Bilfinger Salamis launches new logistics facility marking long-term investment in north east

Leading integrated maintenance, modifications and services contractor Bilfinger Salamis UK has opened a new 27,000 sq. ft. operations and logistics site in Aberdeen, marking a long-term commitment to the region and UK energy market.

Located in one of the most accessible low carbon business communities in Scotland, Bilfinger at The Core will operate as the company’s northern hub for all equipment, plant and materials logistics to service onshore and offshore sites throughout the UK.

The investment, which the company pledged in 2019, represents the strength of its commitment to the region and to operating in the North Sea.

It follows a number of key contract renewals that the business secured in the second half of 2020, which included multi-year agreements to deliver fabric maintenance and inspection services for two major operators.

The new facility, which will have office space for 70 employees when Covid-19 restrictions ease, will house the company’s technology and digitalisation hub, conferencing facilities and dedicated practical training rooms for delivering product trials and customer demonstrations on-site.

It will also include a dedicated unit for maintaining the company’s large fleet of advanced inspection and rope access kit.

Bilfinger Salamis, one of the largest employers of inspection, maintenance and rope access personnel in the UK, says the site will deliver a more holistic logistics service for its clients and will play a key role in growing its inspection business.

Sandy Bonner, managing director at Bilfinger Salamis said, “The Core represents an investment for the next 20 years, symbolising our commitment to supporting our clients in the North Sea with the maintenance, modifications and operations services they need, while creating new opportunities to accelerate and deliver our digital solutions.

“Like every business in the sector, we’re focused on growing our footprint in renewable energy and this hub positions us well to deliver the services energy companies and contractors need. Located close to the industry’s key transport links, we look forward to the impact this new facility will have in supporting our clients as the sectors we work in recover.”

Bilfinger Salamis is one of the UK’s leading providers of integrated services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry and energy sectors, providing partners with modifications, maintenance and operations support across the asset lifecycle.

The business, which has supported the UK’s oil and gas industry for almost 50 years, employs 1,800 people from bases in Aberdeen, Groningen, Esbjerg and Great Yarmouth. It is part of Germany-based industrial services provider, Bilfinger SE.

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