Leading UK-based engineering services company Romica Engineering has strengthened its senior team as it looks to increase its presence across a range of industrial sectors and unlock valuable new markets.
Carl Richmond brings a wealth of experience in a diverse range of engineering and manufacturing markets to his new business development role. His appointment will contribute to Romica’s growth and specifically target non-marine opportunities.
Romica, with its headquarters in Beverley, East Yorkshire, is one of the world’s leading designers, consultants, manufacturers, build to print provider and supplier of lifting, handling, pulling equipment and systems.
Romica owner and Managing Director Bob Turner said: “Romica has gained the trust of its clients, because it listens to their needs and works with them to deliver bespoke solutions to their problems. This collaborative approach to problem solving, gives the business a real competitive advantage and its unique selling identity.
“As a direct result of changes in the market, we are strengthening our senior management team as we look to build Romica’s presence across a wider range of industrial markets.
“Carl’s appointment will contribute to our growth and specifically target non-marine markets. We’re delighted to announce that he is joining our team to help promote our services, diversify the business, and assist with our continued growth.
“The key message is that we have transferable engineering and project management skills and Carl’s job is to promote our world-class facilities, standards, and services to both new and existing markets.”
Carl, based in East Yorkshire, has a strong reputation, developing engineering opportunity in the lifting, handling, and control equipment sectors; his commitment has been recognised by both the clients and employers.
Carl said: “I see this as a great opportunity using Romica’s high standards and strong track record in maritime to expand further into additional new markets.
“Romica has excellent transferable skills and services, including project management, consultation, product design, manufacture, build to print, testing, inspection, document control and full certification.
“Romica further offers comprehensive global after sales support, the refurbishment and modification of existing equipment and systems as well as full electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic support.
“Product types include, complete lifting and handling systems, A-frames, handling booms, conveyor systems, davit cranes, jacking systems, power transmissions, structural steelwork, winches and hoists.”
Romica has a 7,000m² custom-built manufacturing facility, which includes four overhead cranes with 12.5 tonnes lifting capacity with an 8mtr clearance below the hook, machine tools, CNC, milling, boring, fusion welding equipment, we have independent, indoor, shot blasting and paint booth facilities, which can accommodate pieces up to 12m in length, weighing to 12.5 tonnes.
Carl added: “My role will be to go out and open more doors and build on the continued success, by showcasing our capabilities and the facility to become the ‘trusted partner’ into wider markets. The future looks exciting.”
Romica provides a 24/7 global network support. It has facilities and contacts in UK, Romania, Turkey, China, South Korea, Australia, and USA.
The business established a manufacturing hub in Romania 13 years ago, which draws on a large engineering skills base, enabling it to undertake a broad variety of work. Whatever your requirement, Romica Engineering Limited is equipped to help, and can offer design and consultation, manufacture, build to print, development and prototype work through to complete lifting and handling systems.
For more information visit: www.romica.co.uk Phone: (+44) 1482 853 884 Email: sales@romica.co.uk
Quality Standards & Approvals:
• ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management System TUV PROFI
• DIN ISO EN 14001:2009 – Environmental Management System TUV PROFI
• EN ISO 3834-2 – Welding TUV SUD
• DNV GL