Veka enhances recycling facility

Veka has announced a significant investment in the expansion of its recycled material capabilities at its Burnley site, with the installation of two new internal silos and a direct feed system.
This strategic development is said to support Veka’s long-term sustainability goals and reinforce its commitment to increasing recycled content and operational efficiency.
Veka currently has one silo dedicated to recycled material; this expansion will increase its overall silo capacity to over 300 tonnes and further streamline the handling of recycled PVC-U materials. Two silos will be dedicated to white recycled pellets, the other to coloured recycled pellets – optimised for maximum handling efficiency and automated flow.
Operating from its Wellingborough facility, Veka Recycling processes end-of-life PVC-U frames back into pellet material which is then used to produce new, high-performance, energy-efficient window and door profile. Through this closed-loop system, Veka says that PVC-U products can be recycled up to 10 times, significantly reducing waste and extending product lifespans up to 350 years.
The new direct feed system has been designed to streamline operations and reduce forklift traffic on-site, cutting down on manual handling and improving safety for staff. A new unloading station will also be added to allow for flexible feeding or future bagging, further increasing operational adaptability.
This enhancement is part of Veka’s long-term sustainability goals, specifically its 2027 ambition to boost efficiency and increase recycled content in its products. Veka claims that around 95% of the PVC-U waste it collects is recycled, with 60% re-entering the market as new window products – demonstrating a successful circular economy in action.
According to Veka, recycled materials are now central to its current and future product range. Innovations such as the ReCore cill, featuring a recycled core encased in virgin white PVC-U and a 15mm frame extension made with recycled content are setting new benchmarks in sustainable fenestration without compromising performance or aesthetics.