Industrial Cleaning Services

Annual Savings of at least £75,328

How we saved Simon £75,328 – Simon’s calculations were based on the following;

1. An average 13 filters a month were cleaned in 2019. Erema laser discs in Simon’s case, but this process also applies to Ettlinger, MAS or other hot melt filters.
2. Our multi-stage cleaning process means that each filter now lasts at least twice as long as they would’ve done otherwise
3. Any hot melt filter costs well in excess of £1,000
4. Total cost of cleaning, carriage, packing etc.. costs in the region of £100 per filter.

Simon’s conservative calculation of an annual saving of £75,328 was based purely on replacement costs. He also benefited from higher throughput, longer runtime and less downtime.

“All in all a massive win for us, reducing costs and increasing revenue simultaneously in a very competitive market.”

Simon – Engineering Support Manager
Berry BPI Group

Business Need

Fimic machines are widely used in the recycling industry for the pelletising of waste plastic. These systems rely on interchangeable parts that can become clogged over time with purge and waste material. A key component is the Fimic screen – a large filter with fine holes (typically under 300 microns) – which works in tandem with a rotating scraper arm that continuously clears the surface of the screen to keep the system running smoothly.

In this case, a customer came to us with a scraper arm that was completely seized. Contamination had built up so severely that the entire arm was encased in a solid block of hardened plastic, halting its function and threatening the performance of the entire machine.

Our Role

Our job was to safely and thoroughly remove the contamination, releasing the scraper arm from the block of plastic without causing any damage to the part itself.

Why choose Sonic Solutions? It comes down to three things: we save you money, time, and hassle. Rather than replacing the component at great cost, our cleaning process brought it back to full working condition quickly and affordably.

The Outcome

We successfully removed all plastic contamination, restoring the scraper arm to a “like new” condition and getting it back into service, without the need for costly replacements or extended downtime.

Over the past few months, we’ve noticed a new trend emerging in plastics recycling: the rise of what we’ve started calling “micro recyclers.” These are small, two-person operations building local recycling solutions with lean setups, low overheads, and a huge amount of passion.

We’ve now worked with three of these micro recyclers, supporting them by cleaning and maintaining their processing equipment as they grow. It’s been exciting to see first-hand how much impact these small teams are already making.

Business Need

Many small recycling start-ups face a major challenge early on: keeping equipment running efficiently without the budget or scale of larger operations. Contaminated, clogged, or poorly performing parts can quickly slow production and limit growth.

Micro recyclers, in particular, need reliable support partners who understand their constraints and can offer practical, flexible solutions that help them stay operational without disrupting their momentum.

Our Role

We’ve worked closely with several micro recyclers to clean and restore critical plastic processing components, helping their equipment perform as intended. By offering professional cleaning services tailored to smaller operations, we’ve been able to support teams who are building local recycling infrastructure from the ground up.

Beyond the technical work, we’ve taken the time to understand their processes, challenges, and ambitions, allowing us to act as a practical partner rather than just a service provider.

The Outcome

By keeping their equipment clean and operational, these micro recyclers have been able to maintain consistent output, reduce downtime, and focus on growing their businesses.

More importantly, this collaboration supports a wider shift towards decentralised, community-scale recycling. These small, agile operations are tackling niche waste streams and local challenges that often fall outside the reach of large facilities. Being part of this movement reinforces our commitment to innovation at every scale, not just the biggest players.