TPi May 2014

Water, drainage and civi ls

HDPE pipes for shipyard air duct system

such as the one installed at Pendennis Shipyard, due to its versatility and ability to be fabricated easily into complex arrangements. “This is essential when the air duct needs to navigate around a multitude of other services that need to be installed. “We were thrilled to be involved with the Pendennis Shipyard expansion. The work they do in refitting and building luxury superyachts is not only impressive but also extremely interesting and the level of engineering on-site is something to behold.” quantity surveyor for SCB Groundworks, commented, “After looking Andy Mansell,

Asset International Ltd, a manufacturer of Weholite HDPE plastic sustainable drainage and water management products, has moved into the ventilation sector, with the provision of a network of HDPE pipes to service a new extension at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. Pendennis is a superyacht builder with a heritage spanning 25 years, during which time it has completed over 200 refit projects and created 30 custom new build yachts. In early 2013, Pendennis commenced the major development of its Falmouth location, in order to respond to an increased number of refit enquiries as well as to provide facilities for larger 60m+ vessels. The extension will see the creation of three new marine facing sheds and workshops, as well as expanded office, workshop and crew facilities. The project is partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). In order to facilitate the extension Pendennis appointed Midas as the main contractor to undertake the required works. Asset International was appointed by SCB Groundworks, a sub- contractor on the project. Asset was specifically involved in providing a large network of underground pipes in order to service an airtight duct, designed

Asset supplied 750m of Weholite pipe for the network of underground pipes

diameters from 400 to 3,500mm. The low-pressure pipe offers the construction and water industries a solution across a range of applications, including surface drainage, foul sewers, inter-process pipe work, culverts, attenuation tanks, ducting and outfalls.

at several different options, Weholite proved to be the most suitable solution and offered both programming and economical advantages.” Asset International has exclusive UK and Ireland rights to manufacture the Weholite range of structured wall pipe.

Asset International – UK sales@weholite.co.uk www.weholite.co.uk

Originally developed in Finland, Weholite is manufactured in internal

to carry air from the plant room to vast blowers within the workshop. These giant blowers help to dry the fresh paint on the hulls of the superyachts built or refitted at the shipyard. Asset supplied 750mof 1,350mm diameter Weholite, along with prefabricated access shafts. Weholite exploits an advanced technology polyethylene material and is used primarily in water infrastructure projects across the UK. It is lightweight, durable, easy to install, abrasion resistant, and tolerant of ground movements. Paul O’Regan, technical sales engineer at Asset International, said, “Weholite lends itself to underground air duct systems

Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall

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