Lionweld Kennedy Group

Lionweld Kennedy provided a package of work for 'Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm' which is just off the coast of John o'Groats in Scotland. We designed the project, ensuring steel and GRP was used efficiently to reduce costs for the client. In-house at our Middlesbrough factory, we fabricated steel and GRP grating to provide flooring and handrail solutions across the windfarm. The windfarm has the potential to generate 750MW of renewable energy,  is capable of providing enough wind powered electricity for up to 450,000 homes.The whole project was delivered in time and under budget.

Contacted by Tefken Construction, we designed, fabricated and supplied modular flat packs of both steel and GRP gratings, heavy duty barrier rails, gates, ladders, treads and handrails to the 'Chirag Oil Field'.Our designers ensured that all material and placements could withstand the given environment. Using both steel and GRP allowed for cost efficiencies for the client, while maintaining a great strength for their platforms and rails.Our modular flat packs allow the client to install their flooring and other items easily.Chirag is an offshore production, drilling and quarters (PDQ) platform located 120km east of Baku in the Caspian Sea, at a water depth of 120 meters.First oil from the platform was achieved on 28 January 2014.Total Chirag production was on average 53,000 barrels per day.

Lionweld Kennedy designed, fabricated and supplied the modular flat packed steel and GRP grating and stair treads to the 'Clair Ridge Oil Filed' for Hyundai Heavy Industries.Using both steel and GRP, we created an efficient solution for their flooring. Both materials thrive in harsh environments, which is why Lionweld Kennedy supplied an range of our products to cut down on costs, while maintaining high strength. Clair Ridge is the second phase of development of the Clair field which, with an estimated eight billion barrels of oil in place, is the largest undeveloped hydrocarbon resource onthe UKCS.The £4.5bn investment involves two new bridge-linked platforms.

Lionweld Kennedy supplied and installed both open mesh flooring and GRP light out removeable handrails to 4 twin level access gantries at the 'Doncaster Carr IEP Depot' for Hitachi Rail Group.We supplied and fixed demarcation fencing with integral gates to form the stores area within the facility.Also, we supplied and fixed internal depot protection to fork lift routes, including column protection, bollards and spring steel barrier systems.Using both steel open mesh flooring and GRP handrails was a great cost solution for the client, as we were able to utalise our products to create a safe working environment which is fully compliant with British and European standards.

Lionweld Kennedy supplied the walk ways for the 'East West Rail Phase 1' for Network Rail.This new rail has connected Oxford to Bicester, with the second phase expected to connect Oxford even further.We supplied GRP walkways and approximately 1km of GRP parapet handrails to bridges in multiple locations along the new East West rail road.GRP and Flowdeck is an efficient material for this due to its lightweight and high-strength which makes it a great solution for walkways and platforms.

Contracted by the 'National Grid', Lionweld Kennedy supplied and installed protection for the Eggborough Power Station. We created 46.6m high protective blast screens and kentlidge support blocks to the transformer station. All of the steel provided was manufactured in-house and fabricated to meet the needs of the client.

Contracted by 'Laing', Lionweld Kennedy were given a package of work for The Etihad Statidum, which is Manchester City's ground.Our team designed the walkways, handrails, platforms, turnstiles and security fencing for the ground. All designed were done with the public in mind, ensuring their health and safety while providing an accessible ground to manoeuvre around. A range of our products were used including Saferail and Safetreads.Etihad Stadium, also known as Eastlands, was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Following the games, the stadium was converted into a football stadium to provide Manchester City with a modern replacement for Maine Road. The club moved into Etihad Stadium at the start of the 2003-04 season.

Lionweld Kennedy designed, fabricated and supplied modular flat packs of both steel and GRP gratings, handrails, barrier ladders and gates to the 'GDF Suez Cygnus Bravo' gas field, which is owned by Heerema Fabrications. Using both steel and GRP, Lionweld Kennedy were able to design a system of walkways and handrails around the 250km2 field. Cygnus Bravo is an unmanned satellite wellhead platform tied-back to Cygnus Alpha’s processing platform. Cygnus Bravo is located approximately 150km off the coast of Lincolnshire, UK.Both our steel and GRP products can withstand harsh environments, such as oil rigs due to their durability from the high-quality material.Using both products in conjunction allows for a cost-effective flooring and safety solution for the client.

Formally known as the Olympic stadium, this structure was constructed in the Stratford district of London for the London 2012 Olympics. After the Olympics, redevelopment of the stadium began, including installation of the new floodlights in March 2015. The 60,000 capacity stadium is now home of West Ham United.The project involved working with 2 different clients on the same project – Populous (Global stadium developers) and Buro Happold (consulting engineers) for 14 no lighting puddles for the London stadium. The driver for the use of composites was seeking a way to reduce the weight at the end of what was then the largest cantilever roof section – so weight at the end was more critical than normal. We also supplied 2000m² of steel gratings to the same project – demonstrating how we can identify the most suitable material for each application.The material used was Flowdeck solid top 41mm deep in RAL 7043. Flowdeck is resin moulded with a 3mm thick applied plate on top of a 38mm thick standard panel. It was fabricated at our facility in Middlesbrough with each one delivered on a phase-by-phase basis to a tight programme.

Lionweld Kennedy supplied open mesh flooring, handrails, stairs and removeable chains to the Hitachi Rail Facility in Aycliffe Industrial Estate. We supplied three 250 metre long inspection walkways and eighteen 27 metre long access platforms around their 460,000 sq ft factory.Hitatchi have been involved in the HS2 development, designing, building and delivering a fleet of bespoke high speed trains. Their new installation helps the team to be proactive with their work, ensuring their health and safety at all times with ball-proof grating.

Lionweld Kennedy provided 'North Pole Depot' with the supply and installation of 2nr maintenance access gantries with integral lifting beams, end stairs, demarcation fences and removeable polyester powder coated lift out handrails.Owned by Hitachi Rail, the North Pole Depot gives direct access to both West London and North London Lines.Utalising our range of safegrids and saferails, we created a accessible and safe platform, which complies with British and European standards.

Lionweld Kennedy designed, fabricated and supplied the vomitory stairs and handrails for Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, East Stand Development.Due to an expansion in 1999, Manchester Unites ground undergone works to add a second tier to the East stand of Old Trafford, this increased the capacity to 61,000.We supplied and designed the stairs to ensure all fans were comfortable, while ensuring all health and safety standards were met.

Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers of electricity and heat an have markets in Sweden, Germany, Denmark and further.We have designed, fabricated and supplied the steel and GRP grating, barrier handrails and ladders to the Ormonde Wind Jackets wind farm.The 150MW wind farm is the first offshore wind farm to use steel jackets for the turbine and substation foundations. The jackets were transported offshore on cargo barges and secured onto the seabed by inserting the four legs into pre-driven piles the longest 'single-pull' electricity export cable installation in UK waters (42km).

Working on our home turf, Lionweld Kennedy were contracted by Middlesbrough Football Club to design, fabricate and supply vital walkways, handrails, press platforms and vomitory stairs. It is vital for clubs such as Middlesbrough FC to have accessible and safe walkways due to the crowds which can be expected. Opened in August 1995, the now 34,742 capacity stadium, was built in only 32 weeks. At the time it was the biggest new football stadium to be built since the war.Along with the Transporter and Newport bridges, the Riverside Stadium is one of the landmarks of the Middlesbrough skyline.Lionweld Kennedy are based in Middlesbrough, with many members of our team supporting the club, therefore we were more than excited to get started on the work for the stadium.

Lionweld Kennedy designed, fabricated and supplied steel grating, handrails, ladders and gates for the 'Shah Deniz' stage 2 offshore facility, owned by Tekfen Construction. Supplying 'safegrid', 'safetreads' and 'saferails' which were fabricated to fit the specifications of the client provided them with an efficient and compliant flooring solution. Our flooring will add a further 16 billion cubic meters per year (bcma) of gas production to the approximately 9 bcma produced by Shah Deniz Stage 1.Shah Deniz Stage 2, will help increase European energy security by bringing Caspian gas resources to markets in Europe for the very first time.

Working for Burntisland Fabrications, we designed, fabricated and supplied modular flat packed steel and GRP grating and handrails to the 'Solan Topside' oil field which is owned by Burntisland Fabrications.Lionweld Kennedy utalised both steel and GRP grating and handrails to create a cost effect solution which suits their load bearing requirements. The Premier-operated Solan oil field is located west of the Shetlands in the North Sea and it is expected to produce 40 million barrels of oil with an estimated initial production rate of 24,000 barrels of oil per day.

Working for Hitachi Rail, Lionweld Kennedy supplied open mesh flooring, handrails, stairs and removeable chains to 3 number 250 meter long inspection walkways and 18 number 27 meter long access platforms.Making use of our safegrid and saferails, Lionweld Kennedy provided Stoke Gifford Rail Depot with safe and efficient platforms for inspection. The site is part of a wider £5.7 billion development on the Great Western (GWR) and East Coast Mainlines. For the next 17 years at least, it will serve as a crucial maintenance facility for Hitachi Rail Europe’s service delivery operations.

Working with Siemens on their project, Lionweld Kennedy provided the steel walkways for the Three Bridges Depot.The depot is purpose built for Siemens, marking a major milestone for the Thameslink Programme, which will transform journeys for passengers. Three Bridges Depot will play a significant part in housing and maintaining the new fleet for the Thameslink network.Spanning around the size of 13 football pitches, the new depot will support rail beams and allow for important maintenance work.

Lionweld Kennedy designed, supplied, fabricated and installed extensions to existing platforms in order to accommodate longer trains and add a new emergency end of platform staircase . The platforms we worked on was Shepherds Bush, Imperial Wharf, West Brompton and Clapham Stations.We provided GRP deck, below deck screens, mesh litter screens, end of platform steps, fencing and lockable gates as well as associated handrails, plinths, fixtures and fittings.The GRP deck panel’s increased strength allows spans of 4000mm clear span with a 5kn/m² pedestrian loading.This meets all network rail load requirements and is fully approved and in use.Additional strengthening to the deck was required to accommodate the lighting/CCTV columns shown above.We added white and yellow edge lines and safety lines as well as the tactile pavers moulded to the deck.The gritted anti-slip surface is also ideal for this application where safety is paramount.

Located in the East Midlands, Mountsorrel Quarry supplies the construction industry with large volumes of essential materials, which are used for construction projects throughout the UK.Due to an industrial fire which left a screen house beyond repair, a complete rebuild was required which included the design, supply and installation of safe, compliant access solutions.RequirementWright Engineering Group required four floors of open mesh flooring, handrail, stanchions and treads to re-build an industrial building at Mountsorrel Quarry that burnt down in November 2022, for the site to be back to full working capacity.SolutionLionweld Kennedy Group designed, manufactured and installed four floors of steel and GRP access solutions to the Mountsorrel site, enabling the building to be rebuilt safely. LK 20mm ball proof Safegrid flooring was required due to the height of the building and permanent access needed under each floor.Customer FeedbackLionweld Kennedy Group were by far the standout choice of all of the suppliers we contacted. From the beginning theservice was second-to-none, all items arrived on their project critical specified delivery dates, and the quality of the products were of a very high standard.Lionweld Kennedy Group remain a preferred supplier within the Wright Engineering Group due to the high quality of products and the excellent customer service always received.Luke Fagan, Construction Manager, Wright Engineering Group