sustainable solid waste treatment process that is economically viable.
Businesses will acquire new
knowledge and expertise
KTP Associates will gain
business-based experience
and personal and professional
development opportunities
Universities, colleges or
research organisations will
bring their experience to
enhance the business
relevance of their research
and teaching
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Accelerating business innovation;
a Technology Strategy Board programme
http://www.ktponline.org.uk
The Company
“The fact that we are
now on our third KTP
project speaks
volumes as to the
strength and success
of the programme.”
Ian Pirie, Operations Director,
Sureclean Ltd
Formed in Alness in 1985,
Sureclean Ltd has grown
to become a major
success story in waste
management. The
Company has its
headquarters in Alness,
with a further
complementary facility
located in Aberdeen.
ABOUT THE SPONSOR
The Technology Strategy Board is a business-led organisation established by the Government.
Its mission is to accelerate research into, and development and exploitation of, technology and
innovation for the benefit of UK business – building economic growth and quality of life.
FAST FACTS
Expanded business streams and widened client groups
Now seen as an innovative and forward thinking environmental waste management company
Continued joint working between Sureclean Ltd and Robert Gordon University
Now on third KTP project
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Company is committed to
promoting sustainable and total waste
management solutions. The aim of this
KTP was to allow the Company to
offer an enhanced, efficient and flexible
treatment services to its clients. The
project also aimed to support the
Company’s strategic goal of becoming
one of the leading mobile treatment
facilities in Scotland, providing
solutions with integrated sludge and
wastewater treatment facilities to
industry, both on and offshore. The
KTP will help promote the Company’s
strategy of obtaining entry into new
markets.
RESULTS
Sureclean gained considerable
knowledge and understanding of
treatment technologies
The project has raised awareness
of Sureclean as an environmental
waste treatment company
Sureclean now have the resources
to be able to develop new
systems, processes and undertake
further market research
The KTP project established the
Company as one of the most
innovative and forward thinking
waste management companies
The Company has expanded its
business streams, client groups and
previously untapped opportunities
as a result of the confidence gained
from the KTP project
Sureclean Ltd are now on their
third KTP project
The Associate
The Academic Partner
“For me the KTP has been a stepping
stone in my career to which large
advances have been made in a short
period of time.”
“Research collaboration activities and personal
development have improved as a result of this
KTP project.”
Vinod Ramachandran, KTP Associate
BENEFITS
The KTP project gave me immense
experience not only in widening my technical
expertise but also in the management of live
projects at various levels.
RESULTS
Took part in a seminar organised by the
Chartered Institute of Waste
Management to discuss proven
technologies in biological and thermal
treatment of municipal and hazardous
waste, which helped in formulating
technology trial reports
Obtained a further degree as a result of
the project
Secured employment with Sureclean an
an Environmental Manager, and was then
named as the Industrial Supervisor for
Sureclean’s current KTP project
Developed and managed master level
projects for the University
Professor Peter Robertson, Centre for Research in Energy and
the Environment (CREE), Robert Gordon University
BENEFITS
The project had significant staff development
benefits for the Centre for Research in Energy and the Environment (CREE),
in particular, developing their Project Management skills with respect to
industrial priorities as opposed to traditional research objectives. The cost
benefit analysis skills that have been developed have been particularly
useful in the research commercialisation activities that have been growing
within CREE.
RESULTS
Developed a key element of one of CREE’s key priority research areas
in both solid waste management and advanced thermal technologies
Additional research applications have been submitted to European
Commission FP6 programme and collaborative FP7 programmes are
also planned
Case study material was produced and the Associate taught on the
module for Environmental Policy, Management and Impact Assessment
Development opportunities for both students and staff through active
involvement of Sureclean in two master level projects and one
undergraduate projects
Sureclean and RGU are continuing to develop treatment equipment
proving both commitment and contact with each other