Research & Development and Technical Back-up

  • Melcourt has become widely recognised as the market leader for a comprehensive range of wholly organic and 100% peat and chemical-free British compost additives, to suit the demanding requirements of the professional grower and compost manufacturer.
  • Established for over fifteen years, Melcourt has earned an enviable reputation for consistently high product quality to exacting specifications, prompt and reliable delivery in guaranteed bulk or pre-packed quantities, and for providing an extremely high level of customer care.
  • Melcourt has secured ample long-term raw material supplies to ensure continuity of supply, even during peak seasonal demands.
  • The company is committed to the needs of the professional grower and is active on a number of key committees serving the industry.
    Research and Development

  • Melcourt has its own dedicated research and development facilities, where existing and new products undergo detailed investigation in wide ranging laboratory tests and trials.
  • Field trials and product monitoring are also undertaken throughout the UK in conjunction with existing Melcourt customers and recognised research bodies, including HRI, HDC and ADAS.
    Technical Back-up and Customer Support

  • Melcourt's fully qualified and practically experienced technical and sales staff are always on hand to discuss customers' specific requirements.
  • Typical product samples, quotations and comprehensive technical literature are provided without delay.
  • Site visits to consider particular crops and applications are arranged at times convenient to the customer.
  • Melcourt products are exhibited at all leading UK trade shows.
    Melcourt Customers Enjoy the Following Real Benefits

  • All Melcourt Grower Barks originate from British or European forests managed on a fully sustained basis, ensuring continuity of supply whilst protecting the environment.
  • Each product is wholly organic, 100% peat-free and free from any added chemicals or pesticides.
  • All products are pest, disease and weed free.
  • All products are manufactured to quantifiable product specifications and are subject to strict quality control procedures at all stages of production, thus ensuring full customer confidence at all times.
  • Melcourt's unrivalled experience in the maturing and composting of bark, ensures that customers will not experience the problems which arise when insufficient attention is given to this critical area of production.
  • All products are available nationally from stock, ensuring continuity of supply, even in periods of peak demand.
  • All products are thoroughly tried and tested and are regularly selected by research bodies such as HRI, HDC, ADAS and the Scottish Agricultural College, to represent the standard bark fraction in experimental growing media.
  • In the event of customers' specific needs not being covered by the range, Melcourt is pleased to discuss the supply of customised products, manufactured to suit individual requirements.
  • Melcourt products are non-hazardous and are supported by COSHH data sheets.
  • Melcourt products represent unbeatable value for money.