New Manufacturing Facility for SFM Limited

The Company

SFM is a specialist developer and manufacturer of innovative advanced gelling fibres, fabric and x-ray detectable yarn for the global advanced wound care markets.

Project Brief

To design, construct, install and commission three new wound fibre coating facilities at their new manufacturing site in the UK, including waste collection, waste storage and a new solvent tank farm.

Bulk solvent storage and bulk waste storage

Scope of Works

Design, procure and project manage the following:

Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study, including:
- P&ID’s
- 3D plant layout and equipment design
- Equipment specifications and schedules
- Cost & programme proposal
DSEAR Assessment
Relocation of 3 existing processes

Design, supply, install and commission the following:

Process facility (Kier)
Solvent tank farm
Recovered waste storage facility
Process infrastructure and services including but not limited to, fume extraction, compressed air and water

3D tank farm design vs actual tank farm – angle 1

Design Challenge

Design and deliver innovative process and manufacturing techniques to improve operational efficiency
Integrate the programme of the new factory build alongside a continuous operating facility
Ensure contractors deliver to Health and Safety standards associated with ATEX & DSEAR regulations