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Exciting News! 📢 We're thrilled to attend the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition at the SEC Glasgow today and tomorrow. Join us as Jordan Tassell, Head of Marine & Ports, and our consultant Chris McComb MBA CEng MIET, present on "UK ShorePower: Moving the Decarbonisation Needle" at 14:00 today. In this session, we'll delve into the crucial need for shore power in the UK maritime sector to reduce its environmental footprint. Discover the challenges, drivers and success stories as we explore how a UK company is leading the way in this transition towards a greener future. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders and discuss the latest trends in Scottish manufacturing and supply chain.  The importance of being part of key conversations that shape the future of Scottish manufacturing and the transition to Net Zero. #teamiconsys

🌊 Powering the Future of Offshore Renewables ⚡️ Just look at these UK-manufactured transformers, what a stunning piece of kit!  We've just taken delivery of several large, bespoke transformers for a specialised back-deck power system.  These transformers form part of a larger system delivery and are crucial to supporting our valued client’s offshore renewable energy operations. 🌊 In collaboration with leading UK manufacturer Electro-Wind Limited, these custom-designed transformers, ranging from 690v/3.3kV to 690v/6.6kV, will be seamlessly integrated into our advanced power cabins.⚡ Positioned on the vessel’s back deck, these systems will play an integral role in powering a critical offshore application, supporting the delivery of major projects globally within the renewable energy sector. 🚢 This project is one of many which demonstrates our commitment to engineering excellence and sustainable innovation, providing high-performance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the maritime and renewable energy industries. 🌍 Stay tuned for more updates as we move toward a successful project completion. 🎯 #teamiconsys

📢 Exciting news, our Head of Marine & Ports Jordan Tassell, along with our consultant Chris McComb MBA CEng MIET, will be presenting at The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in Glasgow next week 📢 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐬 '𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞' The maritime sector is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint as part of the global effort to combat climate change. In this session, we discuss the need for shore power in the UK, the challenges in its implementation, and the key drivers for adoption. Highlighting how a UK company has successfully navigated these obstacles and is ready to accelerate its uptake. The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is taking place at the SEC Glasgow, on the 23rd & 24th of October. This event is a key forum for manufacturers and supply chain operators across Scotland to come together, discuss the most pressing issues, and share ideas for the future. It promises to be a great event! We’re looking forward to connecting with key stakeholders and being part of key conversations that shape the future of Scottish manufacturing and the transition to Net Zero. #teamiconsys 

Over the next two days, the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) exhibition at the NEC will bring together leading professionals across the highways sector. This exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to engage with key decision-makers involved in the planning, development, management, and maintenance of the nation's road networks.    Our transportation consultant, Rhys Morgan C.Eng, MIOD, is excited to connect with industrial peers and share how our advanced automation and control solutions for tunnel infrastructure are making roads safer and more efficient, helping to shape the future of highway innovation! #teamiconsys

🚗💨 Any day racing is a good day, even when it’s a bad day... 🚗💨 Supporting #teamiconsys comes in many forms and guises.  We’re thrilled to sponsor Phil Howard, our Lead Systems Service Engineer’s car, as Phil competes in his final race of the season in the Classic Marques Speed Challenge! Phil Howards’ final race of the year was at Debden Airfield, a disused airfield adjacent to Carver Barracks near the village of Debden in Essex. Story from Phil Howard... “This was the first time this event had been on the calendar since I started sprinting so thought I’d give it a go.  I had been warned that the surface is not exactly good but it’s a very fast track, with a few long straights – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠? Most things, as it happens – a last-minute problem with the tow vehicle meant I was late setting off on Saturday afternoon and arrived in the dark. The following morning, we got time to walk the track. What you see at walking pace from standing height and what you see from much lower down at 70mph are very different things. On a practice run, you get a feel for the way a track flows, allowing you to pick corner braking points, turn in points, and when you can open the throttle without fear. By the time I was ¾ the way round my practice run, I approached the 135-degree left hander (Mustang), I’d completely got in the wrong place in my mental map.  I slammed on the brakes, at which point I was simply a passenger in a cloud of tyre smoke and ended up with the entire car buried in a hedge... Practice run voided. First timed run and I needed to get a reasonably clean run and remember to brake earlier for Mustang, this I managed with a 110 second run, still more time to find. With the second timed run I was going well until I tried to carry a little too much speed into the chicane just before Mustang.  Knowing I wasn’t going to get round, I chose to take the alternative route through the cones. Supercharger belt slip issues only added to a frustrating weekend.  A slight improvement on T3 but not enough to make any real difference. It was my worst scoring round for the Handicap championship this year, so Debden won’t count in my best 8 scores.  The only positive was that it was still fractionally higher than my average score compared to last season, so every cloud has a silver lining. That’s now my season done and dusted, it’s a case of sitting and waiting to see what the final results are as they depend on the actions of others. It’s time to start on the winter tweaks.  First, one on the list is a working fuel gauge, but we also have some suspension work to do and address the supercharger belt slip problem to get more power.” Well done, Phil #teamiconsys is celebrating with you! 

Health & Safety never used to be important, as Fred Dibnah can testify to below! As we reflect back on Health & Safety…    Here at iconsys, we take safety extremely seriously: it's not just something we talk about & help our customers with, it's something we weave into the fabric of our internal processes.     We are committed to fostering a safe and innovative working environment that protects the health and well-being of both our clients and everyone at #teamiconsys.     As we continue to expand and grow, we identified a need for an established and dedicated Health & Safety (H&S) forum, focused on the continued improvements to our workplace safety.     Our key areas of focus include:     👉 Risk assessments & method statements – identifying hazards & mitigating risks  👉🏻 Accident & incident investigations – empowering team members to contribute to investigations, ensuring transparency & improvement  👉🏽 Emergency preparedness – from response plans to drills, we’re always ready  👉🏾 Regulatory & compliance updates – keeping up with legislation to maintain our high standards  👉 Policy development & implementation – shaping policies that protect us all  👉🏽 Training – ensuring every member of #teamiconsys has the necessary training, with regular updates and refreshers     It's a part of who we are, safety is in our engineering DNA.

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme this year is: To prioritise mental health in the workplace. Promoting wellbeing at work can help create a positive working environment by minimising stress levels, improving employee satisfaction and engagement, and ultimately helping your employees thrive at work. Here’s a few words from our QHSE Manager and Mental Health First Aider Graham Cowan MIET “We believe a happy and healthy workforce is essential in building a successful business. A supportive environment undoubtedly makes for a better working atmosphere and I believe that is what we have here at iconsys. It helps to create a sense of community and team spirit, which works as a reminder that everyone is striving towards one unified goal. We pride ourselves on creating an open culture without judgement or discrimination. Here at iconsys, we care about the team and want to ensure we provide the correct support for their needs. We have many services available for all staff: 👉 Wellbeing Champions 👉🏻 Mental Health First Aider & certificate holders 👉🏽 Staff Wellbeing Hub 👉🏽Employee Assistance Programme 👉🏾External support through Kate Wood at The Work Health Hub. I am so unbelievably proud of our team and how well they can all work together and contribute to a great working environment.” #WMHD2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay #teamiconsys

Today, our Head of Marine & Ports, Jordan Tassell, is attending the Floating Offshore Wind 2024 expo at P&J Live in Aberdeen, partnered by Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK. With the Labour Party in office and a renewed focus on the UK’s renewable energy opportunities, this sector has never been more critical. This event provides a unique platform to explore how we can secure and advance the future of renewable energy at a pivotal moment in time. We're committed to driving innovation in the marine infrastructure and offshore renewables sectors. This expo is a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry leaders, collaborate on cutting-edge projects, and explore the latest advancements that will shape the future of offshore wind energy. 💡 By focusing on sustainable, scalable solutions, we aim to play a key role in accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. #teamiconsys

🎓 Our QHSE Manager, Graham Cowan MIET, is at the World of Learning Exhibition at the NEC today! 🎓     ✨ This event aligns perfectly with our recent investment in our own learning management system, OnBoardConnect™.     OnBoardConnect™ is designed to support personal development and training, offering our employees the flexibility to enrol in courses that benefit their career growth and study at a time that suits them.     We’re fully committed to the continuous development of our team. By investing in this innovative platform, amongst our other staff development initiatives, we’re empowering our team to take ownership of their learning journey and unlock their full potential. #teamiconsys

🚀 Exciting times for Telford as we await the official launch of The Quad, which is scheduled for Friday this week, a state-of-the-art digital skills and enterprise hub located at the heart of the Station Quarter development! The facility, developed in collaboration with Telford College and Harper Adams University, is set to empower future learners and local businesses, placing Telford and Shropshire at the forefront of digital innovation in the UK. Milissa Chesters MA HRM, FCIPD, Head of People & Culture, had the pleasure of attending the Digital Employer Skills Hub event on Thursday 3rd October and had a sneak preview. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the new facility and learn about T-levels, work-based placements, and pre-employability programs designed to help people back into the workforce. We were eager to get involved as its values and principles align directly with ours. Supporting and developing local talent is a core part of our mission, and we’ve proudly worked with key partner Telford College for over 30 years. Thank you to Teresa Hughes, Jackie Bradnick, Beckie Bosworth and Emma Wade from Telford College. We look forward to seeing how The Quad helps shape the future workforce in the digital sphere and aims to strengthen our community! #teamiconsys