gwec.co.uk
GWEC, established in 1790, is a leading provider of offshore mooring equipment, with a history rooted in chain manufacturing dating back to the 17th century. The company, formerly Griffin-Woodhouse Limited, is now owned by the Timmington family and operates from its headquarters in Cradley Heath, part of the 'Black Country' in the West Midlands of England. GWEC specializes in supplying long-term and temporary mooring equipment to the global oil and gas sector since the early 1970s, and has expanded its services to support floating wind, tidal, and solar energy projects. The company offers bespoke equipment according to International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Rules, NATO & UK MoD Defence Standards (DEFSTAN), OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG), and Shell MESC Catalogue items. GWEC has been involved in the design, manufacture, and supply of mooring systems for var
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