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Leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, has taken delivery of the first biomethane fuelled forklift truck in the UK and Ireland.<\/h4>\n

Trials have successfully taken place with focus now on completely replacing the firm\u2019s 60 diesel powered forklifts with biogas trucks.<\/p>\n

Thanks to their strong relationship with The Alexander Group and Linde Forklifts, Tobermore have availed of a biomethane fuelled forklift. The truck will undertake work on site while gathering essential data associated with carbon reduction and fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n

The manufacturer aims to reduce their Scope 1 carbon emissions by exploring alternative, greener fuels. Biogas is renewable, produced locally and is recognised as one of the world\u2019s cleanest fuels. This endeavour is another significant step on Tobermore\u2019s decarbonisation journey.<\/p>\n

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Tobermore aim to replace their 60 diesel powered forklifts with biogas trucks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Mid Ulster Carbon Co-operative<\/h4>\n

Earlier this year, it was announced that Tobermore and three local businesses, have established a collaborative cluster to transform excess livestock manure and grass silage into biomethane which can be used as fuel.<\/p>\n

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Pictured (LTR): David Henderson, Neil Finlay, Gareth Stewart , David Megrath, William Murphy, Dr James Young<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The vision of the Mid Ulster Carbon Co-operative is to establish a full-scale anaerobic digestion plant that will produce enough biomethane, not just for their own use, but also for injection into the NI gas grid.<\/p>\n

David Henderson, Managing Director and owner of Tobermore commented:<\/h4>\n

\u201c<\/span>Tobermore<\/span> is delighted <\/span>to <\/span>be trialling<\/span> the nation\u2019s first biogas forklift truck of its kind. We have a fleet of over 60 diesel powered forklifts which we <\/span>aim to phase out in favour of trucks that use <\/span>more sustainable fuels<\/span>.<\/span> In alignment with our anaerobic digestion plans, <\/span>we <\/span>will be able to produce bi<\/span>omethane fuel <\/span>for<\/span> our forklifts and lorries. We <\/span>plan<\/span> to significantly reduce our need for fossil fuels and hasten our journey towards net zero.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Biogas is recognised as one of the world\u2019s cleanest fuels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Earlier this month, Tobermore was shortlisted as finalists for the \u2018Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year\u2019 award at the Business Eye Sustainability Awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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