MEDIA RELEASE – 12 May 2008
Integration of Noble Denton's Aberdeen businesses
Noble Denton , the global offshore and marine consultancy firm has completed a major milestone in the integration process of its Aberdeen businesses with the move of former Poseidon Maritime (UK) staff into Noble Denton's prestigious Market Street offices within the Exchange Buildings.
The integration, which follows the acquisition in 2007 of Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd, enables the company to offer enhanced marine and engineering services to its clients worldwide.
Graeme Reid, Noble Denton's Northern Operations Manager, based in Aberdeen says, ‘The relocation is not just about the integration of the two local companies but is also inline with Noble Denton's ambitious growth plans. The Northern Operation now has around sixty staff and more than this number again of associate consultants. We have witnessed considerable growth in the last few years and that growth is set to continue as we aim to build on our existing depth and breadth of expertise to meet current demand as well as sustain expected growth in our sector.'
Reaction to the move has been positive from both staff and clients. Reid continues, ‘The wider portfolio of clients and potential projects is good news for staff development. Likewise our clients will benefit from access to a broader base of specialist expertise. We remain committed to a performance driven service based on the highest technical standards.'
INTEGRATION OF PML INTO NOBLE DENTON GROUP - 14 April 2008
The purpose of this communication is to advise you of changes following the acquisition in 2007
of Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd by the Noble Denton Group. As a valued client to our company, I
want to keep you informed of developments within the business and of some business changes
which may impact you in due course.
We have now commenced the full integration of the local businesses, enabling us to offer
enhanced marine and engineering consulting services to all our clients. Integration will be completed in early May when the PML team will join Noble Denton colleagues in the Exchange Buildings in Market Street, Aberdeen. This move will not only facilitate the integration of
business and administration systems but also provide the additional office space required to meet
Noble Denton’s ambitious growth plans.
The structure of the new management team aligns high level senior management expertise across
all our key business streams. I have taken up the role of Northern Operations Director for Noble
Denton’s European Region, supported by Engineering Director, Kevin Grant, Dynamic
Positioning Director, Richard Cox, and Marine Director, Mike Pithie.
All existing staff are being retained and, furthermore, we will complement our existing depth and
breadth of expertise with an ambitious recruitment strategy to ensure we can meet current market
demand as well as sustain expected growth.
Our aim is to complete the integration with minimum disruption to our clients. The changes you
will eventually see as a result of the integration are as follows:
• Noble Denton branding will gradually replace PML branding on all reports, information media
and business stationery.
• The company mailing address and contact details will be the Noble Denton Market Street
address, and e- mail addresses will show the suffix ‘nodent.co.uk’. Hence, contact details for
your regular business contact will change and, in certain areas of the business, you may have a
new contact. You will be advised individually at the appropriate time of any changes in
contact or contact details which will affect you.
• Some business forms such as order confirmation, electronic timesheets, invoices and purchase
orders will change slightly as the business administration sys tems are integrated.
• Amendments will be required to a small number of existing client contracts and service
agreements. Where appropriate, you will be notified individually of these changes in due
course.
• The PML website will eventually be decommissioned and the two web addresses
(www.poseidonuk.com and www.shipandportsecurity.com) will be redirected automatically to
the Noble Denton website (www.nobledenton.com)
The integration will enable the Noble Denton Group to provide a wider portfolio of services to our
clients, from a broader international platform, and we are committed to a performance-driven
service based on the highest technical standards.
If you have any questions or concerns about the integration, you can speak to your regular business
contact, or contact me by telephone on +44 (0)1224 289100.
PML/NOBLE DENTON INTEGRATION CLIENT Q&A
What is the integration about?
When Poseidon Maritime Ltd (PML) joined the Noble Denton Group in July 2007, a marine services alliance was formed enhancing Noble Denton's position as one of the world's leading independent marine and engineering consultants to the shipping, insurance and offshore energy industries.
We have now commenced the full integration of the local businesses and this will be completed in early May when the PML team will join Noble Denton in the Exchange Buildings in Market Street , Aberdeen . This move will not only facilitate the integration of business and administration systems but will also provide the additional office space required to meet Noble Denton's ambitious growth plans.
For you, our clients, this means we will be able to offer a wider portfolio of services, from a broader international platform, and an ongoing commitment to a performance-driven service based on the highest technical standards.
What is the new structure of the combined company?
The structure of the new management team aligns high level senior management expertise across all our key business streams. Graeme Reid, formerly Operations Director of PML, has taken up the role of Northern Operations Director for Noble Denton's European Region. Graeme is supported by Engineering Director, Kevin Grant, Dynamic Positioning Director, Richard Cox, and Marine Director, Mike Pithie.
All existing staff are being retained and, furthermore, we will complement our existing depth and breadth of expertise with an ambitious recruitment strategy to ensure we can meet current market demand as well as sustain expected growth.
Is the new organisation going to change direction?
Noble Denton's vision is to provide a client-focussed and fully integrated marine and engineering consultancy service to the oil & gas and renewables industries on a global scale. Our core business remains the same and the integration enables Noble Denton to provide a wider portfolio of service to clients from a broader international platform.
What is the impact on employees of the integration?
All staff are being retained and fully consulted throughout the process of integration. A small internal team has been formed to support the integration process which will offer greater development opportunities for staff.
How will this change impact me?
Our aim is to complete the integration with minimum disruption to our clients. A small internal team is supporting all aspects of the integration process. The changes you will eventually see as a result of the integration are as follows:
• Noble Denton branding will gradually replace PML branding on all reports, information media and business stationery.
• The company mailing address and contact details will be the Noble Denton Market Street address and e-mail addresses will show the suffix ‘nodent.co.uk'. Hence, contact details for your regular business contact will change and, in certain areas of the business, you may have a new contact. You will be advised individually at the appropriate time of any changes in contact or contact details which will affect you.
• Some business forms such as order confirmation, electronic timesheets, invoices and purchase orders will change slightly as the business administration systems are integrated.
• Amendments will be required to a small number of existing client contracts and service agreements. You will be notified individually of these changes in due course, if appropriate.
• The PML website will eventually be decommissioned and the two web addresses ( www.poseidonuk.com and www.shipandportsecurity.com ) will be redirected automatically to the Noble Denton website ( www.nobledenton.com ).
What changes might there be on contracts and service agreements?
In a small number of cases, there may be changes to elements such as contact details, ‘responsible person' or ‘responsible contractor', legal entity or insurance provider details.
Will I be expected to do anything different?
We do not anticipate any major changes in working process or practice. As advised, some business forms such as order confirmation, electronic timesheets, invoices and purchase orders will change slightly as the business administration systems are integrated. You will be notified individually of any change in due course, if appropriate.
Will my contact person at PML/Noble Denton change?
As the team is reorganised and additional staff are recruited, there may be a change to your contact person. You will be advised individually of any such change in due course.
What will be the benefits to clients of this change?
The integration will enable Noble Denton to provide a wider portfolio of services to clients from a broader international platform. Individual clients will have access to a greater pool of specialist resources in the combined organisation.
Will I still be a valued customer?
Absolutely. Noble Denton remains committed to its vision to provide a client-focussed integrated marine and engineering consultancy to the oil & gas and renewable industries worldwide.
Will there be any disruption to normal business as the change happens?
Our aim is to complete the integration with minimum disruption to customer service. A small internal team is supporting all aspects of the integration process.
Who do I contact if I have any questions or concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns about the integration, you can speak to your regular business contact. Alternatively, you may contact Graeme Reid, Northern Operations Director, by telephone on +44 (0)1224 289100
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- NOBLE DENTON ACQUIRES POSEIDON MARITIME (UK) LTD - 16 July 2007
Noble Denton Group, the global offshore and marine consulting firm, today announces the acquisition of Poseidon Maritime (UK) Ltd for £2.4 million. Click here for more details and the full press release.
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- Graeme Reid appointed PML Operations & Commercial Manager
Poseidon Maritime (UK) Limited (PML), the global provider of engineering, marine and safety consultancy services to the offshore oil industry, has enhanced its position in Aberdeen with the appointment of Graeme Reid as Operations & Commercial Manager.
Graeme Reid joined PML as a consultant in 2003 from ABB Marine Ltd. He will oversee the planning and execution of PML's global consultancy business in Aberdeen and will actively strengthen the company¹s three business areas, marine, engineering and security, across the marine and offshore industries worldwide.
Graeme is a member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers and started his career with Arjo Wiggins in Aberdeen. He then joined ABB Marine Limited in 1995 as a field engineer in the city where he rose to the position of Account Manager responsible for projects involving design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of vessel electrical systems. Graeme has accumulated a wealth of experience and skills on a diverse range of projects and products both in the UK and overseas, in marine, offshore and onshore environments.
He said: "PML is going through exciting times at the moment as it builds on its strong presence and reputation in the marine and offshore sectors. My ambition is to achieve sustained growth as we look to consolidate our current range of business divisions to continue providing a high quality service to our customers."
Managing Director and co-founder of PML, Peter Napier, said: "Graeme is a highly experienced individual who brings a wealth of knowledge to the company. I am sure this appointment will help to grow our business and enable us to strengthen our position as a leading global provider of marine and offshore consultancy services."
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