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Crating a stir in the world of packaging

Team Humber member – Crating Solutions is shaking up the packaging industry after landing a series of international contracts. Crating Solutions UK Ltd, based in Rotterdam Road, has rapidly become the premier commercial export packer in Hull and the Humber after seeing its turnover triple since its foundation. The firm, which manufactures crates to...

Wind in the sails of the offshore wind industry council

The first meeting of the new offshore wind sector council will take place today co-chaired by Keith Anderson, Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) of ScottishPower and Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon. The meeting comes as government and the industry prepare to deliver the offshore wind industrial strategy which will be published in the coming...

ABLE project critical to future of the region

Comments from a representative of one of Europe’s largest offshore wind foundation manufacturers on the potential for investing at the planned Able Marine Energy Park on the South Bank of the Humber have been described as ‘very significant—and clear evidence of the Marine Energy Park’s potential to become a word-class centre for the renewable...

Still Time to join in the wind of change

THERE is still time for companies to exploit the huge opportunities being presented by the growing offshore wind industry. That was the message to business figures at a special conference yesterday, held exactly a month before a decision is due on a major element of the Humber’s renewables offer – Able UK’s 320 hectare...

Firms on mission to Germany to play part in offshore wind sector

NEARLY 20 regional businesses are backing a trade mission to north Germany to explore opportunities in its offshore wind energy sector. The four-day Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) mission in Hamburg and Bremerhaven, from April 15 to 18, includes meetings with AREVA Wind, E.ON Climate & Renewables, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Renewable Energy Hamburg and...

ABP to invest £100m in Drax link-up

Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a 15-year contract with Drax Power which will lead to terminal investments of up to £100m to handle wood pellet shipments at its Humber Ports of Immingham, Hull and Goole. The investment will support Drax Power’s conversion to a low carbon electricity producer through replacing coal with sustainable...

Arco investing in future as it enjoys record profits

ARCO is further investing in its business after outperforming the market and reporting rises in profits and sales last year. The Hull-based, family-owned safety clothing and equipment supplier saw a 6% increase in sales to £243m in the to the end of June 2012 with record pre-tax profits, up 30% at £10.5m. The group...

Ekspan completes huge test rig work

Ekspan engineering company has created a giant testing rig for some of the biggest wind turbines ever to be constructed. Ekspan, of Brightside Lane, Attercliffe, has designed, manufactured and installed some of the largest fabricated parts to ever leave Sheffield, which test the reliability of the turbine’s 80 metre long blades. The blades are...

Seahorse Marine’s sea trials of Volta 1 bound for Ghana

Dalby sets sail with finance deal

A MARINE services provider which is part of the Costa Concordia salvage team is adding a new vessel to its fleet following a £1.36m finance boost. The workboat, Dalby Trent, will create 10 new jobs and enable Dalby Offshore Renewables to commit to further support to offshore wind farms. Dalby Offshore Services was incorporated...