IEP launch pioneering technology to dispose of Irish asbestos waste

November 1, 2004 - Kent, WA —

€10 million investment will create 30 jobs

Irish Environmental Processes (IEP) today announced it is to seek planning permission, and EPA licencing, for a pioneering new technology to dispose of Irish asbestos waste. The proposed 25,000 sq ft plant will be located on part of the former Asahi plant in Killala, County Mayo.

Speaking today IEP Managing Director James Cahill said: “We are delighted to introduce this new technology to Ireland to deal with the disposal of asbestos waste. This €10 million investment will create 30 jobs for the local economy and will generate €1 million in additional annual revenue for the local community.”

The technology uses a thermo-chemical conversion process that transforms asbestos into a harmless gravel that can be used in the building industry. It has been developed over the last 14 years in the USA by ARI Technologies.

The plant will handle only asbestos waste from the Irish Republic, which has been produced by the construction industry. “This system will provide a solution to Ireland’s current asbestos waste problem in compliance with national and EU waste policy,” said Cahill.

All the asbestos material will arrive, sealed in heavy duty polythene, and will be handled under strictly controlled conditions.

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“This is a proven technology, which is already licensed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and an assessment carried out by the Dutch Government favours this process above all alternatives,” said Cahill.

“In addition, the European Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Bureau has included the technology in its second draft of the waste treatments BREF document as best available technology.”

James Cahill is a qualified veterinary surgeon, and a former managing director of a leading Irish asbestos abatement firm, which carried out major contracts for the Office of Public Works, health boards and multinational clients. He has extensive experience of the asbestos industry in Ireland.

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