Insulcon Technical

Driving for Teamwork Perfection 🏌️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

The Insulcon Technical team swung into action last Friday with an exciting team day out at Gosforth Golf Club.

We mixed the teams up across all departments and levels – integrating managers with front-line manufacturing staff, designers, and more for a bit of friendly competition. Our teams tried their hand at mini golf, and we showcased our golfing skills at the driving range.

It was a brilliant day filled with great laughs and friendly competition. A huge congratulations to our winners: Sue, Adam, Andrew, and Steve, for winning the top prize! While the prize remains a secret for now, we'll be sure to share it with you in due course.

Days out like this really help us improve our internal communication and boost interdepartmental bonds. Also known as ‘payback day’!

Lights, camera, action!

Our very own Chelsea was ready for her close-up today after being filmed for the Heart of the Business title in the North Tyneside Business Awards by North Tyneside Business Forum!

We always knew she was a star—now the world will too! Show her some love and stay tuned to see her shine on the big screen. Who knows, maybe an Oscar is next?

🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Chelsea Jackson – Our Heart of the Business Finalist! 🎉

We’re overjoyed to announce that Chelsea Jackson has made it to the finals and is now a nominee for the Heart of the Business award, presented by North Tyneside Business Forum! 💙✨

Chelsea’s journey with us began in 2014, starting as a trainee machinist, and over the years, she has continuously proven herself to be a true force of dedication and excellence. From machine operative to becoming our Production and Manufacturing Lead, Chelsea has risen through the ranks with hard work, passion, and a commitment to making a difference.

What makes Chelsea truly special, is not just her professional accomplishments, but the heart she brings to everything she does. She goes above and beyond to support her colleagues, solve challenges, and make every day better for those around her. Chelsea embodies the very best of Insulcon Technical, and her impact is felt both in the workplace and within her community.

As we eagerly await the results, let’s come together to wish Chelsea the best of luck! 🍀We couldn’t be more proud of you and all you’ve achieved. Here’s to celebrating you and your well-deserved recognition! 🥂👏

You already know Insulcon Technical is a leading supplier of technical insulation and passive fire protection products to the global oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, and heavy industry sectors.

But there’s a few things you might not know about us. That’s why our Marketing Co-ordinator, Valeriya, is taking on the role of intrepid reporter to bring you a brand-new mini-series of fun facts and behind-the-scenes insight about Insulcon Technical.

Hope you enjoy it!

🔥 Feeling hot, hot, hot…we’re here to help 🔥

Need reliable insulation for high-temp equipment? Insulcon Technical’s high temperature range of insulation systems are designed to protect equipment against extreme environments up to 1000°C.

Perfect for , , , and more, our systems are specified for use in the , oil and gas, and heavy industry sectors.

Stay safe, stay efficient.

What makes us an award-winning company? 👑

We’re proud to have been named ‘Business of the Year’ at last year’s North Tyneside Business Awards by the North Tyneside Business Forum. As a local business, it means a lot to us to be recognised in our community. We also take pride in showcasing our region on a global scale, with our products being used across the globe.

So, what’s behind our success? Here are five things we think make a difference:

☀ England and Wales Bank Holiday ☀

Our office will be closed on Monday, 26th August 2024, for the bank holiday. We’ll be back on Tuesday, 27th August.

We wish all our clients and partners a wonderful bank holiday. Enjoy the long weekend and make the most of the last couple of days of summer!

Did you know Insulcon Technical manufactures a wide range of metal cladding and personnel protection products, as well as our award-winning flexible insulation systems?

Our 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, metal engineering workshop features the very latest technology, including plasma cutting equipment, to produce precision-cut, highly accurate engineered metal parts of all complexities.

From metal cladding for standard pipework to bespoke metal products for exhausts, ductwork and vessels, we can deliver your project’s requirements quickly and cost effectively to tight deadlines.

Our Personnel Protection (PP) Guards ensure you keep your best asset safe – your people!

We offer a variety of options, including Perforated Steel Guards and Mesh Window Steel Guards, Insulcon Technical’s PP Guards protect personnel from the risk of touching hot surfaces and potential burns.

Our products easy to install and meet the highest international safety standards.

To find out about your bespoke solutions by contacting our team on [email protected]

🌟 Celebrating Joe's Journey at Insulcon Technical! 🌟

From part-time trainee to full-time design engineer, Joe's dedication and passion have been truly inspiring. We're thrilled to have him on board and can't wait to see his future achievements!

Read more on our LinkedIn!

📚💡

From Pioneer to Expert

James Chalmers, one of the most well-known figures in the oil and gas industry, shares his insights with Insulcon Technical on the significant changes in the sector over the past 48 years. As a loyal customer of Insulcon Technical for over a decade, Jim explains why he continues to choose us.

Read the full article on our website ⬇️

Interview with Jim Chalmers: From Pioneer to an Expert - Insulcon Technical A former operations manager and customer of Insulcon Technical, Jim Chalmers, reflects on his 45+ years of working in oil and gas and why he has been specifying Insulcon Technical products for over a decade.

🌟 Happy Bank Holiday, Scotland! 🌟

To all our friends, partners, and colleagues in Scotland, we wish you a wonderful and relaxing bank holiday on August 5th. Whether you're spending it with family, enjoying some leisure time, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope it's filled with joy and relaxation.

Just a friendly reminder: If you need anything, our team will be open and ready to assist you. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for any support or inquiries you may have.

Enjoy your day off, !

Transform Your Project Efficiency with Insulcon Technical

At Insulcon Technical, we go beyond manufacturing to provide a full turnkey solution tailored to your project needs. Our services include site surveys, installation, inspection, and supervision, all delivered with precision and professionalism.

Our Onshore and Offshore Services Include:

🔍 Detailed Site Surveys: Our expert engineers use advanced equipment, like 3D scanners and thermal imaging cameras, to obtain precise measurements and important information on-site. We create detailed surveys of any complex equipment, ensuring an accurate fit for our removable jacketing systems.

🛠️ Expert Installation: Whether you need an installation expert or a supervisor to collaborate with your on-site contractors, we've got you covered. Our engineers hold IRATA rope access certification, ensuring quick and safe access without the need for scaffolding, saving on project and labour costs.

🔧 Thorough Inspection and Maintenance: We ensure your assets remain in top condition with our inspection and maintenance services. Additionally, we provide both on-site and off-site training for your personnel, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring effective system management.

⏱️ Maximised Efficiency and Savings: Our removable insulation systems offer a significant advantage with installation times up to 80% quicker than traditional methods, resulting in a 400% increase in productivity and considerable savings on your project budget.

Contact us at [email protected] for superior efficiency, innovative solutions, and exceptional cost savings in all your insulation projects.

🌟 Introducing Connor! 🌟

Join us in welcoming Connor to the Insulcon Technical team! From a warehouse operative to a skilled sewing machinist, Connor's journey embodies dedication and adaptability. His commitment to excellence shines through as he tackles challenging tasks with enthusiasm. Off the clock, Connor competes for North East sporting football club.

🔹 Why Insulcon Technical’s Insulation Systems are Perfect for FPSOs 🔹

At Insulcon Technical, we collaborate with FPSO operators worldwide to install our world-class insulation and passive fire protection systems, enhancing safety and efficiency while cutting costs.

Why Choose Our Systems for FPSOs?:

✔ Energy Efficiency: Minimises heat transfer, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.

✔ Safety: Protects personnel from noise, extreme temperatures, and fire hazards. Our systems have no sharp edges, no heavy parts, and require no tools for installation.

✔ Environmental Impact: Lightweight, thin, and designed for tight, inaccessible spaces on FPSOs. No materials are sent to landfill; our systems are completely reusable, reducing lifecycle costs and carbon footprint.

✔ Increased Productivity: Rapid installation reduces turnarounds and shutdowns, shortens the build programme of new FPSOs, requires fewer personnel for installation, and often eliminates the need for scaffolding by using rope access.

FPSOs have revolutionised offshore oil and gas production, and our insulation systems have revolutionised safety and efficiency on FPSOs.

👉 Read the full article on our website:

Why Insulcon Technical’s insulation systems are the perfect choice for FPSOs? - Insulcon Technical Insulcon Technical works with FPSO operators across the world to install our technical insulation and passive fire protection systems, improving safety and efficiency, at the same time as reducing overall costs.

🔍 How can you judge a product by a brochure? We believe in the power of interaction! 🧥✨

Our systems tackle key industry challenges like corrosion, fire, weather, noise, and extreme temperatures.

To truly understand the quality and effectiveness of our innovative insulation systems, we are offering exclusive in-person demonstrations.

These demonstrations will give you the chance to see, touch, and feel the quality of our removable insulation systems first-hand, as well as learning why we are the partner of choice to some of the oil and gas industry’s leading names.

To find out more or to arrange an exclusive demo for you and your team - drop us a message at [email protected]

🌟 Exciting Game Ahead! 🌟

Today marks an exciting day for us at Insulcon Technical (England) and our friends at Insulcon B.V. - Leader in High Temperature Solutions (The Netherlands). We are set to face each other on the football pitch for UEFA EURO 2024! ⚽️

While we’ll be cheering passionately for our respective national teams, we never forget that we are all part of the same incredible team - Team ! 🤝

Here’s to a day filled with friendly competition, spirited support, and a touch of rivalry. May the best team win and may we all enjoy the game to the fullest!

Good luck to both sides! 🍀 Let’s make it a match to remember!

🌟 Meet Ellie! 🌟 From sewing novice to star sewing machinist at Insulcon Technical, Ellie's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her dedication and quick integration into our team have made her an invaluable talent. Beyond work, Ellie's passion for makeup and love for festivals add a vibrant touch to her personality. Here's to Ellie's continued success and infectious energy! 💫

🔊 Protecting personnel from excess noise 🔇

Excessive noise on offshore platforms and industrial plants can have a negative impact on personnel, leading to hearing damage, impaired communications, and sleep deprivation.

Insulcon Technical’s Acoustic Pro™ insulation system has been engineered with an added acoustic barrier to reduce noise levels by up to 40-60 decibels on equipment such as pipes, exhausts, valves, and actuators meeting the requirements of international specifications.

As well as its effective acoustic properties, the Acoustic Pro™ has been developed as an extremely quick installation single-layer design. The system is one of the thinnest and lightest on the market, at just 50mm thick and approximately 6 kg per square metre, depending on project requirements and specifications.

Alternative acoustic insulation systems can be up to 7 layers and take hours to install per metre on a simple pipework installation. Our system can be developed to suit any shape or size of equipment. The Acoustic Pro system also benefits from our technology to prevent water ingress and eliminate CUI.

The UK has set ambitious goals to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The oil and gas industry is actively working towards this, focusing on reducing operational emissions.

At Insulcon Technical, we recognise the importance of protecting our planet. Our innovative, fully removable and reusable high-tech insulation and passive fire protection products are designed to be sustainable, space-efficient, reduce waste, and cut maintenance time, perfectly aligning with the net zero targets.

Our products are engineered to help drive reductions in carbon footprint as the world moves towards the energy transition. With zero waste over the asset's lifetime, our next-generation waterproof insulation jacketing systems prevent water ingress and asset corrosion. These ultra-thin, removable systems take up less space during transport and can be installed up to 80% quicker than alternatives, significantly reducing costs and onsite labour. Moreover, their reusability ensures zero waste sent to landfill during future inspection and maintenance campaigns.

Our systems also help eliminate the costly problem of corrosion under insulation, reducing the need for regular maintenance. Less travel for maintenance means fewer emissions.

Insulcon Technical continues to invest in new materials and the latest technological solutions to help lower greenhouse gas emissions for the industry. Investing in our planet has never been more important.

Find out more about our sustainable insulation and PFP products by visiting our website www.insulcontechnical.com

Last year's Innovation Award win is a testament to our commitment to innovation. We're always on the lookout for new opportunities to enhance our processes and deliver even better results for our clients. 🏆That's why we would like to share with you our recent achievement of two of our design engineers, Jordan and Andrew, who have successfully completed two additional advanced 3D design courses 🎓

These courses, focused on automated design and complex part development, have equipped our team with powerful tools to:

🔧 Automate and streamline design processes: rules-driven approach empowers us to create faster, more efficient designs, ensuring our clients receive top quality service with even quicker turnaround times.

📐 Expand our 3D design capabilities: By mastering complex part development in computer-aided design software, we can now seamlessly craft intricate 3D insulation solutions, optimising our design process from concept to reality.

This achievement reflects our dedication to providing the highest quality solutions for our clients. As innovation continues to shape our industry, we remain committed to investing in our team's growth and development. We're excited to leverage these new skills to push the boundaries of insulation engineering. 💡

Congratulations to Jordan and Andrew on their accomplishments!

🎉 Here is a glimpse of a vessel Insulcon Technical team has designed, engineered and manufactured for one of our clients in the .

🌟 Meet Andrew! 🌟

Design engineer extraordinaire at Insulcon Technical, crafting solutions that span the globe. From rugby fields to offshore rigs, he's always up for the challenge! 💼🌍

Get to know Andrew more on our LinkedIn

🌟 Introducing Simon! 🌟

Join us in welcoming our newest Commercial Estimator to the Insulcon Technical.

With a background in insulation and a passion for growth, Simon is diving headfirst into estimating our biggest project of 2024. Beyond work, he's a talented musician and avid traveller, with a love for adventure and exploration.

Welcome aboard, Simon! 🚀

🌟 Welcome Stephen Doyle! 🌟

We're thrilled to have Stephen join us as our new Planning and Performance Manager. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, he's set to drive amazing improvements in our processes.

Exciting times ahead!

Read more on our website www.insulcontechnical.com

🌟 New Faces, New Beginnings at Insulcon Technical 🌟

Last year set new standards for us, and this year, Insulcon Technical is poised for even greater expansion. With fresh goals and a refined strategy, we're primed to conquer the world with our unique insulation solutions. While we can't reveal all our trade secrets just yet, expect some exciting hints along the way.

As part of our expansion plan, we've welcomed seven new team members across our , , , and departments.

To ensure a seamless integration, we've developed a comprehensive training programme tailored for each new starter. Through our unique staff assessment and certification programme, we've equipped our newcomers for success from day one.

In the coming weeks, we'll be introducing our new team members, sharing their initial thoughts on Insulcon Technical and some fun facts they're excited to share with colleagues and partners around the globe.

Insulcon Technical eagerly anticipates the contributions of its newest members and is committed to nurturing their growth within the organisation. With a blend of experience, passion, and diversity, these fresh faces promise to invigorate the company's journey towards excellence.

As we embark on this new chapter, the spirit of innovation and collaboration remains at the forefront, propelling us towards even greater success.

Have a great weekend, and see you next week 😎