Copyright Notice Disclaimer SURVITEC GROUP …...liferafts, aircraft fl oats, strops and harnesses,...

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www.survitecgroup.com SURVITEC GROUP SERVICES UK MARINE | AVIATION | LIFTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION | FIBRE & WIRE ROPE HEIGHT SAFETY | TOOLING & HYDRAULICS | OFFSHORE PROJECTS Copyright Notice The copyright, trademarks, domain names and other intellectual property rights in all material and information in this presentation belongs to Survitec Group Limited. All rights are reserved. Disclaimer This document provides general information about Survitec Group and its companies, its products and services, and summarises general capabilities and offerings which we deem to be of relevance to our customers. Whilst Survitec has taken appropriate steps to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, Survitec gives no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of such information. This presentation was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Survitec reserves the right, without prior notice, to change, delete, supplement, or otherwise amend at any time the information, images, and offerings contained in this presentation, or other documents. Survitec shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (whether direct, indirect, consequential or other) that may arise as a result of any third party relying on the information contained in this document (but nothing in this disclaimer excludes liability for death or personal injury arising from negligence or any fraudulent misrepresentation). For further detailed information, prices, terms and conditions, customers should contact Survitec at [email protected] Survitec Group Survitec Service & Distribution First Floor Origin 4, Origin Way, Genesis Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN37 9TZ United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 1472 725 100 / Fax: +44 (0) 1472 725 101 Email: [email protected] www.survitec-sd.com / www.survitecgroup.com UK SITES & CONTINENTAL SITES ABERDEEN T: +44 (0) 1224 214 444 F: +44 (0) 1221 214 446 E: [email protected] BIRKENHEAD Marine T: +44 (0) 151 650 5600 F: +44 (0) 151 650 5619 E: [email protected] Lifting T: +44 (0) 151 670 5424 F: +44 (0) 151 670 5439 E: [email protected] BRISTOL T: +44 (0) 1275 848 488 F: +44 (0) 1275 848 480 E: [email protected] DARTFORD T: +44 (0) 1322 275 513 F: +44 (0) 1322 292 639 E: [email protected] EDINBURGH T: +44 (0) 131 554 8531 F: +44 (0) 131 554 8061 E: [email protected] GRIMSBY Accounts | National Rope T: +44 (0) 1472 725 100 F: +44 (0) 1472 725 101 E: [email protected] Marine | Lifting T: +44 (0) 1472 504 300 F: +44 (0) 1472 504 314 E: [email protected] Industrial Rope | Nets | Ladders T: +44 (0) 1472 504 311 F: +44 (0) 1472 504 313 E: [email protected] GLASGOW T: +44 (0) 141 763 2541 F: +44 (0) 141 763 2542 E: [email protected] LOWESTOFT T: +44 (0) 1502 533 100 F: +44 (0) 1502 500 659 E: [email protected] MILFORD HAVEN T: +44 (0) 1646 692 032 F: +44 (0) 1646 692 523 E: [email protected] NEWLYN T: +44 (0) 1736 363 094 F: +44 (0) 1736 351 623 E: [email protected] NORTH SHIELDS T: +44 (0) 191 257 6121 F: +44 (0) 191 296 1431 E: [email protected] PLYMOUTH Marine T: +44 (0)1752 231 700 F: +44 (0)1752 335 475 E: [email protected] Lifting T: +44 (0)1752 331 442 F: +44 (0)1752 331 466 E: [email protected] SOUTHAMPTON T: +44 (0) 2380 337 666 F: +44 (0) 2380 829 512 E: [email protected] ANTWERP T: +32 3 210 95 95 F: +32 3 210 95 90 E: [email protected] BARCELONA T: +34 902 488 388 F: +34 932 895 366 E: [email protected] GROU T: +31 (0) 566 623 884 F: +31 (0) 566 621 064 E: [email protected] ROTTERDAM T: +31 (0) 10 2 380 380 F: +31 (0) 10 4 293 954 E: [email protected] HAMBURG T: +49 (0) 40 67 50 96-0 F: +49 (0) 40 67 50 96-11 E: [email protected] KIEL T: +49 (0) 431 543 73 F: +49 (0) 431 54 89 21 E: [email protected] ROSTOCK T: +49 (0) 381 811 27 80 F: +49 (0) 381 811 26 04 E: [email protected] CALAIS T: +33 321 000 810 F: +33 321 000 811 E: [email protected] www.survitecgroup.com

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www.survitecgroup.com

SURVITEC GROUP SERVICES UK

www.survitecgroup.comwww.survitecgroup.com

MARINE | AVIATION | LIFTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION | FIBRE & WIRE ROPE

HEIGHT SAFETY | TOOLING & HYDRAULICS | OFFSHORE PROJECTS

Copyright Notice

The copyright, trademarks, domain names and other intellectual property rights in all material and information in this presentation belongs to Survitec Group Limited. All rights are reserved.

Disclaimer

This document provides general information about Survitec Group and its companies, its products and services, and summarises general capabilities and offerings which we deem to be of relevance to our customers. Whilst Survitec has taken appropriate steps to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, Survitec gives no warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of such information.

This presentation was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Survitec reserves the right, without prior notice, to change, delete, supplement, or otherwise amend at any time the information, images, and offerings contained in this presentation, or other documents. Survitec shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (whether direct, indirect, consequential or other) that may arise as a result of any third party relying on the information contained in this document (but nothing in this disclaimer excludes liability for death or personal injury arising from negligence or any fraudulent misrepresentation).

For further detailed information, prices, terms and conditions, customers should contact Survitec at [email protected]

Survitec GroupSurvitec Service & Distribution

First Floor Origin 4, Origin Way, Genesis Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN37 9TZ United Kingdom.

Tel: +44 (0) 1472 725 100 / Fax: +44 (0) 1472 725 101 Email: [email protected]

www.survitec-sd.com / www.survitecgroup.com

UK SITES & CONTINENTAL SITESABERDEENT: +44 (0) 1224 214 444F: +44 (0) 1221 214 446E: [email protected]

BIRKENHEAD

MarineT: +44 (0) 151 650 5600F: +44 (0) 151 650 5619E: [email protected]

LiftingT: +44 (0) 151 670 5424F: +44 (0) 151 670 5439E: [email protected]

BRISTOLT: +44 (0) 1275 848 488F: +44 (0) 1275 848 480E: [email protected]

DARTFORDT: +44 (0) 1322 275 513F: +44 (0) 1322 292 639E: [email protected]

EDINBURGHT: +44 (0) 131 554 8531F: +44 (0) 131 554 8061E: [email protected]

GRIMSBY

Accounts | National RopeT: +44 (0) 1472 725 100 F: +44 (0) 1472 725 101E: [email protected]

Marine | LiftingT: +44 (0) 1472 504 300F: +44 (0) 1472 504 314E: [email protected]

Industrial Rope | Nets | LaddersT: +44 (0) 1472 504 311F: +44 (0) 1472 504 313E: [email protected]

GLASGOWT: +44 (0) 141 763 2541F: +44 (0) 141 763 2542E: [email protected]

LOWESTOFTT: +44 (0) 1502 533 100F: +44 (0) 1502 500 659E: [email protected]

MILFORD HAVENT: +44 (0) 1646 692 032F: +44 (0) 1646 692 523E: [email protected]

NEWLYNT: +44 (0) 1736 363 094F: +44 (0) 1736 351 623E: [email protected]

NORTH SHIELDST: +44 (0) 191 257 6121F: +44 (0) 191 296 1431E: [email protected]

PLYMOUTH

MarineT: +44 (0)1752 231 700F: +44 (0)1752 335 475E: [email protected]

LiftingT: +44 (0)1752 331 442F: +44 (0)1752 331 466E: [email protected]

SOUTHAMPTONT: +44 (0) 2380 337 666F: +44 (0) 2380 829 512E: [email protected]

ANTWERPT: +32 3 210 95 95F: +32 3 210 95 90E: [email protected]

BARCELONAT: +34 902 488 388F: +34 932 895 366E: [email protected]

GROUT: +31 (0) 566 623 884F: +31 (0) 566 621 064E: [email protected]

ROTTERDAMT: +31 (0) 10 2 380 380F: +31 (0) 10 4 293 954E: [email protected]

HAMBURGT: +49 (0) 40 67 50 96-0F: +49 (0) 40 67 50 96-11E: [email protected]

KIELT: +49 (0) 431 543 73F: +49 (0) 431 54 89 21E: [email protected]

ROSTOCKT: +49 (0) 381 811 27 80F: +49 (0) 381 811 26 04E: [email protected]

CALAIST: +33 321 000 810F: +33 321 000 811E: [email protected]

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OUR GLOBAL SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION NETWORKOUR GLOBAL NETWORK OF OVER 580 SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION CENTRES SPANS OVER 2000 PORTS WORLDWIDE

EUROPE

NORTH AMERICA

ASIA

OCEANIA

AFRICA MIDDLE EASTSOUTH AMERICA

285

78

85

3852 2141

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE IN 96 COUNTRIES

580+ ACCREDITED SERVICE STATIONS

8 WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

12 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT SITES FOR THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRy

2000 EMPLOyEES

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Survitec Group can supply a vast portfolio of lifesaving equipment and services, ranging from the provision of Marine lifesaving equipment to cargo vessels and passenger ships through to the total supply and management of Marine Safety Equipment for the Aviation, Industrial, Emergency Services and Local Government.

Our Lifting, Inspection and Certifi cation division can also provide bespoke management packages to the Oil and Gas, Renewable, Industrial and Aviation industry taking care of all legislative and regulatory requirements for lifting equipment, cranes, hand powered tooling and hydraulics.

Our experienced personnel can also offer expert advice on height safety and access equipment.

SURVITEC GROUP IS THE WORLD LEADING PROVIDER FOR LIFESAVING PRODUCTS & SERVICES.

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Products• LIFERAFTS & LIFEBOATS

Infl atable Rescue Boats, Lifeboat Equipment, & Emergency Packs

• SAFETYSingle & Twin Chamber Lifejackets, Inherently Buoyant Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids, Lifejacket Lights, Pyrotechnics, First Aid Kits, Emergency Equipment, Lifting Baskets, Immersion & Flotation Suits

• ELECTRONICSEPIRBs, SARTs, VHF Radio, Equipment & Lighting

• RESCUEMan Overboard Recovery Devices, Lines, Perrybuoys, Stretchers, Holders & Housing

• FIRE FIGHTING & INSPECTIONSuits & Fire Retardant Lifejackets, Breathing Apparatus, Extinguishers, Hoses, Cabinets & Spares, Design & Inspection

• SERVICING, HIRE & INSPECTIONLifejackets, Liferafts & Lifeboats, Man Overboard Recovery Devices, MES (Marine Evacuation Systems)

• MARINE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTManagement of Servicing & Replacement for Marine Safety, Fire Protection & Inspection Equipment

MARINE SAFETy EQUIPMENT

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THE MANUFACTURE &DISTRIBUTION OF CRITICALMARINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Our services range from the provision of Marine lifesaving equipment for cargo vessels and passenger ships through to the total supply and management of Marine Safety Equipment for the Emergency Services and Local Government.

From the sale and servicing of lifejackets, liferafts and lifeboats through to safety equipment for extreme situations, Survitec Group has the in-depth understanding required to advise customers on the best products for specifi c applications.

Our network of service stations is strategically located to ensure minimum delay in the delivery and collection of equipment. We have branches in close proximity to the UK’s key ports and key continental locations including Rotterdam, Antwerp, Calais, Hamburg and Barcelona. This means Survitec Group is uniquely placed to service land based and maritime organisations.

Through our locations in continental Europe, we have the resources to manage European-wide asset integrity programmes and equipment hire packages on behalf of our customers.

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AVIATIONMARKET LEADING SOLUTIONS FOR A HIGHLY REGULATED INDUSTRY

Commanding market leading positions worldwide in commercial and defence aerospace survival technology, Survitec Group brings together best-in-class brands with reputations for quality design and innovation.

Our range of products carry the appropriate certifi cation with approvals from EASA, the CAA and the FAA. We operate EASA Part 145 and FAA FAR 145 approved service stations for some of the leading liferaft brands. In addition to standard inspections we can carry out major repairs. Our facilities for testing and refi lling gas cylinders are all certifi ed to US DOT standards.

Survitec Group is the world’s largest provider of contractor logistic support for survival equipment with 12 CLS locations worldwide. We specialise in the production and servicing of immersion dry suits for various applications including civilian, military and emergency services.

With a rental fl eet of 30,000 transit suits used on a daily basis across the globe by aircrew and passengers travelling to and from offshore oil installations, Survitec Group provides total logistic support to oil, gas and aviation industries, operating in the harshest cold water environments. Survitec Group also manages the safety equipment carried on board key client aircrafts, including lifejackets, liferafts, aircraft fl oats, strops and harnesses, to name just a few.

As with all our products and services, our quality procedures for CLS are second to none and we work closely with regulatory authorities and notifi ed bodies to ensure our products are fi t for purpose. Design, verifi cation and validation testing is performed in accordance with international conformance standards.

Products & Services• LIFERAFTS RFD Aerolite (4-46 persons), Heliraft, Pilot Liferaft

• LIFEJACKETS Shark LAP & RFD Beaufort Lifejacket ranges

• AIR POCKET RE-BREATHER Shark Air Pocket Plus range, Operational & Training • SURVIVAL IMMERSION SUITS Survival-One Helicopter Aircrew & Passenger suit ranges, Offshore Training suit range

• BABYCOT Baby Flotation Cot

• LIFERAFT SURVIVAL PACKS OEM Approved, Customer Specifi ed Packs

• SERVICING AND REPAIRS Liferafts, Lifejackets & Flotation Systems (EASA,

CAA & FAA approved, Extensive Stock of Spares) Survival suits (EASA approved), LAP Lifejacket

& Air Pocket Plus Re-breather

• AIRCRAFT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT Pressure Testing, Servicing & Repairs of

Pneumatic Elevators

• GAS CYLINDER SERVICING Testing & Refi lling of CO2, N2 & Air Cylinders

• CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT

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A MARKET LEADER IN LIFTING EQUIPMENT & INSPECTION SERVICES

Our customers are confi dent in our capabilities because we not only focus on quality assurance, robust procedures and detailed process controls, we also work in partnership with the regulatory authorities and understand compliance. Both our purchase or contract hire solutions can cover repair and maintenance, inspection and testing, training and certifi cation management.

We provide through life management to ensure equipment always operates reliably and safely. Through careful product selection and tailored written schemes of examination, we have a proven track record in saving our customers money by providing innovative solutions to lifting problems.

With our local facilities for repair and testing, we will guarantee a fast turn round of equipment. This service is supported by our central production facilities where large volumes of lifting equipment can be inspected and repaired.

All our engineers are trained to the highest possible standards and have taken the prerequisite industry qualifi cations. They have gained LEEA based competency portfolios as well as the required NDT/offshore certifi cations.

LIFTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION

Products• CHAIN SYSTEMS & SHACKLES

Chains, Slings, Connectors, Hooks, Clutches, Links, Shackles, Screw & Safety Pins, Bow & Sow Shackles

• HOOKS, EYES & SCREWSSwivel & Eye Hooks, Eyebolts, Eyenuts, Bownuts, Rigging Screws & Hamburgers, Turnbuckles, Wire Rope Grips

• BLOCKS, TROLLEYS & CLAMPSSnatch Blocks, Beam Trolleys, Beam Clamps, Chain Blocks, Lever Hoists, Pulling Hoists & Plate Clamps

• SLINGSPolyester Flat Web Slings, Polyester Round Slings, Chain Slings & Wire Rope Slings

• LOAD TESTING250 T Horizontal Test Bed, Test Rig for Containers & Lifting Beams

• HIRE, SERVICE & MAINTENANCEManual, Electrical, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Lifting Equipment, Crane Servicing

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FIBRE & WIRE ROPEEXPERT ADVICE ON ALLASPECTS OF SPECIALIST WIRE & FIBRE ROPE

Survitec Group has a dedicated team of experienced sales staff and engineers with the knowledge to provide expert advice on all aspects of specialist wire and fi bre rope.

Our range of marine shipping ropes includes everything from Dyneema® - the world’s strongest fi bre, to specialist offshore products like single point mooring systems including all related hardware. We have also developed a new generation of high performance synthetic fi bre ropes that are superior to traditional steel wire moorings in terms of operational safety. We manufacture to customer specifi cations to suit a variety of applications and individual requirements.

The winning combination of experience, expertise and a high quality product offering means Survitec Group has the ability to provide inspection, maintenance and servicing, creating signifi cant value for our customers.

Products• FIBRE ROPES

Mooring, Towing, Salvaging Applications

• SPECIAL ROPES SUITABLE FOR CRUISE LINE MOORING

• OCIMF-COMPLIANT RANGE FOR TANKER MOORINGS

• SURVITEC BRANDSAtlas® 6 Strand Nylon, Nufl ex 8 Strand, Nutech® 3, 4 & 8 Strand, Nutech® 12 & 24 Strand, Nutech®-Plus, Megafl ex 8 Strand, 12 Strand Dyneema®, Overbraided Nylon, Overbraided Polyester, Overbraided Dyneema®, Winchtech (Survitec Group brand similar to Atlas®)

• SPECIALIST STEEL WIRE ROPE

• MOORING SYSTEMSChain Mooring Systems & Components, Design & Supply of Mooring Systems

• CRANES & WINCHES

• INSPECTION SERVICESDestruction Tests & Customer Reports, Fibre Rope & Wire Rope Terminations, Spooling, Wire Rope Socketing, Industrial/Maritime Rigging Services

• NETS & LADDERS

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HEIGHTSAFETyOUR WIDE-RANGINGKNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISEIN HEIGHT SAFETY MEANS WE CAN OFFEREXTENSIVE SUPPORT

Fall protection and rescue systems are critical to safe working practices in today’s diverse working environments. Our wide-ranging knowledge and expertise in height safety means we can offer extensive support to our customers in this area. Whether working onshore or offshore, engineers will frequently be found working at height when carrying out construction and maintenance jobs, so it is important to provide them with equipment correctly specifi ed for the task being undertaken.

Making an informed selection lies at the heart of an industry’s recommendations on safe working practices and this is where we can offer expert advice to our customers.

By supplying and servicing a wide range of height safety products, we are able to provide protection for any working situation where fall arrest or rescue equipment is required.

Our product range refl ects our total commitment to safety, excellence and innovative design. We can be trusted to supply some of the highest quality multifunctional fall arrest systems and equipment available in the market today.

Products• FULL BODY HARNESSES

Karabiners, Connectors & Lanyards, Grips, Anchoring, Tripods, Straps & Slings

• FALL ARREST & RETRIEVAL BLOCKSFall Arrester, Self Retracting Life-lines, Load Arrester

• RESCUE SYSTEMSStretcher, Bosun’s Chair, Permanent Fall Arrest Systems

• SERVICINGHire, Inspection & Servicing, Training, Installation of Fall Arrest Systems

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WE ARE HAPPY TO OFFERA QUOTATION TAILORED TO MEET WITH YOUR EXACTPNEUMATIC & HAND POWERED TOOLING NEEDS

Survitec Group is a distributor and stock holder for most major brands of pneumatic and electric tools. All our tools carry relevant certifi cation from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

We also offer a comprehensive repair service and test facility for all types of hydraulic equipment. This can be a one-off repair or a scheduled visit to assess HAVS exposure levels. We are happy to offer a quotation tailored to meet with your exact pneumatic and hand powered tooling needs.

Survitec Group is a proud supplier to major manufacturers including Atlas Copco, CP Desoutter, Ingersol Rand, Cooper, Metabo Electric Tools, Bosch Electric Tools, Enerpac, Magnus, High Force and many others.

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POWERTOOLING

Products• HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

Repair Service, Test Facilities, Hoses, Lubrication Units, Accessories

• PNEUMATIC & ELECTRIC TOOLSImpact Wrenches, Ratchet Wrenches, Drills, Screwdrivers, Grinders, Metal Cutting Tools, Sanders, Polishers

• AEROSPACE TOOLING & SPARES

• TESTINGHAVS Testing, PAT Testing, Calibration & Testing Facility

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10 OFFSHORE PROJECTS

SERVICING THE UNIQUEDEMANDS OF THE OFFSHORE MARKET

Survitec Group can supply complete life saving, safety and portable fi re-fi ghting packages to the international oil and gas industry, whether it is for a new build project or the refurbishment of an older platform.

Our offshore packages normally comprise of liferafts, lifebuoys and lights, lifejackets, medical and emergency equipment, breathing apparatus, escape sets, gas detection equipment, fi reman’s equipment, safety showers, scramble nets, helideck crash equipment, descent devices and GRP cabinets for housing equipment. Portable fi re-fi ghting equipment such as fi re extinguishers, hoses, nozzles and valves can also be included.

To service the unique demands of the offshore market, we have a dedicated Offshore Projects team. Based at our Birkenhead service centre, this highly experienced team has a proven track record in the industry.

Key customers for our services include many of the major engineering companies as well as the large shipyards building Floating Production, Storage and Offl oading (FPSO) vessels and semi-submersible platforms.

OFFSHORE PROJECTS

Products• MARINE SAFETY Liferafts, Lifejackets, Lifebuoys & Lights

• EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Breathing Apparatus, Escape Sets, Gas Detection

Equipment, Safety Showers, Scramble Nets, Helideck Crash Equipment, Descent Devices

• FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Portable Extinguishers, Hoses, Nozzles & Valves