SCS Joins PILOT Mentoring Scheme
7th July 2007
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Solent Composite Systems Ltd manufacturer of ProTek™ composite passive fire and blast protection systems has been selected by the DTI to join the 2007-8 PILOT Mentoring Scheme. www.pilottaskforce.co.uk
Following the success of the First PILOT scheme, a second more ambitious phase Cross –Border Business to Business Mentoring programme was launched in May 2007.This time 16 SME companies have been matched up with Operator or Main Contractor mentors with the aim of gaining a better understanding of business cultures in the other country. The scheme orchestrated by the DTI in the UK and INSOK in Norway will run for 12 months and will focus on improving cross border export opportunities for SME’s in both countries.
SCS, represented by Managing Director Huw Radley, has been paired with Norwegian Oil & Gas services major AGR, represented by Tom Mundheim Finance Director. On appointment, Huw Radley said:
“Participation in the PILOT scheme is extremely important to us given the importance of the Norwegian Continental Shelf to our business growth. The focus on improved Supply Chain Management and development of best practices especially in the HSE area adds value and boosts our future competitiveness”
The SCS ProTek™ system meets all current requirements for jet-fire, pool fire and blast protection. ProTek™ enclosures are typically used for ESDV/actuator protection must also withstand extreme climatic conditions. The high insulation properties of the ProTek™ system ensures minimum temperature rise, thus providing essential integrity of the equipment functioning. In addition ProTek™ delivers sound attenuation up to 38Db according to NORSOK R-004.
ProTek™ is manufactured from an advanced composite panel system which is lightweight and has wide design versatility. Being virtually inert, there is zero corrosion risk and outstanding weather resistance, thus offering a maintenance free life for at least 30 years. In addition ProTek™ does not contribute to water or air pollution Fire and blast performance is certified by Lloyds and DNV and will withstand a two hour jet fire test at 0.3 kg /sec gas release, and blast tests up to 1.5 barg.
In addition to ESDV/actuator protection ProTek™ is used for fire and blast walls, marine fire partitions, underdeck/splashzone, turret and flexible riser passive fire protection as well sub-sea structures and encapsulations.
SCS expects its composite engineering expertise to be widely utilised in the growing sub-sea gas exploration market
SCS has a 15 year proven track record of providing engineered composite solutions to the energy industry – not only offshore oil and gas, but wind and tidal stream. SCS energy industry expertise coupled with world class Quality, Health and Safety standards, enables it to take on major projects and take them thorough to timely and cost effective completion.
Solent Composite Systems is a member of the British Plastics Federation, Composites Group, and the Composites UK, and recently became member of NOF Energy. It is also a member EWEA, BWEA and the Norwegian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)
SCS is certified by DNV under its Integrated Management System including ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety. SCS is registered as a qualified offshore supplier by Achilles JQS and FPAL.
Further information, photos and images from:
Huw Radley
Managing Director
Solent Composite Systems Ltd
Victoria Barracks
Albany Road
Cowes Waterfront Venture Quays
East Cowes, IOW
PO32 6AA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0)1983 292602 or +44(0)7770 731067
E-mail: huw@solentcomposites.com
URL: www.solentcomposites.com
Further Information>> www.solentcomposites.com
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