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Gilwoods has recently expanded its design capabilities and invested in the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software package Nozzle/Pro. The bespoke software has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of ASME VIII and can evaluate the effect of external loads from Nozzles, Saddles and other common attachments. This will improve Gilwoods ability to assess vessel attachments which would have historically been outside the scope of the traditional methods such as WRC 107/297/368. The results are faster design times, less conservative wall thicknesses and more detailed and well presented reports. The purchase of this software is part of Gilwoods strategy to invest in the latest technologies and innovations to ensure they remain at the leading edge of there industry.
Gilwood are proud to announce that Janice Ritchie, our Health & Safety Manager, has completed and been accredited with a NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. We would like to firstly congratulate Janice & thank her for all her hard work in ensuring Health & Safety is kept as a No.1 priority at Gilwood. Gilwood are currently working towards the OHSAS 18001 Standard. http://www.nebosh.org.uk/Qualifications/ http://www.ohsas-18001-occupational-health-and-safety.com/
Gilwood goes live with a website revamp. The Revamp, intended to highlight additional service's, which Gilwood now provides, has proved a success.
Gilwood has successfully completed the demanding ASME survey for renewing the ASME Certificate of Authorisation used in the supply of ASME U equipment. This is the 4th time the Society has renewed Gilwood's certificate and we are now authorised for a further three years. Gilwood will be able to continue with the design, inspection, manufacturing, of the highly specialist pressure vessel portfolio. The Certificates of Authorisation held by Gilwood cover the supply of pressure vessels, pumps, piping systems, and supports. ASME Survey team members assess the Manual, drawings, procedures, reports and other information necessary to determine the Quality Programme is in compliance with all appropriate ASME Codes and Standards. This is a long and detailed process which scrutinises Gilwood's products and services to the high standard required for the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, food, paper, nuclear power and bio technology industries. Gilwood has held certificate of authorisation since 1997 and the ASME Section 'U' stamp have been used since this date. This successful renewal means Gilwood has 12 years experience of operating to the high standards required by ASME.
Gilwood has been featured in a local business news letter, the venturer. The feature published in the spring edition of the bolton business ventures magazine. Highlights the postive and forward thinking gilwood is producing to ensure that the company continues to grow through the economic downturn.
Gilwood are proud to annouce they currently sponsor Roach Dynamo Under 16's team and wishes them the best of luck in the current season.
Gilwood's machinery investment, has not gone unnoticed by the local newspapers. Click the link below to view the article
After the initial success of the Gilwood Website, plans are underway to improve the Gilwood website. For further information on this and other developments within Gilwood, please continually check our website for updates and news.
Gilwood has secured a selective finance for industry grant to invest in new machinery. The planned machinery includes a waterjet cutting machine and an automated plasma welding unit. The economic downturn has encouraged Gilwood to pursue efficiency gains and continue it's incorporation of lean manufacturing.
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Gilwood are proud to announce that Janice Ritchie, our Health & Safety Manager, has completed and been accredited with a NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. We would like..more
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View DetailsIn 2006 Gilwoods supplied BOC with two ASME U-Stamped/CE Marked Vessel Assemblies comprising of four 8" diameter manifolded vessels. The completed assemblies were air freighted to our system manufacture in Massachusetts USA for integration into our Fluorine Gas Generation Enclosures. All our requirements for accurate assembly integration, fabrication quality and lead times were achieved, resulting in a successful project completion for our French customer
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