Norco exhibiting at Seawork 2019 for the first time

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Norco will be exhibiting at Seawork 2019 for the first time this year at stand PB35 in hall 3.

Norco will be exhibiting at Seawork 2019, held in Southampton 11-13 June, for the first time this year at stand PB35 in hall 3.

Having attended the exhibition many times in the past, the company felt that this year was the ideal time to showcase a current Ministry of Defence workboat project.

In 2017, Norco was commissioned by Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) to manufacture the primary composite components for 30-plus Royal Navy replacement SEA Class workboats over a six-year period. As the primary composites supplier for this project, Norco is producing the major components for the new vessels including hull, deck, superstructure and associated multipurpose modules.

The composite components for the workboats are manufactured at Norco’s facilities using advanced boat building techniques. Norco’s experience and knowledge in such production techniques maintains the highest standards of quality and repeatability across the range of new workboats. Norco has been working closely with AEUK and the design team throughout project, providing support in areas such as design for manufacture and production solutions. This includes the design and manufacture of high-quality CNC tooling for the production of composite parts.

For another maritime client, Norco manufactures carbon suspension crew seats that are fitted to sea search and rescue boats. The seats are designed to dampen the motion of the boat over all sea conditions, which include extreme crashing waves. The improved stability from the seats ensures that the rescue crew have better visibility and can track objects out of the windows with ease whilst moving quickly over rough seas.

The carbon bucket seat is a custom designed part that fits the requirements of the boat/operator, including the bespoke equipment armrests, slider tubes and footrest. The carbon bucket seat provides a lightweight solution compared to a fabricated aluminium chair or a modified off the shelf seat.

“The sales and engineering team at Norco are excited to be returning to Seawork in 2019, this time exhibiting alongside several of our key supply partners, customers and end users,” stated James Bottoms, engineering manager at Norco. “We are hoping to use the show as an opportunity to reacquaint with some existing contacts, as well as engaging with new and potential clients to demonstrate our capabilities.

“Norco have a wealth of knowledge and experience in producing composite workboats and marine structures, with some interesting case studies to discuss from both past and present marine projects from the commercial marine, leisure and defence industry sectors. We like nothing more than discussing new opportunities – so please feel free to come by our stand and discuss how Norco might be the ideal partner for your next composite construction project.”

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