Enhancing Environmental Protection at a Leading Dairy Processing Site

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

Over recent months, a leading UK dairy processor has selected PF Detect as part of a major upgrade programme to replace storm-damaged pipework at one of its production facilities. The project involved the supply of over 150 metres of our dual contained hose to treat effluent water from the plant with chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochloride. A 50mm LDPE white PF Detect hose was specified for the application, with the caustic lines fully trace heated and insulated to maintain optimal operating temperatures and ensure consistent chemical performance throughout the year.

The product has been installed at the processing site in Shropshire with plans to use it again on other sites within the group because of the ease of installation and the benefits afforded to the customer. Of paramount importance was the built-in leak detection which, in the unlikely event of a leak, immediately sounds an alarm and sends a signal to switch off the dosing pump. This rapid response protects personnel, equipment and the environment, while allowing the team to bring a reserve line online within seconds, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.