Balloo Hire Center Appointed by Navantia UK as Equipment Supplier for Belfast FSS Program
Navantia UK has appointed Balloo Hire Centre, part of the Briggs Group, as its preferred hire equipment supplier for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program at its Harland & Wolff shipyard, building on a series of recent contracts with local suppliers.Balloo Hire Center, a long-standing partner to the Belfast yard, will support delivery of the FSS program under a service-level agreement covering 2026 to 2028. The agreement secures competitive rates over the period, with annual reviews…
Navantia UK Welcomes Northern Ireland's Secretary of State to Harland & Wolff Shipyard
Navantia UK welcomed the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, to the Harland & Wolff shipyard, just over a year since the company’s acquisition and the launch of plans to revitalize the historic site for the future.The visit focused on Belfast’s growing role at the heart of the UK’s shipbuilding capability, with the Secretary of State touring newly extended fabrication facilities, meeting the almost 500-strong workforce including 93 current apprentices…
