Alphastrut Completes Seven Figure North Sea Contract
Alphastrut has announced the completion of a seven figure contract with BP which has saved the supermajor around 54 tonnes in weight. Alphastrut comprises engineered aluminium extrusions and fabricated brackets which are bolted together to form support frames, used in everything from load-bearing raised-access floors to ceiling grids and bulkhead supports. The Alphastrut aluminium system was successfully installed on the BP Clair Ridge accommodation module, providing both raised access flooring and ceiling cable containment support. The platform consists of two bridge-linked platforms, situated
Murray Metals Eyes Offshore Industry with New Acquisition
Murray Metals (MM), one of the UK’s leading stockists and suppliers of plate and specialty metals, says it is set to revolutionise module construction in the oil and gas sector with a new support system following acquisition of Alphastrut. MM explains that the Alphastrut aluminium system is over 50% lighter than conventional steel support and cable containment systems and has already saved oil majors in the region of 100 tonnes of weight per project, resulting in seven figure cost savings. The weight and cost savings are already being noted within the oil and gas industry and Alphastrut
February 2025
