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Offshore experience returns to the Humber B
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USINESSES and workers will be offered the chance to probe experts on the benefits of the offshore wind industry to the Humber. Prominent offshore wind specialist Jonathan Isaac will be the keynote speaker at the event entitled Understanding Offshore Wind, taking place next month. A spokesperson for the organisers said: “The Humber is benefiting from billions of pounds of offshore wind inward investment. “Local businesses and workers stand to benefit significantly. But many of us still have basic questions about what offshore wind is and how – or indeed, if – we benefit. “With development beginning on Greenport Hull, businesses need to understand the basics of the market or else be left behind. “This breakfast briefing event explains Offshore Wind 101.” Mr Isaac is director of Humber Offshore Supply Services, which he is currently establishing in Hull. He has lived in the region for 17 years having graduated from the University Of Hull in 2000. His background is as both a customs officer and shipping agent on the Humber. In 2010, he became site manager for sub-sea cabling company Global Marine Energy and then Prysmian Power Link Services, running a
U legislation now demands that all steelwork fabricators and purchasers of fabricated steelwork step up to the CE mark or face prosecution.
READY TO ROLL: Alexandra Dock, Hull, which is beginning the transformation into Greenport Hull. The Siemens development and associated supply chain will be a key topic for the event. team managing the interface between port and offshore operations for sub-sea cabling. Having successfully managed four offshore wind farm projects from various ports around Europe and the UK, he has worked in Esbjerg, Denmark on the Global Tech 1 Wind Farm during the last 18 months.
Esbjerg is currently considered to be one of the world’s leading ports for both oil and gas, as well as offshore wind. Due to Esbjerg’s status as an energy port, it has a most effective cluster of companies providing services to offshore companies. With strong links to Esbjerg remaining, he is keen to share his
industry knowledge with the Humber to assist in preparation for the renewables sector. The event takes place between 8.30am and 10am on Thursday, November 13 at the Hallmark Hotel, North Ferriby. Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk and search Understanding Offshore Wind for details.
Grimsby event planned for regionally built boat
We hope to secure work from the South Bank Lauren Langton
FINAL TOUCHES: Lauren Langton looks over the new vessel in the dry dock.
A SHIPPING company is about to launch a fleet of offshore vessels to capitalise on the Humber’s growing wind farm industry. MMS Ship Repair, which has been established for more than 25 years, is branching out its services to make the most of new opportunities in the renewables market and has set its sights on winning work in Grimsby’s growing operations and maintenance sector. Rob Langton, managing director of Hull-based MMS, said the first 26m catamaran is ready to launch and the company is now recruiting new staff. He said: “It’s an exciting new venture for us and for the area at this time. “The project has been three years in the making and will support our move into a whole new market. “We expect this will eventually create at least 30 jobs for local people, but probably more. “It’s great news for local people and for local industry.” The new company, MMS Offshore Renewables, will comprise four wind farm support vessels that have been made to meet the needs of the Humber’s rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.
Fussey Engineering Awarded CE accreditation
completed construction on the next three vessels within three years. They have been developed by Australian-based Incat Crowther, a leading aluminium ship designer. The first is capable of carrying four 10ft containers on deck and has achieved class one Det Norske Vertias certification, the most stringent currently within this industry. This gives the MMS Crusader the capability of operating in any area of the North Sea without limitations. Mr Langton added: “Since I first started this company in 1988, it has always been an ambition of mine for us to have our own fleet of ships. I’m pleased we are making this move and look forward to seeing this side of the business grow.” MMS Crusader was recently lifted into the CAREFUL LIFT: MMS Crusader is lifted into the water from MMS’s building hall, ahead of completion works in the dry docks. water from the building hall to allow completion in the Mr Langton said: “I think opportunity for MMS to The 16-person catamaran dry docks. expand its business. it is a testament to the has been designed to carry Lauren Langton, business Mr Langton said: “It’s talent and skill we have in fuel to support offshore development officer, said: obvious there will be a lot of operations and is capable of the region and it is a good investment in renewables in “On the vessel’s launch, it way to showcase what we carrying out the full the region over the next few will be having an open day are capable of.” services of installation, at Grimsby for potential The Humber’s leading role years and we are perfectly operations and clients to attend. We hope to in the North Sea wind farm positioned to take maintenance for offshore secure work from the South advantage of that.” wind turbines in the North development means there Bank.” MMS expects to have will be plenty of Sea.
Leading the way, northern Lincolnshirebased steelwork specialist Fussey Engineering is now CE accredited, as it builds on more than 40 years of construction industry experience and skills honed on prestigious projects. Dedication to correct compliance at an early stage has ensured the 42-year-old firm has the foundations to flourish further, with a quick turnaround on programme critical projects helping establish a solid reputation as it stays ahead of the game. Founder Des Fussey, now chairman, has seen the company grow from a £30,000 a year company to a group now turning over in excess of £10 million. He said: “Fabricators without CE accreditation and main contractors who continue ordering structural steel from those who aren’t accredited, now run a real risk of prosecution! on July 1 this year when the legislation came into effect, we had all our main clients on the phone ensuring we had CE marking accreditation and all tenders received now have the stipulation of CE marking of steelwork on them. Some companies are unaware or are simply choosing to ignore the new legislation but we have recognised the importance of the legislation and its implications and now we aim to build on our accreditation.” CE legislation changes the production of fabricated steelwork indefinitely, as Sarah McCann-Bartlett, general director of the British Constructional Steelwork Association,
has stressed. “The construction industry is facing one of the most significant changes for a decade as CE Marking of construction products becomes mandatory in all member states throughout the European Union and the European Economic Area,” she said. As of July 1 2014, it became law, with steel fabricators delivering to sites in the UK required to be CE compliant, following adoption of Construction Products Regulations in March 2011. This means an audited and certified factory control system, and full traceability on every component. David Hamilton, general manager, said: “Taking into account our starting point with existing comprehensive quality systems and fully qualified welding staff, we were surprised that the path to full CE accreditation has taken close to 12 months of hard work, first creating and then implementing the factory production control system. We now look forward to providing our clients with the same quality product which now complies fully with new legislation.” Fussey Engineering have achieved CE Execution Class Two status, what this means, • Fully audited and accredited Factory Production Control system (FPC). • New role of a qualified and experienced responsible welding co-ordinator, with expertise in all welding processes to oversee all company welding operations. • All welders fully qualified in all operations and processes. • Additional welding qualifications in weld defect identification and causation. • All completed assemblies given a unique identification, ensuring full traceability
Galvanised components awaiting erection
of every component, including material certification, fabricator and welder identification. • CE compliant quality control documentation supplied to client with CE number for each project. Gareth Mason, quality manager, said: “Fussey Engineering is confident that the CE accreditation coupled with our already dedicated approach to quality will help guarantee that all products supplied by Fussey Engineering continue to be produced to the very highest standards.” Today, Fussey Engineering provides a vital service to the construction industry from complex management of projects through development and design stage to erection of the finished product within the confounds of all fields of structural steel and metalwork, with a large, loyal client base founded on a reputation it believes is forged from great service and quick turnarounds on time critical programmes. The comprehensive range of services includes: • Structural steelwork. • Rail projects, with Personal Track Safety trained personnel. • London Underground projects. • Sea and flood defences.
• Walkways and access systems. • Speciality products. The end user of Fussey Engineering’s products varies dramatically; from ZSL’s London Zoo gorilla kingdom to Fulham Football Club, from Fenchurch Station and Gielgud Theatre in the West End to various power stations throughout the UK. Recent examples of projects include works on Grimsby River Terminal, Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal and steel structures to DP World for London Gateway. Dave Nicholson, part of the senior management team, said: “Where we make our mark is on problematic jobs, where access can be an issue, be it difficulties with cranage in London or in and around ports. “We are taking on far larger projects than we used to. We are currently negotiating projects ranging from £600,000 to £1.4-million. We are able to process 40 to 50 tonnes of fabricated steel per week and with planning approval in place for a workshop extension and CE accreditation in place, we will soon be able to further increase both our capacity and catchment of clients, meaning expansion is now a very tangible prospect for Fussey Engineering.”
Leading the way... Fussey Engineering offer a wide range of steelwork services, specialising in all primary and secondary structural steel right through to cladding and painting, employing expert teams at each stage of construction – ensuring greater efficiency and reliability.
t: 01469 540 644 e: info@fusseyengineering.com Lancaster Approach, North Killingholme, Grimsby, DN40 3JZ w: fusseyengineering.com
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Des Fussey
Chairman / Founder DP woRlD – london Gateway
As the market demands change we move with it. Two generations of Fusseys – Des Fussey, Chairman (centre) with two sons Marcus Fussey, Director (right) and Michael Fussey, Fabrication Manager (left)
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HAIRMAN Des Fussey credits a career started in Grimsby’s frozen food industry, working for Christian Salvesen, as providing strong foundations ahead of setting up his own business. “It was a common career path coming from Grimsby, and I would still like to thank them for their impeccable training,” he said. Mr Fussey launched Fussey Engineering in 1972, from modest beginnings in a little workshop down the lane where he lived in East Halton. He said: “With the help of family and friends we concentrated on local
projects, steelwork that large competitors found too small to be of any interest. “We developed into a nationwide company partially through the fragmentation of large local companies and as personnel moved on in their individual careers, they in turn took the Fussey Engineering name with them. I like to think because of the reputation we had built for getting works pushed through on tight deadlines, with immediate response when required.” As the business developed Fussey Engineering first took on a leased site in Stallingborough and then, in 1990, bought the current 3.5-acre site at North
Fussey Engineering, North Killingholme. Pictured are, rear left, Deanne Bolton, receptionist, Gill Sargent, accounts, Gareth Mason, quality manager, Dave Nicholson, project manager, David Hamilton, general manager, and Mike Fussey, fabrication manager; front left, Yvonne Major, financial director, Des Fussey, chairman, and Tina Higgins, office administrator. Picture: Rick Byrne Staircase at Immingham Docks
Killingholme, on Lancaster Approach Industrial Estate. Growth has always been organic, underlining the importance of customer service. “I have always insisted we move with the times,” he said. “I have kept this ethos, running through the company as we expanded, and have always been a believer of evolve or get left behind, hence our immediate and full commitment to CE marking as the market demands change we move with it.” That applies to him too. “I realised approaching my late 60s, that perhaps even I needed replacing with a younger product, and I have been lucky enough to hand the day to day running of the company over to my two sons Marcus and Michael who assisted by other close family members, and a competent management team - who believe in the company as much as I ever did - have now enabled me to take a back seat.”
Staircase at west Burton Power station
Stainless Steel Fabrication, Pipework & Machining
We wish Fussey Engineering continued success
Daily Deliveries across Lincolnshire! Contact us on: T: 01724 280656 F: 01724 862342 E: sales@kass-steel.co.uk
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Proud to be suppliers to Fussey Engineering and wish them continued success
Lindsey Technical Services Ltd
Structural Design & Detailing to the Construction & Petro Chemical Industries
Working with you to shape your future
Proud to supply Fussey Engineering
We are pleased to be advisers to
Fussey Engineering and congratulate them on achieving their C.E. Marking
Located in Hull, we offer you excellent customer service and quality approved galvanizing. 24hr Service is available upon request. Our Bath size is – 5.5m x 1.2m x 2.8m. We have regular collection and delivery services across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, North, East & South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Tel: 01482 322466
humber@wedge-galv.co.uk
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26 South Saint Mary’s Gate, GRIMSBY, DN31 1LW t: 01472 350601 www.forrester-boyd.co.uk
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Cliffords Inn london
Would like to congratulate all at our sister company On achieving CE Marking Fussey Piling Ltd – UK Sheet Piling Specialist w w w . f u s s e y p i l i n g . c o m
HUMBER GALVANIZING LTD
KASS Steel Stockholders
Silo Roof at Immingham Docks
We would like to congratulate Fussey Engineering Ltd and all of their employees on their recent CE accreditation. We look forward to a long & prosperous continued working relationship.
We
We are proud to be associated with Fussey Engineering and wish them continued success.
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OSF Limited Unit 6 Four Ashes Industrial Estate, Four Ashes, Nr Wolverhampton WV10 7DB Phone: 01902 798080 Fax: 01902794750 Email: sales@osfltd.com
www.lindseytechnical.co.uk 67/68 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8JE T: 01652 651220 info@lindseytechnical.co.uk
Fabricators of open metal flooring,handrails, standards and associated products. Check out our new website for more details
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King Edward Street, Grimsby, DN31 3LA Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 5, Sat 10 - 4, Closed Sunday
Proud suppliers to Fussey Engineering T: 01482 795020 F: 01482 708926 E: sales@struthers-carter.co.uk
Des Fussey
Chairman / Founder DP woRlD – london Gateway
As the market demands change we move with it. Two generations of Fusseys – Des Fussey, Chairman (centre) with two sons Marcus Fussey, Director (right) and Michael Fussey, Fabrication Manager (left)
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HAIRMAN Des Fussey credits a career started in Grimsby’s frozen food industry, working for Christian Salvesen, as providing strong foundations ahead of setting up his own business. “It was a common career path coming from Grimsby, and I would still like to thank them for their impeccable training,” he said. Mr Fussey launched Fussey Engineering in 1972, from modest beginnings in a little workshop down the lane where he lived in East Halton. He said: “With the help of family and friends we concentrated on local
projects, steelwork that large competitors found too small to be of any interest. “We developed into a nationwide company partially through the fragmentation of large local companies and as personnel moved on in their individual careers, they in turn took the Fussey Engineering name with them. I like to think because of the reputation we had built for getting works pushed through on tight deadlines, with immediate response when required.” As the business developed Fussey Engineering first took on a leased site in Stallingborough and then, in 1990, bought the current 3.5-acre site at North
Fussey Engineering, North Killingholme. Pictured are, rear left, Deanne Bolton, receptionist, Gill Sargent, accounts, Gareth Mason, quality manager, Dave Nicholson, project manager, David Hamilton, general manager, and Mike Fussey, fabrication manager; front left, Yvonne Major, financial director, Des Fussey, chairman, and Tina Higgins, office administrator. Picture: Rick Byrne Staircase at Immingham Docks
Killingholme, on Lancaster Approach Industrial Estate. Growth has always been organic, underlining the importance of customer service. “I have always insisted we move with the times,” he said. “I have kept this ethos, running through the company as we expanded, and have always been a believer of evolve or get left behind, hence our immediate and full commitment to CE marking as the market demands change we move with it.” That applies to him too. “I realised approaching my late 60s, that perhaps even I needed replacing with a younger product, and I have been lucky enough to hand the day to day running of the company over to my two sons Marcus and Michael who assisted by other close family members, and a competent management team - who believe in the company as much as I ever did - have now enabled me to take a back seat.”
Staircase at west Burton Power station
Stainless Steel Fabrication, Pipework & Machining
We wish Fussey Engineering continued success
Daily Deliveries across Lincolnshire! Contact us on: T: 01724 280656 F: 01724 862342 E: sales@kass-steel.co.uk
www.hocfoodmachinery.co.uk ©LW
enquiries@hocfoodmachinery.co.uk
Proud to be suppliers to Fussey Engineering and wish them continued success
Lindsey Technical Services Ltd
Structural Design & Detailing to the Construction & Petro Chemical Industries
Working with you to shape your future
Proud to supply Fussey Engineering
We are pleased to be advisers to
Fussey Engineering and congratulate them on achieving their C.E. Marking
Located in Hull, we offer you excellent customer service and quality approved galvanizing. 24hr Service is available upon request. Our Bath size is – 5.5m x 1.2m x 2.8m. We have regular collection and delivery services across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, North, East & South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Tel: 01482 322466
humber@wedge-galv.co.uk
www.wedge-galv.co.uk
@wedgegalv.co.uk
Humber Galvanizing Ltd, Unit J, Citadel Trading Park, Hull, HU9 1TQ
26 South Saint Mary’s Gate, GRIMSBY, DN31 1LW t: 01472 350601 www.forrester-boyd.co.uk
ISO 9001 FM 00382
©LW
Cliffords Inn london
Would like to congratulate all at our sister company On achieving CE Marking Fussey Piling Ltd – UK Sheet Piling Specialist w w w . f u s s e y p i l i n g . c o m
HUMBER GALVANIZING LTD
KASS Steel Stockholders
Silo Roof at Immingham Docks
We would like to congratulate Fussey Engineering Ltd and all of their employees on their recent CE accreditation. We look forward to a long & prosperous continued working relationship.
We
We are proud to be associated with Fussey Engineering and wish them continued success.
do
STRUTHERS & CARTER Stocks & Processing The Total Steel Solution!
Office Stationery - fast overnight delivery Print Services Office Furniture Workspace Planning & Design Managed Print Solutions
facebook.com/officefriends
Using world leading 3D steel detailing software, we are specialists in producing complete fabrication drawing packages tailored to your specific company requirements for all aspects of structural steekwork.
Come and visit our store Visit our website to view our full product range www.officefriends.com
OSF Limited Unit 6 Four Ashes Industrial Estate, Four Ashes, Nr Wolverhampton WV10 7DB Phone: 01902 798080 Fax: 01902794750 Email: sales@osfltd.com
www.lindseytechnical.co.uk 67/68 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8JE T: 01652 651220 info@lindseytechnical.co.uk
Fabricators of open metal flooring,handrails, standards and associated products. Check out our new website for more details
www.osfltd.com
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King Edward Street, Grimsby, DN31 3LA Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9 - 5, Sat 10 - 4, Closed Sunday
Proud suppliers to Fussey Engineering T: 01482 795020 F: 01482 708926 E: sales@struthers-carter.co.uk
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Fussey Piling
New Equipment - Hideki Yasuoka, President of Kowan Co Ltd of Japan (2nd left) handing over a brand new piling rig to Fussey Piling Ltd on site.
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USSEY Engineering’s sister company Fussey Piling a wholly owned division launched in 1996 to cater for increasing demand for the specialist sheet pile installation are also expanding. The Oxfordshire based division has recently invested over £600,000 in the
next generation of heavy piling plant, to add to its extensive fleet of modern piling equipment. Including 2 Bauer RTG 16T leader rigs with augers. 3 No. 40tonne Sennebogen telescopic crawler cranes and 3 Kowan WP 150 Stillworkers The total value to replace new would be circa £5 million. The third newly purchased Kowan WP150 Stillworker is a silent and vibration-free pressing machine, allowing sheet piles to be installed as close as half a metre to an
existing building. The state-of-the-art kit was formally handed over to Fussey by Hideki Yasuoka, president of Japanese manufacturer Kowan Co Ltd, and confirms Fussey Piling’s position as one of the country’s foremost and best equipped sheet piling contractors. This was bolstered by an invitation for the 18-year-old business to join the prestigious Steel Piling Group, an information body featuring design consultants, contractors, manufacturers and researchers, to give advice on the innovative design, installation and use of sheet piling in the UK. Fussey Piling has also gained accreditation from both Construction Line, the pre-qualification supplier database, and Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), all of which has happened this past year. Graham Hall, contracts director at Fussey Piling, said: “We are really pleased with the way things are going for us this year. Orders are up and there is definitely more work available. We have already taken on four new employees across the business to cover our growth.”
Silently does it - Fussey Piling Ltd driving sheet piles with no noise or vibration
JACK TIGHE LIMITED
JACK TIGHE SCUNTHORPE LIMITED SHOT BLASTING & SPECIALISED COATINGS, DOMESTIC, MARINE & INDUSTRIAL PAINTING CONTRACTORS Head Office: Redbourne Mere, Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 4NW Tel: 01652 640003 www.jacktighe.com
Fax: 01652 648159/648442 sales@jacktighe.com
Branch Offices: Jack Tighe Scunthorpe Limited, East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1DF Tel: 01724 861879
Fax: 01724 280005
Jack Tighe Coatings Limited, Kirk Sandall Industrial Estate, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1QR Tel: 01302 880360
Fax: 01302 880370
Proud of our association with Fussey Engineering over many years Accreditations Include: Achilles Verify . Achilles UVDB . Constructionline . Safe Contractor . ConCom . Link-up Highways Agency . CHAS . Painting & Decorating Association . BCSA . ISO 9001 . ISO 14001 . OHSAS 18001 British Safety Council . RoSPA . ICORR & NACE Accredited Paint Inspectors . ICATS
JONATHAN POTTS LIMITED Scrap Metal Processors & Merchants ESTABLISHED 1860
We are please to be associated with Fussey Engineering and proud to be of service to them in processing their scrap metals and waste materials, and we wish them continued success
JONATHAN POTTS LIMITED Estate Road No. 1 South Humberside Industrial Estate Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 2TB Telephone :01472 355946 Fax :01472 268258
Elevation Cladding are proud to be associated with Fussey Engineering, and wish them continued success. 86 Louth Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire www.elevationcladding.co.uk Tel: 01472 589579 Mob: 07816 665 599
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Essential Support Since 1986 Henderson Insurance Brokers Limited has been providing services to Fussey Engineering since we were first established in 1986. We continue to provide essential business support to enable them to focus on excellent client service. Henderson Insurance Brokers Limited Redcliff Court, Redcliff Road, Hessle, Hull, HU13 0EY T: 01482 579800 Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
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