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Gaunless Bridge Heritage Restoration Project

Of all the projects we have completed this year, none stand out more than the restoration of the Gaunless Bridge. Designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson in 1823, the unique and groundbreaking iron structure formed part of the world’s first public steam-powered railway - the Stockton and Darlington line. Taking on the task of restoring this historic bridge has been a captivating challenge. 

Industrial steam boilers stand as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, facilitating the generation of power and heat essential for various applications. These boilers are subjected to relentless demands and are machines built to be robust, enduring the rigours of daily operation. Yet at the heart of these behemoths are components that, whilst intricate in design, must operate without fault within the most extreme conditions: the boiler tubes.

Containerised Boiler Plant Solutions

Boiler plants have always been the beating heart of industry, both for the working space and the processes within. These big, beautiful machines are vital to daily operations, but what happens when one fails, or it’s outgrown by the demands of the business it supports?

Annual Insurance and 5-yearly Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections are a statutory requirement for industrial steam boilers and high-pressure hot-water boilers. We recently provided our inspection preparation services for the Essity Paper Mill, and filmed what went into this vital function.