Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Leading Pelleting Solutions Provider UK & Ireland
Established in 1996, CFE Group has emerged as a market leader in pelleting consumables across Ireland and the UK. Our expertise lies in supplying innovative products and services tailored to the compound feed, wood pelleting, fertiliser, and renewable energy sectors. With a client base ranging from multinational corporations to regional family businesses, we prioritise delivering total solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Our partnership with CPM, a global leader in pelleting technology, ensures access to cutting-edge equipment and technical support. Backed by a team of over 40 professionals, we combine technical knowledge with dedicated customer service to optimise pelleting processes.Our Cost Per Tonne (CPT) concept provides transparent cost benchmarking, while our refurbishment services extend equipment lifespan. With dual sites in Castleisland (Ireland) and Haydock (UK), we offer rapid response times and comprehensive stock availability. Our engineers, certified under SafeContractor standards, provide 24/7 on-site support across Europe. Decades of industry experience inform our tailored consultancy services, ensuring clients achieve production efficiencies and budget predictability. Through continuous investment in automated refurbishment technology, we maintain rigorous quality control while minimising downtime for our clients.
Services
Pellet Mills
Conditioners
Die Refurbishment
Roller Rebuilding
Cost Per Tonne Contracts
Spare Parts Supply
On-site Maintenance
Hygieniser Systems
Hammer Mill Services
Lubricant Supply
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years specialising in pelleting technology with CPM partnership
- Innovative Cost Per Tonne contract model for transparent cost management
- 24/7 engineering support across UK, Ireland and Europe
- ISO-certified suppliers of CPM equipment and replacement parts
- State-of-the-art refurbishment plant with automated quality control
Associations and certifications
- SafeContractor
What people say
Excellent after-sales support
Prompt turnaround service
State-of-the-art refurbishment plant
Reliable production efficiencies
Dedicated engineering team
Services
Pellet Mills Supply
CFE Group supplies CPM pellet mills, the world's largest manufacturer's range, designed for feed, biomass, and oilseed industries. These machines combine innovative engineering with durable construction to ensure high throughput rates and energy efficiency. Our technical team assists in selecting optimal specifications for specific production requirements.
Die Refurbishment
Our UK plant offers comprehensive die refurbishment using automated equipment including 15,000 PSI water jets and CNC grinders. This process maintains die integrity, ensures even surfaces for roll alignment, and reduces energy consumption while guaranteeing quality-assured results with rapid turnaround times.
Roller Rebuilding
We provide complete roller assembly refurbishment using semi-automated equipment and OEM components. Our process includes precision tensioning, premium bearing replacement, and performance benchmarking to maximise roller lifespan and pelleting efficiency while minimising downtime.
Cost Per Tonne Contracts
This innovative model allows clients to benchmark consumable costs against production output. Benefits include fixed pricing, quarterly performance reports, and consultancy services to optimise pelleting efficiency while providing budget predictability and operational transparency.
On-site Maintenance
Our SafeContractor-approved engineers provide planned and emergency maintenance services across Europe. We follow manufacturers' guidelines for equipment servicing, using stocked spare parts to minimise production downtime while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
People
Con Lynch
CEO
Co-founder and CEO with business qualifications from UCC and DCU. Member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, driving strategic growth since 1996.
Pat Dennehy
Operations Director
Co-founder with 30 years' experience in grain and feed industry engineering across Ireland and the UK, overseeing group operations.
Andy Gray
UK Sales Manager
25-year veteran with engineering qualifications, managing UK sales and refurbishment operations from the Haydock facility.
Hayley Langshaw
Operations Manager
15-year industry veteran managing die and roll refurbishment services across UK and Ireland with prior global import/export experience.
Curtis Ashcroft
Business Development Manager
Apprentice-trained expert with 12 years' experience managing CPM procurement and export sales operations from the UK plant.
Questions
What industries does CFE Group serve?
We support feed milling, wood/biomass pelleting, fertiliser production, and industrial pelleting operations across UK, Ireland and Europe.
What is the Cost Per Tonne concept?
Our CPT model benchmarks consumable costs against production output, providing transparent cost management with fixed pricing and quarterly performance reports.
Do you offer equipment servicing across Europe?
Yes, our SafeContractor-certified engineers provide planned and emergency maintenance services throughout Europe with 24/7 availability.
Can you supply spare parts for CPM equipment?
We maintain comprehensive stocks of CPM spares in our UK plant for immediate delivery to support all pelleting equipment models.
How does die refurbishment improve efficiency?
Our CNC-precision refurbishment process maintains die integrity, ensures perfect roll alignment, and reduces energy consumption while extending equipment lifespan.
What payment terms do you offer?
We provide flexible payment options tailored to contract terms, with fixed pricing available for CPT contracts and refurbishment services.
