UK fabrication and engineering company Francis Brown has secured separate contracts from BiFab, SMD and Ecosse Subsea Systems for equipment to be utilised in the offshore wind sector.
The Teesside company will deliver boat landing access equipment for BiFab and cable handling equipment to SMD.
It has also been commissioned by Ecosse Subsea Systems to fabricate and install a 700Te carousel, which will be used for the storage of spare cables for UK offshore wind projects.
Francis Brown chief executive Jamie Brown said: “The north east is a hub of engineering and manufacturing excellence and the capabilities we have in the region are phenomenal.
“With a combination of experience, expertise and access to the latest technologies, right through to skilled workforces and fantastic infrastructure, the region’s service providers can certainly facilitate the groundbreaking offshore wind projects that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy in the UK.”
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