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Sustainability Report

AES Engineering Group is committed to providing a safe and rewarding workplace, operating ethically, supporting its local communities, minimizing its impact on the environment and engaging its stakeholders.

Inspiring Future Engineers at North Star Science School

On Wednesday, 20th November 2024, North Star STEAM workshops welcomed over 500 young people to Gulliver’s Valley in Rotherham, sponsored by AESSEAL for the fifth consecutive year.
EasyClean™ cuts water usage at French milk plant

EasyClean cuts water usage at French milk plant

Installation of the EasyClean™ water management system helped French milk production company to improve its hygiene standards and reduce water usage.

New System Could Eliminate Flaring and Venting from Oil and Gas Fields

A ground-breaking technology aimed at addressing flaring and venting in oil and gas fields has been launched by UK-based AESSEAL, in partnership with Torishima (Glasgow, UK)

AESSEAL first in Australia with BREEAM certification

AESSEAL Australia has announced that its headquarters building in Brisbane has been certified under the BREEAM sustainability scheme - the first building in Australia to receive such a certification.
PSS Seal LLC & AES Engineering Ltd sign the agreement

AES Engineering global expansion continues with acquisition of PSS Seal LLC in USA

AES Engineering Ltd, increases its reliability services and product offering in North America by acquiring a controlling stake in the global marine propulsion shaft sealing company (PSS Seal LLC).

The True Meaning of Sustainability

In a recent interview with The Manufacturer, AES Engineering Ltd. Group Managing Director Chris Rea, delved into what it truly means to be sustainable. It’s not enough for us to embrace change alone; true success lies in bringing our customers along on this critical journey.

AESSEAL partners with The Poetry Society

AESSEAL has launched a school poetry competition in collaboration with The Poetry Society, focused on inspiring young people to envision a sustainable future. The initiative, aimed at engaging students between the ages of 5 to 25, will involve schools across Rotherham and the surrounding areas.
AESSEAL product eliminates serious health hazard

AESSEAL product eliminates serious health hazard

Leakage of product from a faulty pump was causing problems for a petrochemical company in the south of Spain.

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Three years beyond Net Zero

AES Engineering Ltd group went beyond Net Zero in 2023 for the third year running with a positive environmental impact over this period equivalent to a forest of 15 million trees

Sustainable Development of the Year

The AESSEAL Factory for the Future has been voted Sustainable Development of the Year at the South Yorkshire Property Awards.
EasyClean the answer to excessive water use

EasyClean the answer to excessive water use

Unacceptably high water consumption was a concern for a confectionery company in northern France.

Join us in caring for the heart of industry and the planet.

We Have a Heart

Our mission is clear. To stop the world from burning while keeping the wheels of industry turning. Join us in caring for the heart of industry and the planet.

Visible support for children's hospice

AESSEAL is proud to join for a second year with Rotherham United FC as a Diamond Partner in helping support and publicise Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

AESSEAL Donates £8,500 to local School for Tree Walk Project

AESSEAL gives back to the local community with a donation of 8,500 to Redscope Primary School in Rotherham.

We have a heart

At AESSEAL, we believe in the synergy of human and machine to build, learn, and sustain the heart of industry. Our commitment goes beyond keeping machines running, it's about preserving our planet for future generations.

heavy duty seal case study

Safety and reliability with AESSEAL heavy duty seal

A mining company in Australia was facing persistent problems from seal failures on one of its slurry pumps.

AESSEAL Sponsors Get Up To Speed with STEM for 7th Year, Empowering Future Innovators

In the commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, AESSEAL proudly sponsors the 2024 Get Up To Speed with STEM (GUTS) event for the seventh consecutive year.

AESSEAL cuts water usage by 75 percent at US company

AESSEAL cuts water usage by 75 percent at US company

A US mining company was concerned that its large end suction pumps were using excessive amounts of water.

Sweet solution for sugar producer

The installation of the AESSEAL EasyClean seal support system has led to major savings for a UK sugar company.

UK engineering breakthrough could prevent flaring and venting from oil and gas fields

A UK engineering breakthrough could solve the problem of flaring and venting from oil and gas fields and help clean up energy production.

Net Zero Champion 2023

The managing director and founder of AES Engineering and AESSEAL, Chris Rea, was voted as Net Zero Champion in the first ever Engineering and Manufacturing Awards at a special ceremony in London.

2,000 reasons for success

The AES Engineering Ltd group, including AESSEAL and AVT Reliability, has taken on its 2,000th employee worldwide, as its global expansion continues.

Hospice Praises Diamond Sponsorship

Rotherham Hospice says that a partnership with local businesses including AESSEAL, putting the charity's name on Rotherham United FC team strips, has had a "huge impact"

AESSEAL launches key Japanese Partnership

The AES Engineering Group Ltd has established a strategic partnership in Japan, joining forces with Torishima Japan Co., Ltd. as part of the Group's ongoing global growth strategy.

AESSEAL Celebrates Support for the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023

AESSEAL® are thrilled to announce spectacular success in supporting the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2023 for the eighth year. The team have raised an incredible £3,879.20 for the Wentworth Woodhouse Charity.

AESSEAL Dragon Awards 2023

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of AESSEAL’s Dragon Awards presented by Managing Director Chris Rea at Rotherham.

AESSEAL launches key Chilean Partnership with ALTE Industrial S.A.

The AES Engineering Group Ltd has established a strategic partnership in Chile, joining forces with ALTE Industrial S.A. as part of the Group's ongoing global growth strategy.

Seal Technology Training

This 9 minute training video explains how better selection can lead to improved reliability and HUGE water-savings.

Carbon capture for all?

Technology designed by the University of Sheffield to make carbon capture more accessible and affordable.

Chris Rea Video Diary Box Set

The AES Engineering Group has committed to invest £29 million on environmental projects between January 1st 2021 and April 1st 2029. The following videos are part of the commitment to report on the progress.

Global Headquarters Tree Walk

In parallel with a ‘factory for the future’ plan at the AESSEAL Global Headquarters in Rotherham, England. AESSEAL is developing ‘Tree Walk’ as an educational and public information resource.

Global Headquarters Hedgehog Conservation

To help preserve the species, AESSEAL has invested in conservation effort, welcoming 25 hedgehogs at the Global Headquarters in Rotherham.

How To Save 50,000mmBTU

Do you realise that with a relatively modest investment you can improve the efficiency of your evaporators, and save $600,000 in energy costs?

Now how did that happen?

AESSEAL is proud to be a “Diamond Partner” supporting Rotherham United FC’s decision to put Rotherham Hospice on its championship shirts for the 2023/2024 season.

AESSEAL celebrates supplier sustainability

DMG MORI and Kite Packing win inaugural supplier sustainability awards. DMG MORI and Kite Packing win inaugural supplier sustainability awards.

Striving for Sustainability

AESSEAL is delighted to have been singled out by ADM, one of the world's largest nutrition companies, for our contribution to their sustainability in their 2023 Supplier Recognition Day.

AESSEAL a winner in two categories at the 2023 Pump Industry Awards

AESSEAL was named the winner both in Contributions to Skills & Training, and Environmental Contribution of the Year

An Around the World Update: AES Engineering Group Environmental Projects

The past year has seen significant developments in the number of AESSEAL environmental projects, with £11 million and counting spent as part of the AES Engineering Group ‘29 by 29’ investment pledge.

AESSEAL picks up two prestigious High Sheriff Awards

Recognized as a Regional Apprentice Champion, and for Supporting Employment Opportunities for Women in Engineering and Manufacturing, AESSEAL is proud to support the employment of apprentices within South Yorkshire. In addition, we are very proud to drive opportunities for Women in Engineering.

AESSEAL system eliminates danger of hydrogen sulfide release

A system installed at a US refinery has helped to eliminate a risk to personnel caused by the periodic release of hydrogen sulfide

BSI Promotes AES's Net Zero journey

The globally-recognised standards body, BSI, has published a case study of AES Engineering / AESSEAL’s journey to achieve Net Zero on all scopes.

Here comes the sun – in Tarragona

As part the AES Engineering Group pledge to invest £29 million by 2029, a project to fit solar panels has been completed at our premises in Tarragona, Spain.

AESSEAL helps students get up to STEAM at North Star

Around 650 young people enjoyed an “out of this world” experience at the North Star STEAM workshops sponsored AESSEAL for the third year running. 

Exterminate II - SA joins the group drive to eliminate waste

AESSEAL South Africa gets behind the AES Engineering group campaign to reduce unnecessary packaging and plastic waste and finds it is also exterminating some costs!

Presentation of Queen’s Award at AESSEAL

The Rotherham-based engineering company AESSEAL plc was this week presented with the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development 2022.

New Lieutenancy Fund brings AESSEAL charitable giving in S. Yorkshire to £2.3 million

The new £500,000 Lieutenancy Fund adds to the £1.8 million already committed by AESSEAL plc to support charities in South Yorkshire.

AESSEAL Dragon Awards 2022

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the AESSEAL Dragon Awards. Managing Director Chris Rea presented the awards at Rotherham and via video conference on Tuesday 27th September.

Wins for AES Engineering in sustainability awards

AES Engineering has been recognised in multiple categories of the South Yorkshire Sustainability Awards.

Solar panel investment saves more than £600k annually

AESSEAL, the founder of Betterworld, say with energy prices now soaring, they are about to benefit to the value of £636,500 a year from inspiration and best practice sharing from Betterworld member, Gripple Ltd.

New approach for slurry pumps reduces water usage by 95%

A copper mining company in central Africa was encountering problems of excessive water usage

Stacking up for the environment

AESSEAL believes that a new plan to recycle wooden pallets has all-round benefits for the company, a key supplier and the environment.

AESSEAL system eases cost pressures for African company

A mining company in Namibia was experiencing persistently low pressure in its gland service water system. This was causing excessive wear on the shaft sleeves.

Improved reliability for new process

A refinery in Canada were commissioning a new lipids coprocessing initiative where renewable feedstock is injected into the cracker.

Reliability upgrade reduces water consumption

Kraft pulp mills with recovery boilers have multiple effect evaporators and concentrators to reheat and remove water from the returning Weak Black Liquor from the cooking process.

Silver award in Defence ERS

AESSEAL has been granted the Silver award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its support of defence and the armed forces community.

Learning to help in South Africa

As a successful business with a strong social conscience, the AES Engineering group, including AESSEAL, supports a number of philanthropic projects in various parts of the world. We focus here on South Africa and the work of the AES Charitable Trust which supports literacy in junior schools.

New BHAG for new era

To become the leading global reliability business, delivering solutions to help industry save water, energy, cut pollution and create a better world.

“Smartphone” initiative for Rotherham’s asylum-seekers

AESSEAL is partnering with the Mears Foundation to help asylum-seekers, temporarily housed in Rotherham, to communicate with their families and support groups.

Record £20 million March for AES Engineering

AES Engineering Ltd turnover topped £20 million for the first time in March 2022, pushing organic growth in Q1, 2022 to over 16%.

AESSEAL receives Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development

AESSEAL has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the sustainable development category.

Verified: Beyond Net Zero

Audited figures show that AES Engineering’s net impact on the planet in reducing carbon emissions in 2021 was equivalent to the CO2 absorbed by 18 million trees.

Exterminate! What we are doing about non-recyclable packaging and plastics

AESSEAL and the AES Engineering Group are targeting non-recyclable packaging and plastics. And unlike the early Daleks we know how to take steps.

World Water Day: Spotlight on sustainable sealing in pulp and paper

AESSEAL sealing & water management systems save an estimated 25 billion US gallons of water annually, a minority of industry is using this available technology.

Pulp and Paper Sustainable Sealing

Reliability solutions designed to make the pulp and paper production process safe, profitable and sustainable, with a reduced carbon footprint.

The future starts here

Construction is under way on AESSEAL’s ‘Factory of the Future’ at Mill Close in a project bringing the company’s total investment in Rotherham to £61 million ($80 million).

Road to Net Zero ‘paved in … plastic’?

The use of 36 tonnes of ‘M8’ plastic road surfacing material for AESSEAL’s Factory for the Future has saved the equivalent of 40,000 single-use plastic bags from going to landfill and has offset 279kg of CO2.

Eliminating over 61 million gallons of water from 26 evaporator pumps

Evaporator steam use reduced by 103,000klbs a year by eliminating over 61 million gallons of water from 26 evaporator pumps

AESSEAL branding to remain up in New York lights until 2027

AESSEAL has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Rotherham United FC to continue as the club’s Stadium Naming Rights Partner for a further five years.

Betting on batteries for greener power

AES Engineering Group has placed a £1.3m ($1.8 million) order to reduce emissions at our Rockford US headquarters, AESSEAL Inc

It’s a Net Zero goal, for Rotherham United FC

Rotherham United FC takes a step towards a zero carbon with two Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at the AESSEAL New York Stadium

Green investment for AES India

AES India has placed an order worth £530,000 ($720,000) for advanced battery storage.

Back to AESSEAL's future with Forbes magazine

The leading US business magazine, Forbes, showcases an exclusive interview with AES Engineering MD Chris Rea

The roof is not the limit

The solar panels on the roof of AESSEAL’s Mill Close factory in Rotherham are just one of the more visible results of the group’s pledge to spend £29 million by 2029 on environmentally friendly investments.

AES Engineering Ltd’s global reach strengthened by acquisition of JAtech Services Canada

Leading Canadian asset condition monitoring specialist JAtech Services has become part of the AVT Reliability Group following its acquisition by Rotherham-based AES Engineering Ltd.

Massive water savings with improved reliability

A Bio Products manufacturer was concerned about the water used by the sealing systems at one of its manufacturing facility in the USA.

Specialist paper producer saves almost 6.4 million litres of water per year

The main purpose of refining in the pulp and paper industry is to improve the strength and density of the paper produced.

COP26 and the chances of a Better World

As opinions circulate about the achievements, or lack of them, coming from the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow, it is hard to remain optimistic.

Ava speaks out for a Better World

AESSEAL’s marketing coordinator, Ava Jones, represented the Betterworld.Solutions project at the cop26 event.

Trees: the best carbon sequestration ‘technology’?

Do current standards discourage business investments in trees and tree-planting?

AESSEAL plc Donates £25,000 to The Standing Tall Foundation

The Standing Tall Foundation offers vital support for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our society.

Tell the Truth and Save the Planet

On the eve of the UN Climate Change Conference, MD Chris Rea puts the case for truthfulness and ethical behaviour in business.

Sheffield’s Clean Air Plan

The council reports that air pollution, caused primarily by diesel vehicles but also other modes of transport, contributes to 500 deaths a year within the city

What can £29 million by 2029 buy for the planet?

MD Chris Rea sums up how the Group's £29 million by 2029 investment pledge will be spent.

The Supply Chain's Climate Challenge

MD Chris Rea looks at the challenge of persuading suppliers to cut their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Tackling Supply and Value Chain Emissions

MD Chris Rea looks at what businesses can do to help by considering their supply and value chains and the all important Scope 3 emissions.

The economics and benefits of solar energy

MD Chris Rea shares the initial findings in line with the company’s promise to show environmental leadership

Business Masters in Sustainability

The award-winning run continues for AESSEAL as the Business Masters 2021 Sustainability Award is presented at a ceremony in Leeds. The Company and its owner are committed to operating ethically and sustainably.

Group to go Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions this year?

AES Engineering MD Chris Rea is predicting Net Zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the global group in 2021 as a result of latest developments in the company’s £29 million by 2029 investment pledge.

Power resilience and a reduction in carbon footprint. What’s not to like about battery arrays?

In the second video diary of AES Engineering’s £29 million by 2029 campaign, MD Chris Rea announced that AESSEAL had placed an order for a battery array storing up to 1.2MW. You may be asking why and what are the benefits of this?

Director Achieves Best Northern Finance Director of a Global Company

Claire Dickinson, Group Finance Director at AES Engineering Ltd. based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire has been awarded the Best Northern Finance Director of a Global Company Award at Northern Finance Director Awards

Solar panels go up at Mill Close

AES Engineering‘s commitment to investing £29 million in environmentally friendly projects by 2029 becomes even more visible.

‘£29 million by 2029’ investment pledge on the eve of Climate Conference

The company plans to invest in, among other things solar panels, battery storage and other energy-saving measures, as well as investigating a wide-range of other measures including tree planting.

Over 20 million litres of water saved in 5 years for just 2 pumps

A latex producer in South Africa was consuming a large quantity of water in API Plan 54 seal support systems (quench to drain) in 2 pumps.

AESSEAL wins Sustainable - Ethical Manufacturer Award

AESSEAL has been recognised for its commitment to mitigating climate change, winning the Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer Award in the prestigious Made in Yorkshire Awards.

Eighth RoSPA Gold award for AESSEAL

AESSEAL has been recognised as a world leader in health and safety with its eighth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award.

Dual Seal Upgrade saves over 17 million litres of water

A major sugar manufacturer at one of its alcohol manufacturing sites were looking to reduce the amount of water consumed on 19 critical pumps at one of its sites in South Africa.

AESSEAL plc goes beyond Net Zero

Separate evaluations were carried out on Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions in the company’s value chain such as business travel, and on the emissions avoided by the installation of one of the company’s leading edge environmental systems.

Counterproductive flush water in an evaporator pump leads to big savings

During an energy audit at a Canadian pulp and paper plant, AESSEAL identified 15 packed evaporator area pumps that needed upgrading to mechanical seals.

Get Up to Speed the Virtual Experience

AESSEAL rallies students to combat global warming. Sustainability will be key message at Get Up to Speed the Virtual Experience.

AESSEAL plc has donated £400,000 to Laptops for Kids

Enough funding to supply connectivity to every disadvantaged child in South Yorkshire and kickstart the campaign in its home town of Rotherham.

AESSEAL announces shift to electric vehicle fleet

AESSEAL has invested £250,000 to introduce electric vehicles at its Rotherham headquarters.

AESSEAL plc achieves net zero UK CO2 emissions

Launches global campaign to help industry combat climate change

Catalogue of issues lead to failures on power station valves

A South African power station were experiencing regular outages leading to expensive downtime along with poor emission control and high energy losses.

80 million litres of water per year to be saved at Mexican mine

The Grupo Mexico Caridad mine in Mexico was experiencing lengthy downtimes and using high volumes of water for lubricating pump packing.

Working together to support customers and keep colleagues safe

As the lockdown eases in the coming weeks, we will continue to work hard to restore operations to pre-lockdown levels

EEF Manufacturers Organisation Award

AESSEAL has won regional recognition at this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.

AESSEAL named Business of Trust Champion in national awards

AESSEAL has had its commitment to responsible business practices honoured in the national Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards at a ceremony held in the Mansion House in London on the 25th September 2018.

Water Savings Guide

This paper explains the problems associated with packing, how double mechanical seals with seal support systems solve these problems

Pupil safety profits from AESSEAL support

Budding young business leaders at South Yorkshire’s Laughton Junior and Infant School have notched up more than £750 in profits so far to help fund a ‘lollipop person’ outside their school.

Paper producer saves more than one million Dollars per year

A leading North American producer of Pulp and Paper recognise the importance of operating their business in a sustainable way.

Huge cost savings and improved reliability with gland packing upgrade

A mean time between failure (MTBF) of just 2 months meant that costs at over $135,000 AUD for pump maintenance were unacceptably high.

Improving reliability, increasing efficiency

A leading refinery in the UK was having trouble with seal leakage from existing carbon box technology on their 150#, 600# steam turbines.

Prestigious health and safety and environmental management award

AESSEAL® was one of 14 organisations worldwide which were successful in winning the ‘double’, both the Sword of Honour and Globe of Honour.

Reducing Energy Usage and Improving Reliability

Suiker Unie were using packing to seal juice circulation pumps at their Dinteloord sugar refinery.

Mondi Meets Sustainability Targets

AESSEAL water management systems cutting water usage at the plant by more than 60,000 kilolitres per month.

The AESSEAL New York Stadium

AESSEAL is pleased to announce an agreement with Rotherham United to become the Club’s first ever stadium naming rights partner.

Upgrading from packing reduces water usage and operating costs

Packed pumps were using 18 million litres of water a year

Replacing lip seals reduces cost, improves reliability and saves the environment

A soda ash mine in the USA was using lip seals

Upgrade eliminates environmental impact and delivers a 833% MTBF improvement

A mining operation in Australia eliminated water leakage to the environment

Saving water, the environment and our customers money

A chemical manufacturer in the UK was using 2,000 cubic meters of water per year in an API Plan 54 system on a reflux pump, at an annual cost of around £1,700.

A $30,000 yearly saving for Australian copper mine

Upgrading gland packing to heavy duty slurry seals on a filter press feed pump leads to a $30,000 yearly saving.

Saving water, energy and money for a food manufacturer

16 pumps, with a quench to drain seal support system.
Accreditation for AESSEAL’s No-Compromise Ethics

Accreditation for AESSEAL’s No-Compromise Ethics

In a strong endorsement of the group’s uncompromising ethics – AESSEAL South Africa have recently been accredited by Trace International for their commitment to the fight against bribery and corruption.

AESSEAL Ireland celebrate two decades of success

The AESSEAL Ireland team hosted two free Reliability Focused Engineering Evenings in Cork and Dublin, as a big thank you to their customers.