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Brief Introduction to Kedel LTD

Kedel Limited is a family business, founded on ethical and ecologically sound principles. They manufacture and re-sell Recycled Plastic construction materials and outdoor furniture such as Recycled Plastic Lumber, Benches and Decking. The name 'Kedel' emerged from the first names of the founding brothers, Kieran, Dermot and Lewis and was registered with Companies House on 13th January 2010.

Kedel has three main websites. Kedel Retail, Kedel Trade and Kedel Education.

Awards


 * Kedel Limited celebrated the triumph of its versatile plastic wood product at the National Recycling Awards held on 1st July 2015 at the London Hilton, Park Lane.


 * In 2016, Kedel won a certificate from Acquisition International for 'Best in Recycled Plastic Fencing.'

Tour De France

In 2014 the company took part in the Tour De France. They worked alongside artist Jane Revvit from Hebdonbridge to manufacture her 'Swooping Swallows' installation. The Starlings project is one of 12 large scale land sculptures sited around the UK, 3 of which are sited in Calderdale during the Yorkshire Festival to celebrate the Tour de France, which starts in on 6th July 2014.

Starlings were chosen for the design theme because they are in decline in the UK.

The swooping flocks were once a common sight in the North of England during the migration season.

The dramatic swooping movement of this starling flock - over 500 birds - is intended to reflect the cyclists’ peloton, where riders flock together to save energy, just as migrating birds do.

"Placing this 'Swoop' of various sized starlings in flight on a capped landfill site in Elland seemed very appropriate, and making them from recycled plastic makes the project environmentally symbolic, as well as eco-friendly, says Lewis Walch, Kedel's Technical Director, "This landfill was in use long before recycling came of age, and would have received many tonnes of plastic waste. These recycled plastic Starlings show how times have changed for the better."

"We were delighted to be involved in this artistic project during the Tour de France," says Managing Director of Kedel, Dermot Walch.

Watch Kedel's video for further information on the art installation and the manufacturing process here