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Hutchinson Engineering
IGP Priority
Industrialised Foundations & Substructures
Support received
Business support
Funding support
Design, engineering, fabrication and installation for offshore wind components and equipment
Liverpool-based manufacturing and fabrication business focused on steel structures
Manufacture components and equipment for offshore and onshore wind farms, as well as other infrastructure related sectors
Independent UK manufacturer with more than 150 employees, aiming to further improve their offshore wind services and reduce costs for customers
Business profile
Hutchinson Engineering is a manufacturing and fabrication company, established in 1979. Though its key focus has primarily been in petrochemicals, they now have a strong foothold in the UK wind energy industry, as well as other infrastructure related sectors. Hutchinson are currently the only UK-based manufacturer of onshore wind towers and are a leading supplier of construction equipment and internal platforms for offshore wind farms. Hutchinson specialise in computer aided design, serial manufacture of steel products, welding, plate rolling and surface treatment from their manufacturing facility in Liverpool.
Manufacturing components and equipment for offshore wind farms
Championing the offshore wind supply chain through membership of the Offshore Energy Alliance cluster
Having already established themselves in the offshore wind sector through the manufacture and supply of wind farm construction components, Hutchinson Engineering sought to enhance their competitive position. They joined the SiG programme in 2021 aiming to overcome cost challenges and become more cost-competitive through a long-term cost reduction strategy.
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Achieved 9% cost reductions for offshore wind customers
Employed 23 new staff members
Increased turnover by 10%
Before
Before engaging with the OWGP, Hutchinson was performing reasonably well and had achieved some success in supplying to the offshore wind sector but required business coaching to help them become more efficient, productive and competitive. They identified the need for intensive intervention to help them level up their business and identify suitable opportunities in the market to reduce the cost of their products.
What they say
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The Sharing in Growth (SiG) programme has helped us analyse and optimise our supply chain and manufacturing processes. Through the programme we have developed a technology roadmap aimed at bringing key manufacturing steps in-house. As a result, our turnover has increased by 10%, profitability has improved, and we have been able to offer a wider range of capabilities specific to the needs of the sector. We are hugely positive about the impact the programme has had on our business. We can see tangible improvements and would definitely recommend it to other businesses wanting to solidify their place in the sector.”
STEVE ADAMS
Managing Director, Hutchinson Engineering
