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In terms of power generation, Challenger Handling has provided handling equipment for Siemens’ manufacturing facility at Alexandra Dock, as well as food handling equipment for biomass systems and a raw material infeed system for a CHP plant. The company also provides equipment for materials recycling across the world.
COMPOSITES TRAINING CENTRE
Training platforms at the Hull College Composites Training Centre and the Shed 3 facility (the training area on Siemens’ Alexandra Dock site) will replicate Siemens’ blade factory where the platforms will be used to access the wind turbine blade moulds. The first wooden platforms were delivered to the Hull College Composite Training Centre in March for the 10m tip end mould and 6m root end mould. Also a set of training platforms consisting of two platforms of nearly 50m and a tip end of 15m.
RECYCLING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE John Sanderson, Sales Manager at Challenger Handling, explained: “We’ve been involved in the recycling industry for many years and, with the development of renewables projects in the Hull area, it made sense to expand our capabilities and move into this new sector. Our first move was to invest in new equipment, which meant expanding and modifying our premises. The Green Port Growth Programme gave us a grant for this work, which also included making our building energy efficient.
Malcolm Turner, left, and Helen Turner, of Turner Timber Frames, with Anthony Granville, of Siemens, at Hull College Composites Training Centre
The platforms for the full-sized moulds have been designed and the team has flown out to Aalborg for a seminar with Siemens and the other trades involved in the blade factory for the smooth integration of all parties during the install phase. Work has started on the first of the six 80m long blade factory platforms.
THIRD SIEMENS CONTRACT WIN
Challenger Handling is another local business that has utilised the support of the Green Port Growth Programme to access its third contract with Siemens to supply one-off pieces of engineering equipment, worth in the region of £70,000.
Designing and manufacturing specialist equipment for the recycling sector, from hydraulic cylinders and balers, to roller conveyors and IBC reconditioning, Challenger Handling wanted guidance on how to access the emerging renewables industry in East Yorkshire. The assistance gained from the Green Port Growth Programme spans financial and advisory, with grants enabling the business to expand its capabilities and achieve ISO 9001.
“The advice and guidance given to us has been incredibly valuable. The Green Port Growth Programme made us aware of the renewables scene in the region and potential opportunities. They put Siemens in contact with us earlier this year and, so far, we’ve won three contracts to manufacture handling equipment for the factory in Hull. Siemens also required ISO 9001, which the programme helped us gain.
“Hopefully we will tender for more work with Siemens and become involved with new, proposed energy projects in the area.”
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