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New contracts and orders in industry
AMCO GROUP SECURE SERTEC GROUP LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT CONTRACT
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K, Midlands based Amco Group have secured a new contract with Sertec Group for the management and implementation of the Sertec Group logistics network and transport requirements. Sertec are a specialist manufacturer of automotive components in aluminium and steel. They are now one of the automotive largest independent
stamping and assembly suppliers in Europe; The majority of Sertec production is integrated into vehicle bodies. Sertec operate from 10 key locations and employ over 2200 people with a turnover in excess of £256m. The company has six manufacturing sites, and a Logistics Hub in the U.K., plus a manufacturing site based in Germany and another in Hungary and a tooling operation in China The transport and logistics contract will see Amco placing a dedicated transport planning team in the 145,000 ft2. Sertec Logistics Centre at Hams Hall, to manage transport flow between Sertec five manufacturing facilities in the midlands. The Amcos Logistics Centre in Worcester, will manage the transport and logistics requirement using Amco’s own fleet of vehicles, to distribute across the UK and Europe for Sertec manufacturing. visit: www.amcoservices.co.uk.
Atlas Copco supplies on-site nitrogen generation system
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eading metal fabrication firm Advance Engineering has invested in an Atlas Copco on-site nitrogen generation system to ensure the quality of its laser-cutting operation, increase output and make substantial cost savings when set against delivered bottled gas supplies. The system was supplied by Atlas Copco’s premier distributor, Anglian Compressors & Equipment Ltd. Laser-cutting metal, particularly stainless steel, relies on a supply of nitrogen gas as a blanket to prevent burning during the process. Purity of the gas is an important factor in overcoming the tendency for discolouration of laser-cut edges and to provide a high-quality finish. After investigating all the available options, managing director Rob High and Sam Canfor decided that installing on-site nitrogen generation was the answer. It would deliver significant cost savings, maintain supply independence and ensure a continuous, reliable source of high purity nitrogen. visit: www.atlascopco.co.uk/compressors
Eiffage & DEME win €500m Saint Nazaire offshore wind contract
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DF Renewables and Enbridge have awarded a contract to build the foundations of the Saint Nazaire offshore wind project to a consortium that includes French construction firm Eiffage and Belgian marine specialist DEME. The contract, valued at over €500-million, calls for the design, construction and installation of 80 steel foundations for the 480 MW offshore wind farm. Design work is already underway on the foundations, with production scheduled to begin next spring. Upon completion of the foundations, they will be transported to the site, between 12 and 20 km off the Guerande peninsula in western France. Jan Vandenbroeck, general manager of French subsidiaries at DEME, said, “The contract highlights our technical expertise in providing innovative solutions for the offshore wind industry. The Saint-Nazaire project will deliver drilled monopiles, a new step forward in the offshore wind industry.” visit: www.eiffage.com
Rhodes interform wins helicopter machinery refurbishment contract
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hodes Interform, a specialist in bespoke composite and metal forming machinery and part of Group Rhodes, based in the UK, has been awarded a contract to refurbish equipment used in the manufacture of composite helicopter rotor blades. This includes six hot platen presses, up to 10m long, which were
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originally built by John Shaw, now part of Group Rhodes. The machines are used to manufacture tail rotor and main rotor blades for emergency air/sea rescue and civil helicopters. The contract will see Rhodes Interform supply and re-fit all the main hydraulic seals for 30 cylinder assemblies, along with carrying out a complete overhaul of the six OilgearTowler hydraulic power units.
Peter Anderton, Technical Director at Rhodes Interform, said: “The fact that these presses have performed well for 35 years is testament to the quality of their manufacture. We will utilise the skills of our production and technical teams to ensure all equipment replaced is to the highest standard and expect the customer to benefit from major production efficiencies.” www.grouprhodes.co.uk .
