North East subsea manufacturer Express Engineering has invested a six-figure sum in new welding equipment at its recently launched Gateshead base.
The investment is part of a move that relocates Express' welding department to a newly refurbished facility - including new carbon steel specific welding area which can accommodate parts up to five tonnes.
The precision welding equipment and facilities give Express new capabilities to service customers in oil and gas exploration and production across areas including the North Sea, Gulf of Mexico, east coast of Brazil, east and west coasts of Africa and Australasia.