Tuesday, 09 October 2018 12:35

All staff safe — Ravensdown

Written by 
Greg Campbell, chief executive of Ravensdown.  Greg Campbell, chief executive of Ravensdown. 

Fertiliser co-op Ravensdown says it is working with the emergency services as a fire at its manufacturing facility in Hornby, Christchurch is brought under control.

“All staff are safe and no injuries have been reported,” said Greg Campbell, chief executive of Ravensdown. 

Fifty-seven people work at the plant. Emergency services are currently in attendance.

“The fire started at the eastern end of our storage store but it’s too early to know the cause. We will be working closely with an investigation team to identify the cause.”

“Our staff have been outstanding and have followed our procedures to ensure the site is safe for the emergency response team. I also want to thank emergency services for their response.”

“We acknowledge any inconvenience to our neighbours and we’d like to thank the well-wishers for their support.”

Campbell said Ravensdown was already working with its customers and transporters to keep them informed and help them with alternative supply options.  

Ravensdown has operated at the 14ha Main South Road site since 1922.  

More like this

MSA triumph

OPINION: Methane Science Accord, a farmer-led organisation advocating for zero tax on ruminant methane, will be quietly celebrating its first foray into fertiliser co-operative governance.

Featured

National

Rural bias?

OPINION: After years of ever-worsening results from our education system, the startling results from a maths acceleration programme stood out like…

Will big be better?

The government has unveiled yet another move which it claims will unlock the potential of the country’s cities and region.

Primary sector future hailed

The government is hailing the news that food and fibre exports are predicted to reach a record  $62 billion in…

Machinery & Products

» Latest Print Issues Online

The Hound

Yes, Minister!

OPINION: The release of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill to replace the Resource Management Act is a red-letter day…

Two-legged pests

OPINION: Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, swapping ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ for ‘The Twelve Pests of Christmas’ to…

» Connect with Rural News

» eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter