Marshalls is a renowned UK manufacturer of landscape, building, and roofing products. Established in the 1890s in West Yorkshire, the company continues to lead the industry through decades of technical expertise and innovation across its product divisions.
Marshalls’ West Lane site in Southowram, West Yorkshire, recently required a new dust extraction system for its welding workshop. Having built a long-standing relationship with Dust Control Environmental (DCE) Ltd., Marshalls once again partnered with them to deliver a tailored extraction solution.
Project requirements
The West Lane site needed a high-performance dust extraction system capable of managing welding fumes, grinding dust and mild steel particulate matter.
The system had to effectively capture and remove hazardous airborne particles drawn directly from welding stations to protect the health of workers whilst maintaining a clean and compliant workspace. The allotted installation space meant that consideration needed to be given to the size of unit supplied.
How DCE delivered the solution
Following a detailed site survey, Dust Control Environmental proposed the DCE Typhoon 4 dust collector. This system includes:
• A jet pulse cleaning mechanism for optimal filter maintenance,
An integrated high-efficiency fan to control fine particulates and fumes,
A conveniently located waste collection bin,
Additional ducting installed as needed for full coverage.
The benefits
The newly installed DCE extraction unit ensures that Marshalls’ welding workshop fully complies with health and safety regulations, significantly reducing airborne hazards and protecting employee health.
Equipped with a high-efficiency fan, the system delivers high-performing extraction. Its low-noise jet pulse cleaning mechanism enables uninterrupted 24/7 operation with minimal maintenance.
The compact and modular build of the DCE Typhoon 4 allowed for seamless integration into the workshop’s limited footprint, maximising performance without compromising space.
The easily accessible collection bin, meanwhile, ensures safe containment of extracted dust and debris, with hassle-free disposal via a wheeled waste container for improved operational efficiency.
Marshalls will also benefit from the future care of DCE P601 certified engineers and aftermarket team in the form of a bespoke maintenance plan. Under the plan, DCE will provide testing and maintenance to the Typhoon 4 dust extractor to ensure continuing performance and compliance.
“We’ve partnered with Dust Control Environmental on numerous projects because of their deep expertise and professional approach,” says Liam Walsh, Engineering Manager. “The upgrade of the dust extraction for the welding shop at the Southowram site not only improves day-to-day operations but also reinforces our commitment here at Marshalls to employee wellbeing, environmental responsibility and product quality.”
