The term ‘biorational’ describes agrochemicals that work in synergy with beneficial organisms. It was initially used to describe a new generation of insecticides that were developed to work alongside biocontrol insects without harming them. Crucially, while biorational products can be used to reduce the environmental impact of farming, and some products are organic, they are […]
View our 8 acre interactive site map by simply clicking on the white bordered shapes on the map below to bring our Glossop site to life…come in, look around, get a feel for where we are and our capabilities. Plater Group – an independent UK family owned chemical company The group brings together expertise in […]
In line with the company’s Environmental Standard ISO14001, Plater Group have shown they operate the systematic framework by which they manage the environmental impacts of their products, services and processes. The company, committed to reducing their impact on the environment as a sustainable business, are delighted to report the success of the launch of two […]
REACH – now widely regarded as the global role model for chemical safety. REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. It’s a process that has taken 10 years to register all chemicals used in the European Union. In May 2018 all chemicals […]
Tannin, also called tannic acid, can be any of a group of pale-yellow to light-brown unstructured substances in the form of powder, flakes, or a spongy mass and widely distributed in plants. They are predominately utilised in • tanning leather • dyeing fabric • making ink • various medical applications Tannin solutions are acid and […]
In line with the company’s Environmental Standard ISO14001, Plater Group is committed to reducing the company’s impact on the environment as a sustainable business. To that end, we have decided to embark on two energy saving initiatives that will significantly reduce our energy usage allowing the company to reduce its impact on the environment. New […]
Plater Group’s commitment to environmental sustainability is growing momentum, undertaking new projects and initiatives in relation to site infrastructure development. All new projects and purchases consider environmental impact as a major concern when proceeding. Here are some examples of some of the projects the Company has undertaken, and the contribution towards environmental conservation: The Company […]
Basic Substances are a group of chemicals and natural extracts that can be used in plant protection in the EU. In 2014 a range of substances were approved as “basic” under Regulation 1107/2009 and these can be used without restriction in any EU member state for an indefinite period. Sounds pretty amazing, right? So why […]
The historic market town of Howden, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is probably best-known for its Minster and the fact that it was given to the Bishops of Durham by William the Conqueror. It is also home to Daltrade’s head office, which is set within one of its beautiful Georgian streets. Howden became […]
As with all growers, greenkeepers and groundsmen use a variety of tools to ensure that their plants have adequate nutrition. This includes regularly sending off both soil and tissue samples to accredited labs for analysis to indicate the nutrient concentrations, or in the case of soil samples their availability. They will also make use of […]
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