After another full cycle of independent flange inspections carried out by Zulu Joint Integrity & Training Ltd, the trend we’ve been documenting since 2010 remains unmistakable: defects found in bolted flange joints by our teams are increasing year on year across all industry sectors including downstream oil/gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, power generation and utilities. 2025 […]
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Today is a proud moment for us as we welcome Shaun Young into our team as a site-based Joint Integrity (QA/QC) Technician — and his journey to this point deserves to be recognised. In early 2025, as part of the UK government funded NPT Employability/Tata Steel UK transition programme, we supported individuals affected by the
A Feel‑Good Story of Resilience, Growth and New Beginnings.. Read More »
The death of 24‑year‑old Robert Greenacre at Lindsey Oil Refinery (UK) in 2010 was the result of a cascade of avoidable technical, procedural, and organisational failures. At its core was an uncontrolled release of hot crude oil during maintenance — a direct consequence of inadequate isolation, poor verification, and a risk assessment that failed to
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A huge congratulations to our sister company, Phoenix Sealing, on being awarded The King’s Awards for Enterprise for Innovation 2026. With manufacturing sites in Chesterfield and Tipton, Phoenix Sealing has long been a leader in UK‑made gasket technology — and this award is a powerful recognition of their commitment to engineering excellence, product innovation, and
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This week, our senior joint integrity trainer Jodi Annette welcomed Darren McIvor and Scott Kinley from one of our newest clients, ASEE Group, to our Chesterfield training centre, where we delivered EN1591‑4:2013 Mechanical Joint Integrity training. ASEE Group, headquartered in Northern Ireland, is a long‑established leader in mechanical and electrical engineering, specialising in generator integration
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Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Jamie Harris from Avantis to our training centre for a one‑to‑one Mechanical Joint Integrity course (BS EN 1591-4:2013), expertly delivered by our senior trainer, Jodi Annette. At just 20 years old, Jamie demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm, focus, and a genuine willingness to learn. He engaged brilliantly throughout the theory
Investing in the Next Generation of Engineering Talent.. Read More »
There isn’t just one way into an engineering career. Young people today have genuine choice in how they begin their journey: UniversityA route rich in theory, research, and deep technical understanding. It’s where future innovators, designers, and leaders often build the academic foundations that shape their careers. ApprenticeshipsA hands‑on, immersive route where learning happens on
Two Lanes. One Destination; A Future in Engineering. Read More »
This week we welcomed a team of 7 employees from Ashdale Engineering And Lifting Services Limited to our Centre of Excellence where we continue to deliver the Valero Pembroke Refinery ‘Flange Bolting Basic Practice’ course – based on the latest ASME PCC-1 -2022 standard for mechanical joint integrity. Another great day of hands on learning,
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I’ve always taken real pride in being a mentor to engineering apprentices — and I know my team feels exactly the same. So, coming off the back of National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month, it’s genuinely disheartening to hear some negativity about the lack of mentorship… Recently I’ve spoken to several apprentices who have attended
When Is an Apprentice Not an Apprentice? The Mentorship Crisis in Engineering Read More »
At the time of this incident last year, the root cause was unclear; however, once the official investigations concluded it became evident that inadequate training and poor supervision were key contributors to the release of live hydrocarbons. Unfortunately, we have seen similar failures in the UK, where loss of primary containment has resulted from competency
Preventing the Unthinkable: Why Joint Integrity Failures Still Happen Read More »