RA Dalton Success Stories
RA Dalton Ltd are the Klargester number one accredited installer covering the whole of the UK.
‘It’s like Grease lightening a story of a fast paced action packed installation’
Grease management.
Something that is often sadly overlooked on many commercial sites, and people often underestimated the negative effect grease can have on the operation of a treatment plant. For one site in particular near Penrith it was determined that the existing grease management system was not quite up to scratch.
Looking at the layout of the site, sizing requirements and installation location we recommended that a Klargester 6,000 Litre NSG14 was installed to suit the site requirements. The new separator was to be installed 2m past an existing foul manhole received both toilet and kitchen effluent.
Due to installation depth, additional necks were also required to bring the installation up to ground level.
The Klargester NSG14 grease separator.
The Kingspan Klargester grease separator are usually specified on how many meals per day/ daily flow. There are also variations in the type of food/ grease that can cause deviations into the amount of covers the separator is designed to handle.
The grease separator has a vital job to perform, these systems allow the grease and fat to naturally separate from the incoming wastewater flow and preventing the potentially damaging FOGs from entering the septic tank/ sewage treatment plant/ mains sewer.
Installing a grease separator not only ensures your wastewater system can operate more efficiently but also the chances of blockages occurring are reduced. The risks of letting any large quantities of grease into your sewage system far outweigh the cost implications of having a correctly size and regularly emptied grease separator installed.
Prevention is the best defence.
The grease separator for this food production facility was installed close to the building location, these systems need to be installed prior to any sewage treatment plant/ septic tank or mains drains. All grease traps need frequent emptying and this is entirely dependent on size and usage.
The sizing of any grease management should be calculated by an experienced industry professional as with the wrong calculations the results can be costly and certainly not pretty!
RA Dalton Opens New Rookhope Office
County Durham wastewater specialist RA Dalton has relocated members of its finance and accounts team to a new office at Unit 1, Rookhope Business Centre.
The move sees Accounts Manager Katie Jackson and her colleagues take up residence in the dedicated office space as the family-run company continues to expand its workforce and nationwide operations.
The Rookhope premises provide valuable additional space for the growing department while keeping the team in the heart of Weardale, close to RA Dalton’s Cowshill head office.
From a local family business to a national employer
Founded in 2003, RA Dalton has grown from a small local family business into a nationwide employer with more than 100 staff across the UK.
The company supplies, installs, services and maintains sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, pump stations and other off-mains drainage systems, working with homeowners, businesses, developers and organisations throughout the UK; providing support at every stage of the wastewater process.
Supporting a growing nationwide business
RA Dalton’s finance and accounts team play a vital role in supporting the company’s day-to-day activities across the UK. As the company has grown, so too has the volume and complexity of the work carried out behind the scenes.
The new office creates a dedicated working environment for the team. Colleagues can collaborate closely and continue to deliver an efficient service to customers, suppliers and other departments across the business.
The finance department continues to grow from strength to strength. RA Dalton recently recruited a new Accounts Receivable Coordinator, who joins the team at its new Rookhope base. This latest appointment is another key part of the company’s wider strategy to strengthen its internal operations and ensure it has the people and systems that support continued development.
Continued investment in Weardale
While RA Dalton now works with domestic and commercial customers across the UK, the company has retained strong links to Weardale. The decision to establish the finance team in Rookhope allows the business to create additional space without moving this important function away from the local area.
The new office demonstrates RA Dalton’s continued commitment to County Durham and the rural communities surrounding its original Cowshill headquarters, while bringing new professional employment opportunities to rural County Durham. This will help people build their careers without needing to travel to one of the region’s larger towns or cities.
RA Dalton has continued to invest in its people, premises, equipment and services as demand has increased. The new Rookhope office is the latest stage in that growth: providing Katie and the wider team space to support the business as it moves forward.
The finance team’s new address is Unit 1, Rookhope Business Centre, Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2DA.
