AK Engineering Services awarded UKAS Accreditation for its in-service pressure systems inspection
David Boxall, inspections manager, said, "Achieving UKAS accreditation for our inspection work with the whole range of pressure equipment, including vessels, piping, protective devices, as well as modifications and repairs, is excellent. The current team of 12 inspectors has over 100 years of experience of in-service inspection between them and we are confident of offering new clients a comprehensive and competent service."
"UKAS Accreditation has a very key role to play in demonstrating the competence and integrity of our inspection services and providing the assurance that these standards will be maintained. Our customers can have confidence in the provision of our services," said AK Engineering Services' Managing Director, Malcolm Oliver.
"This is an exceptional achievement and follows the concerted effort of a team of dedicated people over several months to prepare and compile the procedures and back-up information culminating in a rigorous assessment. We are committed to growing our business on Teesside and the achievement of the UKAS Accreditation Mark is an example of our resolve to succeed," he added.
AK Engineering Services operates large fabrication, machine and valve overhaul workshops on its Wilton complex on Teesside, and the addition of in-service inspection [accredited to ISO/IEC 17020 (EN45004)] completes the portfolio.
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For further information:
Vanessa Mourant, Aker Kvaerner, London, UK: Tel: +44 (0)20 7339 1064 or Email: vanessa.mourant@akerkvaerner.com
Sue Ledgerwood, Aker Kvaerner, Stockton-on-Tees, UK: +44 (0)1642 602221 or Email: susan.ledgerwood@akerkvaerner.com
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. Aker Kvaerner is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. Group activities span a number of industries, including Oil and gas upstream and downstream, Process, Pharmaceuticals, Metals, Power, Chemical Pulping, Environmental and Shipbuilding. Aker Kvaerner is a multi-local group of businesses with nearly USD 6 billion of annual revenues and around 34 000 employees in more than 30 countries.
AK Engineering Services
is one of the core businesses of Aker Kvaerner in Europe. It provides total asset life cycle solutions including conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project management, construction and commissioning, through to operation and maintenance services, modifications and process improvements. Also offered are consultancy services in reliability, business modelling and environmental, health, safety and risk management.