Centriforce Hits Fifty Years of Circular Manufacturing in Liverpool

The company’s business model centers on converting industrial and consumer waste, such as bottles and carrier bags, into durable goods for the utilities, construction, and agriculture sectors. Operating from a six-acre site, the firm produces materials like its flagship Stokbord® sheets and Protrack™ ground mats. These products serve as critical protection for buried electricity cables, gas mains, and fiber-optic networks.

CEO Jonathan Pearce notes that while the industry now prioritizes the circular economy, these principles were established at the firm’s inception. As procurement policies increasingly mandate recycled content and lower whole-life carbon footprints, the company finds its long-standing model aligned with modern regulatory baselines. Looking toward its next phase, the manufacturer has committed to a net zero roadmap, aiming for a 70% reduction in CO₂ emissions through facility upgrades. With Europe expanding its renewable energy infrastructure, the firm is positioning its protective materials to support the continent’s transition to clean energy.