Forklifts switch to bioLPG

TRANSITIONING TO a 40% bioLPG blend has also saved Ramco 11.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year compared to remaining on a 100% LPG supply.

The Lincolnshire-based business specialises in the sale and refurbishment of industrial equipment. They’ve been supplied by Calor since 2024, and the shift to bioLPG was made as part of a broader move in the logistics sector toward more sustainable energy solutions.

Adrian Foreman, head of operations at Ramco, says: “Our forklifts are essential for moving a wide range of equipment, from decommissioned military boats to large plant and machinery.

“The switch to bioLPG was driven by our commitment to sustainability, but it also needed to be practical.

“With bioLPG we get a reliable fuel which maintains a high-level of performance and reduces our carbon footprint.”

Because bioLPG is a ‘like for like’ fuel with LPG, it can be used as a drop-in solution within existing forklift trucks, with no changes to the machinery needed.

“It was a seamless transition,” Mr Foreman adds.

Liam Cameron, sustainability supervisor at Ramco, says: “Here at Ramco, our focus is on giving things a new life, refurbishing, repurposing and reselling working equipment that could otherwise end up in waste streams.

“Whether it’s gym equipment, shipping containers, catering kit, or even nuclear reactor control panels, we’ve had some really unusual things through our warehouse. A standout example was the fleet of nearly 2,000 MoD generators that had reached the end of their useful life.

“We fitted new control panels, refurbished or replaced alternators and sold them both in the UK and around the world, delivering a good return for our client and giving new life to some old but still useful assets.”

Mr Cameron adds: “Sustainability is at the heart of our operations at Ramco, so switching to bioLPG was an obvious choice.”

George Webb, CEO of trade association Liquid Gas UK, says: “Ramco’s adoption of bioLPG is a clear example of how renewable liquid gases can help businesses reduce emissions from key aspects of their business operations while maintaining the performance and reliability they depend on.”