Partners plan bio fuel boost

Wood fuel supplier Forest Fuels has teamed up with Lakes Biomass to provide technical support, specialist systems, and a wider range of stock.

The agreement, which was formalised today, will see Lakes Biomass owned by Forest Fuels.

Lakes Biomass delivers kiln-dried logs, kindling, woodchip, and pellets to domestic and commercial customers throughout the North West of England.

Forest Fuels operates from local depots throughout the country, and the link-up with Lakes Biomass will enable Forest Fuels to expand its ‘local’ model into the Lake District.

Prior to the deal, Lakes Biomass supplied its wood pellet customers with bagged pellets only, but it will now have the facility to provide large commercial customers with ‘blown’ pellets – which are delivered directly into biomass fuel stores from specialist lorries. 

The deal will also give Lakes Biomass customers access to Forest Fuels’ automatic monitoring systems, which allows them to monitor fuel-store levels, usage and boilers via their phone, tablet or computer.

Lakes Biomass general manager Gemma Turrall said: “We have always supplied the highest quality woodchip, but our association with Forest Fuels now means we will have access to even wider range of first-rate fuel along with technical support from their specialists.”

Forest Fuels managing director Peter Solly said: “Lakes biomass and Forest Fuels complement each other perfectly, as we share the desire to provide the highest-grade wood fuel to our customers. 

“We’re looking forward to working closely with their friendly team and helping their operations become even more comprehensive and efficient.”

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