Falcon keeps firms on the move at HPC
July 13, 2020
Hinkley Point C (HPC) continues to break records and hit milestones but it’s the businesses and people behind the scenes who are ensuring the project keeps moving on time and to schedule. Take Falcon Vehicle Solutions, which has bases in Taunton and Bridgwater, as well as a modern workshop in Bridgwater. The vehicle rental company […]
Hinkley Supply Chain Case Study – Mike Morgan, MMES 2012 Ltd – “The opportunity is there to be taken!”
August 15, 2018
MMES 2012 Ltd is one of the many Somerset businesses already making the most of the Hinkley Point C project. Formerly trading as Mike Morgan Electrical Services, the company has recently benefited from work linked to the new traffic control system around Bridgwater, installing power supplies as well as doing inspection and testing on new […]
HOST Somerset Ltd
July 23, 2014
Kevin McCarthy is Managing Director of Castle Management Ltd (CML), which provides clients in the hotel and leisure industry with business management advice, training and support. He is also Chairman of HOST Somerset Ltd, a joint venture hotel, leisure and facilities management group that was created to meet the accommodation management needs of the Hinkley […]
Hinkley Supply Chain Case Study – Malcolm Pyne, Pyne’s of Somerset: “Be part of it!”
June 20, 2014
Malcolm Pyne, owner of Pyne’s of Somerset, recognised early on that as an individual business, the opportunity to become part of the supply chain for Hinkley Point C was all about collaboration. “It’s clear that it’s too big a job for me as a sole trader. There are elements that I can do and elements […]
Metal fabrications supplier group case study
November 14, 2014
A group of metal fabrications suppliers from Somerset is teaming up to bid for work relating to Hinkley Point C worth tens of millions of pounds, with assistance from the Hinkley Supply Chain Team at the Somerset Chamber of Commerce. The Somerset Chamber’s Hinkley Supply Chain Team has been engaging with EDF Energy and its […]
The ‘Advanced Precision Engineering Consortium’ (APEC)
December 23, 2015
The ‘Advanced Precision Engineering Consortium’ (APEC) is one of a number of supplier consortiums that have been created, with assistance from the Somerset Chamber’s Hinkley Supply Chain Team, to make the most of the opportunities around Hinkley Point C and other large infrastructure projects. However, whereas the majority of these collaborations have been formed in […]
Somerset Passenger Solutions
January 4, 2016
Somerset Passenger Solutions is a joint venture between Crosville Motor Services and First Somerset & Avon. It was set up in 2014 to bid for the provision and management of a bus fleet to transport workers to and from the Hinkley Point C site for the construction of the new nuclear build. In July 2015, […]
Somerset Infrastructure Alliance – Case Study
February 4, 2016
The Somerset Infrastructure Alliance is one of five local supplier groups that were announced by EDF Energy at the end of July as preferred bidders for the Hinkley Point C project. The group was named as the preferred bidder for the site infrastructure services work package, which includes maintaining the development site and managing the […]
Dan’s Engineering – Getting Hinkley Ready
May 19, 2015
Based in Bridgwater, Dan’s Engineering has over 30 years’experience and specialises in the design, welding, fabrication and installation of stainless and mild steel fabrications. In September 2014, managing director Dan Puddy attended a Somerset Chamber event to find out more about the Hinkley Point C project and quickly decided that he wanted to get involved. […]
“It Was A Fantastic Day When We Learned We Were Successful”
July 26, 2017
According to the Chinese proverb, “a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step”. That sentiment seems appropriate to describe the moment the very first piece of earth was removed at Hinkley Point C – the first action marking a construction process that will take close to 10 years to complete at a […]
J&G FENCING – "reaching new levels in health and safety"
July 6, 2017
“In more ways than one working with Hinkley Point C has helped us to mature as a company and become more professional in the way we do things, it has also helped to take us to a new levels in health and safety” Working as part of the team at Hinkley Point C has been […]
“IT’S BEEN AN EXCELLENT WAY TO SEEK OUT AND TENDER FOR NEW CONTRACTS”
August 15, 2017
Technical Inspection Services (TIS) have been operating from Clevedon in North Somerset since the early 1980s when, back then, its main focus was providing non-destructive testing (NDT) to the UK’s network of coal power stations. Ken Stockham started working in NDT in 1979, the following year TIS was forced to shift its focus from working […]
“THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN EXISTS HERE IN THE WEST”
August 25, 2017
Marine specialists Keynvor MorLift talk us through their vital role at HPC There aren’t many businesses capable of carrying out the kinds of projects South West-based specialist marine contractors Keynvor MorLift (KML) do on a daily basis, which made them the perfect choice for helping with the complex construction of sea defences for Hinkley Point […]
“We work as a coherent, united organisation focused on collaboration”
October 31, 2017
Like many South West businesses, the owners of Cam Machine Components were excited at the prospect of winning work at Hinkley Point C as activity at the site increases. However, that initial enthusiasm dissipated when they realised the full colossal scale of the construction project, where many of the Tier 1 contractors are some of […]
“The knowledge-gain from working at HPC has been priceless to our business”
November 14, 2017
For almost 80 years Bridgwater-based construction firm RK Bell has served public and private sector clients throughout the South West, earning itself a reputation for providing excellent services which today include civil engineering, plant hire and surfacing work. When Hinkley Point C (HPC) was first talked about RK Bell’s management knew it presented a once-in-a-lifetime […]
“The rest of the world is watching progress at HPC as the UK take strides forward in nuclear new build. It’s hugely exciting to be part of that”
April 12, 2018
Before a single blade of grass was moved at Hinkley Point C, extensive pre-planning work was undertaken to ensure logistics for the site could be delivered safely and effectively. The sheer scale and complexity of logistics required is phenomenal. This is where the experience and local knowledge of North Somerset based Osprey came in to […]
Astron Fire and Security wins eight-year contract at HPC
May 21, 2018
A common misconception about the vast HPC project is that you have to be a huge business in order to win contracts at the site. Whilst it’s true that a handful of very large companies, a group known as the “tier one contractors”, are the main operators at HPC, there are no barriers whatsoever to […]
“We’re thrilled to have supported such a high-profile project”
June 29, 2018
For many, the kudos that comes with being attached to the Hinkley Point C project and its suppliers delivers far reaching benefits underpinning their business development aspirations. Yeovil-based IT solutions provider CETSAT has enjoyed steady growth since it was founded in 2001, and even opened a London office 10 years ago in order to properly […]
Mike Morgan Electrical Services
August 15, 2018
For Bridgwater-based MMES the path to success at HPC hasn’t always been plain sailing, and is an important lesson in persevering to achieve your goals. MMES, or Mike Morgan Electrical Services, has served Somerset and South West customers since 1989, delivering high quality electrical, plumbing, gas heating and renewables services. When construction started at […]
The South West Nuclear Fabrication Group is ready for business
August 29, 2018
Under normal circumstances most business owners and managers wouldn’t open up their premises for one or more of their competitors to walk in and observe their processes but, for a group of South West companies operating and occasionally competing in similar sectors, it was an essential process in order to progress their business development opportunities within […]
This has been about transforming our business
September 19, 2018
For hundreds of South West businesses, the HPC project presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform their companies forever. This is perfectly demonstrated by Somerton-based steel fabricators Pitney Fabrication which, in the last five years, has positioned itself to be in just the right place to reap the rewards that come from being […]
An amazing insight into the companies supplying HPC
November 7, 2018
Today as much as 50 per cent of North Somerset public relations and communications specialist ORION PR’s revenue comes from HPC-related work. It started in 2015 when ORION director Louie Hadley registered to receive bulletins about the HPC project and to find out about the work packages available. “I immediately signed up to the online […]
Determination and perseverance are the key
December 12, 2018
When the directors at Bridgwater-based Aspen Services first heard about the scale and complexity of contracts at Hinkley Point C (HPC) they were initially sceptical about the scale of opportunities that could be available to local businesses. With the help and support of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce and the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Supply […]
Flamgard see nuclear new build as an opportunity for strategic growth
December 12, 2018
Founded in1981 and based in South Wales, Flamgard specialise in fire and gas protection for high integrity industries, mainly nuclear, oil and gas. Moving into the nuclear new build industry was a natural progression for the company who saw a clear opportunity for strategic growth in the future. Shuresh Maran, Business Development Director, Flamgard Calidair […]
South Wales Company wins contract ensuring stability and a platform for future growth
February 11, 2019
Based in Bridgend, Vessco Engineering are a Tier 2 supplier that has won the contract to manufacture two large pressure vessels for Tier 1 contractor GE Power Systems, who are supplying the two turbine islands for Hinkley Point C power generation. Due to their size, these pressure vessels are thought to be the largest that […]
Turquoise Thinking Wins Market Research Contract at HPC
February 11, 2019
Turquoise Thinking, a Barnstaple, Devon based Market Research firm have been selected by Hinkley Point C (HPC) to run their twice a year site-based Workforce Survey. Some of the information necessary to do this is easily accessible within IT systems, but other data, such as the type of accommodation people working at site temporarily live […]
Recruitment specialists helping HPC
April 14, 2020
Work has gone full circle for former nuclear design engineer Phil Davies who has been playing an integral role at Hinkley Point C (HPC) for the last nine years, having worked at sister station Hinkley Point B. Phil’s employment agency Abatec specialises in construction and engineering recruitment solutions for both temporary and permanent vacancies and […]
Digital solutions to support the HPC project
May 1, 2020
Welders, concrete dispatchers and crane operators are just some of the skilled workers you would expect to find at Hinkley Point C but away from the nuclear island and tunnel boring machines, there are scores of people working in offices and on computers who need skills of a very different kind. This is where Newport-based […]
Berry and Escott – Specialist engineering firm ideally placed to play key role in Hinkley Supply Chain
February 16, 2020
Berry & Escott Engineering continues to demonstrate its capabilities in nuclear as the company celebrates the expansion of their dedicated stainless steel facilities and the re-granting of their Fit 4 Nuclear certification. In response to increased customer demand within the nuclear sector, the company has invested heavily in a new unit at their base on […]
Global Employee Mobility Ltd – Proud to play a crucial part in HPC
February 14, 2020
There are currently more than 4,500 workers on site at Hinkley Point C (HPC) and thousands more working on the project across the UK, in France and beyond. Bristol-based Global Employee Mobility Ltd is proud to be playing a crucial part in the project, helping to ensure members of that workforce are in the right […]
High quality specialist paint for HPC
December 9, 2019
Attention to detail is crucial on any building project but that is especially true for Hinkley Point C (HPC), with rigorous checks and approval processes in place for both contractors and their equipment. Even the paint being used on parts of the new nuclear power station is subject to a strict certification requirement – just […]
Clark Willmott – Supporting ambitious businesses on road to success
October 22, 2019
Clarke Willmott has been engaged with the construction of Hinkley Point C (HPC) since July 2010 when EDF Energy organised an initial local supply chain conference in Bridgwater attracting 140 attendees from businesses across Somerset. It was evident at the very earliest stages of consultation the prospects were substantial and potentially game- changing. A significant […]
Jays Logistics – Playing a key role to minimise HGV movements
October 22, 2019
Highbridge-based Jays Logistics (South West) is playing a key role to ensure lorry movements to and from the Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site are kept to a minimum. Jays Logistics has been working with both Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and their sub-contractors for the last few years to increase efficiency and help […]
SGS UK Ltd focuses on the Hinkley Supply Chain by opening a new office in Shepton Mallet
August 19, 2019
SGS United Kingdom Ltd, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has opened a second office in Somerset in readiness to bid for future contracts at Hinkley Point C. The company already operates from a base at Worle Parkway providing audit services and has now opened an office in Shepton Mallet following the […]
Hydroline Solutions Ltd – Consistent strong and steady growth
August 18, 2019
Neil Elliott started Hydroline Solutions in 2011. It was a brave move, against the advice of friends and family who valued his success working as an employee in water engineering; first irrigation and then water pipelines. Neil had seen an unsatisfied demand for a quality water pipeline contractor. He followed his instincts and took the […]
Custom Labels – Flexibility, skills and experience
August 16, 2019
A BRIDGWATER company is now one of the country’s leading asset label suppliers thanks to an ambitious expansion programme which has ensured it can continue to deliver a wide range of products to the Hinkley Point C (HPC) Site. Over the last five years, Custom Labels has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in new […]
Somerset Cyber Group – “We can help suppliers add value to their work”
June 18, 2019
A new Somerset consortium has joined forces to give supply chain members working on the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project the best possible IT security advice and Government-recognised IT security accreditation. The Somerset Cyber Group was formed last year by three local companies – Yeovil-based CETSAT and Blueloop and Bridgwater-based PC Comms. Between them they […]
GTE – “We’re very proud to be working on HPC”
June 18, 2019
Global Tunnelling Experts (GTE) are world leaders in their field, currently working in 48 different countries on more than 120 diverse projects, making them the perfect partner for the Hinkley Point C project. Four teams from GTE will be operating the three massive tunnel boring machines for Balfour Beatty who are constructing the two intake […]
JoBird & Co – Looking to the future with the Hinkley Supply Chain Team
April 30, 2019
Somerset-based manufacturer of custom-made cabinets, JoBird & Co Ltd, is looking to the future by getting Hinkley-ready with the support of the Hinkley Supply Chain Team. The company is located in Highbridge, less than 20 miles by road from the Hinkley Point C (HPC) new nuclear power station. It produces durable and reliable cabinets largely […]
Electrifying success for DS Electrical at HPC
April 15, 2019
Darren Sparrey, founder and managing director of Bideford-based DS Electrical, doesn’t mince his words when describing the importance of winning contracts at Hinkley Point to his business: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!” DS Electrical was founded in 1994 to provide electrical services within the Industrial, Domestic and Commercial areas. Their commitment to […]
Ainscough: “We’re extremely proud to be part of what’s happening here in Somerset”
April 15, 2019
There are hundreds of businesses of all sizes currently working at Hinkley Point C (HPC), though few can be as integral to daily site operations as Ainscough. The UK’s largest crane company, Ainscough has gone to great lengths to embed itself into the South West’s business and educational communities and currently works with over 60 […]
Clarke Willmott Tour of Hinkley Point C
April 2, 2019
Clarke Willmott was delighted to organise in partnership with EDF Energy and HOST a tour of Hinkley Point C on 21st March 2019 for clients and those individuals with a strong interest in the construction of the new nuclear power station in Somerset. The tour was arranged to show business owners and key connections the […]
Turquoise Thinking Wins Market Research Contract at HPC
February 11, 2019
Turquoise Thinking, a Barnstaple, Devon based Market Research firm have been selected by Hinkley Point C (HPC) to run their twice a year site-based Workforce Survey. Some of the information necessary to do this is easily accessible within IT systems, but other data, such as the type of accommodation people working at site temporarily live […]
South Wales Company wins contract ensuring stability and a platform for future growth
February 18, 2019
Based in Bridgend, Vessco Engineering are a Tier 2 supplier that has won the contract to manufacture two large pressure vessels for Tier 1 contractor GE Power Systems, who are supplying the two turbine islands for Hinkley Point C power generation. Due to their size, these pressure vessels are thought to be the largest that […]