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Kingdom engineering firm FTV Proclad invests £2 million on welding equipment

FTV Proclad invested £2m in welding equipment in 2020. Image; FTV Proclad
FTV Proclad invested £2m in welding equipment in 2020. Image; FTV Proclad

A Fife-based engineering firm has invested more than £2 million to double its welding capacity.

FTV Proclad International has invested in state-of-the-art welding rigs as the company continues its growth plans to provide additional production capacity and create an additional 10 jobs.

The Glenrothes company, established 45 years ago, is one of the world’s leading players in the specialist weld cladding sector thanks to its ground-breaking approach and extensive industry experience.

General manager John Butchart said the capital investment in three new custom designed high-tech dual tungsten weld cladding rigs, will allow the firm to expand its capabilities and improve quality.

“FTV Proclad International has had an excellent reputation in the engineering sector as one of the best in the business,” he said.

“We are now looking to build on our current position with a combination of new technology and our experienced team of experts.

“The custom designed weld cladding equipment allows us to double the deposition rates, which speeds up the cladding process.”

FTV Proclad International’s in-house research and development team has been heavily involved in designing the specific dual tungsten heads used in the welding rigs, to ensure they met the rigorous specifications and quality standards the company is renowned for.

“Thanks to the input of our experienced design team, the process also produces a higher quality finish to the inside of the pipes,” Mr Butchart added.

“This improves flow rates through the pipes for our clients which improves performance of the finished product.”

The firm, which serves the oil and gas and engineering sectors, can provide an individual service or a complete turnkey solution.

Mr Butchart said the coronavirus pandemic was challenging for all businesses but said the investment demonstrated the firm’s commitment for the long-term.

“This investment demonstrates the strength of FTV Proclad International and signifies our commitment to growth that will see us through the next 45 years,” he added.

rmclaren@thecourier.co.uk