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SPONSORS OF TYNE & TEES FEATURETyne Gangwaya world leader in the design andmanufacture of lightweight marineaccess systemsThe company is experienced in supplying equipmentworldwide using a network of skilled agents, which allowsthem to fulfill overseas requirement quickly and efficiently.ServicesGangways, accommodation ladders, bridges, lightweightstructures and stowing gear are designed and manufacturedin the company’s modern production facility using a skilled andflexible workforce.They offer a standard range of ship and offshore accessequipment which are approved by all of the major classificationsocieties and regulatory bodies.HistoryThe company was established in 1934 when most of the worldsmarine access equipment was manufactured from selectedhardwood and built by skilled carpenters.In the 1960’s Tyne Gangway were pioneers in the introductionof lightweight aluminum alloys for manufacturing this equipment.Assembled using cold riveting techniques until the introduction ofwelding in the early 1980’s.Leading the way insupporting renewablesTAG Energy Solutions has created theUK’s fi rst offshore wind turbine tubularfoundation production plant.With extensive experience in oil & gas,TAG combines this expertise with state-ofthe-artfacilities to design, project manageand construct monopile foundations, jackets,sub-station jackets and topside fabrication & fi tout for the offshore energy sector.Located in North East England, TAG unites this new £20 millionproduction facility and new modern blast and paint facility with itsexisting large construction hall, extensive wet dock and 6,000te loadout quay.Today welding is carried out using the latest synergic pulsemachines which offer superior quality and a high performance.Available items• Accommodation ladders – a comprehensive range ofaccommodation ladders ranging from 3.5 metresto 30 metres in length with step spacing and designcriteria in accordance with the British Standard BSMA89 orthe International Standard ISO5488.• Gangways – a range of Lightweight Gangways from 1.5metres to 48 metres in length, the longer units being jointedfor ease of transportation. The Gangways are provided withself-locking socket type stanchions to keep stowage spaceto a minimum, or permanent rigid handrails, making up astrong girder configuration, used where a gangway is subjectto an extreme high design load.• Design and Manufacture – using the very latest Design &Drawing software (Staad Pro & Autocad) the in-house designdepartment within the company is able to work closely withall their clients.The company offers a fast and efficient service, ensuring thattheir customers’ expectations are met and exceeded from theinitial design concept, manufacture, delivery, installation andthrough life service.Repairs – statutory examination andthrough life servicingTyne Gangways’ service department have fully trained in-housetechnical engineers that offer a comprehensive on-site and or inhouserepair service. Their engineer’s flexibility ensures that theycan travel globally to carry out statutory testing and examinationof their clients’ access equipment.Tyne Gangwaywww.tynegangway.comClick to view more infoT +44 (0)1642 565500 | E enquiries@tagenergysolutions.comwww.tagenergysolutions.com36www.windenergynetwork.co.uk