Business Case Studies: Sustainable Manufacturing at Hillbrush

In collaboration with Clean Earth Energy and Severn Wye Energy Agency, this unique event offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of a working factory that is actively transforming its operations to become greener, more efficient and future-ready.

Whether you’re looking to improve energy efficiency, explore renewable technology, or learn from real-world experiences, this event is designed to help your business take the next step on its sustainability journey.

Join us for breakfast at this morning event in Mere on Thursday 16th October, where you will learn about the actions shaping the sustainable development and efficient operations at Hillbrush. The morning will consist of short presentations from energy experts covering product development, solar PV and energy efficiency, followed by a factory tour, Q&A session and optional networking.

What to expect:

• First-hand account of the challenges, successes and opportunities for embedding sustainability within your business

• Expert guidance on solar PV, energy efficiency and funding options available to your business

• Guided tour of the factory and solar plant room – see sustainability in action!

• Networking opportunities with like-minded business leaders and sustainability experts

Tea, coffee and tasty breakfast baps from The Brush & Broom onsite restaurant will be provided on arrival.

Spaces are limited – reserve your place today and discover practical steps to make your business more sustainable.

Hillbrush is recognised throughout the world for its British brush-making and manufacturing expertise. Their wealth of industry knowledge and experience means they deliver the highest quality products and hold a Royal Warrant for the supply of brushware to HM The King.

Understanding the need to be socially and environmentally responsible, Hillbrush has made huge inroads into developing and implementing sustainable practices. Alongside generating 20% of its energy this year through solar panelling, the company has also been awarded ‘Certificate of Environmental Achievement’ by Perry’s Recycling.

Clean Earth Energy are leading providers of renewable energy to UK businesses and have been in operation for over 15 years from their offices in Wadebridge, Cornwall. With 800 wind turbine and solar PV installations across the UK, their projects represent a generating capacity of 155 Gigawatts - equivalent to powering 47,000 homes and saving the UK over 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year.

Severn Wye Energy Agency is a sustainability charity operating across Wales and the English boarder counties. Founded in 1999, Severn Wye’s vision is of a stable climate with energy for all. Working to provide businesses with impartial, expert advice to help them save energy, reduce carbon and create a more sustainable future.

More about the programmes on offer:

‘Fit for Net Zero’ is supporting SMEs operating within Wiltshire Council’s area, with free, detailed energy efficiency surveys and grants for installed measures. Examples of funded improvements include, more efficient heating systems, insulation, lighting upgrades and renewable energy installation.

You can find out more and apply here: www.severnwye.org.uk/wilts

‘Wiltshire Towns Programme’ is supporting small and micro businesses operating within Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sectors throughout 22 Wiltshire Towns. On offer are free, detailed energy efficiency surveys and an opportunity to apply for grant funding of up to £6,000* towards low-cost energy efficiency measures or improvements.

*subject to eligibility.

You can find out more here: Wiltshire towns small business energy efficiency – Severn Wye