EUROPE in diameter .
“ All shaft segments are pre-fitted with ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber ( EPDM ) gaskets , which is the preferred choice of the miners in the UK .”
“ Tunnel segments to New Cross are manufactured to the latest BTS specification , with no relaxation on the design . Independent testing is being carried out on tolerances and dimensions .
“ We ’ re quite unique because our competitors tend to have to go out to steel mould suppliers which obviously increases costs and lead times .”
Key Personnel
Andy Cooper General Manager
Staff Expertise FP McCann has industry-recognised experts in all its precast divisions , and despite only being involved the tunnelling industry for the past five years , the company boasts a wealth of knowledge and skills .
Some of the people working for the company have more than 30 years ’ experience in the industry including , Tunnelling Engineer Lesley Parker , Tunnelling Contracts Manager Howard Lloyd , Tunnelling Estimator Colin Timmins and Precast Group Quality & Materials Manager Colin Richards .
Continuing with staff development , the company has embarked on apprenticeship programmes and the offer of student gap year placements to further their training and knowledge within the industry .
Stuart Carson Tunneling Manager
Lesley Parker Tunnel Engineer
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