NEWS & EVENTS RAPID EXPANSION
DERITEND GROUP
Framework extension delivers £ 1m opportunity for Middlesbrough fabrication specialist
A leading fabrication and mechanical engineering specialist is setting its sights on rapid expansion after securing a string of new contracts , including a £ 1m framework extension for Northumbrian Water .
Deritend Group , which employs 14 people at its purpose-built workshop on the Riverside Park Industrial Estate in Middlesbrough , has achieved the deal that involves design , fabrication , coating and site installation of load bearing platforms and other structural fabrications .
The company is now looking to bounce back from the challenges of Covid-19 lockdowns by maximising recent investment by GE Renewables and the announcement of a Teesside Freeport , not to mention transferring its technical manufacturing expertise into new opportunities in nuclear , oil and gas , chemicals and renewables .
This will involve investment in training and workshop equipment to allow the business to compete in highly compliant sectors and the recruitment of a new lead administrator and two new apprentices .
Richard Brown , General Manager at Deritend Group ’ s Middlesbrough site , commented :
“ Last year was very challenging and we had to adapt to a downturn in orders with businesses reluctant to spend and only carrying out essential work .
“ In typical ‘ Deritend ’ fashion , we have met the difficulties head-on and worked closely with our clients to ensure this has been carried out safely , efficiently , on time and in budget . We are now seeing the benefit of this with enquiries up 20 % and major orders being secured .”
He continued : “ The Northumbrian Water contract , which could be extended to 2024 , highlights the level of service we provide to the customer and how our multi-skilled team can offer response times that few in industry can match .”
Deritend Group , which recently passed its ISO : 9001 and ISO : 1090 audits with commendations , delivers a full turnkey service , working closely with clients from concept and design right through to assembly , testing and installation .
It boasts a design-led structural engineering department capable of offering a full range of bespoke highly compliant fabrication and machining services , with the 15,000 sq ft workshop equipped with a 10-tonne crane and a high-definition plasma cutting machine .
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