Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd

SPECIALIST FOOD PROCESSING COMPANY GAINS FROM LANEMARK PROCESS GAS HEATING EXPERTISE

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 04/12/2018

Process gas burner spcialist, Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd. has a long history of successful installations in the food and beverage sector – and a recent facility installed in South Wales highlights the performance and benefits behind the company’s equipment.

Express Contract Drying Ltd. (ECD) is gaining from Lanemark technology on a series of drying facilities that need to achieve results which not only meet accepted industry standards, but that also help to maintain ECD’s leading reputation in the industry – the company is the largest toll sprayer in the UK.

Nick Ball, Operations Director at ECD’s Ebbw Vale facility, one of two operated by the company in the area, explains the key role played by the Lanemark installations.

“We have built a leading reputation over 35 years for the supply of dried food flavourings and colourings, mostly for the UK snack sector,” he says. “This is centred on five process lines which handle a combination of water, a carrier such as potato starch and the added flavour, all of which are blended into an emulsion that is then transferred to one of the processing vessels. Here, the action of the heat created by the Lanemark burner evaporates the water from the mixture to leave a powdered flavour that is then moved forward for packaging and despatch,” he said.

“The installations at the ECD site feature our duct burner – or DB – design,” added Adrian Cadman, Process Burners Sales Manager at Lanemark Combustion Engineering. “Each is fitted to a mounting plate that is bolted into the process air duct, acting as a transition box, with a fan then driving the heated air through connected ducting to the point where the emulsion is sprayed into the process.” Importantly, the designs, which also incorporate a panel, booster and exhaust fan, ensure there is no direct flame impingement on the product itself.

Lanemark have installations on all five vessels, all include the process air fan, a modulating gas valve train, control box and elements of the stainless-steel ducting.

“It is also vital that we are able to closely control the heated air temperature to reflect variations such as volume, and type of emulsion involved,” adds Nick Ball. “Each installation can deliver a required temperature level of, typically, between 180°C and 200°C, with excellent heat up and temperature stability characteristics.”

The company also benefits from Lanemark’s BurnerCare service support package which includes a planned servicing programme that helps to ensure continuous plant operation.

The range of flavourings and coatings that can be produced at ECD’s Ebbw Vale facility not only reflects the versatility of the company’s operation but also the need for ongoing, reliable output. The role played by each of the systems supplied by Lanemark Combustion Engineering matches this need and is an excellent demonstration of the suitability of the company’s process gas burner technology to deliver precise process heating objectives in specialist sectors of the food processing industry.

Why your burner matters in brewing (and how to choose one)

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 30/04/2025

The amber nectar. Liquid gold. The good stuff. Whatever your feelings towards beer, there's no getting away from the fact that brewing is a complex labour of love that rewards mastery but has a habit of throwing a few nasty surprises your way.

As any experienced brewer will tell you, a good beer starts with the right ingredients. Choice malts, aromatic hops and clean, soft water and you're already halfway to a pint of heaven. But after the source materials, the next most important factor must surely be the equipment used. Conditioning tanks to get the beer bottle-ready, chillers to prepare the liquor for fermentation, mash tuns to boil up a rich wort. But the key to starting off the process? A heat source - and in our case, a burner.

How Does a Burner Affect Beer Brewing?

If you're in the business of making beer, then 1) thank you for your services to humanity and 2) you'll know how thermal management is often the key to unlocking the best from your finely tuned process.

Temperature Accuracy

Heating to the right temperature is vital for various stages in the brewing process. For example, when boiling a wort to extract the necessary sugars from grain and facilitate later fermentation after the addition of yeast. Or, when heating a liquor during the hopping stage to infuse flavour and aroma into a brew. Ensuring control of the heating temperature is paramount for success in brewing of all types. A few degrees too hot or too cold could mean the difference between a sip of success or an unfortunate batch for the drain only.

Using a combustion heating solution that gives accurate temperature control can provide brewers with the confidence to not only produce their stock recipes with confidence and consistency but also allow for experimentation and exploration of the brewing process that might not otherwise happen without exacting temperature controls.

Temperature Stability

Once a specific temperature has been reached, the next challenge is keeping it there. With brewing inherently involving large volumes of liquid in not insubstantial vessels, there will always be a number of elements competing on a thermal level and potentially causing the all-important brew to fluctuate. The brewery itself, the environmental conditions at that time, the containers and equipment being used; all variables that might skew an in-progress beer and create problems with the final product.

Being able to maintain a stable temperature can help to create optimum conditions for the brewer to go about their craft safe in the knowledge that there will be few thermal swings to risk the brewing process or the quality of the final conditioned beer.

Photo by Elevate on Unsplash

What Should I Consider When Choosing a Burner for Brewing?

While many combustion heating units are well-suited to brewing applications with few adaptations needed, there are still a number of factors to bear in mind when scoping out a burner solution.

Size of Brewery

Whether you have a single, modest tank doing all the work or a huge industrial unit housing 10 of them, you'll need to make sure a burner installation is capable of meeting your overall heating requirements. Similarly, the burners you do choose need to be able to sufficiently heat each vessel - under-specification of a burner solution could cause you issues later down the line.

Ease of Use

It's no good if you have the most accurate, efficient, stable tank heating burner in the business - if you don't know how to operate it then it's no help to anybody. Selecting a burner solution that allows for proper use on a consistent basis, without having to digest a 400-page manual, will allow you to focus on the more demanding parts of the brewing process.

Efficiency

Brewing is infamously a game of small margins, and with costs perennially on the rise it's more important than ever to watch your overheads where you can. Burners that inhale the gas supply like it's going out of fashion will only add to running expenses, so choosing an option that offers high levels of efficiency will potentially cause one less financial headache for your brewing business.

Reliability

It's no good if your new burner helps you create the greatest beer of your career but then three months later develops a fault, packs in and ends up needing repair or, worse still, replacement. Opting for a combustion heating solution that delivers solid performance time after time gives you the peace of mind that you needn't waste precious energy worrying about breakdown or other unnecessary halts in production.

Placement

Depending on the design used, it's important that your burner is able to be installed in location which makes operation, servicing and repairs easy and stress-free. In Lanemark's case, this is something our engineers will consider when carrying out a site survey. Be wary of awkward angles, elevated positions and contained areas that might pose difficulties when you're in a tight spot and need fast turnaround on maintenance work.

Servicing

We highly recommend a regular burner servicing to both improve performance and extend the working lifespan of the componentry. Choosing a burner that offers easy accessibility, ready availability of spare parts and an efficient design can all contribute to assisting in the benefits of burner servicing.

Lanemark Tank Heating Burners

Our TX series tank heating burners have long been used in brewing applications, thanks to their efficient helical coil design and ease of maintenance. This range offers heat inputs from 15kW to 700kW, meaning it can cater for a wide range of brewing application requirements. The TX series comes in a variety of iterations covering:

Different voltages
Fuel types
Control types (either HLT or gas and air modulating).

Give our team a call on +44 (0) 24 7635 2000 to discuss your brewing heating needs, or email us at sales@lanemark.com.

See us at BeerX UK 2020

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 05/02/2020

We will be exhibiting this year at BeerX 2020 on the 11th & 12th March in Liverpool. If you have any combustion requirements, come and say hello at stand 139.

Seasonal Greetings & Opening Times

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 19/12/2019

Lanemark wish to extend our season greetings to all our customers, friends and family around the world. We hope a fantastic time is had by all over the festive season and that 2020 brings new opportunities to you all.

Check out the opening times over the festive season

Monday 23 Dec 08:30-16:00

Christmas Eve CLOSED

Christmas Day CLOSED

Boxing Day CLOSED

Friday 27 Dec to Monday 30^th Dec CLOSED

New Year’s Eve Closed

New Year’s Day Closed

Thursday 2 Jan 08:30-17:00

NEW APPRENTICESHIP ACHIEVEMENTS SIGNAL LANEMARK’S CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 10/12/2018

The commitment to personnel development that is one of the key elements behind the ongoing success of process gas burner specialist, Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd. is, once again, in clear view. The Nuneaton-based company is announcing the successful completion of apprenticeship courses by four key employees – all of whom have now gained Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.

“All four deserve our congratulations for achievements that pay testimony to their commitment to the company and their technical capability,” says Paul Collier, Lanemark’s Managing Director. “We have long been committed to creating career and skill development routes for all of our employees and this is the latest example of this approach in practice.”

Conrad Hackett, Joe Brown and Rhys Bennett all achieved Advanced Apprenticeship certification in Mechanical Engineering, underlining their position as core members of Lanemark’s production team. “Rhys and Conrad’s focus has been on electrical panel building while Joe has concentrated on all areas of our burner production,” adds Paul Collier.

At the same time, Matthew Jee, who has also achieved Advanced Apprenticeship in Maintenance Engineering, has become the first apprentice at the company to follow the full maintenance pathway by also completing additional external training to become an ACS-qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

“As we continue to grow, it is clear that the skills that all four now possess represent our belief in ongoing development. Apart from being of clear benefit to the apprentices themselves, the achievements are of particular note both to Lanemark as a company and, of course, our customers both in the UK and internationally,” concludes Paul Collier.

How to deal with an obsolete burner

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 07/05/2025

What is obsolescence in gas burners?

In the world of engineering, something becomes obsolete when part - or all - of the system in question is no longer manufactured, available to buy or supported by the original producer. Obsolete equipment doesn't inherently mean 'worse', or 'faulty', but using a system with one or more obsolete components could cause issues later down the line if left addressed.

Why do process heating burners become obsolete?

Obsolescence doesn't just happen of its own accord. There are many reasons why it might come about; some gradual and some more sudden. Here's a selection of factors and circumstances that can contribute to making a burner obsolete.

Design and technology updates

While many principles of combustion heating stay the same, technology moves forward relentlessly. It could be for efficiency savings, performance improvements, more advanced features or better controls, but new designs, prototypes and products are always entering the market.

Continuity in design can be useful - indeed, essential - in some areas, but there are limitations and at points a manufacturer will just have to leave part of a previous burner in the past. It's at this stage that your own burner might start to lag behind and carry some level of obsolescence.

Component changes

As manufacturers revise their burner designs, or release entirely new products, the chances of component obsolescence grows steadily. This could include several sections of the burner and be caused by a number of factors, but the result is that spares, replacements and compatible parts become harder to find, more expensive and, ultimately, non-existent.

As an example, when we updated our FD series from a Mark II to Mark III, we were able to increase power output by a not-insignificant amount. Great news all-round, except it unavoidably meant that components in the new model were incompatible with the older Marks I and II, rendering them obsolete.

Laws and regulations

Owing to the nature of our industry, providers of process heating solutions are always tasked with meeting a stringent set of legal parameters. As these laws evolve and change, so do the benchmarks we have to meet - everything from carbon emissions and hazardous materials to safety protocols.

Whenever these changes come into effect, which can cover domestic or export market laws, manufacturers are obliged to carry out updates to designs to ensure they comply fully. This could mean smaller scale component changes over time, or in severe cases render an entire system redundant overnight, but the lasting effect could well be an obsolete burner.

Which parts of a burner become obsolete?

Several areas or specific parts of a combustion burner might move into obsolescence:

Gas train: this crucial section of the burner has a series of parts that could become obsolete, including gas valves, regulators, mod ball valves, and mod motors. Or, in certain cases, the entire train itself.
Control panel: an inherently complex stage of the burner containing many small components such as relays, burner controllers, ignition transformers, temperature controllers and air pressure switches.
Burner itself: At times, there could be larger elements of the burner that experience obsolescence, like electrodes, fans, wind boxes, and burner heads. Solenoid valves and control motors are also common culprits.

How to tell if your combustion burner is at risk of being obsolete

It's hard to predict precisely when your burner, or part of your burner, is going to become obsolete, but there are certainly signs to look out for.

Age. If your process heating solution is over, say, 15 years old then it might be getting to the point where obsolescence is a risk.
Parts availability. If you haven't changed a single component in that time and then find it hard to track down the necessary spares, time may not be on your burner's side.
Manufacturer status. If the original manufacturer is no longer in business then your combustion burner will almost certainly be obsolete - unless another specialist company has since entered the picture to fulfil that precise need. Similarly, if the company exists but has since shifted focus, support for that particular burner or product type may not be there any longer.

Risks of using an obsolete burner

As mentioned, obsolete does not immediately mean 'broken', but the risks of sticking with your legacy system might well turn into genuine problems the longer you avoid taking action.

Extended delays and operational shutdown

Having to pause your business operation to sort out problems with a burner isn't unheard of, but time is very much of the essence in this situation. Every day you're out of action, whether it be brewing, spray painting, crop drying or industrial washing, means service delays and potentially lost revenue.

The rarer or more obscure your spares and repairs become, the longer it will take to sort out fixes - that's if they're even still possible. What this means is a greater chance of your operation grinding to a halt for far longer than is necessary, whilst a newer combustion heating system would have offered direct access to a range of replacements, available at short notice like from our BurnerCare service.

Increased cost

A well-engineered burner can (and should) offer many years of reliable service, but the older it gets, the greater the chance that it becomes simply too far removed from contemporary spare parts and components.

Getting replacements and repairs arranged could still be a possibility on an obsolete burner, but simple economics means that this will become an increasingly harder, not to mention more expensive pursuit. A newer system may also offer greater savings in terms of efficiency, so it will potentially pay for itself.

What are my options if I have an obsolete burner installed?

Even if your burner is still working as well as the day it was installed, keeping the status quo might only get you so far. In short, time will eventually catch up with your outdated process heating system. If this is the case, you have a few options - some more definitive than others.

Remove specific obsolescence

For the more fortunate, it may be possible to remove self-contained sections of your combustion burner - such as the gas valve train or control panel - and replace with a newer version. In this case, provided there's the right compatibility, it could be a simple swap. However, depending on the age of your burner or the range of new parts currently available, you might hit a sticking point. Also, it could be that you're able to remove specific obsolescence once, but the next time it comes around the equipment is just too long in the tooth even for carefully targeted changes.

Upgrade the whole burner installation

In many ways the most straightforward solution, removing the full burner system and replacing with an entirely new one is a sure fire way of keeping your whole process heating solution running and relevant for years to come.

Not only will you benefit from the most up-to-date components, but chances are you'll be getting a much more energy efficient install which could come with improved quality of life features, better control and more consistent output. If a whole new burner is what you end up settling on, our engineers would likely carry out a site survey to double check your requirements and suggest the best next course of action to our Sales and Technical team.

Wait and see (not recommended)

Lastly, there's always the classic 'head in the sand' strategy to fall back on. We've all been there; it might seem as though your burner is working reliably and there are no obvious issues to cause worry. However, all it takes is one small fault or even just a routine repair and what could have been a day's outage instead turns into an extended pause to your operation while a host of potentially obsolete parts are tracked down. This could cause a headache to you, your process, and eventually, your clients and customers who rely on your output.

Is it possible to future-proof my process burner from obsolescence?

Yes, while ultimately every burner will become susceptible to obsolescence as time passes, there are a few ways to help mitigate this.

Recommended Spares: Stocking recommended spare parts, especially for critical components, can reduce production downtime and extend the life of your burner.
Regular Maintenance: Proper maintenance can delay the need for spares and repairs, pushing back the window of obsolescence. This means making sure you have a regular servicing date in the diary where our engineers can carry out a thorough inspection.
Equipment choice: Consider the longevity of any burner you have installed. This could include the level of manufacturer support, along with parts availability and cost.
Have a long-term plan: By keeping one eye on the future and budgeting accordingly, you'll be in the financial position to cover everything from servicing and repairs to replacements and upgrades, when the time comes. No nasty surprises, and a seamless operation with minimal down time.

Is your burner approaching obsolescence? Or are you unsure and need a survey? Don't leave anything to chance by getting in touch with our team today on +44 (0) 24 7635 2000 to discuss your options, or drop us an email at info@lanemark.com.

SIGNS OF GROWTH

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 23/02/2018

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd are please to announce the employment of Heather Neilson as

Spares & Service Coordinator. Heather has a wealth of experience in these areas and will be a valued member to the team.

Please feel free to call her on 024 7635 2000 to discuss any requirements for spares or service relating to your combustion equipment, whether it be Lanemark equipment or not.

Coronavirus COVID-19 - UPDATE (25th March 2020)

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 25/03/2020

Coronavirus COVID-19 - Information for our customers & suppliers - 25^th March 2020

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Lanemark supports customers through COVID-19 pandemic

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 27/04/2020

Nuneaton based manufacturer Lanemark Combustion Engineering has stayed open to support customers and deal with new enquiries. They have also taken extra precautions regarding social distancing by splitting their staff across two facilities.

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd design, manufacture, supply and install heating burner systems, which maximise process plant thermal efficiency and minimise both operating cost and impact on the environment.

The Midlands manufacturer has decided to keep their production running in order to support the manufacturing sector. Like many other businesses, Lanemark’s office staff is working remotely to support customers whilst production staff are still working at their facility to fulfil orders.

In order to do this, the firm has implemented social distance measures for production staff and has closed the facility to any visitors. In a recent statement issued by the company they said:

“To support all our customers, we are continuing to operate as normal. Our manufacturing facility is fully operational with all personnel distance working, and our office remains open although we are operating remote working where possible. Our service engineers will continue to attend service visits, breakdown calls and commissioning visits as usual.”

Adrian Cadman, Sales Manager at Lanemark, told the Made in Group why they decided to keep production operating. He said:

“To maintain customer service, production is still required. As many of our customers are OEMs, supporting frontline sectors, we are still needed to service customers machinery. However we are making sure to keep up with social distancing measures.”

The company has recently invested in a new production unit, close to their original facility in Nuneaton. This enabled the company to move certain capabilities to the new premises, whilst still adhering to Government advice. Jeff Foster, Sales Director at Lanemark said:

“We have been able to locate a range of fabrication operations, such as machining and welding, to the new facility which has sufficient space available to enable us to maintain appropriate distances between workstations.”

“The role now being played by the extended premises may not be exactly as originally foreseen, but it is helping us and our customers maintain a degree of manufacturing and processing operations during these challenging times.”

The Importance of Regular Gas Burner Servicing

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 23/09/2024

Across many industrial sectors, gas burners play an integral role in delivering products and services. From crop drying to brewing, anodising to surface coating, many important processes we rely on for everyday things come to life thanks to process heating solutions such as Lanemark’s.

However, as a result of their intensive use – sometimes round the clock – they require regular maintenance and upkeep. This is to not only help them work in an optimal way but also, crucially, ensure efficient and safe operation. At Lanemark we understand the importance of maintaining gas burners, which is why we offer our BurnerCare service to keep your equipment running smoothly.

What is gas burner servicing?

Servicing a process heating gas burner involves a series of inspections and tests carried out by a qualified engineer, even if the burner hasn’t developed an obvious fault. A service can either be scheduled to take place at certain intervals, which we usually recommend, or arranged on a more ad-hoc basis.

What happens during a burner service?

While burners can vary greatly in terms of their type, purpose, format and application, there are some common elements that you can expect. These include:

Checking the gas supply is safe and reliable
Testing the electrical safety circuits, such as the temperature controller, police stat and air pressure switch
Replacing old or obsolete parts to ensure consistent performance for years to come

Why is regular gas burner servicing so important?

There are several core reasons to take servicing seriously when it comes to keeping your process heating operation running smoothly.

Operational safety

The priority in any industrial setting is safety. Gas burners, if not properly maintained, can pose risks, including gas leaks, fires, or even explosions. Regular servicing helps identify and fix potential hazards long before they can become a potential threat.

Burner efficiency

Put simply, well-maintained burners operate more efficiently. They use less fuel which reduces running costs. A regular servicing schedule ensures that burners are properly configured up and working at their best in the long term.

Burner lifespan

Regular maintenance helps to extend your burner’s working life. By pre-empting any wear and tear sooner rather than later, you can avoid faults, failures – and, ultimately, replacements – which will save you time and money over time. It’s also worth bearing in mind that any major work undertaken on your burner means potentially pausing your operation for a short period, which can be costly.

Regulatory compliance

Depending on your region and industry, complying with several regulations – not least environmental – can be a business-critical matter. Having your burner regularly serviced means keeping its efficiency higher and emissions lower. This could help to reduce the risk of encountering fines and legal issues in future.

Using a burner servicing package

One way of removing the hassle from organising your next burner service is to sign up for a regular servicing package or scheme. While postponing a service, or even not arranging one at all, might make things simpler to start with, you could end up paying the price in the long term with your burner developing faults – or worse – later down the line.

An option such as Lanemark’s BurnerCare is tailored to provide scheduled maintenance and support for your gas burners. Our regular servicing schedule involves the following:

Installation

From the moment your burner arrives on site, engineers ensure you are supported in all aspects of gas burner use. From energy conservation advice to gas train replacements, we’ll get you up and running in the best possible way.

Safety checks

Also included in our BurnerCare service is a full safety inspection. This will detect and minimise any potential risks before they have a chance to develop. Safety checks will also form part of future scheduled burner services, which gives our engineers a regular chance to identify and address any issues at an early stage.

Repairs

If a problem has occurred with one our your burners, being part of a servicing scheme like our BurnerCare means engineers are always on hand to visit your site. They are trained to locate the source of the problem, carry out necessary fixes, replace parts where necessary and bring your burners back to full working order with a minimum of fuss – and, importantly, operational downtime.

Aftercare

We offer a range of aftercare services including basic burner care training for site staff. What your aftercare package looks like can be tailored to suit your gas burner system, your team and your goals.

What happens if I don’t arrange a service for my gas burner?

Many purpose-made process heating burners are designed and built to offer years of reliable service. However, faults can never fully be avoided, and external factors can also play a part in creating issues. If your gas burner is the heart of your production line or a key part in your operation, waiting for problems to rear their head before taking action is likely to be costlier and far more of an inconvenience in the long run.

Through regular servicing, you can keep your burner in full working order, for longer. This frees you and your team up to focus on the important job of delivering excellence to your clients and customers.

Investing in regular servicing for your gas burners is not just a precaution, it’s smart business decision.

For more information about BurnerCare or to schedule a service, please contact us today.

T: +44 (0) 24 7635 2000

E: service@lanemark.com

Brewing Success at BeerX UK

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 30/04/2025

The time has come round again for us to pack a bag and head up the M6 for a two-day beer extravaganza. That's right, BeerX UK is here - and we've worked up a thirst!

What is BeerX?

BeerX UK is an annual trade event that spans the entire brewing and beer industry. From brewers to buyers, suppliers to specialists, it's an all-encompassing fair of everything connected to making, selling and celebrating the world of beer - and those who work in it.

It usually takes place in March, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock.

What's BeerX for?

BeerX is organised by SIBA, the Society of Independent Beer Brewers. As such, it focuses on celebrating independent brewers and promoting innovation within the beer sector. It also helps people in the beer industry network to create new contacts to help further their commercial or marketing goals. Another key purpose of BeerX is to share experiences, insight and guidance across brewers.

What goes on at BeerX?

There's enough to keep even the biggest beer industry stalwart engaged and enthralled at BeerX. Here's a sample of what you can expect to find.

Exhibitors

Naturally, there's a wealth of exhibitors throughout the Liverpool Waterfront venue. Whether it's equipment manufacturers, raw materials suppliers or those offering a wider set of additional beer industry services, there's bound to be a stall showcasing something new, unique or best-in-class.

Awards

No industry standard event would be complete without a comprehensive series of awards to recognise achievements. From the up-and-coming independent brewer to legendary lifetime contributions, there's plenty of opportunity to celebrate that stand-out figures and collectives within the beer and brewing industry.

Speakers and talks

Learning, knowledge sharing and discussion is also a big part of BeerX. Showcase seminars, in-depth debates and panel-led talks provide a fully rounded view of all things beer. Whether it be expert views on business growth, operational best practice, or just how to make a name for yourself, BeerX certainly delivers when it comes to providing insight around the brewing sector.

Fringe events

Once the main event is over, the party is just beginning. Each BeerX also boasts a host of external events wider afield, allowing breweries, bars and pubs the opportunity to take BeerX into the later hours. After all, that beer won't drink itself!

Is Lanemark participating in BeerX UK?

Yes! We are attending, so if you see us come and say Hi. We'd love to talk about all things process heating and discussing the role of combustion burners in the brewing process. You might also find us lurking somewhere near the bar, but don't tell anyone...

Lanemark Long Service Awards 2019

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 19/12/2019

On the 18^th December, Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd celebrated its annual Service Awards, recognising the dedication and commitment of employees whose contribution has enabled the company to grow from strength to strength, evolving in burner innovation in the Process Industry.

Lanemark is now moving into its 39^th year of trading and currently employ 33 members in its team. With an cumulative experience of over 300 years, Lanemark celebrated 287 of these years on Wednesday.

Those recognised were:

Adrian Langford – 35 years

Alan Thompson – 28 years

David Thompson – 20 Year

Paul Taylor – 16 year

Jeff Foster – 16 Years

Gail Thompson – 16 Years

James Keene – 15 years

Chris Wilson – 14 years

Mark Conroy – 13 years

Peter Newsham – 12 years

Aidan Lewis – 11 years

Heather Lillicrapp – 11 years

Joanne Topp – 11 years

Jamie Ropier – 7 years

Matthew Jee – 5 years

Peter Deacon – 5 years

Lanemark is honoured at the everlasting pride that our employees continue to take in their work every day and wish to thank all those recognised as well as the rest of our team on this special day for their continued support and making Lanemark much more than just another company.

SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND RAISER

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 02/01/2019

Lanemark employees had a Christmas jumper day before breaking up for the festive season to help raise money for the Save the Children charity. The event was very successful and was great fun. Well done to all those who participated in raising money for a worthy cause.

Link To Thank You Video

COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 12/02/2018

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd wishes to congratulate Matthew Jee for completing his Level 2 Intermediate Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship. Matthew has been with the company for 3 years and has completed his training internally as well as studying at North Warwickshire and Hinckley college. His success will enable Matthew to service a wide range of combustion equipment, such as our TX immersion tube tank heating systems, the FD Forced draft burners and our DB "duct burner" systems, to name but a few. Lanemark are committed to his future development and look forward to him joining our qualified team of Service Engineers. Well done!

LANEMARK’S INSTALLS LATEST GAS BURNER TECHNOLOGY AT ROMOLD

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 24/09/2020

Lanemark's customer and plastic specialist’s Romold is benefiting from the latest process of gas heating thanks to the engineering firm. Rotational moulding operations are undertaken by the Livingston-based company feature a Lanemark FDGA forced draught burner system which is delivering clear benefits in terms of both improved operations and greater energy efficiency.

Maximising energy efficiency and reducing emissions is the prime targets of any process heating application, in which the FDGA forced draught burner system achieves. One of the ways in which this application reduces emissions whilst optimising efficiency is through heat released directly to the airflow. All of the available energy is delivered to the process.

Talking about their latest installation at Romold, Lanemark Sales Manager, Adrian Cadman said: “Over time, the company’s gas burner had reduced inefficiency and, indeed, some of the spares and consumables it can need had, effectively, become obsolete – so the gains that could be achieved by the new installation were clear cut.”

A Lanemark FD30GAN-3 burner, rated at 1,320 kW, together with a combustion air fan inlet filter, control system and associated pipework upgrade are all now operational at the site. The improvement in efficiency was evident from day one, according to the company’s Production Planning Manager, Michael Adams –

“Our old burner would take some 45 minutes to reach the target temperature of 260°C, which has now been reduced to just five minutes,” he says. “Heat distribution is also very even throughout the chamber which has a direct operational input on the quality of the product that is at the heart of our reputation.”

The Lanemark burner fires through the wall of a Rotospeed machine within which a multi-directional arm, that supports the mould, moves to achieve the optimum flow of the heated crushed polyurethane pellets that are central to the rotational moulding process.

“Significantly, the design of the FDGA burner features an electronic variable speed drive which receives temperature control signals from the system temperature controller, interfacing them directly with the combustion air fan motor,” explains Adrian Cadman. “When the required process operating temperature has been reached a control signal is sent to the burner controls and the combustion air fan speed slows down reducing the air pressure that it generates. This is then transmitted to the latest generation gas/air modulating control valves so that the gas flow is reduced proportionally.” He adds that this not only helps to maximise efficiency but also eradicates the need for mechanical linkages which can be prone to slippage or wear and tear.

The Lanemark installation at Romold has been supplied complete with the burner manufacturer’s BurnerCare support package which delivers ongoing operational confidence via a combination of factors that include service agreements, spares supply and engineer support.

RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT WITH TURKISH DISTRIBUTOR ENHANCES LANEMARK COMBUSTION ENGINEERING CAPABILITY

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 04/05/2020

Process gas burner specialist, Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd., is announcing a major agreement with a new distributor in Turkey. The link with YETEN Combustion and Energy Technologies Ltd., based in Istanbul, will create opportunities for both organisations to add each other’s burner equipment to its range – with each enhancing its services to its customer base.

“YETEN is very well established in the field of high temperature burners which are used extensively in areas such as metal processing,” says Adrian Cadman, Lanemark’s Sales Manager. “Now, by being able to make selected burners from their range available to our own market, we will be able to develop our involvement in areas such as steel and aluminium manufacturing.”

With an ongoing focus on research, development and design – including use of state of the art Fluent Computational Fluid Dynamics – and on providing eco-friendly-solutions, YETEN’s reputation reflects the philosophy that has underpinned Lanemark’s own worldwide success for some four decades.

“The organisation also offers extensive test facilities which, again, mirrors our own growing capability in this area,” adds Adrian Cadman.

The agreement with YETEN is also set to strengthen Lanemark’s own burner sales in the new distributor’s markets. The company’s (FD) forced-draught oven burners, (TX) tank heating burners and its (DB) duct burners – each used extensively in processing and manufacturing operations from aluminium anodising to food processing – will, in turn, all enhance YETEN’s own market strength.

“We are committed to building on the close relationships that we have with distributors around the world and we are, therefore, delighted to be able to add YETEN to this list,” concludes Jeff Foster, Sales Director at Lanemark. “The area within which both companies have developed globally leading reputations is highly specialist so we are confident that the link between us will offer major gains to our respective customers.”

Lanemark celebrates its annual Service Awards

Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd — 19/12/2019

Lanemark is now moving into its 39^th year of trading and currently employ 33 members in its team. With a cumulative experience of over 300 years, Lanemark celebrated 287 of these years on Wednesday.

Those recognised were:

Adrian Langford – 35 years

Alan Thompson – 28 years

Julie Perrohn - 23 years

Paul Collier - 22 years

David Thompson – 20 Year

Paul Taylor – 16 year

Jeff Foster – 16 Years

Gail Thompson – 16 Years

James Keene – 15 years

Chris Wilson – 14 years

Mark Conroy – 13 years

Peter Newsham – 12 years

Aidan Lewis – 11 years

Heather Lillicrapp – 11 years

Joanne Topp – 11 years

Jamie Ropier – 7 years

Matthew Jee – 5 years

Peter Deacon – 5 years