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April 2024
Supply Chain Shipping Journeys Become Longer Due To Geopolitics

Global shipping offers several pinch points or potential bottlenecks spread across the world's seas and oceans. There is potential for geopolitics to interrupt these recognised routes making journeys longer in both time and nautical distance. This in turn would have a major impact on not just cost, but also marine and shipping logistics.

As tankers, car-carriers, cruise ships and various merchant vessels navigate the Malacca Strait, the presence of unlit fishing boats weaving through shipping lanes at night makes it one of the world's most challenging sea areas to transit, even in times of peace. In the event of a major war in Asia, these challenges could escalate significantly, with hundreds of vessels hastily leaving international waters in the middle of the Strait, seeking potential safety within the national territorial waters of nearby neutral nations.

The Strait, positioned between Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, serves as the entry point from the Indian Ocean into the South China Sea, acting as a crucial maritime choke point for the transportation of goods manufactured in Asia to the rest of the world. It also plays a vital role in carrying a substantial portion of Asia's oil and gas, including three-quarters of China's supply.

Currently, the immediate threat to shipping in the region is relatively limited, though there are some areas of concern where shipping companies are taking action such especially around the Gulf of Aden, where Houthi militants have targeted multiple vessels since the start of the conflict across Gaza and Israel which is ongoing. In the Gulf of Aden, these attacks, along with attempted and successful hijackings by small boats, represent the most significant disruption to maritime trade since the peak of the Somali piracy crisis in 2011.

We also have the Black Sea conflict with Ukraine and Russia which is accessed via the Bosporus Strait. The potential for further conflict or geopolitical events globally is open to change very quickly with global powers seeking influence, territory and resources. As the word becomes smaller shipping distances could actually get longer. This would impact shipping and marine emissions significantly. Virtually all ships involved are part of the global supply chain. To help offset any unpredictable supply chain scenarios contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com

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March 2024
Safety Products In Focus

Grayford Industrial’s aim is for all employees to be safe in their place of work. Suitable clothing and apparatus for the workplace is vital and a right. Over the years Grayford Industrial has supplied a variety of safety equipment including glasses, coveralls, helmets, gloves, marine safety, shoes and face protection. We are fully focused on our customers’ complete safety and satisfaction. We aim to keep our customers happy by listening closely to their needs, delivering high-quality products, and backing them up with support services.

Grayford Industrial is fully committed to protecting the health and safety of our customers. We have been supplying global brands such as UVEX, MSA, 3M, Ansell, Kimberly Clark, National Safety Apparel, BigBill FR and Bulwark FR for many years and continue to serve our clients on a regular basis.

• Safety Footwear - Safety footwear is required by law and is vital in protecting the individual against accidents in the workplace. Grayford Industrial offers a wide range of safety footwear from different manufacturers and holds many as stock, available for quick delivery.
• Safety Workwear - Grayford Industrial are approved distributors of Bulwark and BigBill, and therefore are perfectly positioned to offer a wide range of workwear at competitive price levels. Fire-resistant workwear is a legal requirement when working in dangerous environments such as power plants and oil facilities.
• Head and Eye Protection - Head and eye protection is, in some cases, required by law. This includes protective glasses and helmets, and in areas such as the desert or offshore, headwear providing warmth and protection from the elements is a necessity.
• Water Safety - Grayford Industrial has many clients who operate in the marine sector and require water safety items such as life jackets, throw-ropes and ladders. All of these are SOLAS-approved and come under the Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements Charter by the International Maritime Organisation.

Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com

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February 2024
UK Supply Chain Strategy Announced For 2024

The UK is taking proactive measures to enhance the resilience of its supply chain for critical goods and support businesses. The Department for Business and Trade has introduced the Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy, focusing on safeguarding the availability of crucial items such as medicines, minerals, and semiconductors.

This strategy aims to shield imports of vital goods for the NHS and UK manufacturing from potential global supply chain disruptions, ensuring the protection of businesses and consumers while contributing to economic growth. Part of the government's broader efforts to support businesses and bolster the economy, the new Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy aims to assist UK companies in constructing robust and resilient supply chains for essential goods. The goal is to reduce dependence on protectionist or coercive states.

The strategy incorporates cutting-edge research to analyse the impacts of various shocks on supply chains, such as those arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and conflicts like the war in Ukraine. By understanding these impacts, the UK seeks to secure necessary goods in the future. The government's commitment to safeguard critical goods, including medicines, minerals, and semiconductors, is underscored by the launch of the Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy in January 2024.

Recent incidents, such as attacks in the Red Sea, a vital global waterway, have posed threats to global trade. In response to heightened geopolitical disruptions and challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and environmental disasters, the UK Government and businesses are reinforcing their ability to navigate supply chain shocks. The strategy builds on these efforts, empowering UK businesses to navigate global supply chain challenges and ensure access to essential imports crucial for the functioning of the UK. Recognising the pivotal role imported goods play in the economy, the strategy highlights their significance in ensuring lower prices, greater choice, increased productivity for businesses, fostering innovation, driving growth, and supporting the UK's leading industries, ranging from aerospace to life science.

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January 2024
New Distribution Partnership Announced With VKVC Pipeline Products

Grayford Industrial is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with a leading specialised pipeline company focused on the energy sector throughout the world. Vee Kay Vikram & Company (VKVC) is involved in manufacturing and providing pipeline engineering and polyurethane products. Including Pigging Products, Pipeline Equipment, Pipeline Repair and Maintenance Products, Surge Relief and Pipeline Valves, Floats and Buoys, and Pigging Services.

VKVC was established in 1969 by an ex-ONGC petroleum production engineer, has rapidly expanded its product range from elastomer products for oil-well drilling to pipe-line products for use in upstream and downstream transportation and refinery operations. VKVC’s facility is also licensed by the American Petroleum Institute to use the official API Monogram® on manufactured products under the conditions in the official publications of the American Petroleum Institute entitled API Spec Q1®. The scope of this license includes the following product: Ball Valve. VKVC’s Quality Management System has been assessed and found to comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001 :2015 VKVC has been a Member of Pigging Products and Services Association, UK, since 2002.

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December 2023
Season's Greetings From Grayford Industrial

Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are taking orders throughout December and will be operational offering products and services as normal. Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 22nd December 2023, reopening on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. We would like to thank everyone involved with our company including our employees, customers, suppliers and people who have been involved in projects and related activities.

Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Power, Petrochemical & Mining Industries Industries. Our comprehensive range of services provides innovative, effective, strategic and cost efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs. We look forward to working with you in 2024.

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November 2023
New Distribution Partnership Announced With Venas

Grayford Industrial is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with a leading specialised lighting company focused on hazardous factory safe, robust explosion-proof lighting to ensure security in hazardous locations. Venas provides the very latest in innovation for commercial and industrial lighting fixtures, hazardous location fixtures and equipment, industrial electrical equipment, and other lights used in infrastructure construction. Venas, founded in 2008, is a global LED lighting supplier. With an experienced R&D team and more than 500 skilled employees, Venas has always been committed to the researching and manufacturing of LED lights.

Venas have filed patent applications for over ten different products. With warehouses located in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Venas are able to serve clients globally with assistance from the Grayford Supply Team. Venas have extensive industry knowledge accumulated over the past decade, Venas has gradually become a major supplier in such fields as LED commercial fixtures, industrial luminaires, and explosion-proof products for a global marketplace.

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October 2023
Utilising AI in Supply Chain Management

While AI has long played a role in supply chain management, the emergence of generative AI technology is opening up new avenues for process automation. An often-overlooked facet of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector is supply chain traceability, which has the potential to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. According to the World Economic Forum, digital technologies, if scaled effectively, could contribute to a significant reduction of up to 20% in carbon emissions by 2050 within the three highest-emitting sectors being energy, materials, and mobility.

Supply chain traceability is a vital sub-component of digital transformation within manufacturing. In today's intricate global marketplace, traceability has become a critical factor for businesses spanning various industries and their supply chains. The World Economic Forum outlines three essential steps for scaling digital adoption while simultaneously curbing global emissions:

1. Data Transformation: Businesses should ensure that their data is shared, autonomous, interconnected, and promotes transparency. This includes tasks like identifying and tracking source materials, optimizing routes, and enhancing operational efficiency. Investment in new data architectures and the integration of recognised frameworks into internal reporting structures is essential to ensure data availability, standardisation, and shareability across value chains and with external partners.

2. Skills Development: To harness the power of digital technologies and transform processes in high-emission industries, companies must prioritize digital inclusion and skill development for their current and future workforce. Ensuring access to new technologies and the necessary skills is crucial.

3. Collaborative Efforts: Encouraging collaboration among digital, sustainability, and operations teams within businesses, as well as across value chains and industries, is paramount. Partnerships involving private companies, start-ups, technology providers, investors, and public agencies will play a pivotal role in scaling investments, mitigating technology risks, and accelerating knowledge sharing.

Grayford Industrial has already established robust digital systems and is well-positioned to leverage AI technologies. In an environment where transparency and sustainability are increasingly demanded across supply chains for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, technologies like barcodes, radio frequency identification, global positioning systems (GPS), and artificial intelligence (AI) offer abundant opportunities to maximise efficiency and inventory management within supply chains.

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September 2023
Latest Fire Resistant Workwear Range By Enixus

When real lives are on the line can rely on ENIXUS Apparel, designed in the UK by experienced industrial professionals. All garments certified to the highest industry standards. The Enixus FR range and catalogue offer fantastic quality, durability, standards and choice.

The full range of latest fire resistant workwear range by Enixus includes:

• Enixus Fire Response Suit with Trousers and Jacket - The patterns of the new design have been developed to reduce the extra bulk and enhance the mobility.
• Nordic Heavy, Medium & Light Weight Winter Jacket - Produced with Anti-Static Fabric and FR insulated lining for extra warmth, these garments are capable of offering Workers protection when exposed to explosive and flammable atmosphere in their work areas.
• Nordic Winter Coverall - Nordic Winter Coverall is perfect for the demands for offshore Industries.
• Hydro FR Hi Vis Jacket and Trousers - Hydro FR Jacket and Trousers provides the right protection clothing for everyday wear, designed to meet the demands for many high-risk Industrial environments.
• Mechanic Medium Weight Shirt and Trousers - Mechanic Medium Weight has been especially designed to insulate the wearer from heat, spark ignition, electric arc, rip stop or continue to burn when exposed to a high explosion
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• Mechanic Medium Weight Coverall - The Mechanic Medium Weight Range has been especially designed to insulate the wearer from heat, spark ignition, electric arc, rip stop or continue to burn when exposed to a high explosion.
• Mechanic Medium Weight Shirt and Trousers - Mechanic Medium Weight has been especially designed to insulate the wearer from heat, spark ignition, electric arc, rip stop or continue to burn when exposed to a high explosion.
• Mechanic Medium Weight Coverall - The Mechanic Medium Weight Range has been especially designed to insulate the wearer from heat, spark ignition, electric arc, rip stop or continue to burn when exposed to a high explosion.
• Mechanic Light Weight Coverall - The Mechanic Light Weight Range has been especially designed to insulate the wearer from heat, spark ignition, electric arc, rip stop or continue to burn when exposed to a high explosion.
• Engineer Coverall - The Engineer Coverall has been designed for usage in all kinds of environments, resisting static, chemicals and abrasion.
• Electro FR Sweater - Electro FR Sweater made from Knitted Fleece fabric with Anti-Static and Flame-Resistant properties.
• Electro Polo Knit - Electro Polo knit is made of high-performance knitted fabrics with inherently flame retardant Modacrylic fibre blended with high grade Cotton and anti-static properties.
• Electro Mid Weight Trousers - Electro Mid-Range Trousers, developed to complement our Anti-static Jackets, adding extra coordinates for the wearer.
• Electro Mid Weight Jacket - Electro Mid Range Jacket, developed to complement our Anti-Static Trousers, adding extra coordinates for the wearer, meeting the demands of everyday challenges, with protection against flames.
• Electro Mid Weight Coverall - The Medium Weight Electro Coverall offers a flexible design, incorporating multi pocket access, and is developed and designed against heat, flames, welding as well as electrostatic properties.
• Electro Light Weight Coverall - The Light-Weight Electro Coverall has been developed and designed using a flame retardant fabric with added anti-static properties.
• Electro Heavy Weight Coverall - Developed and designed using a flame retardant fabric with added anti-static properties perfect for the Oil Industry.
• Rigger Plus Coverall - Heavyweight cotton fire retardant coverall providing maximum heat & flame protection. Designed for comfort and style.
• Rigger Coverall - Pyrovatex® Lightweight Coverall designed for comfort and style.

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August 2023
£1.9bn Lost In Income To UK SME's Due To Supply Chain Delays In 2022

According to recent research from Aldermore's SME Growth Index, approximately 3.3 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accounting for 60% of such businesses, have faced supply chain delays in the past year. The impact of these supply delays on SMEs has been significant, with one in four businesses (27%) experiencing financial consequences.

These delays resulted in increased operational costs (40%), disruptions to ongoing projects (36%), and challenges in securing new business deals (23%). Industries heavily reliant on materials, like wholesale, retail, and franchising sectors, were particularly vulnerable. These SMEs estimated losses five times greater than the average business due to the challenges posed by supply chain delays.

One concerning finding is that more than half of the businesses surveyed (65%) are at risk of supply chain shocks because of their lack of awareness. Around 36% of decision-makers are only aware of their direct customers and suppliers, while 29% have no knowledge of their supply chain partners at all.

Despite the risks, a positive trend emerged from the research. A significant number of businesses are taking proactive measures to address these issues. Around 58% of SMEs have conducted comprehensive supply chain audits or established contingency plans to minimize future disruptions and better prepare for potential problems. This approach can help them navigate challenges effectively and safeguard their growth opportunities.

Tim Boag, Group Managing Director of Business Finance at Aldermore, commented: “Supply chain issues can impede the growth of SMEs, limiting their ability to reliably deliver for their customers on existing projects or pursue new opportunities. With delays still making headlines and impacting profits, it’s important for every business leader to consider if there are any vulnerabilities that expose them. This can be done through a supply chain audit or the development of a contingency plan. This will help build stronger relationships and clearer communications so businesses can react quickly should they be notified of changes that might impact their supply chains. With the current backdrop of economic uncertainty, SMEs need to take steps to protect themselves against unwanted shocks.”

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July 2023
New Industry & Government Forum Launched To Boost Freight Decarbonisation & Innovation

Measures to help boost the freight sector are moving forward, as a new government-industry forum is launched to help the sector decarbonise and ensure its long-term sustainability. Established as part of the Future of Freight plan, the Freight Energy Forum is meeting today to bring government and industry together to support the sector across all modes, including rail, road, air, maritime and warehousing reach net zero by 2050. Grayford Industrial is at the forefront of logistics decarbonisation and innovation.

The forum will discuss potential solutions that the sector could take to start reducing emissions now and, for the longer term, will look to create a plan or roadmap to roll out future clean energy infrastructure for the industry.

The forum will bring together expertise and senior representatives from across the energy and freight industries, including individual operating companies, national organisations and sector associations, such as the Road Haulage Association, Logistics UK and National Grid. Topics will include:

• assessing the supply and demand of the energy the freight sector will need
• examining the types of energy infrastructure that will be required to provide refuelling or recharging
• identifying where energy and infrastructure will be needed across the regions and locations, such as motorway service areas, warehouses, rail freight terminals, airports, ports and beyond

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June 2023
UK Supply Chain Boosted by £1.4 billion With Longer Lorries

The UK economy is forecasted to be boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads. Legislation change due in 2023 will allow longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on roads leading to savings of 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the air. The benefits to UK logistics will be invaluable for larger loads across all supply chains. A summary of the changes is presented below:

• Laws introduced to permit longer semi-trailer combinations up to 18.55 metres on GB roads - 2.05 metres longer than standard size
• Longer lorries expected to bring £1.4 billion boost for the UK’s economy - supporting productivity and saving 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide
• Follows 33 unprecedented government measures to support the haulage industry and supply chains, level up transport and grow the economy

These new lorries will move the same volume of goods, but will use 8% fewer journeys than current trailers. This will generate an expected £1.4 billion in economic benefits and take one standard-size trailer off the road for every 12 trips.

As part of efforts to grow the economy and cut emissions, the government is changing regulations to allow longer trailers on GB roads, which it estimates will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.These longer trailers, known as longer semi-trailers (LST) measure up to 2.05 metres longer than a standard semi-trailer and can be towed by a lorry.

The move follows an 11-year trial to ensure LSTs are used safely on roads, and operators will be encouraged to put extra safety checks and training in place. The trial demonstrated that LSTs were involved in around 61% fewer personal injury collisions than conventional lorries.

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May 2023
UK Government Ramps Up Supply Chain With Critical Minerals Taskforce

The Department for Business and Trade has launched an independent Critical Minerals Taskforce to ensure the supply of critical minerals amid an expected increase in production of up to 500% by 2050. The Taskforce aims to advise the government on potential dependencies in the UK’s critical mineral supply chains and identify ways to protect the industry's supply.

Key minerals such as graphite, lithium, and silicon are crucial components in various products, including wind turbines and aircraft, and are considered essential for economic growth and daily life. The Task & Finish Group on Industry Resilience for Critical Minerals, made up of independent experts, had its first meeting to support the government's efforts to secure a strong foothold in this growing market by backing key investments in related industries.

The Task & Finish Group was commissioned by Minister Ghani and announced in the recent Critical Minerals Refresh publication. Members of the independent group have been drawn from key industry sectors that depend on critical minerals, as well as experts with insights into the supply vulnerabilities of UK industry. The group will deliver an independent report to the government later this year.

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April 2023
Revisiting Supply Chain Security Guidance

The National Cyber Security Centre for the UK Proposing a series of 12 principles, designed to help you establish effective control and oversight of your supply chain. Most organisations rely upon suppliers to deliver products, systems, and services. You probably have a number of suppliers yourself, it's how we do business. But, supply chains can be large and complex, involving many suppliers doing many different things. Effectively securing the supply chain can be hard because vulnerabilities can be inherent, or introduced and exploited at any point in the supply chain. A vulnerable supply chain can cause damage and disruption.

12 Principles for Supply Chain Security. These principles have been designed to help you gain and maintain the necessary level of control over your supply chain:

1. Understand what needs to be protected and why
2. Know who your suppliers are and build an understanding of what their security looks like
3. Understand the security risk posed by your supply chain
4. Communicate your view of security needs to your suppliers
5. Set and communicate minimum security requirements for your suppliers
6. Build security considerations into your contracting processes and require that your suppliers do the sam
e 7. Meet your own security responsibilities as a supplier and consumer
8. Raise awareness of security within your supply chain
9. Provide support for security incidents
10. Build assurance activities into your supply chain management
11. Encourage the continuous improvement of security within your supply chain
12. Build trust with suppliers

The NCSC supports the most critical organisations in the UK, the wider public sector, industry, SMEs as well as the general public. When incidents do occur, NCSC provide effective incident response to minimise harm to the UK, help with recovery, and learn lessons for the future. The NCSC provides a single point of contact for SMEs, larger organisations, government agencies, the general public and departments. We also work collaboratively with other law enforcement, defence, the UK’s intelligence and security agencies and international partners. In depth information can be found from the official UK NCSC website at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/supply-chain-security. The key factor is to ask yourself if your organisation measures up to each of the 12 principles. Give Grayford Industrial a call and we can discuss your supply chain requirements.

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March 2023
Windsor Framework Agreement Looks To Keep UK/NI Supply Chains Deeply Integrated

The Windsor Framework, aimed at resolving post-Brexit trade issues between the UK mainland and Northern Ireland (NI), has been unveiled, promising to maintain deeply integrated supply chains. The framework, which was the result of negotiations between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von de Leyen, proposes two lanes for goods traveling from the mainland to NI. Goods destined for NI will pass through the green lane and require no border checks, while those traveling on to the Republic of Ireland will go through the red lane and require checks as if they were entering the European Union.

The agreement intends to ensure that Northern Ireland remains deeply integrated into the UK's food supply chain and associated regulations and court oversight. Trade organizations have expressed support for the deal, which would replace former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's NI Protocol. However, it must receive approval from MPs in the House of Commons and parties in the NI Assembly.

The Windsor Framework is an international arrangement between the UK and the EU under which the parties commit to binding international law obligations, including changes to the Protocol itself. The UK and EU have made clear in the Political Declaration accompanying the Windsor Framework that the amended Protocol is governed by the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The Windsor Framework addresses the Government’s position as set out in the July 2021 Command Paper. It respects the Act of Union and the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and deals with the everyday issues people and businesses in Northern Ireland had faced as a result of the operation of the Protocol.

The proposed measures are fully aligned with and advance the UK’s commitments and responsibilities under the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and the Act of Union, including protecting the economic rights of the people of Northern Ireland and ensuring just and equal treatment for the identity, ethos and aspirations of both communities. An agreement between the parties in this way provides for a durable and secure basis both to safeguard the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement and ensure respect for the Act of Union, as opposed to reliance on domestic primary legislation that would be temporary; only justified by a basis in the doctrine of necessity that would have to be continually under review; and which would be exposed to litigation in arbitration proceedings or before the Court of Justice of the EU.

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February 2023
Renewables Favoured Leading To Cuts In Oil & Gas Demand

It has been recently announced by BP that they will be reducing their forecasts for global long term demand for Oil and Gas up to 2035. This coincides with the increasing take up of renewable energy technologies and a focus on a greener environment. The recent spikes in crude oil and natural gas prices have also been a major factor in the drive towards renewables.

BP is involved globally in oil and petrochemical exploration, production and supply. Activities including the refining and selling of petroleum products including chemicals such as acetic acid, ethylene, polyethylene, and terephthalic acid. It has been reported that the company's strategy will gradually migrate from an international oil company focused on producing resources to an integrated energy company focused on delivering solutions for customers.

This will also see the adoption of renewable technologies and alternatives to traditional oil and gas based activities. The company is currently ranked as the eighth largest oil company in the world. Many leading global oil and gas companies have also announced that they will be looking at supply chain and business opportunities across alternative renewable technologies in the coming years.

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January 2023
UK Supply Chains in 2023

2022 provided ongoing supply chain challenges which saw a continuation of the knock on effect from before the pandemic struck in 2019/2020. A new year sees ongoing challenges with many sources predicting high levels of volatility during the year. A number of areas are already known as they are in the public domain.

Capital retention will be seen by many large companies and organisations. The restructuring of debt and refinancing of cash will already be underway in many board rooms as executives look to ensure that they have capital reserves in place to counter any threats. Interest rates, inflation and exchange rates will all see the need for stronger fiscal strategies. The need for supply chain partners as strategic partners will be more important than ever before. Public procurement changes, energy challenges, labour and material shortages, environmental legislation changes, increased due diligence and the overall direction of travel for society at a social/community level will all be on the table in 2023.

Having the correct supply chain partner will help de-risk your operation. Grayford Industrial are well placed to work with you across the UK and a global basis. Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Power, Petrochemical & Mining Industries.

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December 2022
Season's Greetings From Grayford Industrial

Season's greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are taking orders throughout December and will be operational offering products and services as normal. Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 23rd December 2022, reopening on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. We would like to thank everyone involved with our company including our employees, customers, suppliers and people who have been involved in projects and related activities.

November 2022
DIT Supply Chains Resilience Framework Announced

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has developed a resilience framework which highlights 5 areas to explore when building resilience in supply chains.

As part of the government's work to improve the resilience of critical supply chains, the Department for International Trade (DIT) has developed a resilience framework which highlights 5 areas to be explored when reducing dependencies in supply chains. It is designed to be an aide for those looking to mitigate supply side risks in their supply chains and to support greater long-term resilience. More detailed guidance for businesses is also available.

The 5 areas are as follows:

• Diversification – identify alternate source of supply to create flexibility in the supply chain
• International partnerships – work with international partners to identify common challenges, bring down barriers to trade and strengthen the resilience of international supply chains and systems
• Stockpiling and surge capacity – identify whether it may be beneficial to hold stocks and strategic reserves of components or goods and consider whether surge capacity can be included in contracts
• Onshoring – identify whether increasing or expanding domestic capacity might be helpful in reducing risks
• Demand management – identify whether it may be beneficial to manage the demand for components or goods, considering substitutes and alternatives, innovation, and circularity

October 2022
UK Oil & Gas Production Set To Be Boosted

Oil and gas production in the North Sea could be boosted in the coming years through a series of measures recommended by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA).

The recommendations were made in the latest Wells Insight Report, which found that drilling activity remained low in 2021, as industry continued its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic drilling operations were taking place in 141 wells in 2019. But last year drilling operations began on 66 wells, including five exploration, five appraisal and 56 development wells, similar to levels recorded in 2020. Production totalled 480 million barrels in 2021, compared with 600 million in 2019.

However, a focus on second wellbores, the new licensing round and maintaining existing wells could all help boost production in years to come, according to the new report.

September 2022
UK Government Takes Next Steps To Boost Domestic Energy Production

To bolster the UK's energy security, the UK government has today lifted the moratorium on shale gas production in England, and confirmed its support for a new oil and gas licensing round, expected to be launched by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) in early October.

In light of the conflict in Ukraine and weaponisation of energy, the government is taking concrete steps to increase home-grown sources of energy, reduce the UK's reliance of foreign imports, and explore all possible options to boost domestic energy security. To do so, it is appropriate to pursue all means for increasing UK oil and gas production, including through new oil and gas licences and shale gas extraction.

The new licensing round is expected to lead to over 100 new licences, as previously announced by the Prime Minister, forming part of the government's plans to accelerate domestic energy supply. Under the new licensing round, which follows the outcome of the Climate Compatibility Checkpoint, the NSTA is expected to make a number of new 'blocks' of the UK Continental Shelf available, for applicants to bid for licences.

August 2022
UK Government Introduces Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy

The UK oil and gas fiscal regime taxes profits earned by companies from the production of oil and gas in the UK and on the UKCS. The regime is kept separate from other taxes on commercial profit by the operation of a ‘ring fence’ which prevents losses from other activities being imported into the regime.

This measure introduces a new, temporary 25% levy on ring fence profits of oil and gas companies. This is in addition to Ring Fence Corporation Tax which is charged at 30% and the Supplementary Charge which is charged at 10%. This takes the headline rate of tax from 40% to 65%.

The levy also includes a new 80% investment allowance which will be available to companies at the point of investment on qualifying expenditure. With oil and gas prices rising substantially over the past year due to global circumstances, there has been a significant increase in profits earned from UK oil and gas extraction. Oil prices have nearly doubled since early last year and gas prices have more than doubled. Following these record high prices, the government is introducing the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy, a new 25% levy on the extraordinary profits the oil and gas sector is making. The revenue raised by the levy will help fund additional support on the cost of living.

The government has also been clear that the UK will continue to require oil and gas during the transition to Net Zero, and that it wants to see the oil and gas sector reinvest its profits to support the economy, jobs, and the UK’s energy security. To encourage this, a new ‘super-deduction’ style investment allowance is being introduced within the levy to provide an immediate incentive for the oil and gas sector to invest in UK extraction. This measure takes effect for accounting periods beginning on or after 26 May 2022. The legislation includes a sunset clause, which will remove the levy after 31 December 2025.

July 2022
UK Gasoline Prices Surge To Record Highs

Petrol and Diesel prices at the pumps in the UK are now at record levels exceeding the £2 per litre mark in some locations. In many cases a full tank of fuel is conteing over £100 for domestic end users across the country. Record fuel prices are adding to an already severe cost-of-living crisis in the UK, with inflation hitting 9.1 percent in May, which is the highest since 1982. The last 10 years with the Oil & Gas industry as a whole have seen some of the most turbulent times from a UK and global perspective.

The price of crude oil was impacted significantly during the pandemic as travel restrictions saw a collapse in demand. With all restrictions over in 2022 demand has since returned back to normal levels.Saudi Arabia is the biggest exporter of crude oil and has just recently announced that it will be raising the price of a barrel of oil.This will potentially see further increases in pump price values as we head into the second half of 2022. Aside from crude oil there is the demand for natural gas which is in high demand across the world especially in Europe.Natural gas is also becoming viewed as being of equal importance across some countries as a strategic commodity which is much sought after. The next six months of 2022 will define the landscape for next year across the board with fossil fuels becoming major elements for many economies.

June 2022
UK Oil & Gas industry Comment Over Windfall Tax

The UK's Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has imposed a windfall tax on oil and gas majors as the government looks to alleviate the country's well publicised cost of living crisis. “The oil and gas sector is making extraordinary profits not as the result of recent changes to risk-taking or innovation or efficiency but as the result of surging global commodity prices driven in part by Russia’s war, and for that reason, I am sympathetic to the argument to tax those profits fairly.” Rishi Sunak stated recently in the House of Commons.

The Chief Executive of OEUK (Offshore Energies United Kingdom) Deirdre Michie has been in communication with Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng stating that any windfall tax could put investment at risk. She stated that the industry shares concern about the impact of rising energy prices on consumers and went on to say "We are proud that we are able to help by contributing a predicted £7.8bn in UK taxes this year alone. Those payments, equivalent to £279 per home, can help the government soften the pressure for households. "This year is not a one-off. Between 2021 and 2026-27 the OBR predicts our industry will pay around £23bn in UK tax."

The independent Office for Budget Responsibility has calculated the tax UK fossil fuel energy producers are expected to pay this year to be nearly twenty times the £400m paid in 2020. Companies including BP and Shell raked in a combined over £25 billion in profit last year on the back of increased global oil and natural gas prices. Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine has also added to the pressures pushing prices up even further over fears the conflict will lead to energy shortages

May 2022
Supply Chains Pressured Heading Into Summer 2022

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, increased covid measures in China and increases in global commodity costs have seen increasing pressures placed on the global supply chain. This makes for a perfect storm as we head into the summer and middle of 2022. China accounts for around 12% of all global trade so the impact of covid represents a major disruption over two years after it first appeared.

The impact of the conflict in Eastern Europe is not yet fully known and could continue for many months or even into 2023. The focus of Grayford Industrial has been on introducing significant step change improvements to our processes and offering which aims to offset increased costs and improve service efficiency gains.

Freight rates have also seen triple digit increases along with related transportation activities. This is on a global scale impacting all businesses inside and outside of the logistics sector. Our focus has been one where we combat increased transportation costs, keeping up with customer and industry demands, source consistent and reliable carrier partners, deploy smart technologies at all stages and monitor our delivery performance and key performance indicators.

April 2022
Energy Companies Warning For UK Oil & Gas Dependency

Energy security for the UK is now front and centre of the big energy debate. Norway is now UK’s primary gas supplier and declining North Sea output means UK faces importing 80% of its gas and oil within a decade, warns a recent OEUK report. "Energy security is now national security," says chief executive Deirdre Michie, warning that long-term investment and policy-making will be essential for the energy transition.

A spokesperson for OEUK stated there could be import dependency before 2037 without the confidence and ongoing investment over the next two years. But with more commitment to the industry, and if prices hold up, the decline in output from UK waters could be limited to 5% per year, it suggests. The message, issued in OEUK's annual business outlook, is aimed at the UK government which is drawing up an energy security strategy, with publication delayed probably until next week. The UK government has said energy security is its "absolute priority".

OEUK is a membership organisation championioning the UK offshore energies industry with a focus on being the representative body that champions the whole sector, the definitive source of information about the UK upstream and the gateway to industry networks and expertise. Their aim is to become the leading association within the UK energy industry, ensuring the UK North Sea remains an internationally attractive place to do business.

March 2022
Prime Minister’s Energy Security Roundtable With UK Oil & Gas Industry Leaders

Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a roundtable of leaders in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry to discuss domestic energy security. This is part of a series of engagement by the Government across the UK’s energy sectors, including with renewable and nuclear companies in the coming days and weeks. The UK Prime Minister reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to the North Sea oil and gas industry as a key asset in the UK’s plans for achieving greater energy independence, in ensuring the country’s smooth transition to net zero and in being part of the solutions needed for a cleaner future, which are ever more crucial as we move away from imported hydrocarbons following the conflict in Ukraine. This was welcomed and echoed by industry leaders, who made clear that the oil and gas industry are fully behind the UK’s energy transition.

The Prime Minister and CEOs discussed increasing investment in the North Sea oil and gas industry and boosting supply of domestic gas. This included how the UK can remove barriers facing investors and developers, and help projects come online more quickly. They agreed to work together going forwards to help accelerate this further.

The roundtable comes ahead of the publication of the UK’s plans for greater energy security this month, with renewable energy, nuclear and domestic gas all a crucial part of achieving its aims. It also follows the UK’s recent decision to end imports of Russian oil over the course of this year. Those represented from the oil and gas industry included: the Oil and Gas Authority, Blackstone Energy Partners, Bluewater Energy, BP, Carlyle International Energy Partners, Equinor, Esso, Greenergy, Harbour Energy, Neptune Energy, Offshore Energies UK, Prax Group, TotalEnergies and Shell.

February 2022
UK Government Seeks Views On New Oil & Gas Climate Checkpoint

Just over a month ago the UK government launched a consultation on the design of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for the oil and gas industry. The consultation will give interested parties, including oil and gas industry stakeholders, the opportunity to input on the design of the new climate compatibility checkpoint. Respondents are invited to give their views on the proposed principles, structure, and content of the checkpoint. You can view the consultation here which runs until 28th February 2022.

Using the feedback given from this consultation, the checkpoint will then be established as a new measure to assess potential future licences. This checkpoint will ensure any future licences are granted only on the basis that they are compatible with the UK’s climate change objectives. If the evidence suggests that a future licensing round would undermine the UK’s climate goals or ability to reach net zero, it will not go ahead.

As world leaders in the global effort to tackle climate change, the UK is driving the global shift away from fossil fuels. However, we recognise the important role that oil and gas will play over the coming decades as the UK transitions to low carbon solutions, and the Climate Change Committee acknowledges that the transition to non-fossil forms of energy cannot happen overnight. This checkpoint will enable oil and gas to provide important security for the UK’s energy mix, and to be used for the production of many everyday essentials like medicines, plastics, cosmetics and household appliances, whilst minimising emissions.

January 2022
Will Your Supply Chain Be Stable In 2022?

The last 12 months of the pandemic across the global supply chain witnessed significant volatility and instability. 2021 will go down as a year of fluctuations across many aspects such as the green agenda, shipping logistics, raw material availability, finished goods lead times, technology innovations, fuel price increases and price inflation as a general upward trend. The last 12 months presented a year in which shortcomings were exposed in global supply chains and the wide-reaching impact of continuous supply disruption rose to the top of the discussion list for management teams.

All of these factors make 2022 even more important for having a robust, flexible and progressive supply chain system which is managed with a stakeholder mentality. More advancements took place with digitisation and increasing environmental challenges. Both of these have to be converted to an advantage for your business. Grayford Industrial is at the forefront of supply chain management with our impressive service offering. Real logistics, products and people form part of our formula. Risk management will be a critical component for all industries within the global supply chain. Grayford Industrial offers a complete solution to not just help mitigate supply chain issues, but to create a stakeholder mentality across all aspects of this as a critical business function.

December 2021
Seasons Greetings From Grayford Industrial

Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas shutdown dates will see our location closed from Friday 24th December 2021, reopening Tuesday 4th January 2022, any last minute orders should be placed now. We would like to thank everyone involved with our company including our employees, customers, suppliers and people who have been involved in projects and related activities. Our helpdesk for support will be open at sales@grayford.com if you have any requirements over the festive period.

November 2021
Online Ordering Portal Launched Offering Enixux FR & Premium Ranges

We have recently updated our online ordering portal to include Enixux FR & Premium Ranges at https://www.grayfordonline.com/ with full online e-commerce and account management. The FR Range includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. Workwear includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. Hi Viz FR includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers, Hi Viz Workwear includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers and Vests.

Welcome to Grayford Online our customer ordering portal - Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Power, Petrochemical & Mining Industries Industries. Our comprehensive range of services provides innovative, effective, strategic and cost efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs.

September 2021
Enixus Workwear & Fire Resistant Mini Website Launched

Grayford Industrial recently announced the launch of a new exciting range of products aimed at protection around you and your workforce. When real lives are on the line can rely on ENIXUS Apparel, designed in the UK by experienced industrial professionals. All garments certified to the highest industry standards. The website will be further developed in the coming months and can be found at https://www.enixusfr.com.

ENIXUS Apparel’s team are passionate PPE professionals, providing high quality designs that keep you and your team safe. Our clear purpose is to provide the highest quality protection at the very best price. Garment ranges offer a wide variety of protection levels depending on your environment. ENIXUS Apparel also offers standard workwear ranges, bringing high quality garments with style to your team.

FR Range includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. Workwear includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. HI VIZ FR includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. HI VIZ WORKWEAR includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers and Vests. More information will be released during 2021 to promote this exciting new range of commercial apparel.

August 2021
Enixus Workwear & Fire Resistant Garment Range Launched

Deliver the best to your workforce with ENIXUS Workwear and ENIXUS Fire Resistant Garments are proudly presented to market by Grayford Industrial. Offering a quality certified brand for your review. Whether you are an existing customer or thinking of trying the new range, ENIXUS is well positioned to meet your needs. Presenting a quality range of garments that bring the safety of your workforce along with design, style and comfort to the forefront of everyone’s mind, is foremost in our philosophy. The Alternative Brand.

FR Range includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. Workwear includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. HI VIZ FR includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers. HI VIZ WORKWEAR includes Coveralls, Jackets, Trousers and Vests. More information will be released during 2021 to promote this exciting new range of commercial apparel.

July 2021
A Decade Of Change In The Oil & Gas Industries

The last ten years have seen major changes in society, industry, governance and habitual trends, which in turn have impacted on the Oil and Gas industry sector on a global basis. Since 2010, the stock values of the four biggest companies in the sector have fallen by more than 50% on average. The Oil and Gas sector also now ranks as one of the smallest in the S&P 500 with less than 3% of representation. Attitudes, perceptions, recruitment, less demand, overproduction and a drive towards renewables have all taken their toll. This on top of some of the lowest oil and gas prices seen for many years.

As the sector turns to its next chapter, there is a replacement sector offering renewable energy in the form of wind, solar and battery storage. This is being seen across many sectors including the automotive industry, where massive changes are being led by government regulation. The population, investors, boards, employees, suppliers and customers are now more increasingly concerned with climate change. New technology is also a driver which will see advancements in aerial and flight based logistics. This will take years but the die is cast for change. Grayford Industrial embraces the change being at the forefront of innovation and technology to ensure optimum operations.

June 2021
Smart Factory Procurement & Supply Chain Digitisation

Smart Factory is the vision of a production environment in which production facilities and logistics systems are organised without human intervention. The Smart Factory is no longer a vision. While different model factories represent the feasible, many enterprises already clarify with examples practically, how the Smart Factory functions. The technical foundations on which the Smart Factory - the intelligent factory - is based are cyber-physical systems that communicate with each other using the Internet of Things and Services. An important part of this process is the exchange of data between the product and the production line. This enables a much more efficient connection of the Supply Chain and better organisation within any production environment.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) fosters what has been called a "smart factory". Within modular structured smart factories, cyber-physical systems monitor physical processes, create a virtual copy of the physical world and make decentralised decisions. Over the internet of things, cyber-physical systems communicate and cooperate with each other and with humans in synchronic time both internally and across organizational services offered and used by participants of the value chain.

Grayford Industrial has immense experience in procurement, planning, scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, field inspections and expediting services. Our strong sourcing skills enhance the analysis, selection, negotiation and evaluation of suppliers. We offer procurement services that include:

• Preparation of request for quotation
• Quotation evaluations
• Issuance of purchase orders and invoices including payment analysis
• Act as an “Agent” for the client on fixed contract basis
• Evaluation and selection of vendors
• Introduction of manufacturers for specific projects and assistance in technical and commercial review

May 2021
Logistics, Shipping, Progress & Digital Documentation

Whether by sea, air or land, Grayford Industrial Ltd has the expertise and experience to move all types of cargo with the same individual care and attention. We take pride in offering all our clients a first-rate, personalised delivery service for all contracts placed. Communication between all parties is our utmost priority, ensuring speed, safety and reliability on all our contracts, regardless of the size or value of the shipment. In addition to organising the despatch of your goods, we offer a comprehensive range of services including:

• Advice regarding the options available, including the mode and method of transport
• Calculation of freight costs
• Documentation preparation
• Delivery to your address or selected freight forwarder
• Pre-Ship inspections
• Digitisation of your logistics

Grayford Industrial has proven experience in providing transportation and logistics services for clients worldwide. We fully understand that logistics planning is the key for timely and cost-effective delivery of products to the jobsite, which is a major factor in the success of any project. Grayford Industrial represents and distributes equipment for several manufacturers, most of which are registered on various approved vendor lists of some of the major industrial companies around the globe. We are always looking for opportunities where we can introduce these companies directly to the end user.

April 2021
Procurement & Smart Technology

Grayford Industrial deploy smart technology within our procurement services using optimum applications ensuring that your supply chain and its fulfilment achieves its goals. Procurement technology forms a major part of what and how we work on customer contracts and partnership arrangements. Automated cloud based applications allow for borderless processing of transactions, inventory, financials, project and job elements. Management reporting and performance indicators are also primary features of our systems ensuring real time access to the data that you need.

Our systems allow for multiple stakeholders in the supply chain to view and act upon the data that is relevant to them, whilst allowing parent management teams and boardrooms to have direct access in both summary and detailed digital dashboards. Early adoption of smart technologies by Grayford Industrial has allowed us to be in a mature and advanced stage for smart procurement. Procurement progression on global basis can provide a competitive advantage to your business. We are confident that our smart cloud based systems for a total procurement solution would enhance any existing supply chain that you have in place.

March 2021
Oil Price & The Impact Of 2020 For Global Business

The last 12 months for the Oil & Gas industry have seen major changes enforced on the Oil and Gas sector as large stocks built up in parallel with a decrease in demand. Oil production companies have been faced with such a drop in demand that there were very few storage places available. A lack of agreement with major producers such as Russia and Saudi Arabia has also added to the situation with no conjoined global strategy. This all coming at a time when the thrust and enthusiasm for renewables and green energy just keeps getting stronger.

Brent Crude has recovered gradually over the last 12 months from a low of around $20 per barrel to a high this week of just under $70 per barrel. This demonstrates the volatility of the market over recent times, but is actually a continuation of the last 10 years with major highs and lows for Brent crude being seen in recent times.

The focus of Grayford Industrial has always been to support procurement across a diverse range of industries. We have seen highs and lows across all sectors over the last 20 years, with each issue presenting challenges for the here and now. All of the challenges present opportunities for our business model and we continue to diversify into new technologies and markets across all industrial sectors. Both diversity and technology are seen as key aspects of our business as we progress into the next decade.

February 2021
Post Brexit Procurement Services From Grayford Industrial

Our portfolio and reach already extends into the European Union and elsewhere around the world. In a post Brexit world we are confident that our offering in Procurement systems and services for large manufacturing facilities including multi site locations across multiple countries. Procurement management at its very best is undertaken every day across EU based companies transcending borders and red tape. Our many years of experience allow for a comprehensive service all round keeping your manufacturing facility operational.

Grayford Industrial represents and distributes equipment for several manufacturers, most of which are registered on the approved vendor lists of some of the major companies throughout the world. Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Power, Petrochemical & Mining Industries Industries. Our comprehensive range of services provides innovative, effective, strategic and cost efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs.

January 2021
Operational Update for Coronavirus COVID 19 & Grayford Industrial

Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Power, Petrochemical & Mining Industries. As such, we will continue to support our industry in any way we can. We are open for business across all aspects of our products and services for our customers. All employees, contractors and suppliers are operating within hands, face and space guidelines allowing us to process enquiries and fulfil orders. We are available to process any requests so please contact us for more information.

Our comprehensive range of services provides innovative, effective, strategic and cost-efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs. We combine technology, experience, and an abiding commitment to teamwork, to meet the needs of our clients. We provide full-service engineering, construction, operations and maintenance support to clients in our industry sectors. Our global experience gives us the advantage in offering our expertise in all continents around the world, including Africa, Asia and the Americas.

December 2020
Seasons Greetings From Grayford Industrial

Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas shutdown dates will see our location closed from 24th December 2020, reopening 4th January 2021, any last minute orders should be placed now. We would like to thank everyone involved with our company including our employees, customers, suppliers and people who have been involved in projects and related activities. Our helpdesk for support will be open at sales@grayford.com if you have any requirements over the festive period.

November 2020
Operational Update From Grayford Industrial

New national restrictions are coming into force from 5th November 2020 as England goes into a second lockdown period. To help contain the virus, everyone who can work effectively from home must do so. Where people cannot do so (for instance people who work in critical national infrastructure, construction or manufacturing) they should continue to travel to work/attend their workplace. This is essential to keeping the country operating and supporting vital sectors and employers.

Grayford Industrial are operating throughout the lockdown as normal and have systems in place to be able to work from home if required. We want to reassure our customer base that Grayford Industrial and its supply chain is fully prepared to fulfil all orders and process new business enquiries that arise over the next month. We wish everyone a safe month and look forward to seeing you in the future.

October 2020
UK Government launches Review into future offshore Oil & Gas Licensing

The Government today announced it will review its policy on the future UK offshore oil and gas licensing regime as part of the wider aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The review will ensure the Government has the information needed to plan for future oil and gas production in the UK, in a way that is aligned with tackling climate change. Initial findings and next steps will be published in the upcoming Energy White Paper.

Over half of the UK’s electricity comes from clean sources including wind and solar energy. However, oil and natural gas are still required for heating, cooking and transport, and vital to the production of many everyday essentials like medicines, plastics, cosmetics and household appliances. This is likely to remain the case over the coming decades as the UK transitions to low carbon solutions. The independent Committee on Climate Change has recognised the ongoing demand for oil and natural gas, including it in all scenarios it proposed for how the UK meets its target for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The oil and gas sector supports 270,000 jobs across the UK and plays a key role in developing the infrastructure and capability for green technologies such as carbon capture and storage and hydrogen power. The oil and gas sector is also a major source of tax revenue for public services and has provided over £330 billion to the UK Government from production taxation alone in today’s prices.

September 2020
Roadmap 2035: One Year On Seminar on 08/09/2020

OGUK will host a free webinar - Roadmap 2035: One Year On Seminar on 08/09/2020. A year on from the launch of industry’s Roadmap 2035: a blueprint for net zero, a panel of industry leaders will reflect on progress to date against the ambitious proposals to realise the full potential of our changing sector.

With sixty actions over five key areas, the Roadmap set out how the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry will use its expertise to help the UK meet its climate ambitions by 2050 while at the same time providing affordable energy for households and families, supporting jobs, and creating exciting energy jobs of the future. Commenting, OGUK Chief Executive Deirdre Michie OBE said: “The UK offshore oil and gas industry has the essential expertise to help the UK meet its climate ambitions by 2050 while at the same time providing affordable energy for households and families, supporting jobs, and creating exciting energy jobs of the future."

Despite the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and low oil and gas prices, companies continue to change and adapt to embrace the energy transition. This informative session will look at what has been achieved on the Roadmap to date, as well as identifying the challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it positions itself for a new energy future. The webinar can be booked by clicking this link here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8327244080516663311

August 2020
COVID-19: A Retrospective and Look Ahead

OGUK will host a free webinar ‘Covid-19: A retrospective and look ahead’ to provide insight into the industry’s response, where a panel of experts will outline their experiences of the pandemic and its impact. The event, to be held on Thursday, July 30, from 2pm to 3.30pm, will be hosted by Trevor Stapleton, OGUK’s HSE director.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a major impact on all societies and economies, the leading representative body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas sector considers what lessons can be learned so far. OGUK’s free webinar offers a fascinating insight into the extensive preparations and response of this major hazard industry, where a panel of industry experts will outline their professional experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their discipline.

Delegates will learn about the challenges and lessons in protecting a diverse, mobile workforce drawn from across the UK and beyond in both on and offshore environments. The event will also look forward to the next six months for the industry as it navigates the operational impact of COVID-19, preparations for winter flu season and its likely impacts. The webinar can be booked by clicking this link https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3278441716561870349

July 2020
UK Oil & Gas Industry Welcomes Job Support

The UK’s offshore oil and gas industry has today welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of support for employers, including the Job Retention Bonus and moves to support more traineeships and jobs for young people. The leading representative body for the sector OGUK said that the UK faces a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver moves to a lower carbon and more diverse energy mix, reinforcing the importance of the sector deal currently being discussed with the UK Government.

OGUK Chief Executive Deirdre Michie said: “The Chancellor’s announcement provides welcome support for companies in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry affected by the immediate impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The continued volatility facing our sector however underlines the need for long-term and targeted support. In devastating circumstances the UK now faces a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realise an energy transition which delivers affordable energy, supports jobs and enables our industry to put our skills to work to help cut emissions."

He commented further on the 2035 strategy by stating “Industry’s Roadmap 2035 offers a sensible blueprint which keeps net zero firmly on the agenda while also supporting energy communities to embrace new opportunities including carbon capture and hydrogen. Today’s funding for Direct Air Capture of CO2 is a welcome step in the right direction as part of the wider development and roll-out of Carbon Capture and Storage, and we look forward to continuing our work with the government to realise the full potential of our sector in delivering the UK’s energy future.”

June 2020
Covid 19 Response Products Available For Sale Using E-commerce Ordering

We have large stocks of facemasks, hand sanitisers, degreasers, solvents and Covid 19 products all being in stock and available to purchase online using our secure e-commerce system at https://www.grayfordonline.com/covid-response/. We have a range of products available for your industrial and commercial requirements with multi-packs available ready for delivery to your location. We will be able to ship to the UK and also on a global basis to meet your requirements.

Our full range includes 8 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 50 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 100 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 250 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 500 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 1000 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 5000 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser & 2500 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser options.

May 2020
Paramount Range Hand Sanitiser Now Available

Antibac Antiseptic Hand Sanitiser is a product intended for hand disinfection. Disinfecting agent is ethanol, which effectively disinfects and evaporates quickly from the skin. Antibac contains glycerol and glyceryl cocoate which maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance and thus the product does not dry hands. Our full range includes 8 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 50 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 100 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 250 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 500 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 1000 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser, 5000 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser & 2500 ML Grayford Hand Sanitiser options.

Please email sales@grayford.com for more information.

April 2020
Operational Update for Coronavirus COVID 19 & Grayford Industrial

Due to the UK governments recent announcements regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Grayford Industrial Limited would like to reassure all of our customer that we are working towards maintaining business operations with the health and well-being of our staff being paramount.

Our warehousing and manufacturing facilities are operational until further notice subject to further government advice. The following departments will be open working remotely:

• Contracts & Administration
• Estimating & Sales
• Design
• Finance
• Health & Safety

Please email sales@grayford.com for more information.

March 2020
Oil Price Suffers Biggest Fall Since 1991

A price war has broken out between Saudi Arabia and Russia leading to the largest fall in oil price seen for almost 30 years at just above the $30 per barrel mark. A previously agreed alliance between the two nations collapsed over a disagreement on outputs and sale price per barrel. A spokesperson from Russia stated that the historical agreement was more beneficial to the USA with the increase of shale companies entering the market.

"By yielding our own markets, we remove cheap Arab and Russian oil to clear a place for expensive US shale oil and ensure the effectiveness of its production," he told Russian state media on Sunday. The USA is now the largest oil producer in the world producing around 13 million barrels a day in the first quarter of 2020 so far. The price of oil had already fallen drastically in 2020 as the coronavirus began to spread internationally leading to a drop in demand for fuel, oil and gas across all economies.

In addition the underlying demand for energy is reducing with the advent of the recent coronavirus outbreak seeing thousands or flights cancelled, factories closed and a general reduction in oil consumption. The International Energy Agency has recently stated that it expands demand for oil and gas to contract this year which will be the first time since the recession of 2009.

February 2020
UK Oil & Gas Authority Launch 2020-2025 Digital Strategy

The Oil & Gas Authority for the UK recently launched its strategy to promote and influence digital excellence through digitalisation to support Maximising Economic Recovery and the energy transition. The opportunity to leverage data and digitalisation is huge. It is estimated that open data in oil and gas could enable $240 to $520 billion of value per year across the UK sector.

The OGA aims to be an innovator and a catalyst, helping industry, academia and the supply chain to use digitalisation to unlock the huge value from data, whilst at the same time providing excellent digital services to its stakeholders in support of regulatory excellence. The OGA’s ambition is to enable digital services that ensure digital, data and technology work for everyone.

Over the next five years the OGA will continue to build and embed a culture of digital, excellence across industry, develop and enhance public trust in open and transparent quality data and platforms, unlock and exploit data value through advanced analytical tools, collaborate, partner and assure so services to key stakeholders continue to improve, use its influence to unlock value from data and digitalisation.

January 2020
Amazon Filters In The Spotlight

Grayford Industrial recently expanded its supply chain partnerships with Amazon Filters. If your industry demands guaranteed levels of filtration quality, Amazon Filter products will offer both peace of mind and long-term savings.

The current product range includes cartridge filters and capsules in a wide variety of formats and lengths, as well as standard filter housings for liquid and gas application of industrial, hygienic and sanitary design. In addition, custom design housings in a variety of exotic materials and coatings are available to perfectly match your application, as well as a range of complementary products to enable a one-stop shop approach to your filtration needs.

The product range includes filter cartridges, capsules, bag filters, filter housings, customised housings and skids. As a manufacturer and global supplier of filter cartridges and housings, our expertise spans over numerous critical liquid and gas applications, across a wealth of process industries including Water, Chemicals, Coatings, Ophthalmics, Pharmaceuticals, healthcare, Oil, Gas, Mineral Water Purification, food, beverage and OEM applications.

December 2019
Season's Greetings From Grayford Industrial

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone involved with our company including customers, staff, suppliers and partners for your support during the year. We are looking forward to 2020 and working with all of you again next year. Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our last working day before Christmas will be Tuesday 24th December, which makes our last day for despatch of stock items Friday 20th. We are open on Thursday 2nd January 2020.

We would like to wish our customers & suppliers the best wishes for the festive season. We have had an excellent year and are pleased to be moving into next year with a positive outlook. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2020 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

November 2019
Grayford Industrial Representation Expands For 2020

Grayford Industrial represent and distribute equipment for several manufacturers and suppliers, many of which are registered on the approved vendor lists of some of the major Oil, Gas and Mining companies throughout the world. We have recently engaged extended partnership agreements with Amazon Filters, Ashcroft, BigBill, Budenberg Gauges, VF Imagewear, Diamond Chain, Dickies, Eaton Airflex, Ingersoll Rand, Larson Electronics, MB Skinner, Riken Keiki, Ringers Gloves, Safoco, Sensonics, THK, Timberland and WW Grainger.

Grayford Industrial utilise a global network of staff to provide active representation for both manufacturers and suppliers, and often obtain tenders and product enquires from countries where they may not currently receive them. This gives the organisations that Grayford Industrial represent an added marketing advantage with zero cost attached.

We are always looking for opportunities where we can introduce these companies to the end-user so that the manufacturer can quote and deal with any technical questions direct. Grayford Industrial will always act as a sales support team for the discussions.

October 2019
Oil & Gas Authority Overview 2019/2020 Report Published

The Oil and Gas Authority’s role is to regulate, influence and promote the UK oil and gas industry in order to maximise the economic recovery of the UK’s oil and gas resources. They seek to be a progressive and highly effective authority, doing all we can to attract investment and with that jobs, helping to anchor valuable skills and expertise in this country. The OGA has recently published a 2019/2020 overview which is available on their website at www.ogauthority.co.uk

The OGA Chief Executive Andy Samuel states in the introduction "Government forecasts show that oil and gas will remain an important part of our energy mix for the foreseeable future, and maximising economic recovery from the UKCS is still vital to meet our energy demands and reduce reliance on hydrocarbon imports. The OGA estimates there are potentially over 20 billion plus barrels of oil equivalent remaining in the UK Continental Shelf and decades of economic life."

The OGA regulates: the exploration and development of the UK’s offshore and England’s onshore oil and gas; the UK’s carbon storage; and gas storage and offloading activities. The OGA has a critical role to influence and encourage a culture of greater collaboration on the UKCS, improve commercial behaviours, help enable a more efficient industry and to support and influence the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy. The OGA has an important role to promote investment in the UKCS, promote the opportunities that the transition to a lower carbon economy will bring, create value in the UK through exports and develop the prosperity of the industry including wider supply chain.

September 2019
Oil & Gas Workforce Analysis Published By OGUK

Leading voice of the UK oil and gas industry sector OGUK have recently published a full report on the employment statistics across all related and close sectors across all activity. The report shows that total employment for the UK oil and gas industry in 2018 was 259,900 with a forecast increase to 269,100 for 2019. Employment in the industry is split UK wide across 56% in England, 39% in Scotland, 4% in Wales and 1% in Northern Ireland. Every £1 million spent by the UK oil and gas industry supports eight supply chain jobs and induces a further eight jobs across the UK economy. Around 7% of those travelling offshore came from the EU with women representing just over 3% of the offshore workforce in 2018.

A key element within the report is that increased productivity over the last few years has seen the overall figure of barrels per worker rise by 5% since last year and is a massive 57% higher than in 2014 which is only 5 years ago. Clearly the whole sector has invested in efficiency gains and improvements focused on productivity. A rise in drilling activity prompted an 18% increase in drilling personnel offshore. The central North Sea remains the area of greatest activity, with 49% of total offshore employment and capital investment is expected to stabilise in 2019 at around £5-5.5 billion.

Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) is a leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. It is a not-for-profit organisation, established in April 2007 but with a pedigree stretching back over 40 years. Membership is open to all companies active in the UK continental shelf, from super majors to large contractor businesses and from independent oil companies to SMEs working in the supply chain.

August 2019
Declining Costs Forecast For Renewable Energy Projects

Part of Grayford Industrial portfolio includes a significant number of projects undertaken in the power generation industry sector. This was traditional dominated by Oil and Gas energy sources, but is increasingly being replaced by new technologies powered by wind and solar renewable energy sources. The mix of power generation is changing, but overall demand for electrical power globally is on the increase with the advent of an expanding population, modernisation of nations, globalisation of trade and the advent of more battery powered devices that require mains charging.

One area forecast to increase in the demand for electric vehicles (EV's) which are having an impact on petrol and diesel vehicles. In 2013 it was reported that there were 300,000 electric vehicles sold worldwide whilst the forecast for 2019 is an estimated 3,000,000 which is a trend that looks to be increasing into 2020.The power grids of countries with electrical infrastructure will see major demands placed on power consumption as the trend for more electric vehicles continues. We have a number of large renewable energy projects where we have supplied Valves, Drilling Equipment, Rotary Equipment, Pumps, Process Equipment, Instrumentation, Electrical, Safety Products, Maintenance, Repair & Operation Tools, Industrial Oil & Chemicals, HVAC & Refrigeration, Food Preparation & Janitorial, Heavy Plant Machinery & Vehicles.

Our commitment to power generation is as strong as it every was and we are seeing an increase in renewable energy projects covering win turbine farms, solar panel farms, modern biomass, geothermal, hydro and industrial waste heat sources. Grayford Industrial can provide a wide range of services for large commercial projects from installation, commissioning through to ongoing maintenance.

July 2019
UK Government Minister Reiterates Importance Of Oil & Gas Sector At OGUK Conference

Lord Duncan visited the annual Oil and Gas UK industry conference in Aberdeen, speaking to the delegates about the importance of the sector and its future. Lord Duncan who is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland visited the annual Oil and Gas UK industry conference in Aberdeen, speaking to the delegates about the importance of the sector and its future. He was quoted as stating:

OGUK Industry Conference 2019 Highlights Video from OGUK on Vimeo

"I was pleased to be in Aberdeen for the Oil and Gas UK annual conference where we marked the success of the industry while looking at the challenges ahead as we move to a low carbon economy. Offshore oil and gas continues to be a success story for us supporting almost 300,000 jobs across the UK and more than a third of those being in Scotland. The UK Government continues to support the sector including contributing £90 million towards the Oil and Gas Technology Centre as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal. This will help develop new capabilities, skills and jobs for the present and the future."

"As times change we must harness new opportunities. The oil and gas industry will continue to have a key role to play in meeting our energy needs, making the sector greener and using its expertise to help develop new forms of energy such as renewables. This transition and diversification includes tapping into the large pools of talent from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry, such as women. Engaging with the sector on these vital topics is key to ensuring there continues to be a bright future ahead for Scotland’s economy and jobs."

The UK Government has supported the sector through the £250 million Aberdeen City Region Deal, calls for evidence on UK decommissioning in the Spring Statement 2019 and the establishment of the Oil and Gas authority as a strong, independent regulator and industry steward to maximise economic recovery from the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).

June 2019
Optimism Rises In The UK Oil & Gas Industry

A recent oil and gas survey was carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute, with data being supported by the AGCC (Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce) focused mainly on Scottish based companies operating in Aberdeen. The survey highlighted a number of positive indicators such as attitudes to research and development which was recorded as being higher than at any time since 2007. The study said more than 70% of firms expected to make a profit this year. The report also found that 62% of contractor companies had an improved outlook for 2019, but that many areas of the supply chain were still facing challenges.

Industry body Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) delivered a report in March 2019 stating that a total of £200bn needed to be spent by exploration and production companies to fully exploit the UK oil and gas sector's remaining potential. The Business Outlook Report 2019 also highlighted the need for a focus on cost and efficiencies was the "new reality" for the sector.

The study revealed production had gradually increased by 20% over the past five years following over 10 years of decline in the UK Continental Shelf oil and gas region. Industry body Oil and Gas UK estimates that there are 10-20 billion barrels of oil still to be recovered from UK waters, about three quarters of which have not be drilled or even discovered.

May 2019
Grayford Industrial Attending OTC 2019

OTC 2019 will be held on 6 - 9 May 2019 at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Celebrating 50 years since 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, and OTC Asia.

OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organisations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program. OTC also has endorsing and supporting organisations. The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) showcases leading-edge technology for offshore drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is the world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources. The conference, this year celebrating its Golden Anniversary, attracts attendees and exhibiting companies from around the globe.

Engineers, technicians, executives, operators, scientists, and managers from more than 100 countries and all fields in the offshore energy sector.

April 2019
The UK Oil and Gas National Data Repository Now Available

The UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has recently one of the largest open releases of data with the launch of the UK’s first UK Oil and Gas National Data Repository (NDR). Freely-available to everyone, the NDR is an online platform which is home to 130 terabytes of well, geophysical, field and infrastructure data, (equivalent to around eight years’ worth of HD video material) covering more than 12,500 well bores, 5,000 seismic surveys, and 3,000 pipelines. The NDR can be found online at the National Data Repository.

Nic Granger, Director of Corporate at the OGA said: “The world is arguably entering a ‘fourth industrial revolution’, with data at its heart. The National Data Repository is a UK first and is an important milestone in our vision to enable open, transparent data. The platform makes data available for machine learning and artificial intelligence and offers the opportunity to uncover new prospects and previously overlooked plays.”

Claire Perry, Minister for Energy and Clean Growth said: “The UK’s oil and gas industry is an integral part of the economy, contributing over £334 billion in taxes while meeting around half of our energy needs. The National Data Repository will help position the sector at the front of the data revolution and enable industry to unlock the full potential of the UK Continental Shelf, delivering further energy security, tax revenues and the high paid jobs that are at the centre of our modern Industrial Strategy.”

March 2019
Industry 4.0 & Its Impact On The Oil & Gas Industry

Industry 4.0 is a name given to the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things, cloud computing and cognitive computing. Industry 4.0 is commonly referred to as the fourth industrial revolution and it may have a huge impact on the oil and gas industry in the coming years.

Industry 4.0 fosters what has been called a "smart system". Within modular structured smart facilities, cyber-physical systems monitor physical processes, create a virtual copy of the physical world and make de-centralised decisions. Over the Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems communicate and cooperate with each other and with humans in real-time both internally and across organizational services offered and used by participants of the value chain.

There are four design principles in Industry 4.0. These principles support companies in identifying and implementing Industry 4.0 scenarios:

• Interconnection - The ability of machines, devices, sensors, and people to connect and communicate with each other via the Internet of Things (IoT) or the Internet of People (IoP)
• Information Transparency - The transparency afforded by Industry 4.0 technology provides operators with vast amounts of useful information needed to make appropriate decisions. Interconnectivity allows operators to collect immense amounts of data and information from all points in the manufacturing process, thus aiding functionality and identifying key areas that can benefit from innovation and improvement.
• Technical Assistance - First, the ability of assistance systems to support humans by aggregating and visualizing information comprehensively for making informed decisions and solving urgent problems on short notice. Second, the ability of cyber physical systems to physically support humans by conducting a range of tasks that are unpleasant, too exhausting, or unsafe for their human co-workers.
• Decentralised Decisions - The ability of cyber physical systems to make decisions on their own and to perform their tasks as autonomously as possible. Only in the case of exceptions, interferences, or conflicting goals, are tasks delegated to a higher level.

February 2019
Largest Gas Discovery in North Sea For Over 10 Years

When it peaked in 1999, production of North Sea oil was nearly 950,000 m³ (6 million barrels) per day. Natural gas production was nearly 280×109 m³ (10 trillion cubic feet) although British gas production has been declining since then. The latest find of a significant gas discovery in North Sea in CNOOC Glengorm project area, east of Aberdeen is being described as the biggest find in more than a decade.

The discovery was announced by Chinese state-owned company CNOOC which is equivalent to 250 million barrels of oil, the exploration well Glengorm was drilled to a total depth of 5,056 meters and encountered net gas and condensate pay zones with a total thickness of 37.6 meters. Further investigation and analysis development is planned, but it is understood it could be extracted using existing infrastructure.

Glengorm sits 118 miles (190km) east of Aberdeen, close to Total's Elgin-Franklin and Culzean fields, and could be tied back to one of their platforms. CNOOC Limited is China's largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas. It is a major subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation. Large oil company Total, owns a 25% stake in the Glengorm field being currently listed as the 8th largest oil company in the world.

January 2019
Oil & Gas Industry Sector Outlook For 2019

The oil and gas sector has seen some unpredictable and volatile times over the last ten years. The price of a barrel of crude oil as seen major fluctuations over this time and is currently at a low end of the spectrum. 2018 saw a high level of change across all aspects of the sector and the next two paragraphs will summarise the main impact areas for the oil and gas industry expected in 2019.

Oil supply is controlled by some of the worlds most instable areas with some of the largest producers operating under sanctions and other instabilities at this time. The demand for energy is strong but being serviced by an ever increasing renewable source provision. Demand is strong being supported by energy policies, that may not be to the benefit of government energy policies. Natural gas has a perception of being a cleaner fuel with it being more positively viewed than oil and coal for example.

OPEC operates with 14 members including three of the top five producers, though Qatar’s membership is now outside of OPEC causing some uncertainty. The price of oil per barrel of crude is currently depressed being below $50 and there will be a lot of speculation on this and its impact on exploration investment. Fracking is now here to stay being welcomed in the US but not the UK, though this does represent a new market for supply and demand fulfilment. The US and China occupy the largest consumers globally followed by India, Japan and then Saudi Arabia with no EU countries being represented in the top five. There is a definite energy transition in developed nations with a shift to greener strategies which in turn will impact on what occurs in 2019.

December 2018
Season's Greetings From Grayford Industrial

We would like to take this opportunity to say a thank you to everyone involved with our company including customers, staff, suppliers and partners for your support during the year. We are looking forward to 2019 and working with all of you again next year. Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our last working day before Christmas will be Friday 21st December, which makes our last day for despatch of stock items Thursday 20th. We are open on Wednesday 2nd January. We would like to wish our customers & suppliers the best wishes for the festive season.

We have had an excellent year and are pleased to be moving into next year with a positive outlook. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2019 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

November 2018
Positive UK Budget Tax Reaction From The Oil & Gas

The Chancellor held a budget on Monday 29th October 2018 making specific references to the UK Oil & Gas sector. A number of areas were covered including the amending of tax barriers, the simplification of tax laws relating to the sector and the provision of further support to the industry that is recognised as a vital one for the UK economy on a global scale.

The government looks to have recognised that the sector could prosper with support kick starting new areas such as decommissioning whilst maintaining others such as direct investment in oil and gas extraction technologies. Investment and support will be welcomed by the sector especially in Scotland where the depressed crude oil price of the last few years caused a significant downturn in activity, jobs and development.

The outlook should be more positive with the UK government seeing more prosperity from tax cuts in the oil and gas sector, which should in turn assist in recover and also growth. The UK needs to be a hub of innovation in the coming years as exporters or knowledge, technology, innovation and expertise in addition to physical oil and gas. The Chancellor Philip Hammond stated the government is looking to “maintain headline tax rates at their current level”, putting the markets as ease with fewer concerns about cuts amid the steadily rising oil price seen during 2018. We will see how the sector evolves during 2019.

October 2018
Large Firms Commit To The Oil Industry Climate Initiative Group

Formed in 2014 the Oil & Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) is a global organisation committed to a reduction in the carbon footprint within the industry sector. Chevron, ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum Corporation recently joined OGCI being recognised as some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. These companies join many others that now account for 30% of the global oil and gas production across 130 countries. Other members include BP, CNPC, ENI, Equinor, Pemex, Petrobras, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, Shell and Total.

OGCI members are focused on the targets and aspirations of the Paris Agreement which will deal with OGCI member companies are dedicated to the ambition of the Paris Agreement to progress to net zero emissions in the second half of this century. The industry is changing rapidly and Grayford Industrial is matching this change by meeting the needs of its global customer base with new technologies and environmentally friendly innovations.

Oil & Gas Climate Initiative members have committed to planned reductions of methane emission by 2025. More information on specific targets can be found on the official OGCI website where they also offer the latest 2018 annual report. A full target is identified as zero emissions in the latter half of this century. The recent actions of three large US based companies (Chevron, ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum Corporation) in joining the OGCI is seen as significant as a step change towards a greener future for all.

September 2018
Oil Production Expected To Tighten Towards 2019

A number of market conditions are shaping and looking to influence the global production of crude oil and gas. Oil markets are expecting demand to remain strong but production may come under threat from a number of external factors towards the end of 2018. The situation in Venezuela is seeing fragile production, in Iran there is an expected downturn due to US sanctions and Saudi Arabia is looking to sell, but only at the right price.

The forecasted squeeze has been predicted by the influential International Energy Agency (IEA). The head of the IEA is on record as summarising the current global supply chain as being very challenging. It is looking like a period of instability could be upon us regarding the oil and gas industry sector with a particular focus on the supply chain.

The IEA operates to provide a platform for best practice and energy polices for its membership which consist of nations rather than organisations. Their stated mission offers a focus on four areas including “energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide”. This focus covers all of the core aspects of energy supply, demand, production, management and other factors creating policies for the collective good.

August 2018
Oil Supply Shortage Forecasted For Q4 2018

Reports are appearing on the speculation of price of crude oil increasing to $90 per barrel by the end of 2018. Production and oil output from two major producers Iran and Venezuela are being forecasted to decline. Venezuela is going through a period of significant upheaval with inflation estimated to hit 1 million percent by the end of the year according to the IMF (International Monetary Fund). This would see a major impact on oil production putting it on course to become one of the worst hyperinflationary crises in recent history.

Iran oil production is expected to be impacted by recent statements from the U.S. in relation to sanctions on Iran following the recent decision to pull the U.S. out of an international agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program. Iran is the fifth largest oil producer in the world and ongoing instability in the market and an under supply will add further to the increase in crude oil barrel prices. Crude oil across the globe is being consumed faster than it is being produced, raising the prospect of an increase in oil prices in the coming years.

Oil prices received a boost on news that Saudi Arabia has reduced output in July 2018 by around 200,000 barrels per day from June 2018 output levels. This level of reduced output was reportedly as a direct result of a lack of demand for oil at the price point that Saudi Arabia (Aramco) was looking for. This lead to reduced output rather than providing oil as a lower market value which would have driven the price down.

July 2018
New Grayford.com Website Portal Launched

As part of our continued growth we are pleased to announce that we have launched a new group website portal offering access to our three main areas of operation including Grayford Industrial, Graford Online and Grayford Nigeria. The new website can be found on https://www.grayford.com/ with complete connectivity across all or our online platforms. In addition we have recently changed our primary email communications to @grayford.com allowing for a shortened version of your historical contacts using @grayfordinternational.com.

Formed in 2000 from an experienced management team within the Oil, Gas, Power and Petrochemical industries Grayford Industrial has increased in turnover and net worth each year. Our knowledge of sourcing for projects undertaken globally goes back over 20 years across several sectors an every continent. We have built up a long standing financial relationship with HSBC to support our large projects which can also be very complex.

Grayford Industrial have offices in eight locations around the globe, providing service where you need it including the UK, UAE, South Africa, Libya, USA, Nigeria, Poland and Algeria. Combined we offer a global package for Industries, Products & Supply, Representation, Procurement & Shipping, Quality Control, Global Locations & Supply Chain Solutions

June 2018
Oil & Gas Asset Managers Urge More Climate Change Efforts

An open letter has been submitted to the Financial Times newspaper calling for the Oil & Gas industry to be “more transparent and take responsibility for all of its emissions”. Sixty of the largest global investment funds that oversee around $10 trillion US dollars’ worth of assets are now calling for the Oil & Gas industry to take a view where they “strongly encourage all companies in this sector to clarify how they see their future in a low-carbon world”. Clearly the message from investors is that the industry should take the Paris agreement more seriously with defined strategies for all areas of operations and usage of their outputs.

The open letter refers to seeing a reduction in the carbon footprint for the sector on a global basis as outlined at the 2015 Climate Change Conference in Paris which focused on attaining a global agreement for agreed reductions. On 12 December 2015, the participating 196 countries agreed, by consensus, to the final global pact, the Paris Agreement, to reduce emissions as part of the method for reducing greenhouse gas. The members agreed to reduce their carbon output "as soon as possible" and to do their best to keep global warming "to well below 2 °C".

According to the organising committee at the outset of the talks, the expected key result was an agreement to set a goal of limiting global warming to "well below 2 °C" Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels. The agreement calls for zero net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions to be reached during the second half of the 21st century. In the adopted version of the Paris Agreement, the parties will also "pursue efforts to" limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C. The 1.5 °C goal will require zero emissions sometime between 2030 and 2050, according to some scientists.

May 2018
USA Petroleum Demand The Highest Since 2007

A recent comment from API (American Petroleum Institute) Chief Economist Dean Foreman has indicated that USA petroleum demand recently achieved a high of 20.6 million barrels per day which is the highest recorded since 2007 before the last recession. The data comes from the American Petroleum Institute (API) being recognised as the largest USA trade association for the oil and natural gas industry. To satisfy demand, domestic refineries utilised 91.5 percent of their capacity.

He was quoted as saying “As the US’s leading position in oil and natural gas markets advanced in March, consumers continue to enjoy affordable prices at the pump. Economic strength at home and abroad has spurred a virtuous cycle of US oil demand, production, and exports that in turn have helped to reinforce prices and motivate even greater infrastructure investment and US drilling activity. The proverbial April surprise was that the US drilling rig count eclipsed 1,000 for the first time since April 2015 and positioned the US for further supply growth.”

The American Petroleum Institute represents about 650 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the petroleum industry. The association describes its mission as to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable USA oil and natural gas industry. API's chief functions on behalf of the industry include advocacy, negotiation and lobbying with governmental, legal, and regulatory agencies; research into economic, toxicological, and environmental effects, establishment and certification of industry standards and education outreach. API both funds and conducts research related to many aspects of the petroleum industry.

April 2018
Grayford To Attend The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) April 30th - May 5th At Houston, USA

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Celebrating 50 years since 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil and OTC Asia. Grayford Industrial will be in attendance at the 50th event to take part in the industries’ largest equipment exhibition.

OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organisations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program. OTC also has endorsing and supporting organisations. 350 plus peer-selected technical presentations will be leveraging collective knowledge and covering topics from the wellbore to topsides and everything in between. Over 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with ground-breaking innovations and 2000 plus leading providers of products and services in one place, at one time. Around 70,000 plus energy professionals from over 100 countries are expected. We are aiming to connect with global industry leaders and 100+ speakers to discover what innovations we can expect over the next few years.

Media journalists from around the world also attend OTC with sponsoring organisations using revenue to provide many other important programs for its members, such as training and technical journals. Grayford Industrial will also be undertaking client meetings, business proposals, and company training.

March 2018
Investments In The Oil & Gas Industry Sector Need To Hit $20 Trillion Over 20 Years

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has stated in a recent conference that the global Oil and Gas industry needs to invest $20 trillion over the next 20 years to meet the demands of global consumption and also to create new sources of supply. He also stated that the recent setbacks in oil price had, harmed the industry over recent years with around $1 trillion in lost investments taking place. The main reason for new investments is due to historical fields being exhausted and new ones needing to be accessed with exploration, well development and production to be funded.

Mr Amin Nasser was quoted as saying "Future investments will only come if investors are convinced that oil will be allowed to compete on a level playing field, that oil is worth so much more, and that oil is here for the foreseeable future," Nasser said. "That is why we must push back on the idea that the world can do without proven and reliable sources. We must challenge mistaken assumptions about the speed with which alternatives will penetrate markets."

Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, most popularly known just as Aramco (formerly Arabian-American Oil Company), is a Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company based in Dhahran. Saudi Aramco's market value has been estimated at between $2 trillion and $10 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the world. It is one of the largest companies in the world by revenue. Saudi Aramco has both the world's second-largest proven crude oil reserves, at more than 260 billion barrels (4.1×1010 m3), and second-largest daily oil production.

February 2018
US Oil Output Reaches Record Levels Since 1970 At 10 Million Barrels A Day

The US government has reported that crude oil production exceeded the 10 million barrels a day level during November 2017 for the first time since a peak output in 1970. Over the last four decades, the US oil industry has never matched the peak output achieved in 1970 until now. The largest producer of crude oil per day is Russia with in excess of 10 million barrels a day closely followed by Saudi Arabia with the US just behind.

Saudi Arabia has recently cut back production due to the OPEC deal with Russia and others to keep production low and supply levels off the market. It has also been predicted that oil production could increase in the US to in excess of 12 million barrels a day. Crude oil prices have been rising steadily over the last twelve months so the increase in output is significant.

US oil production in 2018 looks to be on the rise with forecasts for further increases. This will be supported by shale production which is expected to contribute around 1 million barrels a day per year which was not in existence thirty plus years ago.

January 2018
New Website Launched For Grayford Industrial

We are pleased to launch our new responsive mobile and secure website which offers information across several sections including Products & Supply, Representation, Procurement & Shipping, Quality Control, Global Locations, Supply Chain Solutions. We welcome you to navigate around the website and browse all areas to find out more about Grayford Industrial and how we can become your supply chain partner.

Grayford Industrial is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Power Petrochemical and Mining Industries. Our comprehensive range of services provides innovative, effective, strategic and cost-efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs.

December 2017
Season’s Greetings From Grayford Industrial

We would like to take this opportunity to say a thank you to everyone involved with our company including customers, staff, suppliers and partners for your support during the year. We are looking forward to 2018 and working with all of you again next year. Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We have had an excellent year over the last 12 months and are pleased to be moving into the next year with a strong order book. We have significant expansion plans and projects planned for 2018 and more news will be made available in this area over the first months of the year.

November 2017
Green Shoots Of Recovery With The Oil & Gas Industry Recruiting Again

On a global scale the Oil and Gas industry sector looks to be stabilising and actually expanding. With each gradual increase in the price of crude oil we are seeing more and more confidence in the sector. The last three years have seen very depressed levels of investment, recruitment and a general positive outlook on the sector, not just in the UK, but also across all territories globally. One signal of recovery is the recruitment indicators for the sector, which look to be in a hiring mode as we head into 2018. This is a strong sign of companies in the sector stabilising to new low oil and gas prices and increased competition from the renewable energy sector.

A recent report created by from recruitment firm NES Global Talent and Oilandgasjopbsearch.com shows that that across 3,000 oil and gas decision makers around 60% had plans to recruit new staff member into 2018 over the next 12 months. This is a good sign of stability in the global industry which has seen almost 500,000 jobs been lost in the last three years. One item for consideration will be the attraction of first time workers and graduates to the sector. The last three years have seen a very low demand for recruitment as a general statement and the next generation of employees and management may not wish to be involved with a volatile and in some cases unpopular career choice to be involved with the Oil and Gas industry.

As such, the situation moving forward is expected to see a shortage or resources, lower skilled and qualified workers and also increased workloads for people in existing posts. The biggest threat to the industry may not be sustainability, reserves or actual commodity prices, but it may come from an actual lack of quality personnel, willing to work in the Oil and Gas sector.

October 2017
Natural Gas In The Spotlight

Natural Gas is a major component of energy consumption in the UK and also on a global basis. The United Kingdom produced 60% of its consumed natural gas in 2010. In five years from 2005 the United Kingdom moved from almost gas self-sufficient to 40% gas import in 2010. Gas was almost 40% of total primary energy supply (TPES) and electricity more than 45% in 2010. Underground storage was about 5% of annual demand and more than 10% of net imports. The UK is consuming less energy than it did in 2010 and more of the energy we are consuming is coming from renewable sources.

All EU countries imported more energy than they exported in 2014. In terms of rankings, of the 28 EU countries the UK was the 12th most dependent on foreign sources of energy; less reliant than Germany and Italy but more reliant than Sweden and the Netherlands. Most of the gas we import comes through pipelines laid underneath the sea bed. We have established pipelines with Norway and the Netherlands which accounted for 61% and 7% of our 2015 gas imports respectively. We also have established pipelines with Belgium but gas imports from Belgium only accounted for 0.4% of our 2015 gas imports.

The remaining gas imports came to the UK as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) with LNG from Qatar making up 29% of the UK’s gas imports in 2015. Natural gas made up around 29% of the UK’s fuel imports in 2015 with Norway again being a key import partner for this type of fuel. From a UK production perspective Natural gas production rose 8.8 per cent on last year 2016/17 to 25.5 million tonnes, having grown 22.7 per cent in 2015/16 from 2014/15. These more recent figures may present a picture that confidence is continuing to return to the sector after a number of challenging years.

September 2017
Industrial Valve Supply Enhanced To Meet Growing Demand

Grayford Industrial is a specialist supplier of industrial valves, actuators, controls and pipeline equipment produced by many of the world’s leading valve manufacturers. With over 25 years combined industry experience, Grayford Industrial has built up partner relationships with leading valve & fitting manufacturers throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide. Our product range and availability has been expanded during 2017 to meet growing demand that we have seen during the year.

Grayford Industrial provide their clients the distinct advantage by meeting the widest range of valve requirements in being single source valve suppliers. We understand technical requirements and appreciate the importance of project deadlines. We can provide valuable support to clients from initial specification through to on site delivery. We ensure correct product, documentation and minimum delivery times to make the sourcing operation efficient, helping our clients reduce their costs.

Currently supplying a range of valves including Forged Steel, Cast Steel, Cast Iron and Stainless Steel Globe valves, Gate valves and Check valves. General purpose Ductile Iron, Cast and Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Aluminium Bronze PN16 rated Butterfly Valves, Relief Valves and a range of actuated Ball Valves with sizing ranging from 1” to 52”.

August 2017
Power Generation & Management Safety Products Expanded

Power generation is a complex and valuable enterprise, with worldwide demand for electricity increasing every year. With so many employees working in this vital industry, safety has become a crucial concern, and Grayford is ideally positioned to provide assistance in obtaining this very necessary equipment.

As official representatives of such well-known names as Bulwark FR, Red Cap, Big Bill and Timberland Pro, we receive unrivalled advice from experts in every aspect of protection and are keen to introduce the manufacturers’ technical team to the site engineers to ensure that all products are supplied exactly as you need them. Grayford always strive to ensure that the safety products supplied are of the highest quality but at a reasonable price. We understand that every single employee in your company has specific requirements for protection in their workplace, and tailor all our quotations to the sizes and quantities requested by you.

July 2017
Is The Global Crude Oil Barrel Price Stabilising?

The chart below presents the last five years of price point history for a barrel of crude oil in US dollars. You will see that this is a picture of two halves. Four and Five years ago the price was as high as $110 dollars a barrel and remained consistent for a good 24-month period. However, volatility in the sector appeared in 2014 leading to a record low in modern times to just below $30 US dollars. More recent times have seen the oil price increase to around the $50 US dollar level and the chart below shows a reasonable level of stability.

The oil industry sector is very price sensitive for investments in new oil and gas exploration projects. Globally this has seen an impact of reduced investment across the board for all aspects right from capital plant to consumables and he demand for human resource and expertise. More recently traditional oil exploration methods found in the known locations is now being challenged by new shale deposit areas. Shale exploration looks to be the predominant theme in oil markets for 2017 and is expected to continue into 2018. This new resource may leave the prospect of an increase in the price of crude oil less likely.

June 2017
Procurement & Shipping Services Enhanced

We have immense experience in procurement, planning, scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, field inspections and expediting services. Our strong sourcing skills enhance the analysis, selection, negotiation and evaluation of suppliers. We offer procurement services that include Preparation of request for quotation, Quotation evaluations, Issuance of purchase orders and invoices including payment analysis, Act as an “Agent” for the client on fixed contract basis, Evaluation and selection of vendors and the Introduction of manufacturers for specific projects and assistance in technical and commercial review.

Our global locations allow us to offer the very best pricing from around the world. We have a number of strong associations and representation agreements, with many leading manufacturers and distributors in the USA and Europe. Grayford Industrial operates a policy of supplying only brand new and genuine products purchased directly from the original manufacturer only. The progress of every order is strictly chased for on-time delivery. Each order is inspected for quality and quantity prior to shipment and is packed and marked in accordance with the instructions on the purchase order.

May 2017
Vendor Consolidation With Grayford Industrial

The biggest issue facing procurement professionals regarding MRO spares is the vast range of products involved and their unique unpredictably of demand. Even relatively small production facilities are likely at some stage to require spares for: bearings; power transmission components; pneumatics and hydraulics; filtration; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); chemicals and lubricants; fasteners; hardware and tools.

This can potentially leave your business trying to deal with a large number of suppliers in various geographical locations, each with different ordering and delivery systems and processes. By reducing and consolidating the number of suppliers for your MRO components and services, whilst still maintaining the quality and reliability of delivery, we’ll help you achieve real and demonstrable cost savings. Grayford Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) offer the global service to end users, managing suppliers by using data in the smart way. We track and rate all our suppliers based on activity, pricing and service. Our SES (Supplier Engagement Score) is used internally to review our suppliers ongoing. All suppliers are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Take action, when needed, in real time – never post fact.

April 2017
Reducing Stock Holding Cost With Grayford Industrial

Maintenance and repair represents a significant percentage of any manufacturing company’s indirect purchasing spend. The balance must be struck between the drive to reduce costs and the need to ensure availability and product quality. Grayford competes with Europe’s leading suppliers of quality industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products. We supply thousands of world-leading brands and as part of our sourcing department source and purchase from around the globe.

Our size allows us to be dynamic and flexible to the client’s actual needs and to operate in a manner best suited to the client. This produces a working relationship that is smooth and coherent, unlike competitors of ours who are large organisations and inflexible. Our buying power has developed over many years in business and is demonstrated on a daily basis by our success rate against the competition.

March 2017
Supply Chain Solutions Offered Bringing Value to your Business

(MRO) is the purchasing of spares for the daily maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of manufacturing and production equipment. It can often be a time consuming activity and something that a main stream manufacturing organisation should not have to allocate resource. Grayford’s Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) is on hand to provide a wide range of value added services, bringing value to your business every day. Events such as avoiding downtime and maintaining continuity of production are vital within any organisation and Grayford’s Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) are there to make this happen.

Grayford are currently working with a number of blue chip companies such as Goodyear Dunlop, BP, ExxonMobil, Total and Halliburton, our Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) provide these companies with the ongoing support and resource.

February 2017
Grayford Industrial Achieve ISO9001:2015 Accreditation Update

We have recently updated our ISO9001 Quality Management System to the latest standard which is something we are proud of undertaking. Grayford Industrial operate a best in class approach to all areas of the business and quality management is no exception. We are now accredited to the new standard which is ISO9001:2015. We use the standard to demonstrate our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

All ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish if a revision is required to keep it current and relevant for the marketplace. ISO 9001:2015 is designed to respond to the latest trends and be compatible with other management systems such as ISO 14001. The new version follows a new, higher level structure to make it easier to use in conjunction with other management system standards, with increased importance given to risk.

January 2017
US Levy Suggestion For Oil Imports To The USA For 2017

With the recent elections in the USA, the new administration has suggested that am import tax would be levied which would have a large implication on crude oil prices and product globally. Non USA based oil producers may have to look at other markets if the USA closes the door on levy free trade for crude oil. The introduction of a border adjustment tax would impact of the world’s largest economy and send waves around the world. This would be especially relevant to global commodities such as crude oil and natural gas.

The USA is a large importer of crude oil with over 80 countries being used for the sourcing of oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products. The top five importers include Canada, Columbia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. The USA consumes around 1 in every 5 barrels produced on a global basis. Around 50% of this is imported and 50% is soured from its own domestic production. 2017 will be an interesting year for the Oil and Gas industries making it no different from the volatility of the last few years.

December 2016
Season’s Greetings From Grayford Industrial

We would like to take this opportunity to say a thank you to all of our staff, stakeholders, suppliers, partners and customers for your support during 2016. We are looking forward to 2017 and working with all of you next year. Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

The year has seen lots of changes across oil, gas and energy production across the globe. In January we started the year with expansion and vacancies. During February we secured supply chain support from IMI Precision Engineering. In March we launched our MRO Supply Chain Solutions Service. April saw the opening of our new office location in Poland. May continued a negative outlook from the UK oil and Gas production industry sector in the North Sea. After many years of sanctions Iran appeared back on the scene ready to do trade with the world. Grayford attended the Hassi Messaoud Expo Algeria 15th To 17th November 2016 and this capped off a good year for the company.

November 2016
40 Years of Gas & Oil Production In The North Sea - What Does The Future Hold?

It is over 40 years since Gas was first discovered in the North Sea and almost 40 years since Oil was first extracted in the same area. Over the last 40 years the industry has had many good years with buoyant revenues and a thriving industry being in place. More recently the global demand for oil and gas has reduced, new fossil fuels have been found elsewhere and new techniques for extraction are being created. Fracking allows for a lower cost compared to North Sea oil and gas production for example. Costs have been declining in the UK with operating costs of extraction for Crude Oil coming down from 29$ a barrel to around 17$ a barrel.

UK North Sea production rose 2015 for the first time in 15 years from a peak output in 1999 at around 5 million barrels per day. Employment statistics from industry body, Oil & Gas UK, indicate the North Sea industrial sector supports directly and indirectly around 330,000 jobs, down from an estimated 450,000 in 2014. It will be interesting to see what the future holds. Globally there are reserves with new technologies allowing for a lower cost production. This is compounded by a reduction in demand for fossil fuels specifically oil. It will be interesting to see what the next 40 years will bring to the sector.

October 2016
Grayford To Be At The Hassi Messaoud Expo Algeria 15th To 17th November 2016

Grayford Industrial is pleased to announce that it will be in attendance at the Sixth Edition International Trade Show Hassi Messaoud Products and Services Suppliers Exhibition, Conferences & Business Workshops From 15th to 17th November, 2016. An international exhibition of three days dedicated to the Operators and suppliers of products and services related to oil and gas sector in Algeria. We will be exhibiting at booth C49 across all three days from 09:00 to 18:30 on 15th & 16th November and then 09:00 to 16:00 on 17th November.

3 Key Days to meet 10 000 Business Visitors, 150 National & International Exhibitors, 10 Countries and Technical conferences and Business workshops. We look forward to seeing you at the show and for more information please visit http://www.hassi-messaoud-expo.com/NewDefault.aspx to book your tickets.

September 2016
Reskilling For Oil & Gas Jobs In The UK

As the UK oil and gas industry sector continues to decline news from Scotland is that a new transition training and development fund has been launched to assist in the redevelopment of skills. This level of support is a reflection of the current state of the oil & gas industry in the UK with depressed prices and low investment. The news was launched at the opening event of the Statoil headquarters in Aberdeen which is looking to develop the Mariner field with production expected to start in 2018 This is good news for the UK oil & gas industry.

This news comes as the latest figures show oil and gas value drop as production levels increased. The value of crude is now at its lowest levels since around 1999, however production output in 2016 has seen increases of around 20%. Prices have dropped to below US$50 (£37) a barrel, compared to the high point of US$147 (£111) in July 2008. Total sales value of Scottish North Sea oil and gas has dropped £10bn since 2013-14, when sales income amounted to £23.8bn. It compares to a high point of £29.5bn in 2008-09.

August 2016
Rotating Machinery Equipment Range Expanded

Grayford Industrial are experienced in providing integrated solutions for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade of rotating equipment for both the oil & gas, mining and power generation industries. Grayford Industrial have the experience necessary to manage your assets by providing all support services that will enable safe, reliable and cost effective operation. You can focus on managing your business while we take responsibility for the operation and system-reliability of your rotating equipment.

We stock a wide range of Gear Motors, Brake Motors and Hazardous Location Motors. The full catalogue of rotating machinery units and spares is available upon request by contacting us by email or completing the enquiry form.

July 2016
Expansion Opportunities in Iran As Sanctions Lift Takes Effect

Iranian government departments have announced during July 2016 a new Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC) deal after sanctions were lifted over a year ago back in January 2015. The chief government economic advisory body (the Resistance Economy Headquarters) has just given the approval and go ahead for IPC after a long period of negotiations within the Iranian government. The final draft is expected to be approved in due course and the first contracts awarded in September 2016.

Proved oil reserves in Iran, according to its government, rank fifth largest in the world at approximately 150 billion barrels (24×109 m3) as of 2015 which is approximately 10% of the world's total proven petroleum reserves. At 2006 rates of production, Iran's oil reserves would last 98 years if no new oil was found. Iran has more than a century of history in exploration and production; the first successful exploration well was Masjid Suleiman-1 on May 26, 1908. Since then, based on the latest oil and gas reports, 145 hydrocarbon fields and 297 oil and gas reservoirs have been discovered in Iran, with many fields having multiple pay zones. A total of 102 fields are oil and the remaining 43 are gas, and there are 205 oil reservoirs and 92 natural gas reservoirs. According to Iran Energy Balance Sheet 78 of these fields are currently active, with 62 onshore and 16 offshore, leaving 67 fields inactive at present. Some 23 hydrocarbon fields lie in border areas and are shared between Iran and adjacent countries, including Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan.

June 2016
Saudi Arabia Scales Back Renewable Energy Plans

Saudi Arabia has made recent announcements to cuts renewables target to 10% of energy mix from 50% and is reducing renewable power targets. The world’s biggest oil exporter is planning to use more natural gas, moving away from targets originally established when crude prices were three times their current values, according to Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih. “Our energy mix has shifted more toward gas, so the need for high targets from renewable sources is not there anymore,” Al-Falih said. “The previous target of 50 percent from renewable sources was an initial target and it was built on high oil prices” near $150 a barrel, he said.

Saudi Arabia, which holds the world’s second-largest crude reserves, will double natural gas production, according to Al-Falih, and the government will expand the distribution network to the western part of the nation. Generating more power from gas and renewables should make more crude available for export, which would otherwise be burned for electricity for domestic use. Saudi Arabia has become the world's largest oil producer and exporter, controlling the world's second largest oil reserves, and the sixth largest gas reserves.

May 2016
North Sea Oil Receipts Hit Record Low For 50 Years

The United Kingdom government has announced that it has incurred a loss from North Sea Gas and Oil production for the first time since records began nearly 50 years ago. Gas and Oil production generated negative receipts in 2015-16 of -£24m, compared with +£2.15bn the year before. Petroleum Revenue Tax (PRT) revenue was -£562m, following refunds to companies, while corporation tax revenue fell by 74% over the year to £538m. The North Sea industry sector contributed £10.9bn to the Treasury just five years ago in respect to actual output for Gas and Oil production.

In March 2016, the chancellor announced a major update of the North Sea tax system as a proactive action to the difficulties facing the UK Gas and Oil sectors. As of January 2015, the North Sea was the world's most active offshore drilling region with 173 active rigs drilling. By May 2016, the North Sea Gas and Oil industry was financially stressed by the reduced oil prices, and calling for government support. It will be interesting to see how the UK sector performs throughout 2016.

April 2016
New EU Office Location Opening in Dębica, Poland

Grayford Industrial are pleased to announce the opening of a European office opening in the South of Poland in Dębica. 2016 has seen an increase in EU based enquiries and business opportunities in this location. Dębica is well placed for in the centre of Eastern Europe and will allow us to serve both domestic Polish requirements and mainland Europe. Since the mid-1930s Dębica, in spite of its size, has been a large industrial hub. A number of companies were then created thanks to governmental industry development programs. Most of them still exist today, though they were privatised in the 1990’s. The location is excellent to support both our growth plans and our customer base.

Our product and service range is expanding each month as we reach further into new territories and locations. Over the last two years we have expanded into Supply Chain Solutions with strategic alliances in place with major original equipment manufacturers for components and consumables. We will provide more information on the new office location and its operations in the next few months as the final details are implemented. We are looking forward to this expansion which, would represent our seventh global location.

March 2016
Grayford Industrial Launch MRO Supply Chain Solutions Service

As part of our expansion program we are pleased to officially launch our supply chain solutions service to industry for the maintenance, repair and operation (MRO). This new service offering is available to all sectors and not just to our traditional areas of operation Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Power. We now offer a complete support package to manufacturing and engineering operations, original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket specialists and maintenance/service companies.

We now offer a wide range of manufacturing and production equipment as part of a solution that is designed to reduce time, downtime, maintenance and loss of production. We understand the importance of KPI’s and the need to provide a just in time, critical, high quality, MRO parts, components and consumables service. Grayford Industrial have also developed a range of support services to streamline procurement, reducing downtime, increase outputs and reduce costs in the longer term. Our heritage includes global partnerships with major parts, consumables and spares manufacturers allowing us to provide the very best in value. Grayford Industrial is proud to now offer the provision of one stop shop for supply chain solutions.

February 2016
Grayford Industrial Secures Supply Chain Support From IMI Precision Engineering

Grayford Industrial continues the path to maintaining its world-class product portfolio by the recent securing of a supply chain support contract from IMI Precision Engineering. Helping improve performance and reduce downtime and energy consumption on production lines across the world, their world-class portfolio includes IMI Norgren, IMI Buschjost, IMI FAS, IMI Herion and IMI Maxseal. Having proven their value over years, they stand amongst the most trusted names in fluid and motion control. We are continuously adding to this portfolio through a programme of innovation and new product development.

Part of IMI plc, they have a sales and service network in 75 countries, as well as manufacturing capability in the USA, Germany, China, UK, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Mexico and Brazil. IMI Precision Engineering support this with our global centres of technical excellence, and facilities for CFD design and R&D testing. IMI Precision Engineering employ a dedicated team of field engineers, sector specialists and key account managers all committed to providing excellent service to our customers.

The recent partnership will allow Grayford Industrial to enhance its offering in the provision of one stop shop to attract more manufactures using us for Supply Chain Solutions.

January 2016
Grayford Industrial Announce Vacancies For 2016 Expansion

After a fantastic year in our main sectors during 2015 we are pleased to announce a number of vacancies to allow us to continue to expand into 2016. A number of new markets have been instigated and sourced ready for continued expansion into the new year. The new roles identified to support our growth plans are a Purchasing Coordinator, a Supply Chain Coordinator and a Business Development Representative.

Purchasing Coordinator - Grayford Industrial a multinational company with their head office based in Feltham Middlesex, we are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our purchasing team, to work across all company projects where the purchasing and sourcing of goods is required. You will be responsible for the purchasing of a wide range of industrial supplies and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Petrochem, Power and Mining industries.

Supply Chain Coordinator - Grayford Industrial are currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating a multi-site Supply Chain functions across European territories. This is an exciting new opportunity that has arisen due to company growth. A high level of commitment, initiative, and self-motivation are essential in this role. The candidate will need to be hands on with the ability to work unsupervised, independently and work well under pressure.

Business Development Representative - Grayford Industrial, multinational company with their head office based in Twickenham, are looking for a Business Development Representative to work across projects. The role will be based at the head office but with international travel envisaged. You will be responsible for developing sales territories, including generating new customers in the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Power industries on a global scale. You will also be required to source products ranging from maintenance spares to complete engineering solutions.

December 2015
Season’s Greetings From Grayford Industrial

We would like to take this opportunity to say a thank you to all of our staff, stakeholders, suppliers, partners and customers for your support during 2015. We are looking forward to 2016 and working with all of you next year. Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

November 2015
Grayford Secures Preferential Pricing Support With Bürkert

Grayford Industrial are pleased to announce they are working in partnership with Global process control manufacturer Bürkert. Together we are supplying Goodyear sites across Europe to better support the supply chain of process equipment. We can offer you the complete control loop including, hard-working process and solenoid valves, sensors (temp, analytical, level, pressure, flow & mass flow), transmitters and controllers and the latest centralised and decentralised control cabinets.

Bürkert is one of the world's leading manufacturers of measurement and control systems for liquids and gases. Example industries supported include Industry examples analysis technology, automotive industry, biotechnology, chemical industry, electronics, energy, genetic engineering, semiconductor industry, cosmetic, food & beverage and pharma industry, engineering, medical, sanitary engineering, textile industry, packaging and water treatment. The company offers expertise to Grayford backed up by a 2,500 global workforce and locations in every continent. Grayford Industrial is pleased to be in partnership with Bürkert as we move into 2016.

October 2015
Food Preparation & Janitorial Range Expanded

Amongst our clients, Grayford Industrial have a reputation as a reliable, knowledgeable and dedicated supplier of a huge range of products used in commercial kitchens which usually provide sustenance to work-force employees. Grayford Industrial are known for quality, service and a wide range of products through our established supply chain, built up over years supplying the industry. A large range of top brands such as AEG, Kenwood, Dualit, Paderno, Buffalo, KitchenAid, Vogue, Panasonic, Werzalit, Samsung, Hobart, Electrolux, Carpigiani, Scotsman and Churchill are stocked.

These are all priced extremely competitively, and all products sold are selected for quality and performance based on our clients’ requirements. Our commitment to both quality products and excellent service means our customers come back time after time.

September 2015
HVAC & Refrigeration Product Range Expanded

Grayford Industrial utilises many close working relationships within the HVAC and refrigeration industry, and is able to call on years of experience in the field. We offer a wide range of compressors, motors, switches and general spare parts for a wide range of air conditioning units from various manufacturers around the globe. We call on our relationships with companies such as York, Trane, Carrier, Friedrich, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tecumseh and many others. The HVAC & Refrigeration has now been expanded to over 1000 products.

We provide many items from stock as we are able to call on global stockists of HVAC products that form part of our global supply chain. Grayford Industrial’s procurement team are there to provide that extra level of service required when a shopping list of parts from different manufactures is needed. Our team will provide the client with the knowledge that they will have to place just one purchase order, whereas purchasing direct may sometimes create upwards of 20 individual purchase orders; a great saving in time and cost.

August 2015
Grayford To Attend The Leading Oil & Gas Event for Saudi Arabia

SAOGE was launched in November 2008 as the premier event for the Oil & Gas Industry in Saudi Arabia. It was established to meet the requirement for the largest oil producing country in the world to host its own focused oil and gas show a service, which it continues to deliver to the industry. The Event has shown steady growth since over the six editions and it continues to receive increased attendance both internationally and in the Kingdom.

The 7th Saudi Arabia International OIL & GAS Exhibition - SAOGE 2015 will take place on 23-25 November 2015 at the Dhahran International Exhibitions Center in Dammam, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA. Providing the complete event in Saudi Arabia for the Oil & Gas Industry, SAOGE attracts high-level technical experts, key industry professionals, specialists and decision makers in various sectors of the petroleum industry. SAOGE has become the largest Oil and Gas specific exhibition seen in over a decade in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

July 2015
Industrial Pumps Range Expanded For Industrial Sector Applications

Grayford Industrial are specialist industrial pump and spare part suppliers, offering excellent service levels with substantial cost savings to the customer. We have over 20 years of combined industry experience in the supply, installation and repair of pumps within the oil & gas, mining, petrochemical and power industries. Grayford Industrial supply pumps in numerous styles and materials including, Peristaltic, Air Operated Diaphragm, Centrifugal, Multistage, Horizontal, Vertical, Submersible, Industrial, Chemical, Rotary Lobe, Progressive Cavity, Dosing, and Machine Coolant Pumps.

As a major pump supplier, we are able to supply new pumps, spares and repairs to all pump manufacturers’ equipment, including such names as: Ebara, Grundfos, KSB, ABS, Flygt, Wilo, Calpeda, Ingersoll, Rand, Worthington Simpson, Wilden, Jabsco, Allweiller, Milton Roy, Orbit, SSP, SPP, Stork, Johnson, Depa, Flotronic, Versamatic, Tapflo, Godwin, Roach, Alfa Laval, Sundyne, Goulds, National, and Union.

Grayford Industrial offers the most competitive pricing in the industry. With a wealth of experience in engineering, coupled with our innovative sourcing practices, we are uniquely capable of providing our customers with the highest quality products at the most competitive prices. We’ll help you make the right choices for your applications and provide helpful, accurate technical support.

June 2015
Large Supply Chain Contract Secured And New Department Opened

Grayford Industrial is pleased to announce that we have recently won a large ongoing long term contract to supply global blue chip manufacturer in the tyre industry to European factories including Germany, France, Poland, Luxembourg & Slovenia on an annual supply chain contract.

Supplying industrial tools including spraying equipment, Air Tools, Valves, Fittings, Paints and Coatings. The volume of items runs into thousands with a complete package being implemented. As we head into the final half of 2015 we can see strong growth in the sectors we service and this is in turn matched by our own position for the year.

May 2015
Maintenance, Repair & Tools Range Expanded To 5,000 Products

Grayford offer a friendly and personal service to our clients, not just supplying the goods but also offering advice based on our vast product knowledge to ensure the suitability of the product selected. Grayford Industrial has established itself within the MRO market as an effective, efficient supplier of MRO products to end-users around the globe. With a reputation for supplying on time and without errors, Grayford Industrial has the tools in place to fulfil your requirements, whatever they may be, within the MRO sector.

Our range of Maintenance, Repair & Tools now includes 52 Generators, 1,615 Hand Tools, 1,735 Lifting Equipment Products, 2 Power Tools, 250 Workshop Furniture and Storage, 758 Workshop Tapes and some Automotive products. All of these can be sourced in a range of currencies including GBP Sterling USA Dollar, EUR Euro and NGN Naira.

April 2015
Industrial Valve Offering Expanded to 400 Products And Size Options

Grayford Industrial is a specialist supplier of industrial valves, actuators, controls and pipeline equipment produced by many of the world’s leading valve manufacturers. With over 25 years combined industry experience, Grayford Industrial has built up partner relationships with leading valve & fitting manufacturers throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Grayford Industrial provide their clients the distinct advantage by meeting the widest range of valve requirements in being single source valve suppliers. We understand technical requirements and appreciate the importance of project deadlines. We can provide valuable support to clients from initial specification through to on site delivery. We ensure correct product, documentation and minimum delivery times to make the sourcing operation efficient, helping our clients reduce their costs.

Currently supplying a range of valves including Forged Steel, Cast Steel, Cast Iron and Stainless Steel Globe valves, Gate valves and Check valves. General purpose Ductile Iron, Cast and Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Aluminium Bronze PN16 rated Butterfly Valves, Relief Valves and a range of actuated Ball Valves with sizing ranging from 1” to 52”.

March 2015
Grayford Industrial Now Achilles & Ariba Registered

We are pleased to announce a double registration for Grayford Industrial. We are pleased to announce that we are now registered with both the Achilles and Ariba schemes, which will add significant value to our trusted brand on a global basis. Both schemes will provide a level of endorsement for Grayford Industrial and its partners as we undertake projects around the world in our selected market sectors the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Power industries.

Achilles creates and manages a global network of collaborative industry communities, allowing trading partners to share high quality, structured, real-time data. Using cloud-based technology and industry expertise they act as an independent partner, providing validated data and insightful analytics to enable buyers across a sector to identify and manage risk and suppliers to increase market reach while increasing compliance and minimising costs for the network as a whole. Grayford Industrial is proud to be associated with the Achilles registration scheme.

Ariba help its customers find opportunities to cut costs, reduce risk, and grow revenue through better collaboration with trading partners. They enable that collaboration through the Ariba Network which is a cloud-based community where you’ll find buying, selling, and managing cash to be as easy as using Amazon, eBay, and PayPal. All around the world, Ariba makes business commerce as easy as consumer commerce, helping companies thrive in the networked economy which is vital to trade for Grayford Industrial and its partners.

February 2015
Grayford Attending the Nigerian Oil & Gas Exhibition 16th to 19th March in Abuja

Grayford Industrial will be attending the Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition (NOG), West Africa’s leading oil and gas event, returns to ICC, Abuja on 16-19 March 2015. Under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), NOG is the established meeting place for the entire Nigerian oil and gas value chain from Ministries and Government organisations to leading international and indigenous producers and service providers.

With the changing geopolitical landscape, and its impact on the global oil and gas industry, it is more important than ever to be part of the discussion on the measures Nigeria must take in building resistance against oil price volatility and the loss of export markets. Join us at Nigeria Oil & Gas, the only place to hear the latest on the petroleum industry's evolution, and the perfect platform to ignite action and fight the challenges that it faces.

Hear from H. E. Diezani Alison-Madueke, Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources, George Osahon, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources, Joseph Thlama Dawha, Group Managing Director, NNPC, the Budget Office of the Federation and senior industry representatives to discuss:

• Strategies to strengthen the economy against oil price volatility
• Exploring new markets and uncovering new major buyers
• Accelerating the development of domestic oil and gas markets
• Combating illegal bunkering and other measures to minimise revenue loss

NOG this year will bring together a distinguished line-up of local and international speakers to establish best practice and discuss practical solutions, enabling Nigeria to continue its journey towards transformation and growth.

January 2015
Oil & Gas Iraq Expo Presentation Announced For April 2015

Grayford Industrial is pleased to announce that we will be presenting at the International Exhibition & Conference for the Regeneration of Iraq's Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Sector during April 2015. The specific exhibition dates are 22nd April 2015 to 25th April 2015 at the International Fairground.

The 4th Erbil International Oil & Gas Exhibition will be organized in Erbil, Iraq on April 22-25, 2015. The event, officially supported by the Ministry of Oil will be held at the Erbil International Fair Ground which is one of the largest energy related events in Iraq and 4th Erbil Oil & Gas is the only sectoral event approved by UFI in northern region of Iraq.

The 3rd Erbil Oil & Gas Exhibition concluded on the 21st April 2015 with 50 exhibitors and 5000 visitor numbers. This was one of the massive events of Northern Iraq region dealing with oil and gas sectors. 3rd Erbil International Oil and Gas Exhibition hosted professional traders and delegates as trade visitors. Government associates, engineers and decision makers from natural oil company, construction sector, engineering construction & contracting services, financial services, project consultancy, repair services, trade associations, transportation, storage & handling came to the show in large numbers. For both regional and international companies, this exhibition provided a platform to assess the products and technologies available to local companies.

After the great success of 3rd Erbil Oil & Gas, 90% of the participants confirmed their willingness to participate in the 4th edition of Erbil Oil & Gas. Whereas the interest from the industry has been in sharp increase, we now invite you to kindly join us in 4th Erbil Oil & Gas Exhibition 2015 in order to take advantage of the immense business opportunities that Kurdistan region offers. Grayford Industrial is proud to be part of Iraq’s economic generation which will embrace the expansion, upgrading and modernisation of its vital oil/gas sector and make your plans now to participate in Oil & Gas

December 2014
Grayford Industrial Nigerian Office Customer Base Reviewed for 2014

During 2013 Grayford Industrial planned an expansion of our offering into the leading African territory for GDP and new business development, Nigeria. Our Nigerian operation has been on location for the majority of 2014 and is now well placed to continue to grow into 2015. Below is a list of customers who we have directly and indirectly serviced during the year for the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Power Petrochemical and Mining Industries.

Addax Petroleum

Century Energy

Chevron

Delta Afrik Engineering

ExxonMobil

Frontier Oil

Kaztec

Mar & Mor Integrated Service

Nigeria Agip Oil Company

Nigeria Agip Oil Company

Oando Group

Sahara Group

Saipem-Eni

Seplat Petroleum

Seven/Septa energy

Shell Petroleum Development Company

Total

West Africa Gas Pipeline Company

Whether our clients are involved in Oil Production, Drilling, Petrochemical Processing Mining or Gas Treatment, we can help them to source their requested items at the best prices and with the shortest delivery times. We are committed to sourcing and delivering items at the most competitive prices and the shortest possible time to ensure your repeated business. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at babs.kuyinu@grayford.com.

November 2014
New Products Launched For Adverse Weather Equipment

With Winter 2014 on the doorstep we have launched a new range of products which are to the highest industrial standards for adverse weather. Ice Melting Products, Grit Bins, Spreaders and Blowers, Snow Shovels, Ice Choppers and Snow Pushers are all now available from our online store which can be found on Grayford Online.

In total we have over one hundred products available to help your business through the Winter period. We have a partnership with one of the leaders in Snow Blowers, Ariens who have been manufacturing in this market sector for over 80 years with unparalleled performance. Built right, engineered for durability and reliable results these products are simply the best. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

October 2014
Grayford Industrial Online Ordering

Grayford Industrial Ltd is a global engineering company specialising in the procurement of spare parts and equipment used in the Oil, Gas, Power and Petrochemical Industries. Our comprehensive range of services provide innovative, effective, strategic and cost efficient solutions to all our clients’ technical and management needs. Complementing the services we provide an online product database which is available as an online ordering system for the Oil & Gas sector.

Our team have an extensive background in dealing with the vast range of items used in this industry. We are now pleased to announce that we have introduced three methods of ordering on our vast online store (www.grayfordonline.com) including Credit Card, Proforma Invoice and Account based systems. This is in addition to the currency selection facility which allows for the selection of US Dollars, UK Sterling, EU Euro and the Nigerian Naira. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

September 2014
Sensonics Relationship Strengthening & Download Section Updated

As part of the expansion into 2015 Grayford Industrial has recently strengthened its relationship with Sensonics allowing for comprehensive support and sales. We have just recently updated our downloads section with the latest information relating to Sensonics. Sensonics a leading supplier of turbine supervisory and high integrity protection equipment to industry. Our partnership has made our offering even stronger that before allowing for your industry to keep turning.

Sensonics has over 40 years of experience in providing vibration monitoring, displacement monitoring, seismic monitoring and speed instrumentation solutions in demanding environments, offering a full range of sensors and API 670 compliant measuring and protection equipment along with design, installation and commissioning services. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

August 2014
Full range of Budenburg Pressure and Temperature Gauges Available Online

Grayford Industrial has a strong partnership with Budenburg who have a worldwide reputation for manufacturing high quality, reliable instrumentation. In order to keep pace with the ever changing demands of the industry, Budenberg has initiated a thorough business re-engineering program targeted at improving all aspects of the companies operation. At Graford Industrial our aim is one of continuous development and improvement in our product designs and processes to guarantee the levels of service and product ranges demanded by you the customers.

All products including test gauges, calibration gauges, industrial gauges, dial thermometers, diaphragm gauges, differential gauges, small dial gauges, special application gauges and transmitters are available online with full pricing in UK Sterling, US Dollar, EU Euro and Nigerian Naira for global delivery. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

July 2014
Three New Distributor Networks Created

Grayford Industrial represent and distribute equipment for several manufacturers and suppliers, many of which are registered on the approved vendor lists of some of the major Oil, Gas and Mining companies throughout the world. We are please to announce three new partnerships with Larson Electronics, The MB Skinner Company and Sensonics Sentry Systems.

Larson Electronics LLC

Since 1973 Larson Electronics has manufactured industrial lighting and power distribution products. Offering a wide range of products including explosion proof lighting, portable hazardous location lighting, high powered LED lights, hand held 12/24 Volt lighting, light towers and portable power distribution panels with large KVA transformers.

Sensonics Ltd

Sensonics a leading supplier of turbine supervisory and high integrity protection equipment to industry. With over 40 years experience in providing vibration monitoring, displacement monitoring, seismic monitoring and speed instrumentation solutions in demanding environments, offering a full range of sensors and API 670 compliant measuring and protection equipment along with design, installation and commissioning services.

The MB Skinner Company

The MB Skinner Company was founded in 1898 and located in Chicago, IL, by the sole owner of the same name. The first products offered were repair clamps needed by the oil and gas industries mainly in refineries and oil and gas gathering operations.

June 2014
Complete Instrumentation Product lines Now Available Online

Grayford Industrial provides a wide range of instrumentation for the oil, gas, mining, power and petrochemical industries. We deliver projects to your required schedule, managing multiple and diverse technologies, automation, maintenance and business system integration, and lifecycle costs. Grayford Industrial is an approved distributor of Budenberg Gauges, an established market leader in the manufacture and supply of pressure and temperature gauges, along with instrumentation valves and calibration services.

Grayford Industrial supply a host of manufacturer’s products with a quick delivery and low price, offering brands such as Fluke, MSA, Extech, 3M, Megger, Ashcroft, Fisher, Tyco, Honeywell, Emerson, Ametek, Dwyer and many others. Grayford Industrial is ideally positioned to assist with all your instrumentation requirements at discounted prices, and our extensive project management experience, coupled with a structured implementation approach and early involvement in the project, can significantly reduce rework and associated costs later in the project Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

May 2014
New Product Safety Downloads Available

We have just recently updated our complete downloads section with information relating to leading brands which service the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Power industrials around the world. We now have three Grayford Industrial Brochures available including a modern Arabic version of our products and services. Branded product downloads are available covering Big Bill, Westex, Timberland Pro, Bulwark and Redcap safety products which are the absolute best in the market today.

We also have a number of useful guides for Fabric guides and fitting charts. Grayford Industrial represent and distribute equipment for several manufacturers, most of which are registered on the approved vendor lists of some of the major Oil and Gas companies throughout the world. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

April 2014
Nigeria Sales Office Opened to Service Western Africa - Grayford Industrial Limited (Nigeria)

Grayford Industrial are pleased to announce the opening of our Nigerian office and the registering of a Limited Company (Grayford Industrial Limited - Nigeria) to service the Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Energy sectors of Western Africa. During 2014, Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product. In recognition of this we have invested in our new location to service this emerging market sector. The Nigerian statistics office has stated that GDP for 2013 totalled 80.3 trillion naira (£307.6bn: $509.9bn) which is approximately 20% higher than South Africa. Our new sales manager for the region is Babatunde Kuyinu who will be covering the region and promote sales across all sectors.

Grayford Industrial Limited (Nigeria)
Lagos Office, 1st Floor, Plot 30,
Rafiu Babatunde Tinubu Rd, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Nigeria
Tel: +234 1 440 6139 Switchboard
Tel: +234 1 440 6149 Sales Department
babs.kuyinu@grayford.com

Grayford Industrial represent and distribute equipment for several manufacturers, most of which are registered on the approved vendor lists of some of the major Oil and Gas companies throughout the world. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

March 2014
Grayford Online Order System Launched

After a recent Internet investment project we are pleased to announce the launching of our new online ordering facility. High quality Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and energy industry products can be accessed including Industrial Valves, Rotating Machinery, Industrial Pumps, Instrumentation, Electrical, Safety Products, Maintenance, Repair & Tools, HVAC & Refrigeration and Food Preparation & Janitorial items.

Please visit our online resource for procurement is live as Grayford Online. Ongoing updates will be made available as a constant update process for our customers to source products online. Please contact Grayford Industrial for more information about our products and services by calling us on +44 (0) 208 8946633 or email us at sales@grayford.com.

February 2014
Nigerian Export Sales Initiative Launched By Grayford Industrial

As part of our expansion plans for 2014 we have appointed a new representative to develop our brand and territory sales in Nigeria. We welcome Babatunde Kuyinu to Grayford Industrial and look forward to him working with us on this exciting new development. Babatunde has over 10 years procurement experience within the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical industrial sector and will be looking at managing sales across: