Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has been contracted to deliver specialist Access & Safety services for Shin-Etsu Handotai Europe.
As the world’s leading silicon wafer (a substrate for integrated circuits) manufacturer, the Shin-Etsu Group continues to run at the leading edge of high-flatness and larger diameters in its wafer products. It has met early success with strong sales of its next-generation 300mm-diameter wafers and Silicon On Insulator wafers.
The company’s head office is located in Livingston, West Lothian. However, the Shin-Etsu Group consists of many subsidiaries and affiliates spreading over 4 major regions (Japan, Asia-Oceania, Europe & North America) across the globe. The Group’s parent company is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., an innovative company specialising in the development and production of speciality chemicals and high-tech materials.
In this contract, engineers from PTSG Access & Safety Ltd will install mansafe fall arrest systems, allowing users to safely access the sludge tanks at the Livingston head office.
Mansafe systems comprising stainless steel wire rope, posts and fixings provide users with an approved, tested and inspected method of safe access/work. These systems can be horizontal, vertical and overhead. PTSG has a wealth of expertise and experience in the installation, testing and inspection and maintenance of the full range of systems available. It’s engineers work with customers in all industry sectors to maintain safe access to their buildings and assets.
