HELPING NFC GAIN "MORE COMPETITIVE EDGE"

Dolphin Bay recently carried out a six-day upgrade to a treatment vessel for New Forest Company Uganda (NFCU), enabling the company to supply the growing demand for 14-metre poles.
The upgrade was completed and commissioned on December 9 last year, and the first load of poles successfully treated the same day.
The brief from NFCU was to ensure minimal disruption to production and the optimal cost-efficiency of the project. Dolphin Bay initially carried out a site assessment, which included measurements on the existing 12.5m vessel to ensure that the extension could fit into the current concrete structure, and that the vessel door could still open and close properly.
“This extension is an important addition to our capability in Uganda due to the small but growing demand for 14m poles, which forms at least some share of most of the major projects that we are doing,” Said Stephen Moore, the NFC Group Financial Officer. “Our capability to produce these poles is a key selling point for meeting our customers’ requirements.”
Said Matthew Mapfuno, pole plant manager: “NFC would like to thank Dolphin Bay for having successfully commissioned the extension of the vessel within one week, with minimal stoppage in production. The team provided quality work while the project was cost-effective and completed within an agreed budget.”
The greater diversity of pole lengths would provide NFCU with “a more competitive edge, and position NFC positively for future tenders,” he said.
“NFC is a much-valued client and we were very pleased to be of service,” said Bertus.
“The Dolphin Bay team does all in its power to serve every one of our customers, and shall continue to do so with dedication.
“Our method is always to work in partnership with you, helping you to solve the various challenges your business encounters in order to ensure that it grows sustainably, and reaches new heights.”