Mammoet has entered into an agreement to become the exclusive supplier for the provision of heavy lift and transport services at Steel River Quay at the heart of Teesworks.

Mark Sadler, Managing Director at Mammoet, said: “This is an exciting partnership developed with the aim of supporting growth in the Teesside area and is underpinned by a set of common goals: to drive investment, long-term job creation and delivering operational excellence. We look forward to achieving these joint goals together with Steel River Quay and their various clients for years to come.”

The contract covers the supply of specialist field personnel, mobile cranes, crawler cranes and SPMT trailers over a five-year period. It will also see Mammoet work closely with the Teesworks Skills Academy to train and upskill the local workforce through access to its in-house skills and training school, the Mammoet Academy.

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Oliver Smith, Senior Commercial Manager at Mammoet, said: “We are delighted that Steel River Quay sees value in Mammoet’s experience, team, training and fleet, and has appointed us as its exclusive heavy-lift equipment contractor. We look forward to working with their team and supporting low-carbon and offshore clean energy projects.”

Steel River Quay will help to serve the UK’s fast-growing offshore wind energy market. Teesworks Chairman Chris Musgrave said: “Mammoet is the world leader in heavy lift and transport solutions. This agreement will grant us access to its global network, experience and equipment, and the support and involvement of its management and safety teams.

"It will bring many benefits to the businesses and future of Steel River Quay as it develops into a world-class offshore wind marshalling facility and we look forward to many years working together.”