Last checked at 3 Jun 2013 07:00
3 June 2013
James Fisher and Sons plc (FSJ.L)
Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors ("FCBC") consortium contract award
James Fisher and Sons plc ("James Fisher") today announces that its subsidiary Strainstall UK Ltd (Strainstall) has been awarded a contract to provide structural monitoring technology and engineering support to the new Forth crossing, a cable-stayed bridge carrying a motorway that will complement the existing road and rail crossings over the Firth of Forth.
The multi-million pound contract involves the installation over 4 years of a range of complex monitoring technologies to the bridge during its construction, providing realtime data to allow continuous remote monitoring of precise movements and loadings.
Nick Henry, Chief Executive Officer of James Fisher said:
"The fact that Strainstall has been selected for this contract is testament to our specific expertise and international reputation as a leader in the provision of structural monitoring adding to Strainstall's impressive track record of long span bridge monitoring technology."
Contacts:
James Fisher and Sons plc | Nick Henry | Chief Executive Officer | 020 7614 9508 |
FTI Consulting | Richard Mountain Sophie McMillan | 020 7269 7291 |