Business is already brisk at the new Hull base for energy sector services company CLS Offshore, which was officially opened by city councillor Martin Mancey today.
Guests at the official unveiling and open day at the Marfleet Environmental Industries Park, were told that since CLS moved in on January 2nd there had been several serious enquiries from major existing and potential clients.
"We've had many messages of welcome along with potential business opportunities, which could be worth around £20m over the next five years," said Scott McMillan, managing director of CLS Offshore.
"The next stage is that from July we hope to progress plans for a fabrication workshop on an adjacent site, which will mirror our head office facility in Great Yarmouth, and employ up to 75 onshore and offshore personnel, mainly recruited locally. We're happy to be in Hull, delighted by what is has to offer and excited by the prospects ahead."
The company is keen to work with local educational facilities regarding future prospects for students and has already been in discussion with the University of Hull and HETA (Humberside Engineering Training Association) on working together.
Cllr Mancey, cabinet portfolio holder for Hull City Council, said: "The decision by CLS to come to the area represents a significant investment locally and clearly demonstrates the potential of the area to secure new highly skilled employment opportunities.
"As such I would like to officially welcome CLS to the city and wish them every success in the future."
Hull East MP Karl Turner MP said he was delighted to hear that CLS had extended its successful operation in Great Yarmouth to Hull.
“It has a solid track record in the energy sector and this move will strengthen the region's energy credentials. This is exactly the type of company we need to attract to Hull, a developing company with confidence. This extension will help to stimulate the local economy and create jobs.”
More than 90 business, education and political guests visited the new premises during the open day and reception which was highlighted by councillor Mancey unveiling a commemorative plaque.
CLS staff were on hand to meet visitors and discuss the wide and varied services of CLS within the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.
Steady expansion has been the CLS brief over the last two years; seven new employees have started since the beginning of 2014, boosting the company workforce to more than 160.
It is currently recruiting experienced offshore personnel from riggers through to technicians and an onshore team ranging from pipefitters to welders.
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