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Howco Group plc
Business type: Engineering
Contact: Shaun Tollett, Business Development Manager
Address: Shewalton Road, Irvine KA11 5AL
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Countries worked in: United Kingdom
Originating in Scotland Howco is a global material supply and manufacturing business working in the international Oil and Gas and Offshore Wind sectors. We engage with tier 1 and 2 main developers and contractors who require the capability of a committed, innovative and technically capable manufacturing partner.
Howco has the capability to provide a full turn-key manufacturing solution but are always seeking to develop and enhance of capacity and capability through investment and development. Supported by our parent company The Sumitomo Corporation we are resourced to invest in modern, technically superior assets and provide the latest manufacturing capability.
Extensive CNC machining capability from 2 to multi axis maching, large capacity machining capability. Fabrication, Our precision fabrication division has extensive capacity for welding and fabrication of simple jigs and fixtures to complex structures and assemblies. Welders are qualified with further approvals being available.
Heat Treatment, Heat treatment is available to meet a variety of both internationally recognised and customer standards.
Cladding and Overlay, weld overlay cladding provides protection against corrosion and wear for process and pipeline equipment. The weld clad process can be applied to extend the service life of new parts, or refurbish parts that have corroded or worn surfaces
Pressure Testing, Hydrostatic and Gas testing to a maximum of 40,000 psi with data recording for real time event interrogation and certification.
Coating and Finishing, we provide an extensive range of coating and finishing from Metallic/Non Metallic shot blasting to finished coating.
Inspection & Quality. Due to the demands of the areas that we operate in we provide the most comprehensive inspection and quality control facility that is supported by a full range of Metallurgy and NDT equipment and qualified personnel. All manufactured parts are inspected for compliance at both the in-process and completion stages.
Capabilities
Established supplier with significant experience supplying the sector
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: Project Management & Programme Management
Good capacity and some experience in supplying the sector
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Cable Protection
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Foundation structure (GBF/Monopile/ Floating/Jacket) & crew access systems
- Decommissioning: Documentation
Capabilities to supply, but no/limited experience in the sector
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: QA Management & Document Control
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: QS & Financial Management
- DEVEX - Project Management & QA Services: Specialist tools, parts, PPE, lifesaving, chandlery
- CAPEX - Turbine Services: Steel Tower Supply or Construction Services
- CAPEX - Turbine Services: Shoreside Engineering Services
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Scour Protection
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Structure & facilities including foundation, helipad, platform access, crane, control room, accommodation, navigation aids & safety systems
- CAPEX - Balance of Plant - Manufacture / Supply Services: Offshore Equipment Services
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Storage of Strategic Spares/Lay Down Areas
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Turbine Maintenance & spare parts
- OPEX - Operations & Maintenance: Wind turbine blade access, Inspection & Repair
Ambitions to diversify in the sector
- Pre-Construction Development Phase (DEVEX): Aux Systems including power supplies & navigational aids
- Pre-Construction Development Phase (DEVEX): Front End Engineering & Design Studies
- Decommissioning: Decommissioning
Other services offered
- Sub-contract manufacturing capability to customer defined requirements and specification.
