 | Pipe Center launches modular engineering service
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| 18 Sep 2008
Pipe Center, part of the Wolseley group, is caliming that is has become the UK’s first construction materials distributor to launch a modular engineering service – meeting the growing demand from customers for off-site manufacture.
‘Pipe Center Modular Engineering’ will operate from a bespoke 30,000 sq ft factory in Worcester. Modularisation involves the design and manufacture of pre-fabricated, multi-service modules, which feature various components such as pipework, electrics and ductwork.
Heading up the new operation is general manager Bob Hughes (pictured), who has more than 35 years industry experience and an impressive track record in modularisation, most recently with Balfour Kilpatrick.
Pipe Center sales director Scott Craig said: “Pipe Center Modular Engineering is an exciting new venture which reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in specialist services to our customers, and complements our pipe fabrication facility based in West Horndon.”
Bob Hughes added: “Pipe Center Modular Engineering is in the unique position of being able to offer customers both the manufacture and distribution of pre-fabricated modules direct to site – all backed by Wolseley’s efficient and established supply chain. We will be investing heavily in industry-leading computer software to ensure sophisticated design and the best service level possible.
“There are significant growth opportunities in this area as more companies are embracing the benefits of modularisation - from helping to achieve tight timescales in the construction of a building, to reducing the health and safety risks associated with manufacturing the equipment onsite.
“Modularisation is also cost effective, offering an average 10 per cent saving on installation for example, along with minimising waste and overcoming problems of onsite labour shortages.”
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