The energy sector and within it, the demand for transformers, is keeping project logistics and heavy transport companies on their toes. Collett & Sons have recently been involved in a fair share of heavy cargo...Read more
Tagged into the Dinorwig Hydro-Power project by Rhenus Project Logistics, Collett & Sons, delivered two 160-tonne inlet valves. The two units are just parts of an essential upgrade scheme and were also the first two...Read more
A total of 12 Nordex N133 wind turbines have ben delivered from Glasgow to the Cumberhead wind farm, near Douglas in South Lanarkshire. Abnormal loads specialist, Collett, delivered ten 83 metre hub height and two...Read more
Development of the South Kyle wind farm located 5 kilometres to the east of Dalmellington, has taken a step forward with the delivery of 50 Nordex N133 wind turbines. The task was entrusted to the...Read more
Collett & Sons were on hand with their 50 tonne girder bridge to transport two 215-tonne super grid transformers from GE Stafford to Leylodge, Kintore, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Read more
Expeditors have once again turned to Collett & Sons for the transport of and oversized, heavy cargo. In September, Collett already transported a 100 tonne gas turbine rotor to Saltend power station in Hull, and...Read more
Since June, the abnormal loads transport specialist, Collett has been busy with the deliveries of 242 components to construct 22 Enercon E115 E3 wind turbines at Creag Riabhach wind farm. Currently under construction, Creag Riabhach...Read more
Abnormal loads transport specialist, Collett has been appointed by Adey Steel to deliver four 21.5 metre bridge sections to Gooselholme, Kendal. Read more
Collett & Sons has provided support to National Grid’s Fechenham substation upgrade with its recently acquired Goldhofer girder bridge. This was the first project taken on by the new 250 tonne girder bridge.Read more
VideoThe abnormal loads specialist Collett has delivered two bridge sections for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Yorkshire Magnificent Journey, a £10 million ($13.1 million) project that will extend the life of the 180-year-old-line.Read more
With multiple wind energy projects scheduled throughout 2022, Halifax-based Collett & Sons pounced on the opportunity to expand its wind turbine equipment. Collett has reached an agreement with Bristol’s Plant Speed to acquire the latter’s...Read more
The abnormal loads specialist Collett has completed the delivery of 81 individual wind turbine components for Twentyshilling Wind Farm, located approximately 4.8 kilometres south of Sanquhar, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.Read more
The abnormal loads specialist Collett & Sons continued its involvement in the the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB. In its recent delivery, Collet & Sons delivered...Read more
Over a two-month project, a total of 110 Enercon E92 turbine components, including 44.5 metre-long blades were hauled by Collett to the Craiggore wind farm project located in County Derry, Northern Ireland. The preparations, however,...Read more
The abnormal loads specialist Collett & Sons has expanded its heavy lift abnormal cargo warehousing capacity with the addition of the Mile Thorn Works (Halifax) & Perseverance Works (Elland). The company now owns six depots...Read more
The two 160-ton shunt reactors, part of the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB have recently completed a 5,000-mile journey to the onshore substation site. The transport...Read more
