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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
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At EnerMech we continuously develop and nurture long-term relationships with the communities in which we work. We do this by ensuring the health and safety of our employees and sub-contractors, minimising environmental impact, providing job opportunities for our neighbouring communities and through community support and giving to local causes.
EnerMech has snapped up Australian industrial sector firm Vicon Services, and UK-based pump equipment specialist Total Reclaim Systems Ltd, in deals worth a combined £10 million.
The Aberdeen-based mechanical engineering group will introduce new business lines and significantly strengthen its presence in the multi-billion dollar Australian energy sector through the deals.
With more than 100 staff across another five Australian locations, Vicon is led by Niall Conlon and last year it had turnover in excess of £12 million (AUD $20 million.)
Vicon provides engineering services including high pressure water-jetting, heat exchanger services, coating systems and chemical services, which are well aligned with EnerMech's six existing business lines.
It is EnerMech's second Australian acquisition this year, following the January purchase of Melbourne-based Valve Tech Engineering, which provides valves services to the oil and gas, power, petrochemical and refining industries.
Vicon Services managing director, Niall Conlon, said: "It is a very good deal for both companies and with very little crossover in the products and services we provide, it's an excellent fit geographically and strategically.
"From Vicon's perspective, it's like having a big brother with a larger balance sheet and more fire power. Our focus has always been to be a one-stop shop and to provide a seamless service for the client and now, with EnerMech's portfolio of products, we can do even more of that."
EnerMech finance director, Michael Buchan, said: "Vicon's first class reputation for quality of service was a strong attraction to us and it has skills and services which align very well with our own.
"Australia is a key market for EnerMech and the deal sends out a strong signal to the energy sector that we are serious about investing there and will use our extensive resources to deliver a more integrated and cost-effective service to our clients."
Great Yarmouth and Aberdeen-based Total Reclaim Systems (TRS) provides mud pit and tank cleaning services for offshore oil rigs and production platforms. Its technology reduces the volume of waste fluids created, reduces manual handling and minimises risk by reducing the number of personnel involved in cleaning operations.
The acquisition will allow EnerMech's Drilling Support Services division to increase the range of services it offers clients, while TRS will boost its international exposure through access to EnerMech's 25 global locations.
TRS managing director, Richard Martin, said: "Our specialist pumping services are now increasingly in demand outside our domestic UK market and joining EnerMech gives us access to international markets where there is a strong demand but which so far have remained untapped."
EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, said: "Total Reclaim Systems makes smart use of technology to benefit clients and that is something we value. This acquisition widens the scope of services we can provide to our clients in the drilling support sector and it fits in very well with our policy of trying to offer each client as integrated a service as possible.
"TRS is well established in the North Sea, and has worked in Australia and Africa, but we both recognise there is a huge potential for its suite of products in overseas markets. We will make good use of our international network and local contacts to accelerate growth and to expand the business."
TRS will continue to operate from its Admiralty Road base in Great Yarmouth and all 10 staff has transferred to EnerMech, including Richard Martin who will work as senior consultant and managing partner, Bill Skene, who will continue to operate out of Aberdeen.
EnerMech has appointed hydraulics expert Steve Ord to head up its fast expanding hydraulic engineering division.
The mechanical engineering group has invested more than £20 million in acquisitions and organic growth in its hydraulics business and as Director of Hydraulics Mr Ord will oversee a further £5 million investment as the company extends its hydraulics offering to the global energy industry.
EnerMech's hydraulics business proves FEED, manufacture, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair and overhaul services and has a 30 year track record which is founded on its 2010 acquisition of Norson Power.
Initially North America, Africa and Australasia will be the focus for growing the company's market share, with other international oil and gas producing regions to follow.
Steve Ord was owner and managing director of Aberdeen Hydraulics Ltd until it was acquired by Energy Cranes where he assumed the role of chief operating officer of Sparrows Fluid Power and latterly operations director of Sparrows Group in the Middle East.
Mr Ord said: "EnerMech has shaken up the oil and gas services industry and its ambitious blueprint for expanding all parts of the business, but particularly hydraulics, was a deciding factor in joining the company.
"The directors are serious about what they want to achieve and have the financial resources to make that a reality, so the opportunity to get in on the ground and be part of a successful team was a strong proposition.
"We see great opportunities to tap in to the African market using Cape Town as a hub, along with developing our strong credentials in Houston, and in Norway where our crane engineering services are strong."
EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, added: "Steve's reputation in hydraulics is second to none and he is typical of the quality of individuals we are recruiting to help develop the business.
"Our strength and competitive advantage is in having a well established infrastructure in all the key oil and gas regions. Steve will have at his disposal the equipment and manpower resources to maximise that advantage and roll out our hydraulics services to a wide range of new clients.
"We are delighted to have him on board and are confident he will make a significant contribution to EnerMech's reputation of providing innovative hydraulics engineering to the energy industry."
EnerMech Live Online Valve Management can be used to record and monitor valve data. It is login and password protected and permissions to the various functions can be set up as required. All data can be accessed, real time, via any computer, laptop or mobile device with an internet connection.
This system is unique to EnerMech and can be tailored to any Client's Valve Data Management System requirements, and can even be engineered to interface directly with the clients system.
Features:
Our aim is to work closely with our clients during the planning phase of a project to determine the appropriate cleanliness standard required for each particular pipework system. Thereafter we will engineer the most efficient and effective method of executing a safe service and delivering a clean pipework system.
EnerMech provides specialist pipework commissioning services, including:
• Pressure testing
• Hot oil flushing
• Chemical cleaning.
• Laboratory services
• Fluid conditioning equipment rental
Using the most advanced pressure testing equipment, coupled with calibrated pressure and temperature recorders, we provide system integrity assurance.
75% of equipment failures are proven to be a result of oil or lube system contamination. The elimination of these contaminants requires specialised equipment and robust procedures. EnerMech is the market leader in hot oil flushing. Our track record, equipment and experience are unrivalled.
Removal of mill scale, water hardness deposits, rust, oil, greases and process contaminants from pipework can be a particular problem for our clients. EnerMech has developed an industry leading process for the chemical cleaning of pipework systems. Our process utilizes a suit of chemicals which are less hazardous and more environmentally friendly. EnerMech has one of the most comprehensive fleets of specialist chemical cleaning equipment providing this service, including pumping units, heating coils exchangers, circulating tanks and analytical/control equipment.
EnerMech provides fluid analysis services, including particle counting, in accordance with all current cleanliness standards. We use both state of the art particle contamination monitors and binocular microscope assessment with visual count.
We offer for a hire a comprehensive suite of specialist fluid conditioning equipment for offline removal of water and particulate from hydraulic, lubrication and seal oil systems.
EnerMech Live is our online data management system. This system has been developed by EnerMech using our in-house software to create a secure and auditable portal for the sharing of data with clients, accessible around the clock from any web browser.
EnerMech Live provides a reporting function that allows the data stored to be downloaded into Excel, PDF or client required format. The flexibility of EnerMech Live also allows us to transfer data to client’s software applications (i.e. Maximo, SAP or ERP systems) to ensure that the required information is available in the appropriate format.
The EnerMech Live team are continually developing new ways to provide intuitive, powerful services and adapting to new technologies such as ex-rated hand held tablets. All of our online tools are designed to be user friendly and require minimal training to operate.
For our Customers, EnerMech Live currently provides access to:
Online Equipment Management provides our customers 24-7 access to key information about equipment currently on hire, along with all certification documentation relating to that tool. This online tool works in sync with our internal database software meaning your information is always up-to-date. There is also a history of all jobs and equipment previously hired or serviced by EnerMech... Read More
EnerMech Live Online Hose Management System provides a reporting function to allow the information to be downloaded into an Excel spreadsheet, PDF format or client required format. The system can filter and sort hoses data to produce standardised or bespoke reports as required by the client... Read More
EnerMech Live Online Valve Management can be used to record and monitor valve data. It is login and password protected and permissions to the various functions can be set up as required. All data can be accessed, real time, via any computer, laptop or mobile device with an internet connection... Read More
EnerMech Live Online SBT management provides our clients with a fully visible database of each individual component that make up SBT assemblies throughout the asset... Read More
EnerMech contributes actively to protecting the environment by providing technologies and systems aimed at reducing potential harm to both health and the environment. We are committed to contributing to sustainable developments and will be conducive to such developments within areas where we are in a position to make an impact.
We focus significantly on:
EnerMech is an active supporter of Step Change in Safety.
Step Change in Safety is the UK based partnership with the remit to make the UK the safest Oil and Gas Exploration and Production province in the world by 2010.
Membership of Step Change now includes the UK Health and Safety Executive and the Trade Unions. It is this broad stakeholder base that makes the Step Change group effective across the whole industry.
Engagement with the industry is kept through active networks of:
For more information, please visit www.stepchangeinsafety.net
