6. Unit Engineers and Constructors
Engineering company | Established in 2004
Based in Pembrokeshire and Swansea and the fastest growing firm in Wales in 2009, Unit Engineers and Constructors Ltd currently employs 286 people. The company is involved in a range of different functions related to the oil and gas industry. These include prefabrication and installation of pipe and steelwork, construction of process plant and refinery maintenance. In support of these capabilities, the company has a highly-motivated team of project managers, engineers and supervisors leading a workforce of directly employed skilled craftsmen to undertake projects of all sizes within the oil and petrochemical, gas, power and other major industries. Current customers include major firms such as Total, Murco, Chevron, British Gas and Exxon. As a venture, Unit has exceeded its projections for turnover and profitability for the last 12 months and the major challenge has been the recruiting of sufficiently skilled labour. It has also been a challenge to manage cash flow within working capital facilities whilst the marketplace remains highly competitive.
343.8% growth between 2007 and 2009