Supply, Handling, Storage, Integration, Testing and Disposal of Class 1 Explosives, Weapons Systems and Section 5 Goods

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1 Supply, Handling, Storage, Integration, Testing and Disposal of Class 1 Explosives, Weapons Systems and Section 5 Goods Secure solutions for the safe handling, storage, integration and testing of explosives and associated products.

2 Providing integrated single-source solutions that meet the needs of customers EPC-UK offer tailor made solutions for the Defence and Security sectors today, tomorrow and into the future EPC-UK EDSL is a division of EPC-UK, part of the French owned EPC Groupe. Headquartered in Paris, the EPC Groupe has an international presence throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East servicing the civil, government and military sectors. With over 100 years of experience in the manufacture, handling, storage and transportation of explosives, EPC-UK EDSL s amenities include extensive explosives and weapons storage facilities, weapon-systems process buildings, a testing ground for trials, explosives training and destructions grounds. EPC-UK EDSL professionalism is epitomised by the high-calibre and experienced staff who take immense pride in their commitment to customer service and safety Darrell Howard Director EPC United Kingdom Plc 2

3 EPC-UK EDSL is uniquely placed to provide secure, safe and compliant services for handling, storage, integration and testing of explosives and associated products, including: Storage & Handling - Top Tier COMAH sites within the UK - Unrivalled explosives storage capacity at UK sites Disposal & Demilitarisation - Extensive expertise in the Defence and Civil sectors - Proven track record in managing complex disposal programmes Integration & Testing - Experienced technical staff - Dedicated, well equipped Integration and Testing facilities Training & Demonstrations - Range of training packages - Bespoke training facilities Dedicated Account Managers - PRINCE2 qualified Project Managers - Accredited Quality Management systems Explosives, Accessories and Related Products - Sole UK agent for Combined Systems Inc. - Agents for Eurenco Bofors AB, Eurenco SNPE and Explosia a.s. Specialised Multimodal Logistics Team - Dedicated charter for Class 1 - Owned dock, licenced to 125T NEQ of Class 1 and Bonded storage facilities 3

4 EPC-UK EDSL s focus on the highest levels of professionalism ensure it delivers competent, complete and secure stewardship to its customers EPC-UK EDSL is uniquely placed to offer integrated turnkey solutions for the supply, storage, integration & testing, disposal and transportation of a wide variety of explosives, weapons systems and their associated hardware. 4

5 Facilities and Capabilities EPC-UK EDSL is based on a remote 1200 acre site at Bramble Island in Essex, close to the international ports of Felixstowe and Harwich. Amenities include up to 720 tonnes HT1 and 210 tonnes HT3 & HT4 of storage capacity; secure HT1 transit storage and EPC-UK s very own licenced dock and bonded warehouse. This range of facilities benefit from regular charter sailings from EPC-UK s licenced dock, to and from the European mainland. EPC-UK also operates a fleet of specialist vehicles (EX II and EX III) throughout the UK and Europe. Licensed under the Manufacture and Storage of Explosives Regulations (2005), EPC-UK EDSL also operate two dedicated weapon-systems process buildings, a testing ground facility for trials, explosives training and destructions grounds. EPC-UK operates a number of dedicated facilities and depots throughout the UK, which affords EPC-UK EDSL a nationwide footprint. 5

6 Expertise and Experience EPC-UK EDSL s high calibre and professional staff strive to deliver bespoke solutions for customers. The experienced and highly committed technical staff and a dedicated Quality Management team ensures strict adherence to industry best practice: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO and Investors in People accreditation. EPC-UK EDSL has many years of experience and explosives expertise in the disposal and demilitarisation of explosive devices and related items in both the military and the civil sectors. EPC-UK EDSL has a teaming arrangement with NAMMO (Demil Division) A/S for the provision of demilitarisation services to the UK MoD. EPC-UK EDSL also dispose of Time Expired Pyrotechnics (TEPs) on behalf of the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency. EPC-UK EDSL has a proven track record in managing successful transportation and comprehensive disposal and demilitarisation programs and services, be it the destruction of fireworks, TEPs, bulk explosives or more difficult weapon system demilitarisation. 6

7 European Distribution Warehouse EPC-UK EDSL operates a European Distribution Warehouse for the supply of demolition stores and related products. This unique facility ensures that products are readily available for supply to authorised customers. EPC-UK EDSL s extensive catalogue of products includes: EOD/IED disruptors Plastic Explosives (C4, PE4, PE7, PE10 etc) Detonators and detonator assemblies Detonating cords Safety fuses IM compliant natures and systems Inert training items Non-electric initiation (shock tube) systems Breaching systems Flexible linear shaped cutting charges Boosters 12ga, 37mm and 40mm single and multi-shot launchers Pyrotechnic and less-lethal munitions Self-filled devices 7

8 Global Logistics and Multimodal Transport Specialist EPC-UK also provide a globally secure door-to-door and integrated service for the safe and compliant transportation of hazardous material and protectively marked goods. The fleet is managed from the two main operating hubs in Alfreton, Derbyshire and Great Oakley, Essex. Vehicles are equipped with GPRS tracking and all drivers are ADR trained, competent and experienced. EPC-UK strives to deliver value throughout the dangerous cargo supply chain: owned, dedicated fleet of vehicles, commercial airline and rail options, and dedicated charter sailing into our own dock as well as full or part charters internationally. EPC-UK has the expertise to ensure compliance with legislation globally, specialising in international transportation of hazardous and restricted goods complying with country-specific regulations while delivering cost-effective solutions. 8

9 Class 1 Consolidation Introducing cost efficiencies to the Class 1 explosives market EPC Groupe offers an established groupage service dedicated to transportation of Class 1 goods the name Groupex was derived from Groupage Explosives. The service enables part loads of Class 1 goods to be loaded with other compatible products into a single consignment and ultimately delivers cost efficiencies to our customers. Leading the way on EU Track and Trace compliance In response to the EU Track & Trace directive 2008/43/EC, EPC Groupe is in the process of developing. By April 2015 it will be a statutory requirement that certain categorised civil explosives being transported throughout Europe must bear a unique number and that records each item s location. combines leading edge technology to enable explosives users to capture data at consignment, pallet, case and item level as well as allowing data transfers between custodians using the standardised European explosives code structure. 9

10 Safety, Compliance and Environment Management EPC-UK s customers expect us to have robust systems in place to ensure we meet their requirements every day, our portfolio of standards show that we do. Our suite of standards is at the core of EPC-UK Strategy - One Team, One Focus, One Vision. Delivering confidence to our stakeholders and supporting the sustainability of the business going forward Diane Cartledge Quality Standards Manager In the last 2 years EPC-UK have made great progress towards one EPC-UK Integrated Management System, and have achieved an overall certification. All businesses have achieved ISO 9001 (Quality) and OHSAS (Health and Safety) and we have retained our ISO accreditation (Environment) at both Alfreton and Harwich sites. Our team of auditors audit across businesses and standards ensuring we can improve consistency of process, initiate best practice and show how we continually improve. We constantly review customer requirements and ways in which to enhance and improve customer solutions with good results. EDSL, a sub-division of EPC-UK, achieved ISO 27001, Information Security, which increased EDSL s ability to tender in the Military environment. Achilles, who audit EPC-UK on behalf of the construction industry, recommend us on their website based on their findings. In addition Bramble Island site in Harwich has been awarded the Investors in People accolade. ISO9001 ISO14001 ISO OHSAS

11 EPC-UK Environment - Bramble Island a very special site Registered as a Site of Special Scientific Interest EPC-UK s site at Bramble Island near Harwich, Essex has many rare breeds of fauna and flora. Additionally the site has been awarded Special Protection Area (SPA) Special Area of Conservation (SAC) We have over 140 types of birds and other wildlife including deer, seals, rabbits and rare moths. EPC-UK staff have an active interest in the site, with a hands-on approach they actively care for the local habitat and protection of species found in the area. Ramsar site The area to the seaward side of the seawall is also a National Nature Reserve (NNR) 11

12 EPC-UK Bramble Island Great Oakley Harwich, Essex CO12 5JW Telephone: SYSTEMS Health and Safety