Headquartered in Aberdeenshire, the Ferguson Group is a specialist in the supply of DNV 2.7-1/EN 12079 certified offshore containers, refrigeration modules and accommodation/workspace modules to the offshore industry.
The company has been servicing the oil and gas industry for over 35 years from its bases in the UK (Bridge of Don, Inverurie and Kintore), Norway, UAE, Singapore and Australia.
Each base is equipped to supply the Group’s complete range of DNV 2.7-1 containers, including dry goods containers, chemical tanks, mud skips, drum baskets, refrigerated modules, A60 accommodation and workspace modules.
In the first half of this year Ferguson Group has launched several new products, including a 6m dual zone refrigerated module from IceBlue Refrigeration Offshore (a member of the Ferguson Group), a new 6m accommodation module designed specifically for the Middle East and Asia, and more recently two workshops classified for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
The growth of the business has been driven by its commitment to provide clients with an exceptional level of service and support, with products that can be tailored to the client’s specific requirements, supporting the industry with containers and modules from a Ferguson Group base local to them.
The Ferguson Group understands the importance of offering its customers a high quality product and support service across its bases in the UK, Norway, UAE, Singapore, Australia and its partners worldwide. By positioning bases in key oil and gas hubs the company can offer customers a wide product range, shorter lead times and support from a local team.
Internationally Ferguson Group continues to strengthen its global presence with partnerships positioned around the world including Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Ghana, Malta, Russia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, New Zealand, East Timor and Trinidad.
Mike Melville, commercial director, said: “Strengthening our national and international presence is a key part of our strategic approach and this is supported by the global team of Ferguson Group employees.
“By opening bases in key regions and establishing partners we can ensure that our clients receive on the ground support and communication with a team of dedicated and highly experienced employees.”
Health and safety is high on Ferguson’s remit, policies are in place to ensure the Group works together globally to operate to the highest standards of occupational health and safety.
It is committed to continually improving operational and manufacturing standards to deliver market-leading performance in every aspect of the business.
Products are manufactured in-house using state-of-the-art facilities to meet full DNV accreditation standards, this results in customers’ reassurance that the products comply with the latest HSE regulations.
Staff are key in the on-going development of the Group.
Melville continued: “We recognise that our teams based in each of our bases play an integral part in the growth of the company and contribute to our high HSEQ performance, all employees receive regular and up-to-date training to ensure they are equipped with the skills that are needed to carry out their duties to the safest possible standards.”