29th September 2008
In what is believed to be a first in the UK plant industry, Engcon, the world’s leading manufacturer of tiltrotators, now offers a full automatic quick hitch with a certified safe working load (SWL).
The announcement follows four fatal accidents involving semi-automatic quick hitches that have led the Health & Safety Executive to advise plant manufacturers to stop fitting them by October 2008. In addition, the European Commission is thought to be considering a complete ban of semi-automatic products later this year.
The fully automatic S60 quick hitch has been tested by Lloyds British Testing to an SWL of 10 tonnes and a proof load of 20 tonnes. The hitch enables buckets and other attachments to be quickly changed from the operators cab.
Pat Bulcock from Engcon said “Following the work undertaken by Lloyds British Testing we believe we are the first company to offer an SWL tested fully automatic quick hitch on the UK market. This is supported by the fact that Engcon hitches have long been accepted in the European rail and construction markets”.
For further information on the testing call James Bright on 0870 609 0677
The announcement follows four fatal accidents involving semi-automatic quick hitches that have led the Health & Safety Executive to advise plant manufacturers to stop fitting them by October 2008. In addition, the European Commission is thought to be considering a complete ban of semi-automatic products later this year.
The fully automatic S60 quick hitch has been tested by Lloyds British Testing to an SWL of 10 tonnes and a proof load of 20 tonnes. The hitch enables buckets and other attachments to be quickly changed from the operators cab.
Pat Bulcock from Engcon said “Following the work undertaken by Lloyds British Testing we believe we are the first company to offer an SWL tested fully automatic quick hitch on the UK market. This is supported by the fact that Engcon hitches have long been accepted in the European rail and construction markets”.
For further information on the testing call James Bright on 0870 609 0677
26th August 2008
Lloyds British Training Services has been chosen by Bristol Water to be their principal provider of General Safety and Lifting - Slinging training.
With training programmes being delivered in the South West, Lloyds British have been tasked with ensuring heightened levels of competence and safety awareness, due to site specific hazards and risks.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said " we are now, without doubt, the leading Training Provider for the UK’s Utility Sector, as well as being a Notified Body for General Safety and Lifting and Slinging Training - World Wide!
Any further information can be obtained from the Lloyds British Training Services on 0870-197-5586
With training programmes being delivered in the South West, Lloyds British have been tasked with ensuring heightened levels of competence and safety awareness, due to site specific hazards and risks.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said " we are now, without doubt, the leading Training Provider for the UK’s Utility Sector, as well as being a Notified Body for General Safety and Lifting and Slinging Training - World Wide!
Any further information can be obtained from the Lloyds British Training Services on 0870-197-5586
15th August 2008
Lloyds British has just completed a series of Lifting and Slinging courses for Petro Canada in Damascus, Syria.
As a major supplier to the oil and gas sector in the Middle East, Petro Canada chose Lloyds British because they wanted a service partner who understood their Industry and had extensive off and
on-shore working.
The courses were delivered to a wide range of employees and focused on the planning and execution of lifting activities onsite, especially using specialist lifting equipment.
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said "our branch in Cairo was able to deliver the training courses within the tight time schedules set by the client but we were also able to offer them the opportunity to use our dedicated training resource in Suez, if ever needed in the future".
Lloyds British are currently experiencing unprecedented growth in the Middle East, not only for their Training and Consultancy services but in all areas of their Engineering and Sales divisions and are already regarded as the Lead Inspection body by most major companies.
As a major supplier to the oil and gas sector in the Middle East, Petro Canada chose Lloyds British because they wanted a service partner who understood their Industry and had extensive off and
on-shore working.
The courses were delivered to a wide range of employees and focused on the planning and execution of lifting activities onsite, especially using specialist lifting equipment.
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said "our branch in Cairo was able to deliver the training courses within the tight time schedules set by the client but we were also able to offer them the opportunity to use our dedicated training resource in Suez, if ever needed in the future".
Lloyds British are currently experiencing unprecedented growth in the Middle East, not only for their Training and Consultancy services but in all areas of their Engineering and Sales divisions and are already regarded as the Lead Inspection body by most major companies.
12th August 2008
Bp In Egypt have chosen Lloyds British as their Service Partner for all their Health and Safety Training and Engineering Inspection / Testing requirements at their sites in Cairo and Alexandria.
The contract initially is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year and requires Lloyds British Training Services to undertake all the Health and Safety operator training for employees within BP’s Egyptian locations both onsite and in the UK if required.
Lloyds Engineering Inspectors will carry out Inspections and Mechanical Testing on all the company’s Lifting gear at its service locations.
The Lloyds British contract Manager will be Ghada Talaat, Managing Director for Lloyds British Egypt, who will oversee all activities Nationally and at Lloyds locations in Cairo and Suez.
If required , Lloyds British will support their business expansion by bringing in extra service personnel from its’ Dubai, Kuwait and UK operations.
Ian White, Chairman and Chief Executive for Lloyds British said "Our commitment to Bp was to offer enhanced value with improvements in workplace safety and I am delighted to say that our team has already delivered on these targets, providing our client with more efficient and safer operations".
The contract initially is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year and requires Lloyds British Training Services to undertake all the Health and Safety operator training for employees within BP’s Egyptian locations both onsite and in the UK if required.
Lloyds Engineering Inspectors will carry out Inspections and Mechanical Testing on all the company’s Lifting gear at its service locations.
The Lloyds British contract Manager will be Ghada Talaat, Managing Director for Lloyds British Egypt, who will oversee all activities Nationally and at Lloyds locations in Cairo and Suez.
If required , Lloyds British will support their business expansion by bringing in extra service personnel from its’ Dubai, Kuwait and UK operations.
Ian White, Chairman and Chief Executive for Lloyds British said "Our commitment to Bp was to offer enhanced value with improvements in workplace safety and I am delighted to say that our team has already delivered on these targets, providing our client with more efficient and safer operations".
12th August 2008
As the worlds leading Inspection company, it was no surprise that Lloyds British were chosen to undertake all of Halliburton’s Inspection and Testing of Lifting Equipment and Pressure Systems, at its Egyptian locations.
Chief Executive Ian White said "Our regional expertise and global backing ensured we were the preferred supplier at all stages of the audit process and the end result has provided the best solution for all of Halliburton’s requirements".
The day to day facilitation of the contract will be handled by Lloyds British (Egypt) Managing Director, Ghada Talaat, who is well known and respected throughout the oil and gas industry both in the Middle East and European regions and who will be advising Halliburton on the other services that Lloyds British can provide during the contract process.
Chief Executive Ian White said "Our regional expertise and global backing ensured we were the preferred supplier at all stages of the audit process and the end result has provided the best solution for all of Halliburton’s requirements".
The day to day facilitation of the contract will be handled by Lloyds British (Egypt) Managing Director, Ghada Talaat, who is well known and respected throughout the oil and gas industry both in the Middle East and European regions and who will be advising Halliburton on the other services that Lloyds British can provide during the contract process.
11th August 2008
DP World, the largest Port Operator in the World, has called in Lloyds British Training Services to commence a major programme of onsite safety training at its’ Jebil Ali Port in Dubai.
The programme of courses will be ongoing, with Lloyds Trainers most probably being retained for up to a year delivering specific courses.
Due to serious health and safety shortfalls, DP World decided that Lloyds British were the only organisation that had the experience and resources, to manage and facilitate such a diverse range of development requirements.
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said " the demand for our services from outside the UK increases each year, to the point where we are opening more new branches overseas, than at any time in our history.
The commitment made by DP World to work with us, is a great accolade for Lloyds British but also testament to the quality of our service and people".
Lloyds British has just announced the opening of its new branch in Kuwait and will be commencing trading again shortly in Saudi Arabia and In Angola.
The programme of courses will be ongoing, with Lloyds Trainers most probably being retained for up to a year delivering specific courses.
Due to serious health and safety shortfalls, DP World decided that Lloyds British were the only organisation that had the experience and resources, to manage and facilitate such a diverse range of development requirements.
Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said " the demand for our services from outside the UK increases each year, to the point where we are opening more new branches overseas, than at any time in our history.
The commitment made by DP World to work with us, is a great accolade for Lloyds British but also testament to the quality of our service and people".
Lloyds British has just announced the opening of its new branch in Kuwait and will be commencing trading again shortly in Saudi Arabia and In Angola.
1st July 2008
Lloyds British Testing has been awarded a Contract for the provision of Statutory Inspections of Lifting Equipment on over 30,000 items of equipment at over 3,500 site locations throughout the Severn Trent Region
Lloyds British Testing scored 90% for technical competency in the award criteria and were operational on site within a 3 week mobilisation period
Severn Trent have expressed their satisfaction on how well the contract has been implemented.
Lloyds British Testing scored 90% for technical competency in the award criteria and were operational on site within a 3 week mobilisation period
Severn Trent have expressed their satisfaction on how well the contract has been implemented.
8th May 2008
Directors from Lloyds British Testing Ltd have recently completed a one day seminar in Cairo, Egypt for the companies that represent The Egyptian General Petroleum Company.
With all the key note speakers coming from Lloyds British , the event was designed to establish common practices on Inspection standards and levels of safety competence in the workplace for organisations in the oil, gas and petroleum Industry.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said " representatives from many companies attended this event which was focussed on setting collective standards across all organisations and we were requested to present our best advice on how improvements could be made and adopted by all.
It was a great privilege to be asked to attend the event and represents our standing in the world as a lead body for Training and Inspection".
Lloyds British are continuing to work closely with employers in Egypt on Inspection and Vocational standards and will be opening their dedicated Training Centre in Suez later this year which will enable delegates to train onsite in Egypt rather than have to travel to the UK.
With all the key note speakers coming from Lloyds British , the event was designed to establish common practices on Inspection standards and levels of safety competence in the workplace for organisations in the oil, gas and petroleum Industry.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said " representatives from many companies attended this event which was focussed on setting collective standards across all organisations and we were requested to present our best advice on how improvements could be made and adopted by all.
It was a great privilege to be asked to attend the event and represents our standing in the world as a lead body for Training and Inspection".
Lloyds British are continuing to work closely with employers in Egypt on Inspection and Vocational standards and will be opening their dedicated Training Centre in Suez later this year which will enable delegates to train onsite in Egypt rather than have to travel to the UK.
6th May 2008
Lloyds British Training Services, one of the worlds leading Training Providers, has just launched its new website to illustrate the range of courses and services available at their Egypt and Dubai Training Centres.
Regarded as the "Leader in its field" for Materials Handling and General Safety Training, Lloyds British has historically sent its personnel from the UK to facilitate courses overseas, however, the growth in demand for Lloyds British Testing's services has now necessitated the opening of two separate branches in the Middle East.
With a permanent presence now in Cairo, Egypt (and later this year a new branch in Suez) and a further branch in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Lloyds British can increase the number of courses delivered in these countries, especially from the Oil and Gas sector.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "our branches in Egypt and Dubai are only the start of our growth, we will be opening further training centres later this year in Kuwait and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and our interactive website will allow our overseas clients to quickly see which programmes are available to them in their own country, a pre-requisite for a global provider".
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Regarded as the "Leader in its field" for Materials Handling and General Safety Training, Lloyds British has historically sent its personnel from the UK to facilitate courses overseas, however, the growth in demand for Lloyds British Testing's services has now necessitated the opening of two separate branches in the Middle East.
With a permanent presence now in Cairo, Egypt (and later this year a new branch in Suez) and a further branch in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Lloyds British can increase the number of courses delivered in these countries, especially from the Oil and Gas sector.
Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "our branches in Egypt and Dubai are only the start of our growth, we will be opening further training centres later this year in Kuwait and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and our interactive website will allow our overseas clients to quickly see which programmes are available to them in their own country, a pre-requisite for a global provider".
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9th April 2008
Birmingham-based lifting engineering specialist Lloyds British Testing has capitalised on the phenomenal growth of Asian steel production by opening a division for its Lloyds Somers specialist handling products in Kolkata.
With international headquarters already in Dubai and Egypt, the Indian office will supply slab, coil and sheet handling equipment to metal producing industries on the Asian continent.
Lloyds chief executive Ian White said: "This is a major investment in offering our products at the local level. However, we are convinced the Indian marketplace is one that will reap sizeable benefits for the business and enhance our support to our international client base.
"We intend to expand into service, repair and new product manufacture at this location within twelve to eighteen months."
The Kolkata office will be headed by general manager Swapan Bose, who has significant sector experience, having worked for high profile industry specialists Jessops and Mukand.
In the UK, Lloyds’ annual turnover is now in excess of £18 million, with the organisation employing over 300 people within its ten UK outlets.
"It is our intention to open complementary international offices over the next twelve months," added Mr White. "Our short to medium term aim is to build an international lifting equipment engineering group of companies and we are already exploring further options in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait.
With international headquarters already in Dubai and Egypt, the Indian office will supply slab, coil and sheet handling equipment to metal producing industries on the Asian continent.
Lloyds chief executive Ian White said: "This is a major investment in offering our products at the local level. However, we are convinced the Indian marketplace is one that will reap sizeable benefits for the business and enhance our support to our international client base.
"We intend to expand into service, repair and new product manufacture at this location within twelve to eighteen months."
The Kolkata office will be headed by general manager Swapan Bose, who has significant sector experience, having worked for high profile industry specialists Jessops and Mukand.
In the UK, Lloyds’ annual turnover is now in excess of £18 million, with the organisation employing over 300 people within its ten UK outlets.
"It is our intention to open complementary international offices over the next twelve months," added Mr White. "Our short to medium term aim is to build an international lifting equipment engineering group of companies and we are already exploring further options in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait.
17th March 2008
Birmingham-based lifting engineering specialist Lloyds British Testing is capitalising on the phenomenal growth of Asian steel production by opening a division for its Lloyds Somers specialist handling products in Kolkata, India.
With international headquarters already established in Dubai and Egypt, the new office will supply slab, coil and sheet handling equipment to metal producing industries on the Asian continent.
Said Lloyds British Testing’s chief executive Ian White: "This is a major investment in offering our products at the all-important local level. However, we are convinced that the Indian marketplace is one that will reap sizeable benefits for the business and enhance our support to our international client base.
“We intend to expand into service, repair and new product manufacture at this location within the next twelve to eighteen months.”
The India office will be headed up by general manager Swapan Bose, who has significant sector experience, having worked for high profile industry specialists Jessops and Mukand.
In the UK, Lloyds’ annual turnover is now in excess of £18 million, with the organisation employing over 300 people within its ten UK outlets.
Added Ian White: "It is our intention to open complementary international offices over the next twelve months. Our short to medium term aim is to build an international lifting equipment engineering group of companies and we are already exploring further options in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait.”
With international headquarters already established in Dubai and Egypt, the new office will supply slab, coil and sheet handling equipment to metal producing industries on the Asian continent.
Said Lloyds British Testing’s chief executive Ian White: "This is a major investment in offering our products at the all-important local level. However, we are convinced that the Indian marketplace is one that will reap sizeable benefits for the business and enhance our support to our international client base.
“We intend to expand into service, repair and new product manufacture at this location within the next twelve to eighteen months.”
The India office will be headed up by general manager Swapan Bose, who has significant sector experience, having worked for high profile industry specialists Jessops and Mukand.
In the UK, Lloyds’ annual turnover is now in excess of £18 million, with the organisation employing over 300 people within its ten UK outlets.
Added Ian White: "It is our intention to open complementary international offices over the next twelve months. Our short to medium term aim is to build an international lifting equipment engineering group of companies and we are already exploring further options in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait.”
12th March 2008
The Lloyds British Testing branch in Dubai are installing and commissioning 8 special maintenance cranes for the new A380 maintenance hangers.
The crane manufacturer is Reel of France. Emirates Airlines are the first to take delivery of the new A380. The eight underslung cranes are equipped with telescopic masts slung underneath and interlock to allow coverage of this huge hanger. Supplied down to telescopic maintenance platforms is Air, power and water supplies. There are 6 cranes of 15 metre span with 15 metre heights of lift and 2 with 25 metre spans and 27 metre height of lift.
The project is worth AED 1.5 million with a 5 month programme.
The crane manufacturer is Reel of France. Emirates Airlines are the first to take delivery of the new A380. The eight underslung cranes are equipped with telescopic masts slung underneath and interlock to allow coverage of this huge hanger. Supplied down to telescopic maintenance platforms is Air, power and water supplies. There are 6 cranes of 15 metre span with 15 metre heights of lift and 2 with 25 metre spans and 27 metre height of lift.
The project is worth AED 1.5 million with a 5 month programme.
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