LEC - Resident Companies

Resident Companies

Actions@Work Ltd

Actions@Work is one of the world's leading providers of management software solutions for risk and compliance management. Tasked with the management of ever increasing levels of legislative burden and stakeholder scrutiny, in order to comply industry requires new and innivative solutions. Actions@Work is rapidly expanding its portfolio of tools for industry.

Working In Partnership

Actions@Work are working in partnership with LEC - more information to follow

Contact Details

Actions@Work
Room C27
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 278
Email: info@actionsatwork.com
Web: www.actionsatwork.com

Arid Agritec Ltd

An Associate Company of Lancaster Environment Centre

Arid Agritec Ltd was formed for the sole purpose of delivering state-of-the-art research knowledge and technology in sustainable crop production into countries challenged by arid climates. Their focus is on manipulating the growing environment, using the very latest technology in crop cover and tunnel structure design, to deliver the perfect climate for growth.

Working In Partnership

Arid Agritec and LEC are working together to develop cutting-edge research in plant photobiology and applied crop-cover use for improving yield and quality. They are also researching developments in irrigation science and sustainable methods of pest and disease control.

Contact Details

Dr Wagdy Sobeih
Room B5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 275
Fax: +44 (0) 1524 510 277
Email: wagdysobeih@aridagritec.com
Web: www.aridagritec.com

BEECycle Ltd

BEEcycle Limited is an innovative company which focuses on providing products and services for food waste recycling. BEEcycle also aims to educate the next generation in reducing their waste to create a sustainable future. One of their products is the OvO, a mini composting system and an educational toy designed to teach about food waste recycling and plant growth. BEEcycle has also consulted organisations, councils and universities on their food waste recycling programmes utilising vermi and microbiological technology.

Contact Details

Kenneth Cheung
Room B5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 283
Email: kenneth@beecycle.co.uk
Web: www.beecycle.co.uk

Bowland Analytical Support Ltd

Bowland Analytical provides services to laboratories in the environmental, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Our primary activities focus on the repair, maintenance and validation of Agilent LC, GC, GCMS and LCMS analytical instruments. We also offer training courses on troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instruments.

Working In Partnership

The company is currently supporting a research project in the Lancaster Environment Centre investigating the occurrence, fate and remediation of pharmaceutical compounds in surface waters. This emerging class of pollutants has raised concerns given the increasing use of medicines for human and animal care. Catchment studies will aim to establish background levels and identify point sources of pharmaceuticals. A strategic goal of this project is to develop an appropriate remediation process for waste water treatment plants.

Contact Details

Keith Waterhouse
Room B5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Mob: +44 (0) 7881 633 835
Email: keith@bowlandanalytical.co.uk
Web: www.bowlandanalytical.co.uk

Carbon Action Ltd

Carbon Action Ltd is an Environmental and Sustainability consultancy. We combine valuable energy, climate change and environmental expertise with powerful IT, knowledge management and marketing capability. We help both individuals and organisations understand complex issues and empower them with high quality consultancy advice. Our goal is to link all our advice and products directly to the bottom line of your organisation, saving otherwise lost profit margin whilst simultaneously helping you become more environmentally sound. Our main areas of business are, Energy and Climate Change, Resource efficiency and Waste Management, Resource Symbiosis, Environmental Communication Strategy and Behavioural Change. We also deliver sustainable procurement through a suite of Trademarks and systems. Energy Saving Warehouse®, is Carbon Action’s one stop shop to help you save Energy, Save Carbon and Save Money.

Contact Details

Richard Thompson
Room B5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 845 003 8953
Mob: +44 (0) 7730 264 647
Email: richard.thompson@carbonactionlimited.co.uk
Web: www.carbonactionlimited.co.uk

C-Tech Innovation Ltd

C-Tech Innovation provides a wide-ranging consultancy service designed to maximise your innovation and business opportunities. We have a vast experience in innovation management and technology development. We help organisations to implement new processes and create new products; assist them in knowledge transfer and in commercialisation and business support.

Working In Partnership

C-Tech Innovation are working with LEC to deliver the North West Eco-Innovation Programme.

Contact Details

Jonathan Abra
Room B12
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 455
Email: jonathan.abra@ctechinnovation.com
Web: www.ctechinnovation.com

Enterprise Generator Business Solutions

Enterprise Generator works closely with with both industrial partners and system providers to develop, trial and commercialise future technologies. Jonathan Lutwyche, the company founder, has worked extensively within the chemicals industry managing commercial activities for commodity producers, fine chemical manufacturers and distribution businesses. Having gained a BSC (Hons) in mathematics from the University of Durham his particular focus now lies in identifying and developing new business solutions that support various industrial sectors.

Working In Partnership

Working within LEC - information to follow

Contact Details

Jonathan Lutwyche
Room C27
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel : +44 (0) 1524 510 278
Mob: +44 (0) 7739 899 843
Email:sales@enterprisegenerator.com
Web: www.enterprisegenerator.com

Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network

KTNs have been set up by the Technology Strategy Board to drive the flow of knowledge within, in and out of specific communities. KTNs are funded to bring together diverse organisations and provide activities and initiatives that promote the exchange of knowledge and the stimulation of innovation in these communities. The Environmental Sustainability KTN performs this role in the Key Application Area of Environmental Sustainability by delivering improved industrial performance through innovation and new collaborations, driving the flow of people, knowledge and experience between business and the science-base, between businesses and across sectors; providing UK businesses with the opportunity to meet and network with individuals and organisations, in the UK and internationally; and poviding a forum for a coherent business voice to inform government of its technology needs and about issues, such as regulation.

Contact Details

Jonathan Abra
Room B12
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 455
Email: jonathan.abra@ctechinnovation.com
Web: ktn.innovateuk.org/web/sustainabilityktn

Gatehouse Renewable Solutions Ltd

The principal focus of the UK business for the first two years will be the creation of large scale commercial roof mounted Solar PV systems as an investment medium for property owners and investors to take advantage of the UK Government Feed-In Tariff (FIT) scheme introduced in April 2010.

The companies activities will be augmented by the addition of Solar Thermal installations, which will come on stream when the tariff subsidy arrangements, due to be operational from April 2011, are confirmed.

Other related activities to be introduced in the medium term (3 -5yrs) will include Bio-mass heating systems, LED lighting and wind turbines up to 200kw.

The ambition of GS is to replicate the Spanish model and become a dominant player in the UK renewable energy market.

Contact Details

Adrian Sutton
Room B6
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 469
Email: a.sutton@gatehouse-solutions.co.uk
Web: www.gatehouse-solutions.co.uk

Hybrid Instruments Ltd

Hybrid Instruments is a research and development company specialising in radiation detection and measurement. We provide bespoke design, specification and manufacture of instrumentation stages for a variety of applications in nuclear generation, safeguards and security sectors.

We have pioneered the use of cutting-edge embedded systems to replace analogue processing in a variety of detector applications. We provide a quick and cost-effective route for engineers and physical scientists in both industry and academe to obtain fast data acquisition systems for prototype applications and one-off uses.

Working in Partnership

Founded in 2003, Hybrid Instruments is a spin-out from Lancaster University Department of Engineering and maintains close contact with the Instrumentation Research Group there.

Contact Details

Frank Cave, Commercial Director
Room B16
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 572
Mob: +44 (0) 7974 494 263
Email: frank@hybridinstruments.com
Web: www.hybridinstruments.com

Inventya Ltd

Inventya is an international commercialisation consultancy specialising in science, technology and engineering based products and services. All our work is completely bespoke and we operate in the business to business sector.

Our work is centred around 3 core service offerings:

Proof of Market/Proof of Concept/Feasibility Study
Market Research Study
Commercialisation Strategy

Our customers include start-ups, established corporations, venture funders and other finance providers, technology transfer departments and research centres.

Working in Partnership

Inventya is working with the Lancaster Environment Centre on the North West Eco-Innovation Programme. We can provide market research and commercialisation assistance to companies developing environmental related products or technologies.

Contact Details

Aldo De Leonibus
Room B11
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 453
Email: contact@inventya.com
Web: www.inventya.com

Levity Cropscience

Levity Cropscience is a business dedicated to research and development of sustainable chemistry. It develops products that can improve the performance of conventional chemicals. Levity believes that the greatest gains in sustainability will be made by improving conventional chemistry, rather than by wholesale replacement of it. Levity Cropscience’s business model is to focus on research and development, and partner with companies that have existing sales and marketing infrastructure - helping it’s partners to produce better products. This research is the basis for all Levity products which include additives (for use by fertilizer manufacturers to improve product performance) and formulated products containing Levity chemistry.Levity’s research is helping to make agricultural products smarter, making products more sustainable, lower dose, and delivering higher yields from the crops on which they are applied. Levity Smart Fertilizer additives TM are already being used all around the world, with partners in the USA, South America, Europe and Africa.

Contact Details

David Marks
Room C8
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 279
Mob: +44 (0) 7956 273 127
Email: david@levitycropscience.com
Web: www.levitycropscience.com

Peak Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd

Peak Associates are a specialised consultancy that provides advice on matters relating to river and water pollution, effluent treatment, drainage and contaminated land. We specialise in defence, mitigation and negotiations with regulatory bodies on your behalf and we are well briefed on current legislation, its requirements and likely future trends.

Working In Partnership

Peak Associates are working with LEC to develop their contaminated land services.

Contact Details

Mike Matthews
Room C9
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 771
Email: lancaster@peak-associates.com
Web: www.peak-associates.com

The REACH Centre Ltd

An Associate Company of Lancaster Environment Centre

The REACH Centre acts as a central hub for REACH services and provision. It currently runs workshops and seminars, offers direct consultancy and can support industry in the delivery of all REACH related activities. These services enable companies to achieve compliance and help support long-term sustainable and successful business models.

Working In Partnership

The REACH Centre are making particular use of LEC's Centre for Chemicals Management and the expertise it can provide in relation to international environmental chemicals management.

Contact Details

The REACH Centre Ltd
Room C27
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 1524 510 278
Fax: +44 (0) 1524 510 588
Email: enquiries@thereachcentre.com
Web: www.thereachcentre.com

Saturn Bioponics Ltd

Saturn Bioponics provides innovative vertical growing products and solutions designed for maximum production in even the most compact spaces. We produce vertical growing systems for full commercial production applications and for domestic and community projects. High efficiency utilisation of available land and space, excellent conservation of water and energy resources, reduction of food miles, work sustainably with nature, eat fresh, healthy food. The focus is for sustainable, long term solutions, to meet the global demand for quality food using less resources.

Working In Partnership

Research projects on the commercial application of a novel vertical growing system. Examining in particular benefits to yield, biomass and water conservation. Research is across a broad range of crops, but initially focussing on leafy salad varieties and herbs (for the cut salads and herbs sectors), with strawberries, whole salads and other crops (including vines) to follow.

Contact Details

Alex Fisher
Room B5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel: +44 (0) 330 684 0261
Email: sales@saturnbioponics.com
Web: www.saturnbioponics.com

Small World Consulting Ltd

An Associate Company of Lancaster Environment Centre

Small World Consulting enables strategic responses to climate change that enhance organisational value. Climate change can present opportunity as well as threat; but only the early movers will seize the opportunities. We help businesses develop practical leading approaches. Working closely with LEC, the Management School and other university departments, Small World brings together the multidisciplinary expertise that the climate change challenge demands. Our processes and toolsets are rigorous, practical and engaging. Climate change impacts businesses in many different ways. We help organisation understand their impact, their options and to assess the implications for costs, brand value, talent management and operational effectiveness. Clients include Booths, Geest, Cumbria Tourism, NWDA, Lancaster University, The Joule Centre, Trainline, Kukri Sports and Inov8.

Working In Partnership

Small World and LEC are working together on a Joule Centre funded project to develop innovative and improved carbon footprinting methodologies. Small World is also helping LEC to develop its own internal carbon management process.

Contact Details

Mike Berners-Lee
Room B8
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel : +44 (0)1524 510 272
Email: mike@sw-consulting.co.uk
Web: www.sw-consulting.co.uk

Stopford Energy and Environment Ltd

An Associate Company of Lancaster Environment Centre

Stopford Energy and Environment is a multidisciplinary energy and environment consultancy with engineering, design and project management expertise.

Our core services span the following sectors:

Green Technology Development
Waste Consultancy
Energy Consultancy
Low Carbon Solutions
Energy from Biomass and Waste
Environmental Consultancy
Resource Use Efficiency
Training

Stopford offers its clients expert services throughout the whole lifecycle of projects, ranging from lab-based proof of concept studies, feasibility studies, market analysis, planning/EIA, regulatory review and financial assessment to front-end engineering design, multidisciplinary engineering, construction and build.

Working In Partnership

Stopford are currently working with LEC to develop and deliver a PG-Certificate CPD course in Energy and Fuels from Waste. Stopford are also sponsoring and co-supervising an EPSRC CASE Studentship into the application of plasma gasification waste to energy technologies in the UK and the opportunity for producing second generation biofuels.

Contact Details

Dr Ben Herbert
Room C17
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel : +44 (0)1524 510 604
Email: ben.herbert@stopford.co.uk
Web: www.stopfordenergyandenv.co.uk

Stopford Projects Ltd

An Associate Company of Lancaster Environment Centre

Stopford is a multi-disciplined Engineering, Management and Design Consultancy. We are an established organisation providing a full range of complementary services to largely Petrochemical, Fine chemical, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear and related industries, from conceptual process analysis through to the detailed design and build of manufacturing plants. We are able to offer the complete project service from concept and feasibility through to construction supervision and commissioning.

Stopford also offer a consultancy service in Regulatory Affairs. We are particularly experienced in Environmental Impact Assessments, Abatement Systems, IPPC submissions, Chemical and Waste Management Technology, COMAH and COSHH studies, HAZOP, HAZAN, Pressure Relief, ATEX/DSEAR and Validation services.

Working In Partnership

Stopford will be working with LEC to assess the potential applications of slow release mechanisms for the delivery of agrochemicals into horticultural systems.

Contact Details

Ellyse Maddocks
Room C5
The Gordon Manley Building
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YQ

Tel : +44 (0)1524 510 604
Email: ellyse.maddocks@stopford.co.uk
Web: www.stopford.co.uk

Strategic Energy Consulting Ltd

Strategic Energy Consulting works with private and public sector clients to help prepare them for the financial, reputational and practical challenges of the existing and emerging environmental regulations and issues of energy security.

Our approach is based on a holistic end to end review of an organisation, which after the initial site survey & audit, enables us to identify energy efficiency and cost reduction projects which we rank in order of cost effectiveness with costed proposals that show payback periods. Depending on client circumstances and current funding rules, audits can be partly or fully funded. We can advise on this when discussing Client requirements. Where clients have standby generators or CHP plant on site there are possibilities to generate revenues from The National Grid by boosting supply into the grid when peak demand is outstripping supply.

Working in Parntership

Strategic Energy Consulting is working with LEC on resource efficiency for a large scale road waste recycling client and with Lancaster University Facilities and Infrastructure on Smart Grid Projects.