Mona Dairy first in the UK to unveil electric milk truck ahead of factory expansion
A CUTTING-EDGE cheese factory that runs entirely on renewable energy is set to go even greener thanks to an electrifying new partnership. Mona Dairy is a headline sponsor of this week’s Anglesey Show and plans to unveil the UK’s first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) tractor and trailer for milk haulage in front of special guests…
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Carisbrooke commits to installing AI solar cells on vessels following successful trials
AN INTERNATIONAL shipping company will install revolutionary solar cells on its vessels to manage and store renewable energy following successful trials in Equatorial waters. Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, which operates a fleet of multi-purpose vessels from offices in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, signed a letter of intent with Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine to utilise…
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Tech Tyfu vertical farming project extended after helping growers reach great heights
GROWERS across Wales reached great heights thanks to a revolutionary vertical farming project. And following a successful two-year programme the groundbreaking Tech Tyfu initiative – delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Môn – is set to continue until Summer 2024 via Welsh Government’s Backing Local Firms Fund. The Tech Tyfu Scale-Up project aimed to provide vertical…
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Grafmarine successfully trials game-changing solar energy tiles at Port of Tyne
GROUNDBREAKING solar energy cells were successfully tested at one of the UK’s most efficient and sustainable deep-sea ports. Grafmarine, based in Anglesey and Manchester, trialled its NanoDeck AI solar tile management solution at Port of Tyne, near Newcastle. A leader among international green ‘smart ports’, the site is hosting the UK’s first and only 2050…
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Grafmarine trialling revolutionary solar tech on ships in Equatorial waters
GRAFMARINE is testing revolutionary solar energy cells in Equatorial waters. Based at M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey, and Manchester, the company is piloting its NanoDeck AI Solar tile management solution in partnership with Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, which operates a fleet of multi-purpose vessels from offices in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Grafmarine Director and Founder…
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Anglesey architecture firm plans for expansion into south on 20th anniversary
A PROMINENT architectural practice celebrating 20 years in business and significant growth has plans to build further in 2023. Dewis Architecture, based in Llanfairwpll on Anglesey, and Chester, is among the most respected planning and design firms in the region. Director Dewi Williams has grown the business from one to 10 staff in that time…
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Free one-to-one support from Larder Cymru for food and drink producers
FOOD and drink companies in Wales can access free one-to-one support to capitalise on major procurement opportunities in the public sector. As part of its innovative Larder Cymru project, Menter Môn is targeting up to 50 producers and processors from across the country and rolling out mentoring and guidance sessions for successful applicants. Funded by…
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Mon ar Lwy unveils new products and venue after scooping national title
A MULTI award-winning ice cream maker has launched a new product range and taken over a popular venue after scooping an acclaimed national title. It has been a busy year for Helen Holland and the team at Môn ar Lwy, based in Bodorgan, Anglesey. Having won the prestigious Welsh Food Enterprise Award for Best Food…
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Minister launches vertical farming Innovation Hub for Tech Tyfu
A REVOLUTIONARY new climate-controlled facility designed to support a ground-breaking vertical farming project was officially launched today (Tuesday). Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd, opened the Tech Tyfu Innovation Hub at M-SParc on Anglesey. Delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Mon, with support from the Welsh Government, the pilot programme was…
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Mona Dairy on milk farmer recruitment drive at Royal Welsh Show
THE cream of dairy farming in Wales are signing-up to produce milk for a £20m cheese factory that will run entirely on renewable energy. And given the growing appetite in the UK and internationally for its products, Mona Dairy is aiming to recruit more than 80 direct suppliers over the coming months. Representatives from the…
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