Scottish Enterprise Awards 2019

6 | SME NEWS - Scottish Enterprise Awards 2019 Alba Power is the leading global independent for the provision of dedicated support services, to the aero derivative/ industrial gas turbine, power turbine and marine tyne turbines, controls and rotating equipment markets. As part of our overview of a selection of winners from the 2019 Scottish Enterprise Awards we invited Neil McKenzie, Alba’s Managing Director, to talk us through the firm and the services it has to offer. Founded in 2000, Alba Power specialises in services for gas turbine, controls and accessory equipment. Having flourished over the years, today Alba Power is a leader in the repair and overhaul of gas turbine and decommissioning markets and for over 16 years has worked both onshore and offshore, in the UK and overseas. Additionally, the firm has extensive experience working on operating sites where hot work is restricted, managing large, multicultural project teams. It can also advise on managing assets in the most efficient manner during late life production and on towards decommissioning, survey and project management during decommissioning, mechanical dismantling, removal, transportation and storage. Thanks to its vast experience and expertise, the firm provides a range of options for clients including field service, engine rental, inspection, repair, and overhaul. Neil begins by exploring the firm’s service offering in more detail and explaining how far it has come since inception. “Initially, Alba Power started as a provider of spare parts for the gas turbine market. Quickly we identified a gap in the market for a company to offer exceptional service while helping users of gas turbine engines prolong the life of their machinery on a cost-effective basis. We were also aware that there was a large stock of operational gas turbines in the UK that could become obsolete long before their time due to failing support from the original equipment manufacturer. We provide our clients with exceptional customer service, particularly in the areas of reduced downtime and cost control and efficient and speedy repair across global asset locations. We are fully transparent with our clients, and give them full visibility of projects, giving them peace of mind and confidence in Alba Power. “Today, Alba Power’s success, whilst operating within tough, technical and serious global sectors, is the result of developing a strong and high-performance workforce. Our culture and work ethic is built upon understanding our customer’s business needs more than anyone else in the industry, and we always deliver over and above customer expectations. We have a strong set of core values that define our culture and reaffirm why our customers choose us, and people work for us. Alba Power specialises in gas turbine services and provide a wide range of options for clients including field service, Best Gas Turbine Sales & Repairs Company 2019 Alba Power Ltd inspection, repair and overhaul. With quality being a key priority for us, our clients and the industry, we also offer expert balancing, performance testing, modification and upgrades as full long term maintenance contracts. In addition, we can also provide clients with complete package supply, lease and/or exchange of assets as well as zero hour and refurbished turbine supply.” Operating in a competitive market, Alba Power is committed to offering its clients the highest possible standards of service and support so that they know that they are in safe hands when they work with this dynamic company. Neil concludes by exploring the firm’s approach in more detail and how this will remain central to Alba Power’s ongoing success. “Ultimately, as the leading global independent, we always aim to offer a flexible and responsive approach with all of our clients. The Alba 24/7 service gives an unrivalled and unprecedented level of responsiveness across our industry. Our ability to replace turbines through our own stockholding ensures reduced downtime and significant cost management benefits. To be the leader in the market, we need to set the benchmark and ensure we lead by example. Operating in a serious market means we must always prioritise quality and safety above everything else. We trust our expert team to deliver the highest of quality at all times, ensuring that our customers always have peace of mind, and this will remain our core focus over the years ahead.” Company: Alba Power Ltd Contact: Catherine Smith Address: Mill of Monquich, Netherley, Aberdeenshire, AB39 3QR, UK Phone: 01569 730088 Website: https://www.albapower.com/