APB Construction (UK) Ltd was established in 1998 to provide specialist civil engineering services for the built environment and its infrastructure and has built a reputation in structural repair and refurbishment.  We develop sustainable solutions for projects from £10,000 to £2,000,000 based on the following range of techniques to suit any customer requirement or need;

·      Surface Preparation Works - techniques include dry abrasive grit blasting, wet blasting and mechanical preparation 

·      Industrial Painting Works - specialist protective treatment applications

·      Specialist Structural Repairs - including steelwork, masonry and concrete 

·      Masonry Repairs - repairs including re-pointing, stitching and grouting, pinning and grouting 

·      Encapsulation - to scaffolding providing an air tight, contained environment to enable grit blasting, mechanical preparation, and painting works to be carried out

·      General Civil Engineering Works - including bridge reconstructions, gabion basket installation, retaining wall construction, installation of GRP/FRP elements, de-vegetation works

·      Specialist Drilling - rock bolts, soil nails, lost head anchors, tie bars, pattress/waling plate installation, Platipus ground anchor system

Over the past 20 years, the company has introduced Passive Fire Protection, Architectural and Insulation Services, Pipeline Coatings, Subsea Insulation, Scaffolding, Containment and Access.

Barrier has expanded into the Petrochemical market, carrying out corrosion and passive fire protection on pre assembled steelwork, in-situ on both new and upgrade work to refineries in the UK and worldwide.

The company has also expanded in to the marine market carrying out corrosion protection and scaffolding to Ministry of Defence ships and nuclear submarines. It has also been involved with the upgrading of FPSOs, supplying all our services including tank coatings to the cargo tanks and water-ballast tanks.

New companies have been formed to extend the capability of the company into markets where its services are required, especially in the EEC, Scandinavia, Canada, the Middle and Far East. In countries where the training of local labour in offshore procedures is appropriate, joint venture companies have been formed.

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For further information contact Darren Shepherd on 0191 262 0510 or visit http://www.barriergroup.com/

Chemco International is a world leader in innovative coatings solutions in the Protective & Marine Coatings Industry.

Our specialist, IMO approved anti-corrosion coatings are suitable for almost all vessel areas, including all tanks, pipes, decks, roofs and underwater applications.

 Our focus is on solvent-free, wet & rust tolerant solutions which bring significant time, cost and environmental savings; as well as improved applicator safety when compared with

 conventional solvent-based paints.

For further information contact Angus Cochrane on 01236 606060 or visit www.chemcoint.com

Hempel is a world-leading coatings supplier to the decorative, protective, marine, container and yacht markets.

From windmills and bridges to hospitals, ships and homes, our coatings protect man-made structures from the corrosive forces of nature. They help prolong a structure's service life, reduce maintenance costs and, we like to think, make it more attractive.

Wherever we work, we always focus on innovative solutions and advanced production techniques. But our working method remains simple: we are curious, creative and self-critical, and always strive to create extra value for our customers.

We believe that the coatings industry can and should contribute to a better environment. So we invest in advanced waterborne products and innovative ideas to help customers cut fuel consumption, reduce emissions and hit their environmental targets.

We offer a full range of coatings and technical service to customers in the protective, marine and container industries. But we don’t just do big. We also supply low-solvent paints to homeowners so they can bring colour to their homes and we provide a full range of products for yacht owners.

In short, if you have something that needs painting, we most likely have a solution for it.

For further information contact Paul Avery on +44(01633) 874024 or visit www.hempel.co.uk

Inspection & Rope Access Specialists provide a comprehensive range of services for awkward and difficult structures in the UK and abroad. We have worked on some of the largest offshore installations in Belgium and Holland and are able to apply our specialist skills to even the most demanding situation, on or offshore.

Our trained team of consultants have a diverse range of knowledge and experience and are selected according to the individual requirements of your project. Our personnel are back by a comprehensive range of plant equipment ensuring our work can be carried out professionally and efficiently.

We have built up a credible reputation in the oil and gas industry along with the renewable energy industry due to the exceptional high standards of quality, safety and service we provide.

For further details contact Scott Eadie on Telephone +44 (0)1592774184 or email scott.eadie@offshoreinspections.co.uk 

Since 1975 Scangrit have been manufacturing and supplying top-performing abrasives. From oil and marine-based projects to decorating and renovation works, Scangrit is behind many successful surface transformations.

With high speed fully automated production lines and large storage warehousing we can cope with any scale of project at very short notice.

Scangrit has responded to the technical advancements in systems and surface preparation methods by introducing an extensive portfolio of products to meet specific project requirements. These range from synthetic and natural mineral-based substances, through to Iron and Steel grits, Iron Silicate, Glass Bead and Grits, Garnet, Olivine, Alumina, Calcium and Organic Abrasives.

Most of which are available in a comprehensive choice of grades and packaging types.

Since 1975 Scangrit have been manufacturing and supplying top-performing abrasives. From oil and marine-based projects to decorating and renovation works, Scangrit is behind many successful surface transformations.

With high speed fully automated production lines and large storage warehousing we can cope with any scale of project at very short notice.

Scangrit has responded to the technical advancements in systems and surface preparation methods by introducing an extensive portfolio of products to meet specific project requirements. These range from synthetic and natural mineral-based substances, through to Iron and Steel grits, Iron Silicate, Glass Bead and Grits, Garnet, Olivine, Alumina, Calcium and Organic Abrasives.

Most of which are available in a comprehensive choice of grades and packaging types.

Wescott Industrial Services deliver a wide range of surface preparation and industrial blasting & painting techniques.

We have qualified specialists in the field of surface preparation using hand and mechanical techniques, including ultra-high-pressure water jetting and grit blasting. 

Wescott Industrial have (Icorr) & (NACE) certified coating inspectors that have the capabilities to carry out specification review, fault diagnosis and third-party inspections.

Our consistent focus is on the application of protective coating systems that provide excellent corrosion control at the best value whilst minimising risk to workers and the enviroment.

For further information contact Matthew Doyle on 0191 497 5550 or visit www.wescottcoatings.com