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SPONSORS OF EAST OF SCOTLAND PRESSUREFAB GROUP ESTABLISHED HISTORY


With an established history of supplying quality certified steel fabricated goods to the offshore oil and gas industry, PressureFab Group’s background, location and resources, ideally position them to manufacture wind turbine transition pieces, cable laying equipment and marine services products.


FACTORY REFIT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY NEEDS


In 2013, PressureFab Group will move its current manufacturing into new premises and continue to grow its oil and gas division from there. In addition, they intend to refit their existing 125,000 ft2


factory for


renewable energy and other large heavy engineering projects.


As transition pieces are currently up to 15m long, 5m in diameter and weigh up to 110 tonnes, PressureFab Group plans to increase the ceiling in its 135m long main manufacturing facility by 7m to an overall overhead crane height of 16m. In this particular facility, PressureFab Group anticipates operating at least two 100


PERFECTLY PLACED FOR OFFSHORE WIND Located next to Dundee Airport and only a short distance from the Port of Dundee, PressureFab Group is perfectly located to supply wind farms off the East Coast of Scotland.


tonne overhead cranes, with a span of 18m on a 135m gantry.


BESPOKE FACILITIES


The upgraded facility will also include sophisticated boom welding capabilities and a 45m long bed for heavy plate cutting, bending and plate rolling equipment, capable of rolling up to 80mm thick and 3,500mm wide of offshore grade steel plate.


There will also be onsite blast cleaning and paint areas specialised in corrosion protection of large structures to be used offshore, as well as a final assembly facility for fit out work and electrical installation (ATEX zone equipment).


COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLES Although the group’s current focus is primarily on the oil & gas sector, it is committed to supporting the environment


and has already successfully completed work for the renewables industry. In 2010, PressureFab Group supported Ocean Power Technologies by designing and manufacturing their PowerBuoys for the European Marine Energy Centre’s (EMEC) Pelamis Wave Power project in the Orkney Islands.


PARTNERSHIPS


The group is currently looking to identify potential partners for developments within


the UK & European waters, and for joint venture partners to manufacture and supply offshore wind components for the US and world markets.


PressureFab Group www.pressurefab.com


AREVA SELECTS SCOTLAND


Energy development opens door to 750 jobs – First Minister welcomes location decision by French firm Areva


Areva, one of Europe’s largest offshore wind energy players, confirmed recently that it will locate its UK turbine manufacturing site in Scotland.


The announcement, which was made during the First Minister’s visit to Paris, could create 750 jobs in Scotland from manufacturing and the supporting supply chain.


STRATEGIC AGREEMENT


The company today signed an agreement with Scottish Enterprise, outlining its intention to locate nacelle and blade manufacturing facilities in Scotland.


NATIONAL RENEWABLES INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN


Currently, Areva is looking in detail at the offshore locations named in Scotland’s National Renewables Infrastructure Plan (NRI-P), which offer the biggest potential for investors in offshore development.


The agreement was signed by Areva CEO Luc Oursel and Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, Lena Wilson, and was witnessed by the First Minister at the meeting.


First Minister Alex Salmond said: “Scotland shares Areva’s vision of a cleaner tomorrow. Today’s announcement provides a further boost to Scotland’s position as one of Europe’s key locations for offshore wind and takes us another significant step further in achieving our ambitious carbon reduction target.


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“The manufacturing of nacelles and blades for these turbines in Scotland will deliver nationwide economic benefits as well as much welcome inward investment to the chosen location once that has been agreed.


“This is another powerful example of how attractive Scotland is for international investors - and is indicative of our shared energy future.”


Luc Oursel, CEO of Areva, said: “Areva’s industrial heritage and diverse portfolio has placed us firmly at the forefront of low carbon technological solutions. Scotland is known to be a pioneer in renewables and its commitment to offshore wind in particular was a key part of our decision to locate our future UK manufacturing base there. This new


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