Event
NIRAS UK SPARK event - Hygienic Design in Process Industries
Address: Millennium Court, First Avenue, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WH
Date: November 13, 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost of admission: FREE & limited to manufacturing businesses only. Consultants & partners will be invited to a tailored event at a later date.
Organiser: NIRAS
Join us for a focused SPARK session
We’ll explore practical approaches to hygienic design in Process Industries.
Topic: Hygienic Design in Process Industries
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Venue: NIRAS Group (UK), Burton-on-Trent
Cost: FREE & limited to manufacturing businesses only. Consultants & partners will be invited to a tailored event at a later date.
Attendance: Limited to 2 people per manufacturing company
Parking is free and easy.
Aimed at professionals involved in production, engineering, hygiene, and site development across the Process Industry sector
Chris Sparrow, Director of Architecture will present on Hygienic Design for Buildings – highlighting how thoughtful factory layout, material choices, and process flow can reduce contamination risk, improve cleanability, and support long-term operational efficiency.
Nick Jones, Expertise Director will share process insights as a CIP 'Detective' – where he will be exploring good practice and common issues in clean-in-place systems and how to identify them early.
NIRAS SPARK events cover a series of sustainable, partnerships and knowledge topics.
Speakers
Chris Sparrow
Director of Architecture
Leeds, United Kingdom
Chris is an award-winning architect with international experience and a strong focus on sustainable design. He’s worked with leading UK practices on projects that explore the space between concept and delivery. Combining creative thinking with technical know-how, Chris helps bring transformative spaces to life. His recent work includes a range of projects in the food and beverage sector, where functionality and environmental performance are equally prioritised.
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Nicholas Jones
Brewing & Distilling Sector Manager
Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
Nick Jones is an experienced project manager with around 30 years working in the beer and beverage sector. He’s delivered complex, multi-discipline projects for major brands, across everything from high-level strategy to day-to-day operations. With a strong understanding of hygienic design and Clean-In-Place systems, Nick takes a practical, hands-on approach to helping teams avoid common pitfalls and keep projects on track.
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