Alphastrut Opens Norway Office
Alphastrut, a supplier of aluminum support systems and handrails to the offshore oil and gas and marine sectors, has opened an office in Norway.
It is a third overseas office for the Scotland-headquartered company, following its expansion into South Korea and Singapore, as it looks to build on the success that has seen its unique products specified for use on major North Sea platform developments for BP, Nexen and Aker BP ASA.
The Norwegian operation will be run by Tommy Nilsen, who has extensive experience of the aluminum products market within the oil and gas and marine sectors in Europe and the Americas.
Alphastrut’s standing in Europe has also been enhanced by its recent approval for Achilles JQS, the supplier register and prequalification system for the Norwegian and Danish oil and gas industry.
Alphastrut makes a versatile aluminum support system, which was specifically designed as a weight-saving solution for topside modules on offshore oil and gas platforms.
The fully-bolted system, which does not require welding or hot works to install, can be used for load-bearing raised access floors with integrated sub-floor cable containment, overhead service support grids, bulkhead supports, stairs and ramps.
Alphastrut’s aluminum handrail system is 100 percent NORSOK compliant and features a continuous unobstructed top rail, so there is no need to break hand contact even on corners or stairs.
It is designed for quick installation and as it is a fully-bolted system, can be fitted without any requirement for welding or hot works. A simple clamping system allows it to integrate with previously installed handrails, making it a quick and simple way to replace corroded mild steel rails.
Made from high-quality aluminum extrusions anodized to AA25 marine grade, the Alphastrut handrail benefits from exceptional corrosion resistance and never needs to be painted or repainted, helping to reduce lifecycle costs.
