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Apeks takes the plunge with new solar installation
Blackburn-based kit manufacturer Apeks, part of the global dive and swim company Aqua Lung International, has continued with its switch to green by installing 400 solar panels on the roof of its purpose built factory in the UK.
While the company is hoping for a record-breaking summer, the recent nice weather has ensured that the solar panels are already contributing to the energy demands of the business. With the potential to create 75,000kWh of electricity annually, enough to supply around 23 domestic homes for a year, the new installation also allows surplus electricity to be sold back into the grid.
Landon Helsby, Managing Director at Apeks, said: “We are determined to match our Aqua Lung Group dedication to designing industry-leading dive equipment with cutting-edge sustainability credentials. We have been accredited to the Environmental Management System ISO14001 for a number of years now and this is the next stage of its evolution. We belong to an industry that relies on the survival of the natural world and feel it is our duty to do everything we can to support this. Let’s hope for a good summer!”
In addition to the benefits of generating its own electricity, the business will also be able to reduce its carbon footprint by around 50 tonnes a year. That is a reduction equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide generated by driving over 7,500 miles a year in an average family car.
Andy Atkins, Apek’s environmental specialist, said: “We want to ensure that our business is ahead of our competitors, both in terms of our products and our passion for maintaining the environment that is so vital to everybody’s future. By investing in the solar array, we will be generating our own electricity and will be less reliant on other, less renewable, energy sources.
To find out more about Apeks and their product line visit www.apeks.co.uk.
Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and 
the highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.
Abyss Duffels
Made to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.
- A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
- Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
- Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
- RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
- Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
- Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
- External zippered flap is easy to open and close
- Welded external handles make transporting a breeze
Panama Mesh Backpack
The most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.
- Density foam padded shoulder straps
- Outside wet/dry pockets
- 2 Carry handles
- Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
- Reinforced PVC bottom
For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.
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