Fortress Recycling, UK

Challenge

When their MRF opened, Fortress faced the need to reliably bale and wrap a substantial stream of RDF (approximately 100 tonnes of waste per day) for onward transport and export. The constraints included limited UK energy-from-waste capacity and the need for high throughput, reliable equipment capable of meeting export logistics requirements.

Solution

Cross Wrap supplied their Direct Bale Wrapper to Fortress Recycling. The wrapper enabled tie-free, automatic bale wrapping suitable for their RDF application. The equipment delivered reduced film consumption, minimized manual bale handling, and enhanced overall process reliability. At Fortress’s 100 t/day operation, the wrapper is more than capable of their output (~5 bales/hour) and provides headroom for increased pace if needed.

Key takeaway

Choosing the Direct Bale Wrapper yielded three major benefits for Fortress:

Strategic flexibility – with higher capacity than needed today, the system provides future-proofing for growth in RDF production or export demands.

Operational reliability – minimal downtime and resilient performance in a high-volume, export-oriented environment.

Efficiency gains – lower film usage and fewer manual interventions improved cost and sustainability metrics.