The visit to the Milton Keynes-based kitchen solutions company was arranged in response to the publication of the recommendations of the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into waste management in England in late October, where Mechline provided significance evidence which was utilised in the report’s findings.
Mechline has developed and manufactured the award-winning ‘Waste 2-0’, a biological processing system that converts end-of-life food waste into waste water through a bioremediation process.
The evidence gathered when developing Waste 2-0 was used during the ERFA enquiry and was acknowledged by the EFRA committee in the recommendations.
Peter Galliford, commercial director of Mechline, said: “The critical issue is that there has to be a multi-discipline and systems option availability for operators.
“The Waste-2-0 certainly delivers a very credible and proven environmental and economical solution to the hospitality and foodservice industry.”
During his visit, Stewart, stressed the government’s position of recognising the importance of innovation and manufacturing businesses to the UK economy and growth.
Stewart said: “Within the UK a total of 28 businesses contribute to the Waste-2-0 project. Success really does breed success.”
The MP also commended Mechline for their ongoing work and commitment to innovation, development and manufacturing in Milton Keynes and assured them of on-going support in initiatives with the Government and Parliamentary committees.
Mechline Developments, founded in 1984, is a commercial kitchen equipment service and installation company and focus on a portfolio of innovative products for the foodservice industry.