Branlow Update Summer 2008
I am pleased to announce that Branlow
Limited has now been acquired by Balfour Beatty Plc and is now part of
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE).
Branlow will continue to operate without
any significant changes as a free standing business with the Branlow
Management Team remaining unchanged and fully committed to driving the
business forward. We are all looking forward to an exciting future
working alongside our sister BBGE companies namely Stent, Pennine and
Testal.
Branlow provides BBGE with a strong mini
and micro piling capability in the UK and Ireland. In addition our
ground anchor, soil nailing and grouting capabilities will further
strengthen BBGE’s premier position in the ground engineering market.
Balfour Beatty is the UK’s largest
contracting organisation with a worldwide turnover of £7.5 billion in
2007 and future order book in excess of £12 billion; as such, Branlow
now has the financial strength to maximise opportunities for future
growth to realise our full potential going forward.
Since our last update Branlow has
continued to grow and make significant investment in emerging
technologies and expanding our micro piling capability with new plant
purchases. Branlow’s recent successes include: micropile retaining wall
contracts in Notting Hill, London and in Gorey, Ireland; micropile
installation for Rolls Royce at Goodwood; participation in Rail projects
involving minipiling for platform extensions, signalling and
communications mast bases, disable access lift works and modular
stations as well as many other solutions across various sectors.
Moreover, we are about to commence a significant minipiling project at
Swiss Centre, Leicester Square in London, which also involves geothermal
installations.
Finally, I assure you that you can expect
us to continue to deliver the highest level of service to your projects,
big or small, that you have come to expect from us over the years. As
one of our valued clients - I would like to personally thank you for
significantly contributing to our past success and I look forward to
building on our existing relationships going forward.
Sincerely
Paul Woodfield
Managing Director
In 2006 Branlow celebrated its Silver
Jubilee with 25 successful years as a Specialist Geotechnical
Contractor. The past few years have seen significant growth and late
last year saw us open offices in Belfast and Dublin and move to a new
Scottish office.
Your personal copy of our new Technical
Datasheet on Piled Retaining Walls is enclosed. Please contact us if
you would like a brochure with a full set of Technical Datasheets or
visit our website at www.branlow.co.uk
We are delighted that Graham Lewis,
Technical Manager and Paul Whinfield, Estimator have joined us in
Warrington and Paul McIntyre appointed as our Manager for Ireland.
Our new team members have many years of experience and they would be
pleased to hear from you with any enquiries you may have.
Over the past 2 years we have experienced
record years. Highlights have included over 100 new mezzanine
schemes for retail/commercial clients such as Tesco, Asda, Ikea etc. as
well as several Major Infrastructure Projects and City Centre
Developments. Recent clients include Bovis Lend Lease, Network Rail etc.
and we regularly work for all the major contractors.
Our programme of Technical Seminars
has been a big success throughout the UK. We regularly present to
Consultants, Clients and Contractors. This year we have launched a new
style format with additional video and more audience interaction. If you
are interested (free lunch and CPD certificates provided) please
don’t hesitate to call.
We hope our news is of interest and look forward to
working with you soon.
