What We do

Hemp Technology is actively engaged in almost every aspect of the hemp industry. This means everything from crop production and hemp straw processing through to end-product manufacture, R&D and marketing. Without this comprehensive coverage it would not have been possible to build the industry.

PRIMARY PROCESSING

At the Hemp Technology facility in East Anglia, our principal activity is the fractionation of the hemp stem into three main products – fibre, shiv and fines. The hemp fibre is famed for its toughness, durability and flexibility. We engineer the fibre to suit client-led specifications for use in applications such as automotive composites, insulation, geotextiles and paper. The shiv, which comes from the woody core of the plant, has some unique properties. At Hemp Technology we grade and bag the product principally for use as high-grade animal bedding and in construction where it is mixed with lime to produce Tradical Hemcrete (an ecological construction material). The fines are graded and compressed for use as a fuel log.

INNOVATION

True to our pioneering principles, the new Hemp Technology facility is the largest hemp processing plant in the World, with a capacity in excess of 7 tonnes of straw per hour. The facility is capable of producing 12000 tonnes/year of premium grade fibre and 25,000 tonnes/year of shiv. One of the principal innovations in the new plant is the ability to process less retted hemp straw. This approach allows for exceptional consistency of quality and also helps growers maximise yield and minimise risk.

GROWING

All our hemp is grown in the UK under the terms of an exclusive supply contract. Hemp Technology provide all the agronomic information and technical support to ensure that growers are able to maximise yield and quality.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT and MARKETING

As well as supplying primary materials for industry, Hemp Technology are actively engaged in the development of new products and technologies to drive market growth. For this reason Hemp Technology market a number of own branded products such as Hemcore BioMat and Hemp Insulation. Hemp Technology are also committed to supporting the marketing efforts of our customers.