Explore some of the diverse projects with have successfully delivered with our varied portfolio of clients, from startups and owner operators through to global companies. Each have benefitted from our:
- No nonsense, honest approach
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Hassle free integration into the project team
- Technical Leadership
- Demonstrable successful track record
- Ability to rapidly produce results
- Experience working with some of the world’s leading organisations
No matter how large or small your business, and how simple or complex your project, we have the experience and expertise to help you.
Our skills are highly transferrable to other industries, so if what you are looking for is not here please give us a call to arrange an honest, no-obligation chat to see how we may be able to assist. We always rise to a new challenge and welcome your call!
Formula 1 Wind Tunnel – Red Bull Technology
We assisted Red bull technology with the concept design, detail design, manufacturing support and physical installation of multiple work packs to enhance the capabilities of their wind tunnel test facility in Bedford, UK. All projects were completed on time despite the additional challenges of the Covid 19 pandemic, and we are proud to have played our part in their subsequent success. Further work has since been awarded to assist with the development of their brand-new test facility that commenced construction in 2024.
Subsea Pipe and Cable Laying Equipment – IHC
Over 2 separate long-term engagements we assisted IHC with the development of multiple work packs to make up various subsea pipe and cable laying towers for their international clients. All work was carried out to the required DNV / CLAME standards and completed in time.
Floating Tidal Turbine Platform – SME
We assisted Sustainable Marine energy (later purchased by Schottel Marine Technology) with concept and detail design of floating Tidal Turbine Platform PLAT-I, which was subsequently built and successfully commissioned exactly as planned
2000t Jacket Lifting Tool for Aberdeen Offshore Wind Project – Houlder
We assisted marine engineers Houlder with the detail design, manufacturing support and DNV approval of a 2000Te remote lifting tool for offshore wind turbine foundations. Designed, certified and manufactured on time and budget, the tool operated successfully as part of the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Project
Electric Off-Highway Vehicle – Hyperdrive / JCB
We helped leading supplier of Electric Powertrain Technology Hyperdrive Innovation to convert a traditional diesel powered off highway vehicle to a electric power for their client JCB in record time – the first of its kind in the world!
Submerged Tidal Turbine Platform – SME
Another project for sustainable marine energy, we completed Product Development of a bespoke second-generation Tidal Turbine Platform, allowing them to progress to prototype build and testing
Next-gen Articulated Dump Trucks – CAT
We worked on a number of innovative new product development and cost reduction projects during a long term relationship with the global brand CAT, creating 4 out 11 new unique selling feature for their Cat IV generation Articulated dump trucks.
Marine Renewables, Subsea Trenching and Subsea Mining – SMD
We worked on several innovative and fully bespoke product development projects for inductry leder Soil Machine Dynamics within their Renewables, Trenching and Subsea Mining divisions.
LED Street Lighting – Low Carbon Lighting
We conducted Value Engineering and Product Development of an Innovative low-cost Street Lighting Solution, for Low Carbon Lighting (later purchased by Raytech), enabling a successful product launch in a highly competitive market
Subsea Anchoring System – Rockbit / SME
A three-way project between Rockbit, Sustainable Marine Energy and Orion, we were the early design pioneers of a new anchoring technology, helping to develop and test a physical prototype exactly as planned, despite a very tightly compressed project schedule.
Bespoke Quality Management System – Nymas
Whilst continuing to work with our long-term client Nymas on a number of innovative new product development and cost reduction projects they requested us to leverage our experience working with international businesses and help them to update and significantly overhaul their Quality Management System.
Innovative Disability Products – Nymas
We have worked on multiple innovative New Product Development and Product Improvement projects for Nymas during our long-term relationship with this client, covering a range of safety related disability aids typically used in commercial and residential premises.
Innovative Induction Pipe Bending Machinery – FTV Proclad
August 2015 saw OPD Ltd. complete the design of a brand new induction pipe bending machine for our new multi-national client FTV Proclad, a global leader in their respective field.
Next generation Excavator / Demolition Machinery – Komatsu
We introduced a number of innovative new product development projects and cost reduction initiatives for Komatsu UK,, leveraging our significant previous experience with
similar products.
Construction Quick Couplers – Miller Groundbreaking
We provided urgent design engineer resource for a major new product development for internationally successful company Miller Groundbreaking.
Thermoformed Packaging and Tooling – Solocup Europe
We were requested to provide design engineering services for a number of innovative new product and tooling designs for Solocup Europe, a major player in the food packaging industry, leveraging our significant previous experience in this industry.