L - R: Mark Fraser, chief executive and Brian Wallace, door services manager
Aberdeen’s Nucore Group expands its range of products and services with the recent appointment Brian Wallace as offshore door services manager.
Brian has 15 years of technical experience, working offshore in Angola, Caspian region, Europe and UKCS in senior service technician roles. He has both technical and project management experience in the installation, service and maintenance of modular fire and blast doors and hatches.
His appointment will see the development of a new division within the group that will support new and existing clients with a range of fire and blast door installation, maintenance services.
Brian Wallace, offshore door services manager said: “I am pleased to join such a forward-thinking company that adopt a common sense approach to providing the right solutions to often very complex problems. My new role gives me the opportunity to utilise my skill set whilst working in conjunction with HVAC&R and Oteac’s current range of products and services, allowing the group to provide the industry with a complete turnkey package.”
Wallace continues: “The service, repair and replacement of fire and blast doors is paramount to the safety of all personnel and plant and should never be overlooked or underestimated.”
The new division will complement Oteac's established offshore fire and safety offering and HVAC & Refrigeration's range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment used in offshore applications. Both companies are part of Nucore Group who collectively have been servicing the sector for over 30 years.
Following the appointment, Mark Fraser, Nucore Group chief executive, stated: "Brian's skills will enable the group to provide customers with specialised technical support for fire & blast doors, blast walls and water-tight doors and hatches. Where safety is paramount, regular maintenance of fire & blast doors is critical for our clients.
Fraser continued: "this new service offering is a great fit for Nucore Group, enhancing both the Oteac and HVAC&R services divisions. Our strategy is to create a safety critical maintenance offering that aligns with our customer’s requirements and helps drive supply chain efficiency for them. Fire & blast doors are not just limited to the offshore sector, but has applications in marine, harbours and dockyards, refineries and power stations, defence, and renewables sectors. We are delighted to welcome Brian to the team."