News
Quarter 1 2012
ACHILLES JQS QUALIFICATION
As part of Thercos strategy to build on its North Sea success in the UK Continental Shelf, Senior Management is pleased to announce the businesses prequalification in the Achilles JQS (Joint Qualification System). The Managements objective here is to proactively assist the business in engagement with companies operating in the Norwegian and Danish Continental Shelves; subsequently Therco is prequalified under the following JQS categories:
Read full article /Quarter 4 2011
QHS&E ACCREDITATIONS
As part of the businesses on going market diversification strategy, Therco’s QHS&E Management Systems came under the scrutiny of the Achilles Audit Team during October 2011. UVDB Verify (empowered by Achilles) is a service for professional procurement used by many large utility companies for potential supplier selection throughout the power generation, transmission & distribution, nuclear, water and telecom industries. As a result of the audit, and in addition to being available to the oil and gas world on www.fpal.com, Therco’s credentials are now available for subscribers to see on: www.achilles.com.
Read full article /Quarter 2 2011
NEW CORPORATE WEBSITES
Apparently well timed with a significant upswing in trade, we’re delighted to announce the launch of our new corporate websites. With a shift from confidence supported by potential, to increased confidence in sustainability, this enhancement to our on line presence draws a significant line in the sand of the business’s history. During development works on the website, the project’s Creative Director - Stuart Lang was keen to get the ethos right from a very early stage, working closely with the group’s senior management, Stuart was keen to ensure there was a high emphasis placed upon:
Read full article /Quarter 3 2010
LLOYDS ACCREDITATIONS
During June 2010 Thercos HSE&Q Management Systems came under the highest level of scrutiny to date. Well in advance of the Bank of England’s realization that the UK's recovery from recession would be a Manufacturing/Export lead process, Therco had embarked on a clear export development strategy. In support of this largely commercially based plan, a key decision was made to transfer the accreditation of our Management Systems to a more widely known authority, namely Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Ltd.
Read full article /Quarter 2 2010
PROJECT REPORT – HIGH PRESSURE REACTOR EFFLUENT CONDENSERS
During 2008/2009, Therco was engaged by the Ineos Jacobs Engineering Alliance for the supply of Air Cooled Condenser Bundles for Scotland’s giant Grangemouth Oil Refinery. Whilst at first this may appear to be a standard order for Therco, the highlights (below) from the Jacobs Engineering Specification tell a different story. During due diligence in the run up to contract award an extensive prequalification process was instigated by Ineos to select the most appropriate vendor. Alan Templeman, the refineries Assurance Specialist and member of the pre order audit team...
Read full article /Quarter 1 2010
ENGINE COOLING PACKAGES
As the content of Thercos Export Sales ledger grows, so does its experience in shipping over sized equipment packages around the world. During 2009 Therco was engaged by a Facilities Management Contractor operating in the Sultanate of Oman, for the supply of a variety of Engine Cooling Packages. The initial tendering process involved a detailed site survey in Oman to verify key plant interfaces and thus ensure the end users installation process ran smoothly and with the minimum possible interruption to supply.
Read full article /Quarter 4 2009
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS & NEBOSH AWARD
During difficult times when resources are stretched it’s easy to put progress on hold. Whilst far from immunised from the global recession, we’re pleased to confirm Therco’s continued push towards meeting its corporate aspirations has taken another successful leap forward. Our newly integrated management system which harmonises the requirements of ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS18001 came under the scrutiny of our external auditors during November. Following which, we’re pleased to announce we’ve been recommended for full approval.
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