Now in its 16th year, the 2009 IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) Awards held in York on November 2nd attracted a record number of entries from over 20 countries.

RockTron Limited won the new IChemE Nicklin Medal for the most outstanding entry across all eleven categories, in recognition of their significant contribution to the Chemical and Process Engineering Industry, for their breakthrough in Fly Ash Beneficiation.

Started in 1986, RockTron is a world leader in innovative recycling technology whose mission is to transform fresh and stockpiled fly ash from coal-fired power stations into a sustainable, alternative source of valuable, environmentally-coherent minerals for industrial use.

RockTron was also shortlisted for the Sustainable Technology Award, based on its new eco-mineral plant at Fiddler’s Ferry in Cheshire, UK. The plant is unique in that it can process both fresh AND stockpiled coal-fired power station waste – transforming it into 100% recycled eco-minerals with no waste or effluent.

Jeff Pearson, Chief Executive at Geldards said “We are very proud to represent RockTron and to be associated with the company. Not solely on account of this award but also for their contribution and revolutionary efforts to reverse the damage being done to our environment.”