published on 24/08/2010
Leicester, August 2010.
The Project Sales team at Econosto UK received a highly complex enquiry for a high-quality range of gate, globe, check, ball and butterfly valves in sizes ranging from 1/2" to 16" in April of this year. Over 1100 valves needed to be sourced, received and specially finished to become part of a gas dehydration plant in Kazakhstan. All the valves required painting and some required other modifications such as stem extensions and fitting of actuators. In additon, they needed to be on a fast-track delivery to the customers design and fabrication facility in the UK to enable them to build the final package. Fortunately, our wide range of brands and massive stocks meant Econosto UK already had over 70% of the required items in stock or available on short lead times from our group companies, allowing us to steal a march on our competitors.
The remaining items were sourced quickly by our skilled project sales engineers and once the order hit the desktop in June, testing and modifications to the valves were quickly underway.
By the end of July the first consignments were being shipped which made this the fastest turnaround in memory for an order of this size and complexity.
published on 02/07/2010
2 July 2010.
Our Aberdeen branch has been rapidly evolving over the last few months and the most recent change has been the appointment of Mark Kennedy in the new role of Business Development Manager.
Mark has over 17 years experience in the industry including working offshore before moving into repair, technical sales and commercial development.
Managing Director, Clive Gamble, commented, "The changes in Aberdeen have brought a great new dynamic to the team and, along with the planned new facilities in the warehouse and our comprehensive stock range, will ensure Econosto UK develops an offering second to none in this region".
The branch in Aberdeen is soon to have new testing, modification and repair facilities added to enable a full range of services which previously could only be offered by the Leicester Head Office. Staff in Aberdeen have been undergoing training which will ensure the highest level of service can be offered to customers as soon as the facilities are in place.
published on 17/06/2010
11 June 2010.
We are pleased to announce that Econosto UKs Glasgow office recently passed a Lloyds audit to achieve ISO9000:2008 status, thus joining our Leicester and Aberdeen branches and completing the hat trick of quality certification.
published on 14/05/2010
14 May 2010.
Mhairi Stephen joined the team in Aberdeen this week as our new Internal Sales Engineer. Mhairi, who has wide experience in sales and distribution joins the team at an exciting time for the branch which is expanding operations to offer customers an improved level of service.
The team will also be joined shortly by a new Warehouseman and a new Business Development Manager. Watch this space for further announcements.
published on 06/04/2010
06 April 2010.
Alun Jenkins starts today as the new General Manager at Econosto UK in Aberdeen and there will be further new faces added to the team over the next few weeks.
Alun has over 20 years experience in the valve and instrumentation market and will be reviewing the stock profile and processes at Aberdeen over the coming months in order to ensure the most efficient level of service is provided to our customers.
published on 22/03/2010
Following a successful initial attendance at Seawork in 2009, Econosto UK will be returning to the Southampton based event in June. The company will be showing a range of valves and related products used within the marine and shipbuilding industries. Come and see us on stand 200 to discuss all your valve needs and a chance to win a daily prize in our draw. For more information about the exhibition, visit www.seawork.com
published on 06/04/2009
Econosto UK Ltd were in Southampton from the 16th to 18th June exhibiting at Seawork International. This well established event covers all industries involved in commercial marine and boatbuilding industries and incorporates Dive Work and Rib Work events. It is a must see event for anyone involved in marine industries and this year attracted over 7000 visitors from the all across the globe. Operating within an island nation and with a long history of supply to major marine and shipbuilding customers, this sector of the market has much further potential for Econosto UK. As a first time event for the company, it proved well worth the effort affording the opportunity to meet with and strengthen links with existing customers and also reach plenty of potential new customers, some of whom received their first introduction to the benefits of the Econosto brand.
published on 20/03/2009
Every three years in May, the city of Frankfurt hosts ACHEMA - the largest international meeting for the process industries, encompassing everything from oil and gas processing, through power generation, base chemicals and pharmaceuticals, to biotechnology.
Despite the current global economic downturn, interest in ACHEMA remains as strong as ever. It is the leading and most important event for chemical engineering and the process industries worldwide. The Econosto Group was represented by staff from several of the European companies including Siekmann Econosto and Econosto UK Ltd.
published on 16/03/2009
Econosto UK exhibited at this years Process Engineering Live in Manchester on 10-11 March. It was the first Process Engineering Live event and proved to be very successful for Econosto who shared a stand with their sister company Eriks UK.
A range of valves and related products used in process industries were on show along with a demo of the companys new e-store which is to be launched imminently.
Stand staff were kept busy on both days with Tuesday being particularly good as a considerable number of new contacts were made.
published on 05/03/2009
Econosto UK celebrates 25 years in the valve supply business. From inception in 1984 as Ball Valves UK the company has continued to move with the times and increase both range and quantity of stock in line with customers continuing requirements.
Econosto UK now works with some of the biggest names in industry on contracts across the globe. A dedicated Projects team works to ensure the smooth transition from enquiry to completion of orders varying from carefully timed delivery of straightforward stock items to production of complex special products for one-off applications. Experience in sectors ranging from marine and shipbuilding through to oil, energy and processing industries gives the team a unique insight into customer’s needs.
The company was also one of the first in it’s field to have an e-commerce site and this year a new version has been launched that reflects the increasing demand for purchasing via this route.
Clive Gamble, Managing Director of Econosto UK remains committed to development that benefits both the company and customers and had this to say about the coming year,
“We know that 2009 looks like being a tough one for many of our customers and we are continually alert to finding ways to help with this. Our product range is constantly under review to match the needs of the market and we aim to keep stock at levels which ensures that, wherever possible, downtime is reduced or eliminated for our customers.
After 25 years supplying valves we understand that the market continually develops and will always have challenges to overcome. It has always been our aim to provide the best service and our strengths lie in both the wide choice of valve products supplied – own brand alongside well-recognised premium brands – and the ability to provide sound technical advice and a range of services from actuation through to specially manufactured products.
The launch of our new e-commerce site is our latest development aimed at making the purchase of our products simpler and more accessible to all our customers.”
published on 05/03/2009
Econosto UK formally launched their new look website at Process Engineering Live in Manchester during March.
The site has been designed to be easy for users to access all the information they require about the company and incorporates the new corporate look and feel developed as a result of the acquisition of the Econosto Group by ERIKS group.
Alongside the site there will be an ecommerce application www.thevalvewarehouse.com. This site which enables customers to purchase valves online 24/7 is due for launch imminently.
published on 12/01/2009
Costain Oil, Gas & Process have awarded Econosto UK Preferred Supplier status for valves.
As one of just five key suppliers Econosto UK will now be guaranteed to receive all valve enquiries via Costains procurement system, a move that will help to build on the long-standing relationship between the two companies.
Mark Furlong, our NW Sales Area Manager had this to say: "Costain have been a good customer of Econosto UK for many years and we are delighted they have demonstrated their confidence in us by making us a Preferred Supplier".
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