Company Research Report: Weldex (International) Offshore Ltd
Company Overview
- Name: Weldex (International) Offshore Ltd
- Mission: To provide a single, trusted solution for all lifting requirements, offering crane hire and contract lift services with a focus on safety and quality.
- Founded: Established in 1979
- Founders: The McGilvray family
- Key People: No specific key individuals mentioned in the provided data.
- Headquarters: 18 - 20 Harbour Road, Inverness, IV1 1UA, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Weldex is known as the largest crawler crane hire company in the UK. The company has established a global reputation for executing challenging lifts both onshore and offshore.
Products
Crane Hire Services
- Range: Cranes with lifting capacities from 5 tonnes to 1350 tonnes.
- High-Level Description: Weldex offers a wide range of crawler cranes, telescopic crawler cranes, and SPMT units, available for CPA hire and contract lifts.
- Key Features: Includes a variety of cranes from leading manufacturers such as Liebherr, Demag, and Kobelco. The fleet ensures enhanced lifting capacity and flexibility for diverse projects.
Contract Lift Service
- Description: A comprehensive service that includes site inspection, preparation of method statements, and execution of complex lifting operations with Weldex’s equipment and experienced personnel under the CPA contract lift agreement.
- Key Features: Mitigates risks and legal duties for clients, providing experienced operators and equipment.
Rigging Equipment
- Description: Manufacture and supply of a wide range of rigging equipment.
- Key Features: Offering a full inspection, test, and repair service to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
Recent Developments
- New Products Delivered: Ten new Liebherr Telescopic Crawler Cranes have been delivered this year, enhancing the fleet's capabilities.
- Employment Opportunities: Weldex is actively seeking experienced personnel for various positions, indicating ongoing expansion and new project activities. Roles include appointed persons, crane supervisors, and various crane operators.
- Project Highlight: Weldex recently managed the first offloading for an offshore wind farm at the West of Duddon Sands, showcasing its capabilities in renewable energy projects.
Market Sectors
- Stadia
- Offshore
- Power Generation
- Civils
- Oil and Gas
- Renewable Energy
Case Studies
1. Installation of 7MW Wind Machine Housing
- Project involved the installation of two 7MW wind turbine generators in the Netherlands using the LR11350-P1800 crawler crane with a PowerBoom attachment.
2. Fabrication of 6000 Tonne Oil Platform Jacket
- Provided cranes ranging from 40 tonnes to 600 tonnes capacity for one of the largest combined cycle gas turbine power stations in the UK.
3. Construction of London 2012 Olympic Arena
- Used several crawler cranes for erecting steel frameworks for the stadium's construction.
Contact Information
- Headquarters Address: 18 - 20 Harbour Road, Inverness, IV1 1UA, United Kingdom
- Email: cranes@weldex.co.uk
- Phone: +44 (0) 1463 220333
- Alfreton Depot, Garnham Close, Cotes Park Industrial Estate, Alfreton, DE55 4QH, United Kingdom
- Email: cranes@weldex.co.uk
- Phone: +44 (0) 1773 836688
Note
For any inquiries or further information, prospects are encouraged to contact Weldex through the given details.