Talloman is our rendering facility, providing circularity to the meat industry through the production of high-quality feed ingredients from animal co-products.
Our rendering facility Talloman has been a core part of our business since it was established in 1953 in Hazelmere, Western Australia. Rendering materials that would otherwise go to landfill, reduces carbon emissions by up to 90% and helps contribute to a healthier circular economy for our state’s livestock industry.
Talloman uses low-energy processes to convert animal co-products into valuable ingredients for the pet food, livestock feed, oleochemical, and renewable energy industries. As the largest renderer in Western Australia, Talloman plays a critical role in supporting Western Australia’s meat industry, with a workforce of circa 70 people and processing more than 80% of the state’s animal co-products.
Environmental impact is a top priority for Talloman, which is why we have implemented measures to address potential issues. Our factory air, point source odours, and non-condensable gases are all treated through a large biofilter that consists of four cells.
These cells are designed to be oversized, allowing the plant to function efficiently on three cells if one needs maintenance. Our biomass is subjected to computer-controlled moisture levels and watering, with visual inspections conducted three times a day to ensure adherence to our license conditions.
Our wastewater undergoes treatment in a sequence of covered anaerobic lagoons, followed by passage through an activated sludge plant, which effectively removes nutrients before it is ultimately discharged to the sewer.
All up the plant processes 180,000 tonnes of raw material each year.
The outcome of this process is the creation of top-notch, nutrient-rich feed components derived from animal co-products from the meat production industry. These feed ingredients are then incorporated into finished feed utilized by various industries such as pet food, aquaculture, and pig and poultry farming.
Our process is the epitome of sustainability, achieved through world-leading scientific and technological advancements, and managed by our team of highly qualified and experienced professionals. Through the processing of animal co-products into valuable ingredients, we effectively reduce the volume of material sent to landfills, which in turn benefits the environment.
Compared to landfilling, rendering reduces the carbon footprint by a staggering 90%.
Furthermore, the tallow obtained from our Press Dewatering System is an excellent candidate for biofuel production, given its low nitrogen and sulphur content.
