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The Gateshead-based firm is providing specialised mobile and bespoke access units so that Wilton can construct a new compression module for an international energy company. The module is due for completion in March 2013.
The access systems contract was secured by Pyeroy to support the fabrication of a 2200t module, which will accommodate one of the North Sea’s largest compressors.
Upwards of 20 Pyeroy employees will be onsite at Wilton’s Port Clarence offshore base in Middlesbrough over the next 12 months providing and supporting the fabricators working on the 30m long structure.
Pyeroy’s divisional director Jim Anderson said contracts like this and others from the other module fabricators within the area have reinforced the company’s presence in the offshore sector where customers require highly specialised access and scaffolding solutions.
“Bespoke systems utilising the latest developments in scaffolding and alternative access systems will ensure we provide safe, high quality and added value solutions to Wilton Engineering,” he said.
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“This also rationalises all of our stock, the Contur scaffolding is even more flexible and secure, allowing us to design better bespoke systems for our clients, whatever the size or shape of the building or facility.”
“We are still able to design and erect ‘tube and fitting’ scaffolding where it is needed but the larger projects – particularly working at greater heights – are better suited to system scaffolding.”
NSG was acquired by Montpelier France, based scaffold producer Altrad last June.
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Harsco’s bespoke scaffolding solution is allowing work to be carried out to replace the large bearings which support each end of the structure, with no disruption to traffic using the bridge.
Harsco was selected for this contract by Balfour Beatty, on the basis of its competitive tendering and the fact that the two companies have worked together on a large number of previous successful projects.
“Despite its size we wanted to ensure we did not over complicate the project” comments Harsco Sales Director, Tony Knight. “Although we frequently design and produce new products to satisfy individual project requirements, this contract demonstrates our ability to design and construct a bespoke solution for a complex project, primarily using standard products from our range.”
The bridge spans the Firth of Forth and connects Edinburgh with Fife. While its centre section is suspended from cables, the approach sections which link this to either side of the Firth rest on large bearings that sit on top of concrete piers. These bearings allow the approach decks to move in response to traffic loading and temperature changes, and it is these that are being replaced.
“This involves the workforce having access to some of the more remote areas of the bridge structure and so our aim was to create a solution which would provide this, whilst still ensuring complete safety,” adds Tony Knight.
The project is expected to be complete in the summer of 2012.
The companies being sold are Deborah, Sierra Communications (which now incorporates Holgate’s business), Easy Access, Donohoe Scaffolding, Rent-a-Fence, Roankabin Holdings and Eventserv.
The operations are being bought by an acquisition vehicle called Millington set-up by entrepreneur Denis O’Brien for the deal.
The companies had a turnover of £140m for the year to April 30 2011 and made an operating profit of £7m.
More than 2,300 people are employed by Siteserv across the UK and Ireland.
O’Brien said: “I believe that Siteserv – with a workforce of over 2,300 – has the potential to grow and develop geographically in many countries.
“Siteserv has an excellent track record of winning new business and growing revenues in a competitive market.
“Our investment demonstrates our commitment to growing the business into the future, supporting its existing customer base, employees and expanding further in its core markets.
“We believe the team has a great opportunity to capture growth opportunities in the future”.
The completed deal will see Sitserv wound down as a publicly quoted company and any proceeds left after its debts are paid will go to shareholders.
Siteserv said only £4m would be left from the sale for shareholders after its debts were settled.
The company confirmed to the Stock Exchange today that its current debt levels were “unsustainable”.
Siteserv said: “Following completion, the Group will not have any revenue generating operating businesses.
“The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of Shareholders as a whole to return the net proceeds of the Proposed Disposal to Shareholders as efficiently and expediently as possible and to wind up the Company to facilitate the distributions to the Shareholders in a tax efficient manner.”
The Siteserv name will retained but Siteserv plc will no longer exist.
Brian Harvey, Chief Executive, Siteserv said: “We are delighted with the partnership we have built with our new partner and we believe that this will enable us to consolidate and strengthen the ambitions of Siteserv in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Internationally, both through organic growth and acquisitions.
“In addition I believe teaming up with a new partner will provide security and strength to our balance sheet and in turn provide confidence to customers and employees alike. We believe the team has a great opportunity to capture growth opportunities in the future”.
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Construction activities for OPV 1 are scheduled to commence in April 2012, with the OPV 2 due to commence in July 2013 and the option of a third Vessel to be built in 2015.
Cape are said to be delighted to secure another important defence sector contract and looks forward to working closely with Devonport Royal Dockyard, Babcock Marine and the Irish Navy over the coming years.
The company has acquired the equity stake in Hong Kong Fuji Technology (HFT) for HK$58m (£4.75m). HFT provides thermal insulation, painting, grit blasting and scaffolding services to the power industry.
Cape said the deal marks its entry into a “new geography” within the Far East and Pacific Rim. Chief executive Martin May added: “The acquisition of HFT presents an exciting entry into a strategically important market.
“This is a key step which provides a springboard for Cape’s future expansion into Greater China. We see great potential for Cape in this venture and warmly welcome the HFT team, who share Cape’s commitment to safety, reliability and timely delivery, into the group.”
HFT was founded in 1993 and employs more than 130 staff. It is expected to report a turnover of HK$87m (£7.13m) in 2012.
Via: Insidermedia.com