In this section you will find a range of brief, informative and easy-to-read news articles which provide commentary and updates for across the solids handlings industry. Often the article is provided by one of SPIRAC Group engineer and they are perfect light reading, if you are on public transport or relaxing on the weekend. Grab your device and enjoy read as these articles provide you with a wealth of news at your fingertips.
Operating costs in sludge storage and handling are driven by discharge reliability, minimal maintenance effort, and reduced operator involvement. Conventional sludge silos can struggle with sludge bridging, limited access for inspection, and material build‑up around the silo walls—often resulting in downtime, manual intervention, and increased operating costs.
Die SOLIDS Dortmund findet am 18.–19. März 2026 in der Messehalle Dortmund statt und umfasst die Hallen 4–7. Erwartet werden über 340 Aussteller und mehr als 5.000 Fachbesucher.
At SPIRAC, environmental responsibility informs every engineering decision.
As we approach the festive season, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year that has passed. 2025 has been a year of growth, innovation, and collaboration, and we couldn’t have done it without the continued support of our clients, partners, and dedicated team members.
The Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Zealand is undergoing a major upgrade to meet the needs of a growing population and stricter environmental standards.
We were appointed to deliver the new inlet works package for the Loggerheads WWTP.
This comprised a new stainless-steel reception tank where the forwarded flows from Village TPS would be blended with the current Sanatorium flows before passing through inlet screens.
The inlet works package included:
We’re excited to be part of Vatten 2025, taking place from 21–23 October 2025 at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg.
As part of Severn Trent’s AMP7 transformational strategy, SPIRAC is proud to have supplied advanced grit removal equipment to a significant sewage treatment works upgrade project in the UK.
SPIRAC continues to lead the way in grit handling technology with a suite of innovative solutions designed to optimize wastewater treatment processes. At the heart of this offering is the SANDSEP® Grit Classifier, a highly efficient unit engineered to separate grit and other pollutants from process and effluent streams.
Why SANDSEP® Stands Out:
Five Points that define Our Reliability.