Express Engineering (Fabrications)

EXPRESS ENGINEERING (FABRICATIONS) LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer with 45 years of experience, specialising in turnkey solutions for subsea equipment within the offshore energy markets. Operating from a 250,000 sq ft facility in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, the company has invested over £20 million in advanced manufacturing, including a new £4 million Assembly and Test facility, to control, connect, and install subsea equipment.

Their core manufacturing capabilities encompass precision machining of complex critical components in nickel alloys, Inconel, stainless steel, and duplex/super duplex steels, supported by over 100 CNC machine tools. They also offer in-house welding and cladding services, including Fronius CRA cladding and automated butt weld rigs, with approved procedures for a wide range of materials. Furthermore, their 50,000 sq ft Assembly and Test facility handles hydrostatic and submerged gas testing up to 20,000 psi, with skilled technicians assembling and testing subsea connections, actuators, and tooling.

Express Engineering is committed to international standards, holding ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2021, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. They differentiate themselves through collaborative Design for Manufacture (DFM) support, robust project and contract management, and integrated planning and scheduling systems. Their supply chain management ensures efficient procurement of forgings, castings, and fabrications, all managed via an ERP system with live data.