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Fab done in rolling this out and bringing it to full conclusion, it has already proven to be very beneficial for us,” he continues.
Prestigious project portfolio
With a bolstered workforce and modernised processes, thanks to the adoption of cuttingedge technology and systems, Had Fab is well-positioned to undertake prestigious and high-stakes projects. In fact, the company was selected to support one of the major network operators, SSEN, through its direct customers, Wood and Murphy.“ This project involves approximately 500 transmission towers, valued at £ 100 million, to be phased over three years. We have contracts with both Wood and Murphy, who supply the wider solution to SSEN for the Spittal- Loch Buidhe- Beauly 400kV transmission line that will bring offshore wind power to distribution centres. The new tower design has been developed to accommodate heavier conductors, and therefore necessitates reinforcing the towers, each weighing 50 tonnes, to prevent cable sagging. This approach allows us to reduce the number of towers needed. This new
design has undergone extensive testing, and we are now tasked with producing approximately 500 towers over the next three years. Given that we are producing more of the same product consistently, this contract award provides us with stability and planning
visibility, which simplifies operations planning and material management. It also allows us to maximise the efficiency of our new machines. This scheme represents a shift towards higher volume production, in contrast to our previous work, which was typically project-driven and made to order,” Greg concludes.
As Had Fab continues to innovate and expand, its commitment to workforce development and technology positions it for sustained success in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. ■
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