£1.5m investment for Cammell Laird energy division 07 August 2014

Birkenhead-based shipyard and engineering services company Cammell Laird is ramping up its activity in the energy sector by investing more than £1.5 million in its facilities and appointing a senior nuclear engineer.

John Eldridge, one of the most experienced figures in the UK nuclear industry, has joined Cammell Laird from nuclear reprocessing plant Sellafield.

Cammell Laird chief exec John Syvret says the iconic firm is now making "serious progress", positioning itself as one of the prime locations in Britain for manufacturing modules for the current multi-billion pound new-build and decommissioning programmes.

"John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team," states Syvret. "His knowledge will help us forge closer links with the nuclear industry, enabling us to present innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges."

Syvret adds that the firm's £1.5 million investment has enabled the renovation of one of its large workshops near the construction hall.

Six cranes were overhauled and a new roof, floor, electrics and lighting installed, providing what Syvret calls "a world-class facility to test and assemble modules and rigs for our nuclear clients".

"We believe the nuclear sector can ignite job and wealth creation at Cammell Laird for the benefit of Wirral, Merseyside and the wider North West," he says.

"We are already working with Liverpool and John Moores universities looking at developing the skills that will be needed to grasp the stellar opportunities in this multi-billion pound industry."

"This is a hugely exciting time to be at Cammell Laird and I am absolutely delighted to join John Syvret and the team here," comments Eldridge.

"Power plant vendors want to broaden their supply chains and they want suppliers like Cammell Laird to find efficient, adaptable and flexible solutions," he continues.

"This combination of nuclear decommissioning and new build programmes is a watershed moment for the industry."

Brian Tinham

Related Companies
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Sellafield Ltd

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