Specialist equipment supplier for large diameter pipe projects

Background

PSS Civil is part of the PSS Group – a privately owned business with 4 Depots in the UK and one in Ireland, expected turnover in 2013 : £10m

Currently employ c75 Staff and own c5,000+ items of specialist plant (welding, cutting, drilling and ancillary equipment)

PSS prides itself on first class service levels (guaranteed response times, reduced breakdowns etc) and the level of innovation it brings to the industry

Largest fleet of equipment in the sector

PSS and McElroy

PSS have the largest Automatic Tracstar fleet in the world.

McElroy European DistributorPlatinum award 2007 & 2008 for outstanding sales and back up supportPresidents award 2007 for fastest ever growth from a McElroy distributor.On going product development for UK productsGold award 2009

Certified McElroy RentalWe are the only company in Europe to hold this prestigious honourMcElroy have checked that our systems, equipment, servicing and knowledge is ‘best in class’ Best equipment available

Mega Mc Polyhorse

The MegaMc PolyHorse is a fully remote control powered pipe handling system that consists of a two adjustable racks & 2 Hydraulic rollers to store and help install the pipe on the jobsite

PSS have 3 MegaMc Polyhorse units and are the only company in the UK to offer this product

For use with PE pipe sizes up to 1200mm, the PolyHorse can reduce manpower expense, provide an efficient, less hazardous environment for handling pipe bundles, and enhance productivity by 35%. PE pipe is off-loaded from the delivery truck directly onto the PolyHorse, off the ground and out of the way, until needed. One operator controls the loading of the pipe, including alignment and ‘turning’ all from a control box located by the butt fusion equipment

Case Study 1 – Vyrnwy Large Diameter Trunk Main

The Vyrnwy Mains rehabilitation is the most ambitious project of its kind

HistoryIn the 1880s, Victorian Engineers created two pipelines from Lake Vyrnwy to Liverpool, made of cast iron of between 39 to 42 inches in diameter. A bitumen-lined steel pipeline, was built in the 1930s to run alongside the existing two.These three pipes carry 210 million litres of water to more than 900,000 customers in the counties of Cheshire and Merseyside each day.

The projectAfter 130 years, it was decided to revamp the cast iron water mains with the latest pipe materials and advanced installation methods.The lines suffered from build-up of iron and manganese, which is a natural occurrence in raw water pipelines.

Case Study 1 – Vyrnwy Large Diameter Trunk Main (part 2)

Steel PipeTo start the strategic rehabilitation, specialized jet-pressure equipment blasted the inside of 28.5 kilometres of the newest line between Oswestry and Malpas.

The older iron pipesWork began on the older lines in 2011. There were two key techniques : 1. Folded liner inserted into the original pipe (deflects part of the pipe inward to reduce the diameter. After insertion into the host pipe, the pipe is then pressurized to put the line into service and bring the pipe back to an oval or round shape)2. Swagelining (reduces the natural diameter of the pipeline to fit within the existing pipeline)Both processes take polyethylene pipelines that have been fused together and manipulate the pipe to become a new liner within the existing pipeline. Access holes were created at different places to insert the polyethylene liner into the older pipelines.

Case Study 1 – Vyrnwy Large Diameter Trunk Main (part 3)

Use of PSS specialist equipmentPSS have provided a McElroy MegaMc™ 1648 machine – capable of welding up to 1200mm pipeContractors are able to undertake 10 welds per dayProduction levels are greater than anticipated – running at one pull per weekKey ability to “tent” the machine. (Other machines on the market often require a crane or lifting apparatus to lower the facer and heater into the carriage, which makes protecting the joint from the elements near impossible)Data Logger was used to record and document each joint made – critically important on a prestige job like this

PSS McElroy MegaMc™ machine, in action at Vyrnwy Bespoke generators are provided , modified to run other equipment on site

Another successful weld!!

Case Study 2 – Boston to Covenham scheme

This scheme for Anglian Water is joining two reservoirs together to maximise the water available to local residents.

This £40 million Anglian Water scheme will pipe water from the company’s Covenham reservoir near Louth down to Boston in order to secure supplies for the growing town. This will cover a 63km stretch, split into two phases.

When completed, the 560mm pipeline will be able to carry 26 million litres of water south every day. The area has a low rain fall and a rising population, so the utility decided to optimise its resources in a very efficient manner.

The first section phase was approximately 40km of pipeline between Covenham and Miningsby Reservoirs, which will be followed by a further 20km section from Miningsby Reservoir to Boston where it will be linked to the existing water distribution system.

Case Study 2 – Boston to Covenham scheme (part 2)

Use of PSS specialist equipmentTwo T900 Tracstar Automatic Butt Fusion MachinesTwo MegaMc polyhorse Pipe loading systemsLarge Diameter rotary pipe scraperBarcode Electro-fusion Control BoxWelding shelters 4 metre x 4 metre & 3 metre x 3 metreHydraulic Re-rounding & Alignment clampsUnder pressure drills

A T900 unit on site The Mega-Polyhorse improved output This shows the scale of the operation

Case Study 2 – Boston to Covenham scheme (part 3)

What our customers say:“I am Andy Young, pipeline site manager for J. N. Bentley . We are currently constructing a 63km, 560mm diameter P.E. pipeline in Lincolnshire for Anglian Water. During the planning stages of this project we consulted with PSS regarding the hire of 2 x T900 Tracstar butt fusion machines serviced by 2 MegaMc polyhorse units.

After the duration times and rates were agreed, PSS arranged for operator training to be carried out with the McElroy engineer and PSS staff at their Wetherby depot on the machines assigned to this project. To follow up on this service PSS also provided training on delivery of their equipment with the J.N.Bentley operatives on-site, this continued until all were happy with assembly procedures and production rates of the machines.

All plant supplied to site from PSS was of a high quality with a fitter assigned to service all machines on a weekly basis and also on call for any breakdowns 24hrs a day.

I would have no hesitation in using the McElroy butt fusion machines and polyhorse system supplied by PSS on future projects”

Case Study 3 – Huyton

In June 2011, a section of the Victorian pipe work in the Huyton district of Liverpool spectacularly burst

The incident was caused by a weak joint on a pipe and caused a huge plume of water to shoot 40 foot into the air, flooding streets and more than 200 homes and businesses in the area.

In the first phase, engineers inspected, renewed and sealed joints on the 40-inch pipe along a 2.5 mile stretch of Liverpool Road. Phase two of the work will concentrate on a second water mains - a 36-inch pipe - that runs along the same section of road. The contractor will insert a new plastic pipe within the original cast iron water main to create a secure new lining.

PSS have supplied the Tracstar 900 Automatic Butt Fusion Machine to carry out the welding on this critical project.

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Our Large diameter fleet

We have the following quantities in our fleet

McElroy Tracstar (900mm) 7Mega Mc 1648 1200mm 2Mega Mc Polyhorse 3We have the largest fleet of equipment in the sector – no one else can offer the wide range of plant and expertise that PSS have accumulated over the years.

Quality & Peace of mindWe repair, service and calibrate all equipment in house.

Standards & compliance Health & Safety is prioritised at PSS – it is not an afterthought Quality Management System ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate no FS31674 ISO14001 – Environmental Management. Each regional office independently Audited

Product Support & Training

PSS are able to offer Demonstrations, Training or Open Days on all of our equipment

THE PSS GROUP have a dedicated product support manager who is able to provide Manufacturer backed training on all of our major products.

PSS offer certificated McElroy training and hold a register of all trained personnel for future reference

Our team will work with you throughout the project ensuring continuity of skills on the equipment supplied

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Industry leadership

PSS embrace our industry and are active participants in the various specialist bodies

The Pipeline Industries Guild has been in existence with 1957. It operates throughout the world, supporting those involved in all aspects of the pipeline sector. PSS are a corporate member

IGEM is the ‘Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers’, a chartered professional body, licensed by the Engineering Council, serving a wide range of professionals in the UK and the international gas industry. PSS are an Industrial Affiliate

The IoW supports a variety of interests in the UK water industry, supporting members with a framework for learning, developing and networking.

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Key people & contact details

Rocco Guerriero – Lead Engineer Joined PSS in September 2006 Prominent Fusion engineer for over 30 years Provides on site technical back up for all Large diameter projects

Mobile: +44(0)7767 205043

Email: rocco@psshire.com

Jon Sparkes - Head of Large Diameter Projects Jon has worked in the industry for over 12 years and takes joint

responsibility with Lewis Sinclair for our large diameter projects Jon works with the customer from the early stages of the project to

provide helpful input and advice Jon is also heavily involved in new innovative products at the early stages

and subsequently bringing these concepts to market.

Office Tel: +44 (0)1727 898678

Mobile : +44 (0) 7775 897037

Email: jonsparkes@psshire.com

Lewis Sinclair - Head of equipment and technical services Joined PSS in its early days and is regarded as one of the top

equipment experts in the pipeline sector. Lewis is well known for his abilities in onsite training & problem

solving. Has a flexible ‘roving’ role at PSS – providing critical support to large

diameter projects to ensure that there is no downtime on site

Office Tel: +44 (0)1727 898678

Mobile : +44 (0) 7818 001451

Email: lewissinclair@psshire.com

Steve Taylor – Product Support Manager Vast industry experience Provides onsite training when equipment is first used, refresher

sessions Adept at problem solving for our customers

Mobile: +44(0)7825 176707

Email: stevetaylor@psshire.com

At PSS, it is not just about the quality equipment we offer. We have an enormous amount of experience in the large diameter market for both Civil Engineering and Utility customers