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Comment on this article
4tronic Limited
January 25, 2017 at 10:33 amI would like to introduce our SME business, which is located on the London Gateway Site, Thurrock Essex.
We are an electrical/automation company who have been involved in the delivery of the automated stacking cranes on behalf DP World.
We specialise in the following disciplines involving automation.
Electrical Installation
Electrical Commissioning
Software Design/Commissioning
Robotic Programming
Electronic Repairs
Motors and Inverter Repair
Could you please consider us as a potential support partner to you new facility being developed on the London Gateway site.
Regards
Brendan McAllister
Director
4tronic Limited
Mark Taylor
October 22, 2017 at 9:15 amThis new project looks very exciting and would like a chance to be a part of the UPS team on the ground floor, in the warehouse or has a driver.