POWER SYSTEM SERVICES (PSS) ESTABLISHED

John Beauchamp founds Power System Services (PSS), initially operating from his home and later from a small unit in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Leveraging his expertise in providing high-quality goods to coal-fired power stations, John begins supplying imported Air Preheater Baskets and seals to various UK generating sites. PSS also starts providing site services for overhauling Air Preheaters at Drax Power Station.

GROWTH

John’s son, Paul, joins the business, and together they purchase a small fabrication workshop in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This becomes PSS's first official headquarters. The company experiences steady growth by focusing on delivering quality products and services.

EXPANSION

PSS purchases the last surviving UK production line from TEI Green, allowing the company to manufacture high-quality heat exchanger baskets instead of relying on imported products. PSS also begins offering engineering services to other sectors, such as food production and aluminum smelting, handling projects across the UK, Pakistan, Korea, Ireland, Cyprus, and the USA. These services include conveyor system manufacturing, plant relocation, and maintenance projects.

INCREASING OUR SCOPE:

PSS invests in a new 34,000 sq. ft. facility to support continued growth in both its product and service sectors. The additional space enhances steel fabrication capabilities, regenerative Airheater basket production, and site services. This investment solidifies PSS's reputation for quality, flexibility, and expertise.

INTRODUCING LASER CUTTING SERVICES:

PSS expands its capabilities by acquiring a laser cutting machine, leading to the establishment of Power System Laser Cutting Services in Chesterfield.

OUR LARGEST PROJECT TO DATE:

PSS completes its biggest project yet, the installation of an HRSG boiler at the Saica Paper Plant in Manchester. The project involves high-pressure pipework welding and is successfully delivered on time.

CONTRIBUTING TO LONDONS INFRASTRUCTURE

PSS enters the UK infrastructure market, manufacturing and installing steelwork for the Crossrail project. The company supplies crucial tunnel support steelwork, grouting stations, and other access improvements.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT

PSS enhances its structural steelwork capacity with a significant investment in a CNC drilling line at the Carrwood Site. This improves production speed and quality.

FIRST PROJECT FOR LONDON UNDERGROUND

PSS manufactures and supplies the TBM launch system for the Northern Line Extension.

ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION WORK

PSS begins manufacturing and installing HV equipment and supporting steelwork for several sites, expanding its offerings to include installation services for HV equipment.

ENTERING THE CEMENT INDUSTRY

PSS takes on its first major project in the cement industry, completing a system installation at the Dagenham Distribution Depot. The project includes train unloading, bulk storage, bagging, and palletizing plants. The company also begins offering shutdown support services for cement plants.

BIOMASS HANDLING

PSS installs bulk intake pneumatic handling equipment at Lynemouth Power Station. This project involves the installation of free-issue parts, bridges, silo hoppers, and structural steelwork.

INTERNATIONAL SITE WORK

PSS completes the refurbishment and reinstatement of mothballed smelting cells at Aldel Aluminium in the Netherlands.

THAMES TIDEWAY WORKS

PSS is awarded the first of 26 major VORTEX drop pipes for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, responsible for diverting stormwater from London sewers.

FURTHER GROWTH

Stephen Makepeace joins PSS as General Manager, strengthening the management team. This new structure includes design, detailing, and specialist project management functions.

EXPANSION IN THAMES TIDEWAY WORKS

PSS is awarded an additional 10 large-diameter stainless steel VORTEX drop pipes for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, thanks to the success of the first installation.

HISTORIC ENGLAND PROJECT

PSS designs, manufactures, and installs pedestrian access beneath HMS Victory, making this previously inaccessible area available to the public.

MEICA STEELWORK FOR TIDEWAY

PSS is entrusted with a project to produce MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) steelwork for the Tideway project. This includes ladders, hatches, weir walls, and abrasion-resistant components.

MAJOR CEMENT INDUSTRY PROJECT

PSS is awarded a significant project to design and install a bypass system to clean emissions at the Lafarge Cauldon Cement Plant. This project marks a key post-COVID milestone.

CNC MACHINING CAPABILITIES

PSS acquires CNC milling and turning machinery, allowing the company to expand its internal manufacturing capabilities and offer external component production services.

TEMPORARY WORKS FOR TUNNELING

PSS is awarded the contract to manufacture temporary works waler beams for the Silvertown Tunnel project.

NEW HIGH-POWER LASER CUTTING

PSS purchases a new 10kw fiber laser to increase its production capacity and scope for profile cutting.