Denre Processing Stages

Collection

• We collect monthly at a agreed date or this can be variable to suit client

• On collection we check that supporting documents are ready from client such as those specifying type and quantity.

• Get sign off from collection point. If for example the collection is + or - the monthly allocation then record this information

Arrival To Denre

• Check paperwork.• Initially 3 types of spent grain (Brewers Grain,

Brewers Dust, Distillers Spent Grain)• Separate and breakdown grain to smaller batches• Monitor For mold and moisture content• Log all activity

Treatment of Various Grains

• Brewers Dust For immediate use. Check for Impurities• Distillers Spent Grain• Longest drying process time & additional

milling/grinding required• For each strain of grain at this stage document

individually

Check And Monitor

• Specify percentage of specific grain going into specific product type

• Specify which mix going with the grain (Is it HIPS or PP)

• Check & ensure specific run matches existing design and if any modification (print or design)

• If change requested/required send proof for approval to client

• Produce hard copy sample. • Get sign off.

Determine Moulding Process

• Two distinct types of moulding process1.Compression2.Injection

• If compression, prepare surface and engage CNC• Printing: Ensure screen print or 3D• Ensure font and strap lines and layout are correct• Get signoff• Finish polished or unpolished

Manage Stock

• Monitor levels of stock • Bespoke system in development for the management

of stock levels • Intention is to provide web access to client for

viewing of stock levels and potentially to submit/modify orders. (See work in progress)

Work In Progress

• Distillers Spent Grain DSG• Brewers Spent Grain BSG• Starch from Crisp Manufacturing• Characteristics & behaviour vary considerably• Also looking into other Bio waste by-products• Currently testing the Starch from crisp making for

manufacturing a film for packaging• In conjunction to this we are also exploring viability

of new products made from BSG many ideas on the drawing board currently & we wish to engage with clients at this point/ stage in development

Work In Progress

• Denre have supplied a consultant with an initial spec for a cloud based stock management system

• Initially the system will be used internally in Denre to manage stock levels with the intention of rolling out custom modules for client access.

• Denre staff will co-ordinate with Diageo to provide any required access to data such as stock level reports

• If required appropriate UI shall be provided to allow orders to be submitted by clients.