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IGEM NEWS | Industrial Affiliates

PSS Hire steps up for Parkinson’s UK

provides support to those living with
the progressive neurological condition.
PSS Director, Mark Hamilton said he
was impressed with everyone’s
commitment and dedication.
“We thought one of the best ways to
mark our 25th anniversary was to raise
money for charity and it’s been
wonderful to see how everyone has
really done their bit for Parkinson’s UK.
“There have been some tough
challenges but also some great times
and lots of fun along the way. I would
like to thank everyone for their
support,” he added.
Parkinson’s UK Regional Fundraiser,
Sarah Green thanked the team at PSS
Hire. She said: “Our thanks go to
THE TEAM AT PSS Hire has raised an also organised a water bucket everyone at PSS Hire for this fantastic
impressive £5,000 for Parkinson’s UK, challenge, raffles, a coffee morning donation. This money will make a real
thanks to a series of fundraising and a bake-off. Some braved the difference to supporting those with
activities to celebrate the specialist Yorkshire Three Peaks while others Parkinson’s and the people who care
division’s 25th anniversary. sold tickets for comedy night. for them. Well done everyone and a
Not only did staff take part in the The team presented a cheque for massive thank you!” ■
Manchester and Bath marathons, they £5,000 to Parkinson’s UK which

ENGINEERING COMPANY’S PRECISION PIPELINE

WORK IS CELEBRATED WITH RECORD ORDER WIN

of 600mm diameter high pressure
gas pipeline, plus construction of a
full above ground installation (AGI)
and pressure reduction station.
Rayden’s work also comprises
pipeline welding, hot-tapping live gas
operations, plus deep excavation and
trenchless crossings under existing
infrastructure.
The company was employing 70
staff before this latest contract,
which has created an extra 50
highly-skilled jobs, some in Ilkeston
but the majority on site. Most of
the new positions have already
been filled.
Managing Director Richard Hayden
said: “We are delighted to have won
this contract, with our tender beating
those of half a dozen other bidders.
WELDING AND ENGINEERING several million pounds. It is principal It represents a great start to 2018
company Rayden Engineering is contractor on the project for SGN, and comes on top of a very busy
celebrating after winning its biggest the gas distribution network operator order book. It gives me immense
ever order, which has created 50 for Scotland and the south east of pleasure to know that this
extra jobs. England, which is carrying out works specialised industry has sufficient
The Ilkeston-based company has in Buckinghamshire. confidence in our ability to award us
started work on a contract worth The work involves diverting 4.5km this contract.” ■

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