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By Pearson Electrical 11 Apr, 2023
Exciting news! Pearson Electrical is thrilled to share that we will be extending our support of Hull FC Academy into the 2023 season.
By Pearson Electrical 06 Feb, 2021
Here at Pearson Electrical, we are classed among key services able to continue working despite the latest COVID-19 lockdown. We’ve worked hard, since the first lockdown last March, to establish safe working practices that enable us to continue serving our clients’ needs despite such government restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. So, whether you have a standard electrical or motor rewind project you need tackling, or an emergency that needs dealing with immediately, we are here for you. Our team of highly skilled electricians and armature winders are well-versed in COVID-secure working and will observe appropriate social distancing, hand sanitisation and mask wearing in order to safeguard your business, team and customers. They will also fit in with any additional measures you might have introduced, such as temperature testing or preventative COVID testing. Our Managing Director, Mark Pearson, said: “We understand it’s especially important for companies to maintain productivity in these challenging times – whether they are in a critical industry such as energy generation, shipping and logistics; or one of the sectors experiencing unprecedented demand, such as pharmaceuticals, food and the manufacturer of vital goods such as personal protective equipment (PPE). “The last thing they can afford to happen is an electrical outage or fault that stops production – and they need to ensure that any projects already under way are delivered in a timely manner. “This is why we have pulled out all the stops to ensure we can continue to meet their demands without interruption, and in a safe and professional manner.” We’ve been working closely with our valued clients throughout the pandemic – many of which provide essential services and supplies – to help them continue operating during this challenging time, including introducing special shift systems to enable social distancing, as well as additional hygiene measures. Our team are skilled in all aspects of industrial and commercial electrical work, with particular specialisms in marine, renewable energy, offshore and hazardous area work. We also undertake large-scale electrical project planning and delivery, such as full warehouse or marine vessel wiring and re-wiring. Services we offer include: • End-to-end project planning and delivery • Custom builds of low-voltage (LV) switchboards • Wiring and repair of motor control centres, consoles, control panels and starters • Control system design, build and installation • Electrical testing and commissioning • Primary and secondary current injection • Portable appliance testing • 24-hour call-out service for urgent repairs • Planned and reactive maintenance • Motor repair and rewinding. If you have an urgent electrical installation or repair you need our help with, you can contact us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080 and we will aim to turn your job around to the highest quality, in the fastest possible timeframe. We can also help with mechanical motor breakdowns via our Humber Rewind armature winding sister company.
By Pearson Electrical 04 Feb, 2021
Announcing a new partnership is always a great moment of pride for our small but incredibly hard-working team, so it’s with pleasure that we can officially declare Pearson Electrical is now an accredited installer for electrical trace heating product giants, Solco Pyroelec. This exciting development reflects our drive to stay at the cutting-edge of electrical engineering and we are very much looking forward to helping the South Korean-based company – which manufactures and supplies industrial and commercial heat tracing and leak detection systems for hazardous and non-hazardous environments – bring its high performing products to more UK and European customers. Mark Pearson, Owner of Pearson Electrical, said: “We couldn’t be happier to have won the role of accredited installer for Solco Pyroelec. We’re very impressed with the quality of their products and the price point is so competitive that we’re able to pass on significant savings to our clients, so it’s a win-win all round.” David Lee, Electrical Trace Heating Consultant – EMEA Region at Solco Pyroelec, said: “Our electrical trace heating products have an excellent track record and now is the right time for the company to expand further into the UK and European market. “As a specialised manufacturer, our challenge is to transfer high quality products to high quality installed solutions for customers, hence our engagement with added value industrial installer partners. “Pearson Electrical is the perfect partner for this task. The team already operate across Europe, and have built a formidable reputation for unrivalled skill, knowledge, and delivery. We provide all the necessary training to our installers, who operate in a vast array of different sectors and marketplaces that require ETH products.” Training programme So far, four members of the Pearson Electrical team have completed the Solco Pyroelec training programme that leads to a three-year accreditation. The training, undertaken remotely to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, covered four main areas: an introduction to trace heating; Solco Pyroelec products and selection; basic design principles – thermal and electrical design and control; and finally installation, testing and commissioning ETH systems. David added: “The specialist training means the Pearson team are equipped with the right knowledge and skills to ensure our products are installed in the best way possible, so their work will be reliable and the ETH systems will need very little maintenance. “Mark knows his market and is diligent about ensuring things are done correctly, which is important to us. In developing an accredited installer network, working with a limited number of partners of the same calibre as Pearson Electrical, we can ensure that the total installed ETH system is of high quality and provides reliability in service to the customers.” Mark added: “This is a really positive business development for us. Not only does it give us another offering for our customers, it shows we have the backing of a major company and confirms that we are a long-term player with the capability to stay ahead of the technology curve. “We have a lot of experience working with large chemical plants and oil refineries and plan to use Solco Pyroelec’s electrical trace heating products on a number of existing and new projects.” Quality products Solco Pyroelec launched its UK operation in 2015, and focuses on two main ETH supply lines – hazardous and non-hazardous industrial markets; and building services and commercial – with 10-year warranties on its industrial product range and five-year warranties on its building services range. The company covers the whole process of product design, production, testing and systematic quality management in accordance with international third party approvals. Its product range includes: Industrial heat-tracing cables, components and controls Ex leak detection cable systems Ex heating jackets for gas cylinders Temperature control and monitoring devices Processing technology of conductive polymer composites Extrusion and injection mould processing of polymers Design, manufacturing and approval of Ex products For more information about Solco Pyroelec, visit https://www.solcopyroelec.co.uk/ If you have a project that requires electrical trace heating systems, get in touch with us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080.
By Pearson Electrical 10 Dec, 2020
Any owner of a sea-going vessel will know about the potential perils of metal corrosion and the various means of keeping it at bay, but we have some excellent news for such owners wishing to prevent electrolysis – we are now the UK’s only approved installer for the revolutionary SeaBis system! Designed by international surveyor Glen Bishop, who has racked up more than 55 years of experience and knowledge in corrosion prevention, including nine years at sea, this game-changing product is working wonders around the world. Unique device Electrolysis can be hugely damaging. If electric currents leave the boat as tiny earth leakages then enter the hull, engine or any metal parts, the steel will rot. The unobtrusive 8inch by 4inch SeaBis unit is a unique device that detects and warns of stray electric currents (which are the root cause of all electrolysis) allowing the owner – or electrical engineering experts such as the Pearson team – to diagnose and repair any faults before the hull or engine is affected. Mark Pearson, Managing Director of Pearson Electrical, said: “SeaBis is an absolutely amazing product, it’s the only system around capable of detecting the stray currents which can cause electrolysis. “We are thrilled to be approved as SeaBis installers. Having used it ourselves to diagnose problems we know how incredibly effective it is, and how quick and simple it is to use. We literally liked it so much we contacted Glen and asked if we could sell and install it. He said yes, so now we are in a position to bring this fantastic technology to boat owners across the UK.” Pearson Electrical is the only company in the UK with rights to install SeaBis. Vessel owners are welcome to purchase their own SeaBis unit from Pearson Electrical so they in effect have a constant early warning system on board, or alternatively they may wish to hire a unit from Pearson on an ad hoc basis. Mark added: “We’re expecting SeaBis to be a very popular product and will ensure we always have some in stock so that we’re able to install a unit and conduct a diagnosis very quickly. “The value for money this offers boat owners is superb. The costs of repairing a corroded vessel are significant, plus there’s the impact of downtime while the vessel is out of action. For just a few hundred pounds, you can practically eliminate these risks.” Significant savings SeaBis designer Glen Bishop, who lives in Australia, said: “Ninety-seven per cent of marine corrosion is caused by electrolysis, and stray current is always the cause. SeaBis offers a solution to identify, understand, then prevent the cause permanently, saving you thousands of pounds. “I was pleased to hear from Mark at Pearson about the success he’d had using SeaBis, and even more delighted to appoint Pearson Electrical as an approved installer. I know the company works to extremely high standards and has a reputation for excellent customer service, so SeaBis is in safe and very capable hands with Mark and his team.” SeaBis is guaranteed for eight years with a design life of 20 years. If you are interested in buying or hiring a SeaBis system from Pearson Electrical, please ring 01482 225080 or email support@pearson-electrical.com
By Pearson Electrical 01 Dec, 2020
It's always a pleasure to blog about the work we’ve done with UK shipbuilder Parkol Marine Engineering, and the recent launch of the Havara continues their (and our!) success story. Parkol has garnered an impressive reputation over the past 50 years for designing and building the highest quality fishing vessels, but Havara is a different kind of project as it is designed not for fishing, but for carrying feed to salmon farms in the Shetland Islands. The 260-ton, 27m-long twin-screw feed carrier left Parkol’s Middlesbrough yard for successful sea trials, and is now out at work in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean, carrying 1.25ton bags of feed to numerous salmon farms around Shetland and the west coast of Scotland. Havara’s joint owner and skipper Colin Kay, of Shetland LCL Shipping, based on the island of Whalsay, couldn’t be happier with his new vessel. He said: “The build took just over a year, and I’m really, really pleased with it. It’s the second boat I’ve commissioned from Parkol, the first was built in 2015, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.” Naturally, the coronavirus pandemic had an impact on operations, although it didn’t cause any delays, and both the Pearson and Parkol teams were able to work flexibly to ensure they adhered to COVID-secure rules. “I couldn’t visit because of the lockdown,” Colin explained, “so all our communications were via WhatsApp and video calls. Despite this, we were still able to build a good relationship and the outcome is just fantastic. “Overall I’ve been very impressed with the service and quality provided by both Parkol and Pearson Electrical.” From fishing to fish feeding Colin hails from a fishing background – his parents and brothers have all worked in the industry – but his business focuses on feeding fish rather than catching them, and he has more than 20 years of experience under his belt running three feed carriers. “It’s seasonal work really,” he explained. “We’ll be working Havara seven days a week in summer all around the Shetlands when it’s busy, and not as frequently in winter when the fish aren’t feeding as much. “The designer, Ian Paton, has done an excellent job. Since our last boat was built the feed bags have got bigger, from 1ton to 1.25ton, and we needed to be able to fit them in the hold. The bigger, heavier bags meant we also needed a bigger engine and crane, and we specifically wanted semi-automatic hydraulically operated hatches, which makes the crew’s job a lot easier. “This design means we can carry more cargo, and are generally quicker and more efficient with our deliveries.” Colin runs a five-man crew, with three on board for each sailing, and Havara is fully fitted out with five cabins and top end finishing touches. “The quality of the finish is superb, my crew are all very happy,” he added, “I’m expecting Havara will last me for the rest of my working days. “We weren’t able to have the usual launch party with all the family gathered round due to the pandemic, but perhaps we’ll do something to mark Havara’s launch in a few months’ time.” Professional approach Mark Pearson, Managing Director of Pearson Electrical, said: “We were commissioned to undertake a full electrical installation for Havara. During the lockdown we’ve made it a priority to keeping our clients’ projects moving, while maintaining the safety of everyone involved and adhering to government guidelines . “Working in tandem with Parkol, we were able to ensure our crews working on electrical installations could continue to operate while keeping a safe distance. This meant we could all still work to our usual high standards we always produce. The pandemic may have caused us to change some of our ways of working but it hasn’t slowed us down.” Parkol Project Manager and Director Sally Atkinson said: “We wish Colin and Havara the best of luck for the future. It was an interesting challenge for us to design and build a bespoke feed carrier, and we’re all delighted to hear Colin is so pleased with its performance. “As always, it was a pleasure to work with Pearson Electrical, who were able to continue to deliver their excellent service despite the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown.” Havara statistics Length Overall 27.00m Length Registered 23.95m Length BP 24.25m Breadth Moulded 9.70m Amidships Depth Moulded 4.80m Fuel Capacity 15,000 litres approx (2 main tanks) Fresh Water Capacity 3,000 litres approx Water Ballast 11 tanks Maximum Summer Deadweight 350 tonnes approx (assuming 1.00 metre freeboard being accepted.) Operating Speed 9 knots Compliment 5 crew Two off main engines for propulsion: Model – Cummins KTA19-M3 447kw@1800rpm If you would like our help with an industrial electrical project or problem, don’t hesitate to contact us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080. Photos courtesy of Mike Upton
By Pearson Electrical 08 Nov, 2020
Families living in Hull’s Boothferry Estate are surviving lockdown with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers behind the popular HU4 Community Network Group. The grass-roots organisation has provided a host of socially distanced outdoor activities for estate residents throughout the spring and summer, and is now appealing for food and goods to create emergency parcels for hard-hit local people. Led by Dawn and Terry Sullivan, the group are also fundraising to create an official multipurpose centre based at the estate’s Dragon Park, and we are proud to say that one stalwart member of the HU4 team is our very own electrician Arthur Smith! Passionate support 67-year-old Arthur Smith, who has worked with us for the past nine years, said: “I’ve lived on the estate since I was 15, and got involved with HU4 at the beginning of this year after seeing something on Facebook about a residents meeting. I decided to go along, and haven’t looked back. Since then, I’ve helped out with all sorts of things, such as building a composter. “It’s had a massive impact on residents, lots of people come to HU4 for help with various problems, and the summer craft sessions for kids were a godsend for families. This is just the beginning though, we desperately need a proper hub and things will really take off once we get one. “I’ve been really inspired by Dawn and Terry, the work they do is brilliant and I love being a part of it, it’s so rewarding to be able to give something back to the community.” Since the group’s inception in summer 2019, a variety of popular outdoor activities have taken place at the park, but Dawn is determined to provide a building to host indoor activities for local residents and is canvassing support from Hull City Council as well as members of the public to make her vision a reality. “Other Hull estates have community centres, but not Boothferry,” said Dawn. “We know from the research we’ve done and also the feedback from the hundreds of people who use HU4 that the demand is there. Our aim is to establish a unit that’s accessible all week, offering a range of activities and support for residents of all ages, from babies to the elderly.” Despite relying purely on funds and donations from generous members of the public, the group has managed to bring the community together outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a book club and craft sessions, and creation of a ‘wish tree’, flowerbeds, and communal vegetable patch. HU4 are now focusing on assembling and delivering food, clothing and essentials parcels for residents in need, and would welcome donations of goods including food, clothes, toiletries and sanitary products. Pearson Electrical has so far supported Arthur by allowing him to use workshop for machining various parts for Dragon Park, and generous colleagues have donated clothing and food. Arthur added: “Being able to use the Pearson Electric workshop is fantastic, all my workmates are really supportive, as is the boss Mark.” Managing Director Mark Pearson said: “I’ve been really impressed by Arthur’s dedication to the HU4 community group and he’s inspired me to look at ways we could potentially support the group in future.” Fighting their corner One beneficiary of HU4’s good work is 32-year-old Kirsty Bayles, from Bethune Avenue. With two teenagers and a baby born just weeks before lockdown, Kirsty and her partner had their hands full and were also dealing with a problem neighbour. “We received a leaflet through the door about HU4, and so I contacted them via Facebook to ask advice on what to do about my issue,” Kirsty explained. “Dawn was brilliant. She offered to raise it with the local PCSO and set everything up so all I had to do was wait for a phone call. “She invited me along to the park for a socially distanced chat and since then I’ve been involved in the group, both in using its services and also helping out where I can.” Kirsty’s children had barely left the house but once lockdown restrictions were eased, they took full advantage of the activities HU4 provided at Dragon Park. She said: “My daughter is deaf, and had become quite withdrawn. The craft sessions were fantastic, they really brought her back out of her shell, she became happy and chatty again.” Kirsty is fully supportive of the HU4 campaign for a community hub. “There are no facilities on this estate, we desperately need something. Some elderly residents hardly ever leave their homes, even just having somewhere for a coffee morning would help,” she added. “For me, it would be great to be able to just walk somewhere nearby to have my baby weighed, or go to a baby and toddler group in the future when the pandemic is over, instead of having to drive somewhere. Some people who live here have to rely on public transport or taxis to get around, having at least a few facilities on our doorstep would make an enormous difference. “The work Dawn and the team are doing is fantastic, they are fighting our corner and they’ve got the whole estate backing them.” Anyone who would like to support the HU4 community group in any way or access its services should ring or message 07830 243199.
By Pearson Electrical 09 Sep, 2020
Pearson Electrical has successfully gained the much-sought-after ISO 9001 quality standard. Not only that, but we have also transitioned from the OSHAS (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 18001 health and safety rating, to the newer ISO 45001 standard, demonstrating the highest possible standards in safe working practices. Gaining two ISO certifications underlines our commitment to being the best we can be. Both of these new accreditations are set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are recognised worldwide, which mean they are great news for the ongoing growth of Pearson Electrical, which includes projects abroad. To achieve both seals of approval, we had to go through rigorous assessment processes and demonstrate effective systems and processes across our businesses. About ISO 9001 ISO 9001 centres on a strict quality management system (QMS) that firms must adhere to in order to demonstrate operational excellence, and provide products and services that meet the expectations of their customers and regulators. In order to achieve the ISO 9001 standard, we had to provide evidence of effective relationship management among all our stakeholders; of being customer-focused and maintaining good levels of satisfaction; of providing adequate instruction and training to our employees; of engaging effectively with members of our team; of implementing and following proper processes and procedures, and of striving to continually improve what we do and how we do it, including ensuring cost-effectiveness. We also had to prove that our businesses have effective leadership. About ISO 45001 Netting ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management certification made this a double whammy. To achieve this new standard, which replaces our former OSHAS 18001 certification, which was issued by the British Standards Institute, we had to show that we operate an effective occupational health and safety management system to protect our people and customers, and demonstrate overall business excellence and resilience. Introduced in March 2018, ISO 45001 also required us to demonstrate that we undertake proactive risk prevention and continuous improvement; that we operate responsibly and strictly comply with regulations relating to health and safety, to help prevent employee injuries, ill health or even death. By contrast, OSHAS 18001 set out the minimum requirements for an occupational health and safety programme. To attain ISO 45001, we had to demonstrate that health and safety principles are part of our company ethos and processes at all levels, so that we proactively spot and rule out issues that could result in harm through effective risk assessments and audits. We also had to show that our management team take ownership and ensure health and safety is prioritised within the business, creating a culture where everyone who works here focuses on working safely and protecting their colleagues. A word from Mark Our Managing Director, Mark Pearson, said: “Being at the cutting edge of our profession has always been vitally important to us at Pearson Electrical, and obtaining and maintaining the highest possible levels of accreditation is one of the ways in which we do that. “This is why we set our sights on achieving ISO9001 and ISO 45001. We’re delighted that we’ve done so and are committed to retaining them for many years to come. “This success is as a real credit to all our employees, too, who’ve really got behind what we wanted to achieve and commit to the highest possible quality in everything they do.” Having these two leading accreditations means that you can have a high degree of confidence in all the work we do, even that involving high-risk environments. If you have a project that requires the utmost expertise and reliability, get in touch with us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080
By Pearson Electrical 07 Sep, 2020
This year, we have faced some enormous challenges due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, with wellbeing being paramount to how we manage our operations. The good news is we have taken a flexible approach to our ways of working and still been able to deliver what our customers need, when they need it, even surpassing their expectations. And this has been the case with a full electrical installation we undertook on a Parkol Marine Engineering project – the build of their latest trawler, Reliance III, which was recently launched from the harbourside at the leading boatbuilder’s Whitby base. Shared values We have a long history of working with this highly reputable company and share common values of providing excellence in design, workmanship and customer service. Mark Pearson, Managing Director of Pearson Electrical, said: “Throughout the pandemic we’ve worked hard with our clients to find proactive solutions to keeping their build and installation projects moving, while maintaining the safety of everyone involved and adhering to government guidelines. “In this case with Parkol, we introduced a 3pm to midnight shift system to ensure our crews working on electrical installations at the Whitby yard could continue to operate while keeping a safe distance. “This flexible solution meant the project was still delivered on time to the same high standards we always produce. The pandemic may have caused us to change some of our ways of working but it hasn’t slowed us down.” Out to sea Following the official launch ceremony, skipper John Clark, of Aberdeenshire, was set to test Reliance III in sea trials before putting her to work off the coast of Scotland, netting prawn and whitefish. The twin-rig trawler Reliance III replaces the 11-year-old Reliance II, also built by Parkol, and skipper John was delighted with the results. He said: “I asked the architect Ian Paton to do the impossible – design a boat that has better seakeeping capabilities than Reliance II, that has to be kept below 16.49m registered length, yet act on water like a much bigger vessel, and deliver a safe working platform for the crew when at sea. “Reliance III is a completely unique design, it’s taken just over a year to build. It’s been a challenging time with the coronavirus, but the yard has worked through it and built a fabulous boat, it’s a credit to the whole workforce.” Focus on safety John added: “It’s been built more or less for crew safety and crew welfare, it’s a lot better fitted out inside than the old one was. The crew accommodation is a lot grander, and they’ve built into the boat safety handrails that the crew can clip themselves onto. All over the top deck and bottom deck we’ve got conveyer systems, to look after the fish and clear the catch.” Parkol Project Manager and Director Sally Atkinson said: “We pulled out all the stops to ensure we would deliver Reliance III on time. It was a pleasure as always to work with Pearson Electrical, who never fail to impress with their quality and attitude, and lovely to hear such positive feedback from John. We wish him and Reliance III the best of success for the future.” The statistics The fully shelterdecked Reliance III has a registered length of 16.49m and 7.7m of beam. The centreline machinery consists of a Mitsubishi S6R2 main engine (480kW @ 1350rpm), a Reintjes 7.476:1 reduction gearbox and a four-bladed 2,500mm-diameter propeller. Mitsubishi 6D24TC and 6D16 auxiliary engines will run the vessel’s main hydraulic and electric systems. The twin-rigged trawler will be used for catching groundfish, monkfish, megrim, lemon sole, ling, prawns, haddock, cod, and whiting. It will fish in different areas all over Scotland, right up to the west coast, out to Rockall, the west of Shetland, east of Shetland, out of Mallaig, Ullapool, Scrabster, Fraserburgh, and Peterhead, then back to John’s home town of Macduff and Banff.  If you would like our help with an industrial electrical project or problem, don’t hesitate to contact us via support@pearson-electrical.com or 01482 225080.
By Pearson Electrical 07 Aug, 2020
We've been delighted to welcome AHS on board as a new client of Pearson Electrical – a likeminded business striving, as we are, to continue servicing clients and their end customers despite the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The UK-based company supplied its state-of-the-art low ignition system air handling units for installation at the huge distribution centre of a major international online retailer near Magdeburg in Germany. The project required a contractor certified for working in explosive atmospheres (or ATEX rated) to complete a wiring project on the site’s air flow system because the area involved is used for storing aerosol products prior to them being dispatched. This impressive site comprises a three-level warehouse with pick towers, alongside office and welfare facilities catering for the 1,450 employees working there. We were approached and, needless to say, were only too happy to help! We’ve now worked on four installations of AHS units and are looking forward to partnering up on more projects in the near future. Specialist work Jared Gray, Technical Director at AHS, said: “This is a highly specialist job involving explosive atmosphere wiring, and we were fortunate to find Pearson Electrical as not many companies have the required credentials or experience. “We were really impressed by the Pearson team’s fast response, and the professionalism of the work done. Speed and flexibility were key drivers for us, and Pearson delivered on all counts.” Mark Pearson, Owner of Pearson Electrical, said: “It’s our pleasure to work alongside a company that shares our commitment to the highest quality of work and professionalism. AHS supplies a range of air handling units primarily in the UK and is one of just a few such manufacturers based here, although some of its cutting-edge systems have travelled as far as New Zealand. “Being NICEIC certified for ATEX work is something we are proud of at Pearson Electrical. It takes considerable investment in training to ensure our team remain up to date with this accreditation, but it’s rewarding work and means we can offer this scarce service to companies like AHS on some really exciting projects.” As a smaller company, Pearson Electrical has the advantage of being able to respond very quickly to requests for this kind of work. “Bigger companies often have complex procurement systems to work through, which can take months,” Mark added. “Whereas I’m able to manage this process so efficiently that we are able to turn it around within a week.” Great relationships at our core We’d like to say a huge thank you to our clients, who are working proactively with us throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to help ensure the most positive outcome possible for our network of companies, staff and clients. It’s at time like these that the strong and positive relationships we are committed to building really come to the fore, and it’s by working together collaboratively in this way that we’ll thrive through the other side of this crisis. How we can help your organisation Our specific services include custom builds of LV switchboards, motor control centres, consoles, control panels and starters; control system design, build and installation; electrical testing and commissioning; primary and secondary current injection; portable appliance testing; 24-hour repair service and planned and reactive maintenance. If you have an urgent electrical installation or repair you need our help with, you can contact us via support@pearson-electrical.com and 01482 225080 and we will aim to turn your job around to the highest quality, in the fastest possible timeframe. We can also help with mechanical motor breakdowns via our Humber Rewind armature winding sister company.
By Pearson Electrical 07 Aug, 2019
Mill Nurseries is one of our longest-standing clients and one we’ve been proud to accompany on its successful journey towards becoming one of the UK’s biggest growers. Our relationship began two decades ago and we are about to help them deliver their latest multi-million-pound project, to expand their greenhouse growing capacity by 25 per cent. The successful family business, established in 1962, is already East Yorkshire’s largest tomato grower and sixth largest in the UK, supplying over one hundred million tomatoes a year to supermarkets Cooperative, Waitrose, Morrisons and Lidl. The latest build project, which will add eight more acres of glasshouses to the current 24-acre capacity at its Mill Nurseries site, has been fuelled by increased Cooperative orders and is commencing later this month, with completion planned for this November. Pearson Electrical will be carrying out the electrical installation work required to get them up and running. We will be creating a detailed project plan including mapping the electrical distribution to the new greenhouses, designing and building the distribution and control panels that will power the many pieces of automated equipment including fans, heating, lighting and thermal curtains – and, of course, installing the eight acres of electrical wiring. Latest in a long line of innovations And this is not our first collaboration with this forward-thinking business, based in Keyingham. Three years ago, we helped to install three new combined heat and power (CHP) units, to help Mill Nurseries in their quest to heat their glasshouses as sustainably as possible. These replaced 10 old and tired 1.5 megawatt units with the latest, most energy-efficient technology in the form of three 2.5 megawatt generators. “The glasshouse industry uses a lot of energy,” explained Hermanus de Lang, who owns and runs the business with his two brothers and sister, “especially for growing plants like tomatoes which have their origins in tropical climates like South America and need lots of heat. We need to keep our greenhouses at a steady 19 or 20-degree temperature, which is why we decided to install CHP units.” These are basically large gas-fired engines which generate enough electricity and hot water to heat the glasshouses, exporting what isn’t used to the National Grid. Not only that, but the flue gases they generate, which would otherwise go off into the atmosphere, adding to CO2 emissions, are diverted back into the greenhouses to again help their plants thrive. For this project, Pearson Electrical worked alongside the manufacturers to install the state-of-the-art equipment for the three new generators. We also disconnected and removed the old units and re-routed and connected the necessary 11 kilovolt cabling. In addition, we had to modify the monitoring and control system that supports the equipment and notifies the Mill Nurseries team of the status of the CHP generators. The CHP unit provides around 50 per cent of Mill Nurseries’ heating needs, and they take their other 50 per cent from a straw-fired biomass boiler which they installed around six years ago. This uses waste wheat straw from local farmers to create a completely renewable form of energy for their greenhouses. We were also entrusted with the full installation of this relatively new technology, including control systems and cabling. Looking after the environment Growing is a competitive game in a world where food production is having to keep pace with an ever-increasing population, and Mill Nurseries, which now employs over 100 people, have had to strive to stay one step ahead throughout their half a century-plus in operation. Mill Nurseries’ water, too, comes from sustainable sources. “We collect all of our rainwater run-offs from the roofs of our greenhouses, and this all goes into a 12 million-gallon reservoir we built on site, which makes us around three-quarters self-sufficient for our water,” said Hermanus. They were the first UK tomato growers, in the early 2000s, to install fully automatic thermal screen covers in their greenhouses, designed to reduce their heat input requirements by 25 per cent during the winter months with the added benefit of creating a better summer glasshouse environment through the shading effect of the screens. The sheets of glass in the roofs of the new greenhouses will be significantly bigger, further minimising light obstruction and shadow from the aluminium bars used to contain them, for optimum growing efficiency. And their sustainable growing methods also include adopting endangered bumblebees to propagate the thousands of tomato plants which stretch as far as the eye can see within their vast greenhouses. Pest control is also done organically. “Tomatoes, like other crops, can be prey to a variety of pests, like whiteflies and leaf miners. An entomologist visits us every week during the eight-month long harvesting season to advise and provide insects like spiders to help target the pests where needs be,” added Hermanus. A rich heritage Hermanus’ father Gerrit set up Mill Nurseries on a smaller plot across the road from where it is now, after migrating to the UK from Holland in the 1950s. He started off growing lettuces, chrysanthemums and tomatoes in the soil. “Ironically, given that’s where our dad hailed from, we keep a close eye on what’s coming out of Holland, which is seen very much as the centre of horticulture around the world,” added Hermanus. “That’s where a lot of the latest innovations in growing stem from, including environmental control sensors to maximise the potential of every plant. “Dad was a first-generation grower but spotted an opportunity to do in the UK what had been done in Holland for many years. He arrived in the UK with nothing in his pockets, no possessions or even a suitcase and not even able to speak the language. “He started to build the business through sheer grit and determination, and just not being prepared to take ‘no’ for an answer. We’re extremely proud of what he achieved.” Throughout the past 20 years, as well as working on Mill Nurseries’ new installations, we have looked after the certification and periodic testing of all their electrical equipment, as well as being on hand to deal with any unanticipated problems. “While we have the ability to manually control our systems, they spend most of their lives on auto,” explained Hermanus. “Everything has to be fully optimised, well planned and fail-safe because the slightest glitch can result in thousands of plants being potentially ruined. “Owner Mark Pearson and his team have shared our journey so far with us. I’ve always found him and his Pearson Electrical company to be very supportive of our needs and very responsive whenever we have a breakdown, providing a level of capability and service we can trust. “They offer a depth of knowledge and expertise which is head and shoulders above other electrical companies, giving us utter confidence every step of the way.” Mark Pearson, owner of Pearson Electrical, said: “The care and attention that has gone into this project from everyone involved is outstanding. The site looks phenomenal – these greenhouses stand at 7.5m high, making them the tallest in the country. “It’s been a pleasure to work with Mill Nurseries and accompany them on their successful journey towards becoming one of the UK’s biggest growers.” If you would like our help with an industrial electrical project or problem, don’t hesitate to contact us via info@pearson-electrical.com or (01482) 225080.
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