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Sabbaticals are good for business

Nearly three-quarters of employers prefer to recruit candidates with voluntary work experience on their CV, according to a study, as it provides a great opportunity to develop skills and demonstrate capabilities.

In the hard-pressed oil and gas industry, where recruitment and retention is a major issue, a growing number of employers are realising that allowing staff to take sabbaticals to do voluntary work overseas can be good for business and increase their chances of keeping talented people.....more

iicorr celebrates double success in major awards

Aberdeen-based integrity inspection and corrosion specialists iicorr Ltd has reached the finals in two categories of the prestigious Northern Star Business Awards.

iicorr, a leading provider of consultancy, management, engineering and operational support in the oil and gas, process, utilities and marine industry sectors, has been shortlisted for the Commitment to People Development Award, while business unit manager Jamie Dempster has made it to the final three for the hotly contested Rising Star Award.....more

iicorr HR team scoops major accolade

Integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist iicorr has been recognised for having the most outstanding HR team in the north-east of Scotland.

The company beat off fierce opposition from entries from a wide-range of companies from SMEs to oil and gas majors to be honoured for its innovative and highly-conscientious approach to managing and supporting its staff at Aberdeen and around the world.....more

iicorr delivers corrosion solutions to UK harbours

Aberdeen-based integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist iicorr Ltd has announced recent contract wins of around £220,000 secured by the firm’s Cathodic Protection (CP) Services division.

The projects involve delivering solutions which control the corrosion of steel structures affected by Accelerated Low Water Corrosion (ALWC) which causes billions of pounds worth of damage worldwide. They include three contracts within UK harbours and two contracts for the field life extension of offshore platforms.....more

A Strategy for Growth

iicorr, a specialist corrosion, integrity and inspection firm, has recently implemented a restructuring process by appointing seven new business managers and creating new Business Units to support future growth.....more

Plans for iicorr’s new premises announced

Integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist, iicorr Ltd, is celebrating its future expansion after securing new office accommodation. Presently based in Greenwell Road, Altens, the move signifies a doubling in office space for iicorr totaling 17,000sq ft.....more

Acquisition set to further strengthen iicorr

iicorr is celebrating its future expansion after its acquisition of Subspection Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The combined expertise of the two companies will result in a new Business Division in iicorr, creating an industry leading organisation specialising in subsea technical integrity and corrosion solutions. The acquisition and international growth of iicorr will result in the firm’s estimated recruitment of over 100 people during the next 18 months and there will be no redundancies from the acquisition....more

iicorr awarded for international success

The international success of Aberdeen-based iicorr was recognised at this year’s Northern Star Awards in the category of Achievement in Internationalisation.

The awards, organised by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the brightest and best of local businesses and their teams – the Achievement in Internationalisation award recognises the company which has been most successful in growing the international dimension of the business ....more

iicorr awarded first Gulf of Mexico contract

Inspection, integrity and corrosion specialists, iicorr Ltd, has been awarded their first ever pipeline integrity / cathodic protection survey contract in the Gulf of Mexico. The work is with one of the main deepwater operators in the region and brings the total value of this specialist iicorr work activity in the deepwater Americas Region to more than £1million....more

New 'robot' showcased by iicorr at Offshore Europe

The Magnetic Crawler tool is designed for inspecting difficult access areas previously inaccessible. Magnets enable the 'robot' to attach itself and it uses an integrated video and UT capabilities to examine areas at risk of corrosion.....more.

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Archived News


	Oil experts join forces at Aberdeen seminar

	iicorr Ltd, along with leading industry experts, recently held a seminar in Aberdeen, on the 19th April, to discuss the issue of Total Asset Performance (TAP) and the implications it has for the oil industry......more.

	iicorr to provide integrity management for vital gas pipeline

	iicorr Ltd has secured a major integrity management contract with Dutch gas network operator, Gasunie, the major shareholder in the BBL Company for the newly laid BBL pipeline. The contract is valued at £600,000 in its first year with excellent prospects for long term extension....more.

	Houston office lifts off with new recruits & contracts
	iicorr Ltd, a specialist technology company in integrity, inspection and corrosion, is launching a major recruitment drive for its US office this year after securing a number of US contracts including a seven figure contract with BP. The firm’s Houston office opened in 2006 and is now headed up by Roddy James, who was formerly based in iicorr’s Aberdeen headquarters. The contract awards include refinery work for corrosion monitoring, offshore survey and a contract with BP to provide integrity services for all of the company’s deepwater risers/flowlines and subsea equipment in the Gulf of Mexico - the project set industry records with the facilities being installed on water depths of up to 7000ft....more

	Success for iicorr at the SOAA

	iicorr triumphed at the Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards 2007 with integrity engineer Craig Moor being recognised as the industry’s Rising Star. The awards recognise those companies that are leading the industry across all sectors with the Rising Star award rewarding the outstanding contribution made to the industry by an individual....more.

	iicorr’s ‘Robot’ Saves Subsea 7 Five Figure Sum
	Integrity, inspection and corrosion specialists, iicorr Ltd, has saved Subsea 7 a five figure sum by using its revolutionary subsea inspection system. The Trac-scan Crawler System was custom designed in 2004 to inspect a horizontal 14” riser section for corrosion. It was used again during a recent offshore operation for Subsea 7 - iicorr was able to provide remote visual inspection in a pipe-in-pipe application by using the 7” ‘robot’....more

	North-east set to benefit from iicorr Acquisition
	Aberdeen-based iicorr Ltd is celebrating its future expansion in the North-east after its acquisition by Stork N.V. for £4.5million. iicorr will retain its own identity due to its existing expertise and capabilities in the integrity management, corrosion engineering and specialist inspection services. The acquisition by Stork will result in a sustainable investment to establish a centre of excellence in integrity management in Aberdeen....more To find out more about Stork click here

	iicorr Prepare to ‘Hike & Bike' for Charity
	Five of our engineers are preparing to ‘hike & bike' 70 miles in 24 hours in aid of Maggie's Cancer Caring Centers...more

	iicorr Long Service Awards
	iicorr recently presented a number of its staff with Long Service Awards, signifying the commitment and input each member had made to the company over the years...more

	£3 million saving for harbour quays
	iicorr can save harbour quay owners up to £3 million by using its cathodic protection system. It has recently been awarded £400,000 worth of contract wins to carry out a corrosion protection service for Scottish ports including Orkney, Wick, Bara and Lochinver...more

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Newsletters

August 2008 issue of the iicorr newsletter

Welcome to the latest issue of ‘iicorrespondent’. To see the full newsletter click here.

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January 2008 issue of the iicorr newsletter

Welcome to the Winter issue of ‘iicorrespondent’ which marks a fantastic end to 2007 for iicorr. To see the full newsletter click here.

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	April 2007		April 2006
	Asset Management Services		Trust iicorr to add value
	team.		and reduce costs.




	August 2005		August 2004
	ISO 14001:2004		Pipeline Integrity
	Health & Safety		introducing Trac-scan
	New Recruit		Nalco Agreement
	Contacts..and more		and more..

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Exhibitions

	iicorr Exhibits at Offshore Europe 2007
	iicorr exhibited at Offshore Europe 2007, the conference and exhibition which houses the leading service companies and operators from around the globe with the technology and solutions to optimise E&P excellence was attended by over 25,000 people....more

	iicorr Exhibits at Subsea UK
	On 02 February 2006, iicorr again exhibited in the 2 nd Annual Subsea UK conference at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre, Aberdeen , Scotland, UK....more

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