The Three Counties
Cider and Perry Association

Cider and Perry Small Ads

These small ads are provided as a service by The Three Counties Cider and Perry Association. The Association takes no responsibility for any of the goods or services offered.

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FOR SALE - 1000L and 1500L containers

I have some 1000 litre and 1500 litre containers that I am looking to sell. The 1000 are IBCs, (food grade intermediate bulk containers) and the others are ex juice containers.
Mark Catlin, The Cider Barn, Lyne Down Cider and Perry Ltd, Much Marcle, Herefordshire, HR8 2NT, Tel : 07756 108501

WANTED - Scratter, also a pasteuriser

I have got stacks of apples waiting to be processed, but ironically no scratter. Can anybody help, please.
In addition, I would need a pasteuriser for making some apple juice too.
Whilst I live in Irelaand, I still have a postal address in the UK and also would be able to collect a scratter if necessary.
Contact Anna Cole tel:00353 870547665

WANTED - Hydraulic Press

Wanted! Hydraulic press for growing commercial cider maker. Anyone recently upgraded and has something second-hand? Anything considered; also interested in other equipment, inc mill. Please call Rory Souter on 07979 957136 or THANKS!

WANTED - Scratter

Wanted second hand scratter for apples and fruit for 20 kg drum fruit press, home use. Reasonable price paid. Please contact Garry Harding (01432) 277281.

WANTED - Vigo press and crusher

I am looking for a second hand Vigo cider press (12, 20 or 36 litre) and crusher (A or B). Laurence Woodt: Tel 01452 740 723, Mob 07852 540 275.

FOR ALL YOUR PRESSING NEEDS:

Contact Rob Hancocks tel.01885 490215 mob.07967 810808
Wyrecroft, Bishops Frome, Worcester WR6 5BS

Full service to any small cider maker wishing to bring apples to Bishops Frome. Weighbridge, cleaning, pressing with Bucher 5000 automated press and temporary juice storage. Juice yields of 150-170 gallons per tonne of fruit delivered. Price for 2006 is £60/tonne pressed. Minimum loads of 6 tonnes.
Please call to discuss your requirements.

Cider Fruit Processing Equipment for Hire

Tuthill M2000 Pedestrian Controlled Fruit collector, petrol engine, suitable for apples or pears, with 4 baskets.

Vigo - M800 Electric Mill

Vigo Rack & Cloth Press. Capacity 40 kg per pressing, 12 Ton pressure, supplied with six acacia racks and polyester cloths. Ideal for home/ light commercial use.

Competitive hire rates to suit all producers ( daily, weekend, weekly, contract )

Contact Merlin Industries - Tel 07967 637546 or email