1980s

  • 1988

    Colin Ball Crane Services formed. This would later change its name to SMS and become the 2nd largest provider of crane services to the UK North Sea offshore industry.

  • 1984

    Formation of Water Weights South Africa to provide proof loading testing services to the Region.

  • 1980

    Valve Tech Engineering founded by Chris Tabone in Melbourne, Australia to provide specialist valve maintenance, repair and overhaul to the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and refining industries