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CRC Evans Takes Centre Stage with Major Wins at Burnley Business Awards

July 22nd, 2026 by

Burnley, UK – [22.07.2026] – CRC Evans, the global leader in specialty welding, coating and project services for energy and critical infrastructure, has been recognised with two of the highest honours at the Burnley Business Awards 2026, winning Business of the Year and Young Employee of the Year. The awards recognise the company’s continued investment in innovation, engineering excellence and the people who drive its success from its Burnley headquarters.

The Business of the Year award recognises CRC Evans’ sustained growth, innovation and investment in Burnley as its global engineering hub. From its roots in specialist welding and protective coating for the oil and gas sector, the company has grown into a global leader, with Burnley remaining central to its operations and future growth. The award success is underpinned by its new 90,000 sq. ft EMEAA headquarters and Centre of Excellence, which strengthen its ability to deliver complex, high-value projects worldwide and drive future growth.

CRC Evans was praised by the judges for its people and culture, recognising that the company’s success is measured by far more than growth or scale, and highlighting its lasting contribution to industry, the local economy and the Burnley community.

The Young Employee of the Year Award was presented to Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice Hollie Mayhew, recognising her exceptional contribution as an emerging engineering talent.

The judges praised Hollie’s determination and passion for engineering, recognising the significant impact she has already made through her work and her commitment to encouraging more women to pursue careers in engineering.

Paul McShane, President EMEAA at CRC Evans, said: “CRC Evans is honoured to receive these awards and sincerely thanks the Burnley Business Awards, the judges and everyone who has supported the business over the years.

“Burnley has been part of our story since 1988, and generations of talented people from the town have helped shape the business we are today. Their skills, commitment and expertise have enabled us to grow into a global leader while continuing to invest in the local talent and make a lasting contribution to the local economy.

“These awards are a testament to what we stand for at CRC Evans – innovation, teamwork and a culture that nurtures talent, supports development and empowers people to achieve their potential.”

While rooted in Burnley, CRC Evans continues to support major energy and critical infrastructure projects across the world. Through its Centre of Excellence, CRC Evans is not only strengthening local employment and developing regional engineering talent, but also expanding the advanced engineering, specialty welding and protective coating capabilities. Having been part of Burnley’s community for more than four decades, the company has doubled its operational footprint to create one of Europe’s largest end-to-end welding and coating facilities, establishing a global hub for engineering, manufacturing, testing, and innovation.

The site supports projects across traditional energy markets while driving growth in sectors such as nuclear, defence, aerospace and hydrogen, further reinforcing Burnley’s role at the heart of CRC Evans’ global operations. The Burnley Business Awards recognise not only the company’s achievements to date, but also its continued investment in the people, technologies and capabilities that will help shape the next generation of engineering.

The Burnley Business Awards, organised by Burnley Borough Council and Burnley Bondholders, celebrate the organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions to the borough’s economy and recognise the businesses helping position Burnley as a thriving centre for industry, innovation and opportunity.

 

The Young Employee of the Year Award presented to Hollie Mayhew, Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprentice

CRC Evans and Monter Partner on Europe’s First Hydrogen Valley Pipeline Project

June 18th, 2026 by

CRC Evans, the global leader in specialty welding, coating and project services for energy and critical infrastructure, and Monter Strojarske Montaže d.d. have announced a strategic new European hydrogen partnership.

As part of this initiative, Monter, working in close collaboration with CRC Evans, will deliver a first-of-its-kind European Hydrogen Valley infrastructure project, supporting the development of a pioneering cross-border energy network spanning from the Adriatic coast in Croatia towards Central and Eastern Europe.

The hydrogen project, part of the wider European North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV), covering Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region, sets the backbone for hydrogen transport and energy transition in the region, while strengthening interconnections within the European market.

Establishing the foundation for the European hydrogen future, the project leverages CRC’s global expertise in advanced welding technologies and Monter’s regional leadership as a main contractor across pipeline construction, supporting the delivery of critical hydrogen-ready infrastructure.

Spanning more than 200 kilometres across three major pipeline sections, each requiring tailored engineering and technical expertise, the network incorporates critical cross-border infrastructure, including hydrogen-ready pipeline systems, with selected sections designed for future transport of up to 100 per cent hydrogen. This positions the project as a new benchmark for modern energy networks in Europe, with all three phases expected to be completed and fully operational by the end of 2026.

Working in close collaboration, CRC Evans is bringing its advanced welding expertise, which is essential for meeting the stringent, high-compliance requirements of local and national hydrogen standards.

Henk de Graaf, Director at CRC Evans, said:

“This project represents a significant milestone not only for CRC but for Europe’s wider energy transition. Supporting the development of the first European Hydrogen Valley underscores our commitment to diversifying our capabilities and advancing technologies critical for future energy systems.
“By working alongside Monter, we are solving the challenges of hydrogen transportation and contributing to infrastructure that will strengthen Europe’s energy resilience and enable the safe, reliable transport of hydrogen at scale.”

Stjepan Novak, CEO of Monter, said:

“Our collaboration with CRC Evans has been instrumental to the success of this project. Over the years, they’ve been the perfect partner, always bringing world-class expertise in welding technologies and supporting us in meeting the highest standards, which are required for infrastructure plans of this scale.
“I believe that strategic partnerships like this are instrumental in advancing the energy sector across Europe, setting higher standards for quality, safety and innovation, and creating a strong foundation for the next generation of hydrogen projects.”

CRC Evans and Monter Partner on Europe’s First Hydrogen Valley Pipeline Project

Backed by more than 90 years of technical expertise, CRC Evans continues to expand its international presence in response to evolving energy and infrastructure demands. Operating in more than 100 countries, the company supports complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide, delivering high-performance specialty welding and coating solutions across oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and critical infrastructure.

CRC Evans Accelerates Global Growth Strategy with Major European Facility Investment

March 6th, 2026 by

Hear from Steven Mackay, MD Critical Infrastructure – Facility video

CRC Evans, the leading welding and coating specialist for energy and infrastructure projects, has announced a major European facility investment that will drive future international growth.

The new state of the art 90,000 sq ft facility in Burnley will be one of the largest end-to-end specialty welding, coating and engineering hubs of its kind in EMEA.

Strategically located in the North West of England, the new supersite will drive a new phase of international growth across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America.

The Centre of Excellence will position Europe as a central platform within the CRC Evans international operating model, as it meets demand across conventional gas markets and accelerates diversification into nuclear, defence, aerospace, renewables and critical infrastructure. The new site will also provide a headquarters for CRC Evans’ Critical Infrastructure Division.

Mauro Piasere, CEO at CRC Evans, said:

“This investment marks a decisive step in delivering our global growth strategy. Building on this momentum, our new Burnley development will double our operational footprint, strengthen our leadership in specialty welding and coating, and establish a European Centre of Excellence equipped to support the most demanding infrastructure markets worldwide.”

“Burnley has been part of our European story since 1988. Today, it becomes a critical platform for international expansion, responding to growth in our core markets and enabling diversification into nuclear, renewables and critical infrastructure.”

By consolidating advanced manufacturing, engineering, compliance-led operations and digital systems integration within a single purpose-built environment, the facility creates a scalable platform to deliver consistent, high-integrity solutions across both legacy and emerging energy and infrastructure sectors.

The new site has been designed to meet the most demanding industry and regulatory standards, incorporating contamination-controlled workflows and strict material segregation. These capabilities are essential in nuclear and other highly regulated environments, where supplier selection depends on proven performance, traceability and tightly controlled manufacturing conditions.

 

 

New EMEAA Centre of Excellence at 90,000 sq ft takes shape

Steven Mackay, Managing Director for the Critical Infrastructure Division, added:

“The scale and capability of Burnley significantly strengthens our position in regulated infrastructure markets such as nuclear, defence and aerospace. These sectors demand absolute assurance around compliance, traceability and operational control.

“This investment creates the operational foundation to support sustained growth in critical infrastructure markets while providing our global clients with the highest standards of specialty welding and coating expertise.”

The facility also strengthens CRC Evans’ ability to integrate advanced welding and coating technologies with digital assurance systems, including its proprietary cloud-based Data 360 platform.

By embedding digital traceability, quality assurance and performance visibility into operational workflows, the Burnley Centre of Excellence enhances data integrity and client confidence across complex and regulated environments. The site will serve as a development and deployment hub for next-generation automation and specialty welding and coating technologies across CRC Evans’ global operations.

Backed by more than 90 years of technical expertise, CRC Evans continues to expand its international presence in response to evolving energy and infrastructure demands. Operating in more than 100 countries, the company supports complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide, delivering high-performance specialty welding and coating solutions across oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and critical infrastructure.

As part of its long-term commitment to deep technical expertise and globally local delivery, the Burnley expansion also strengthens CRC Evans’ cross geography investment in skills development and workforce capability.

World-Leading Welding & Coatings Specialist Secures $37m in New Contracts, Bringing New Momentum to its Global Growth Plans

February 23rd, 2026 by
CRC Evans, the leading welding and coating specialist for energy and infrastructure projects, has secured $37m in new global contracts in January 2026, marking a record month for the company.
The contract wins highlight the continued momentum of CRC Evans’ growth strategy that has seen significant investment in the sector and technological diversification, while also growing its global footprint through international expansion.
The awards also reinforce CRC Evans’ position as a trusted, collaborative partner for leading energy and infrastructure providers throughout the globe.
Mauro Piasere, CEO at CRC Evans, said“These latest wins bring great momentum to our growth strategy for 2026.
“We are planning to continue to explore new M&A opportunities to expand our footprint and expertise. Our current global footprint covers every continent and every energy environment, from offshore platforms to remote deserts, from deep water to dense urban grids. We go wherever complexity demands.”
CRC has been delivering high-integrity welding and coatings solutions for more than 90 years.
The company now operates a global business across North and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, supporting and enabling energy and critical infrastructure projects, whilst meeting the Gold Standard in HSE and Governance.
A key example of this is the successful completion of the first phase of the Ruya project in the Middle East for COOEC, which has seen CRC Evans completing 11,000 welds with the lowest repair rate in the industry and enabling early completion on the project, which is delivering critical infrastructure for Qatar.
CRC Evans has deep experience in traditional energy markets, and its quality, delivery and expertise have spread into adjacent sectors as it remains focused on delivering the benchmark service in terms of project integrity, performance and safety. Further sector diversification will bring international expansion and new growth.
Looking ahead, CRC Evans is combining field-based engineering expertise with continued investment in proprietary technologies and innovation. This includes AI-driven welding and coating engineering, enabling fit-for-purpose design and engineering of conventional and energy transition assets, as well as real-time assessment of welding and coating field operations essential to improve performance and deliver data for asset integrity monitoring for energy partners.
As part of its global growth strategy, CRC Evans is set to announce a major investment to strengthen its energy and industrial capabilities. The investment will establish a next-generation supersite in the Northwest of the UK, set to be one of the largest of its kind globally, and a Centre of Excellence for end-to-end specialty welding and coating.
Mauro Piasere said“We now have the largest fleet of specialist equipment in the industry. We don’t just show up, we adapt, innovate and deliver certainty when it matters most. 
“Ultimately our strategy and purpose are enabling us to stand alongside the world’s leading energy and infrastructure providers to develop the solutions that will enable the delivery of future energy and infrastructure projects.”
CRC Evans is backed by specialist private equity firm Bluewater and works hand in hand with the management team at CRC Evans to enable their sector and international growth plans. CEO, Mauro Piasere, has a strong, well-respected team behind him, led by Ben MacKay and Chris Sanne, with the board chaired by Luis Araujo.
The leadership team remains focused over the next 12-18 months on delivering rapid growth, through best-in-class delivery, leading technology development and exploring M&A opportunities.
Interview of Mauro Piasere

Powering the Next Generation of Floating Wind

November 11th, 2025 by

CRC Evans & Sarens PSG Join Forces to Deliver Market-Leading Floating Wind Assembly Solution 

Two of the industry’s most experienced engineering and construction specialists, Sarens PSG and CRC Evans, have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver fully integrated heavy-lift, transport, welding, coating and final assembly solutions to the floating offshore wind sector.

The partnership brings together Sarens PSG’s expertise in heavy lift, transport and marshalling expertise, with CRC Evans’ globally recognised strength in welding and coating services for the final assembly of floating wind foundations.

Steve Clark, CEO of Sarens PSG said: “Floating offshore wind represents a great challenge in renewable energy, and delivering it successfully demands precision, innovation, and collaboration.

“By combining our capabilities with CRC Evans, we can now offer a seamless end-to-end delivery solution – from load-in and assembly, to final deployment – designed specifically for large-scale floating substructure projects such as GreenVolt.”

Ben MacKay, COO of CRC Evans, said: “CRC Evans is an industry leader in the delivery of specialty welding and coating services for final assembly of floating wind foundations. We bring 90-year legacy of proven expertise to the fabrication and assembly of fixed structures, floating units, and secondary steelwork.  We’re proud to set the standard for precision, performance, and reliability across our evolving energy sectors’ most complex projects.

“And it’s our proven track-record in specialty welding and coating for the global energy sectors that gives us a distinct advantage in helping deliver Scotland’s next generation of floating wind projects. That’s why we’re partnering with Sarens PSG. Together, we’re uniting leadership expertise to drive even greater efficiency, safety, and scalability in the assembly phase.”

The combined offering provides the market with a comprehensive, integrated solution covering:

  • Heavy lift and transport logistics for large floating substructure (FSS) components and mega blocks
  • Onsite specialist alignment, welding and coating services
  • Fully assembled FSS transport and deployment solutions
  • Project delivery under full CDM principal contractor management

With major opportunities emerging through projects such as GreenVolt, the UK’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, the Sarens PSG–CRC Evans partnership is designed to accelerate Scotland’s capability in floating substructure assembly, maximising local supply chain, streamlining contracting and reducing project risk.

The companies are announcing their collaboration ahead of the upcoming Floating Offshore Wind 2025 Conference (FOW25), organised by RenewableUK, taking place 12 – 13 November 2025 in Aberdeen.

CRC Evans Leads Innovation to Accelerate Low-Carbon Infrastructure and the Energy Transition

October 24th, 2025 by

(Aberdeen, UK) – CRC Evans, a global leader in welding and coating for energy and infrastructure, hosted an event last week at its Kintore facility to explore the challenges and solutions shaping the energy transition.

The event, “Challenges, Solutions and Lessons Learned in the Welding of Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Pipelines”, was co-hosted with United Infrastructure. It brought professionals across pipeline design, engineering, and operations for expert-led sessions on technical insights, project experiences, and innovations in hydrogen and carbon capture projects.

Paul McShane, President EMEAA at CRC Evans, opened the event by highlighting the company’s 90-year legacy of innovation and called for greater industry collaboration to accelerate progress toward net zero.

Expert presentations were delivered by CRC Evans’ Calum MacLean, Vinay Baburao, and Dr Rick Hill, alongside Jim Blanchard, Partnering and New Business Director at United Infrastructure. Topics included advanced welding techniques, material innovations, digital project delivery platforms, and insights from a live and upcoming Carbon Capture pipeline project.

The event attracted a broad mix of attendees from across the energy sector, including leading designers and major UK operators.

Craig Roberts, Sales Manager for CRC Evans’ Renewables and Infrastructure Division, said: “The path to net zero cannot be walked alone, which is why we brought our top minds in digital, standards, and design to show what’s possible when we collaborate, share ideas and find real solutions.

“This kind of collaboration is exactly what we need to drive the energy transition and build low-carbon infrastructure – the path to net zero depends on this level of collaboration and knowledge sharing.”

Presentations were followed by live demonstrations, giving attendees a first-hand look at CRC Evans’ cutting-edge technology and capabilities in action.

Jim Blanchard, United Infrastructure’s Partnering and New Business Director, said: “Being part of this event gave us a rare chance to showcase how collaboration and innovation are tackling the toughest pipeline challenges head-on. It’s about turning cutting-edge ideas into real infrastructure that powers the energy transition, and that’s what makes days like this truly exciting.”

As a global specialist in welding and coating, CRC Evans combines proven expertise, innovative technologies, and unmatched reach to deliver complex energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.

This event reinforces CRC Evans’ commitment to supporting the energy transition by delivering cutting-edge, reliable, and sustainable pipeline solutions.

CRC Evans Appoints Mauro Piasere as New Chief Executive Officer

September 3rd, 2025 by
  • CRC Evans, the global leader in welding and coating services for the energy and infrastructure sectors, has appointed Mauro Piasere as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Headquartered in Edinburgh with an enviable international footprint, the company is entering a new phase of strategic, long-term growth under Piasere’s leadership.
  • The industry heavyweight brings over 30 years of leadership experience and his appointment will further accelerate the company’s growth across conventional oil and gas markets whilst bringing further expansion across new energy and critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Mauro Piasere, newly appointed CRC Evans CEO, said: “I’m honoured to step into this role at such a crucial time. With the reliability of CRC Evans technologies and the capabilities to mobilise where projects need to be executed, we have a huge opportunity to drive long-term sustainable growth and strengthen our role in enabling the global energy transition.”

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Edinburgh headquartered CRC Evans, the leading global welding and coating specialist across international energy and infrastructure projects, has announced the appointment of Mauro Piasere as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Bringing over 30 years of executive leadership experience in global energy markets, the industry heavyweight joins CRC Evans to spearhead the company’s bold global growth ambitions.

A key priority will be to strengthen and accelerate CRC Evans’ role in delivering new energy and major infrastructure projects, whilst further consolidating its global capability to lead complex, large-scale developments. Furthermore, Mauro’s appointment brings added momentum to the ongoing development and expansion of CRC Evans’ portfolio beyond conventional energy markets, into high-growth sectors such as nuclear, renewables (hydrogen, carbon capture, offshore wind) and critical infrastructure.

The company’s legacy as a proven leader in complex and challenging energy and infrastructure projects positions it as a trusted partner for new emerging markets, where deep technical expertise and executional excellence are essential.

Mauro joins CRC Evans from Saipem SpA, where he served as Chief Operating Officer of Robotic and Industrialized Solutions, the most innovative business line of Saipem, established to lead the company’s expansion into the energy transition. As well as this, Mauro also served as Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation setting the roadmap for Digital Transformation across Saipem.

The newly appointed CEO of CRC Evans, Mauro Piasere, said: “I’m honoured to take on the role of CEO at such a key and crucial moment for the energy industry. This is an exciting time to join CRC Evans, as it continues its strong growth trajectory across the globe and expands into new energy and critical infrastructure markets.

“I believe that by building on its core strengths and technical excellence, the company is poised to unlock even more opportunities, accelerate its ambitions, and become an enabler of future energy infrastructure as the world balances our needs between conventional and new sustainable energy.

“I look forward to working with our exceptional teams and to build over the safety and integrity values of the company’s innovative solutions and digital services, which will expand our global presence and deliver sustainable value for all our clients.”

Luis Araujo, Chair of the Board at CRC Evans, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mauro Piasere to CRC Evans. He brings a wealth of experience in the energy sector, a strong track record of leadership, and a clear vision that will be instrumental in driving our strategic growth and innovation.”

CRC Evans has built an exceptional legacy of performance, innovation, and adaptability in a constantly evolving energy and infrastructure market. With long-term customer relationships, an outstanding safety record, and world-leading repair rates, the company demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence.

CRC Evans is backed by Bluewater, the specialist energy-focused international private equity firm.

Martin Somerville, partner, said: “Mauro brings deep sector expertise and a clear understanding of what private equity needs. He has a strong track record in scaling businesses and has been brought in to lead CRC Evans through its next phase of growth.”

 

 

 

CRC Evans wins second contract on crucial Moroccan water pipeline project

May 14th, 2025 by

CRC Evans (CRCE), a leader in welding, welding technology, and coating services, has won a major contract renewal to provide project management and pipeline welding services for a transformational water pipeline project in Morocco.

State-owned OCP Group is constructing a 219-km water pipeline to transport desalinated water from its facilities in Jorf Lasfar on the Atlantic coast to its operations in Khouribga as part of an initiative to combat water shortage in Morocco.

The win is the second on the project for UK-headquartered CRCE and was awarded following successful completion of work on the first phase of the project in 2024 when it worked with local contractors to complete 4,000 welds on a 72km stretch of 52” diameter pipe.

In the new phase, scheduled to begin in May, the company will project manage welding on 150km of steel water pipeline. Consisting of 56” and 40” diameter pipes, with around 12,000 welds, the full spread of CRCE equipment will include its internal welding machine and P-625 dual torch external welding equipment. CRCE will also provide manual tie-in welding solutions along with specialist welding technicians to the project.

“We’re very pleased to have secured a new contract for this project on the back of work carried out to date, It confirms our client’s confidence to continue to work with them on such a fantastic project which will bring huge benefits to the local population.

“Shortage of water is a major problem in Morocco and this pipeline will provide desalinated water for fertilizer production, agriculture and industrial community projects, freeing up pressure on local water resources,” said Henk DeGraaf, Onshore Director, CRC Evans.

Steven Mackay, Director of Renewables & Infrastructure, CRC Evans concluded by saying “Our world leading expertise in coatings and welding, both in terms of our experienced personnel and ground-breaking technology such as our internal welding equipment, with its higher rate of productivity, are crucial in the current project and future water projects to come.”

Known for its global and industry-leading expertise in coating and welding services across many sectors including oil and gas, CRCE continues to target new markets and recently established a new division specialising in renewables and infrastructure.

It includes provision of specialist welding and coating services for the utilities sector, including water and domestic gas pipelines. This ideally positions CRCE to leverage its expertise to support projects being delivered under Asset Management Plan 8 (AMP 8), the latest round of regulatory framework introduced to improve delivery of water and wastewater facilities across the UK. Running from now until 2030, it will generate multi-billion pounds in business opportunities for companies operating in this sector.

CRC Evans will be exhibiting at Utility Week Live on May 20-21 in Birmingham, UK. Visit us in Hall 17, Stand J64

CRC Evans to create 10 apprenticeships in Highlands

April 21st, 2025 by

CRC Evans (CRCE), a leader in welding, welding technology, and coating services, is set to create 10 new apprenticeship positions in the Highlands as its Renewables & Infrastructure Business Stream continues to grow.

“Investing in our apprenticeship programme is crucial for the Renewables & Infrastructure Business Stream to ensure that we have the relevant skills and expertise to service our clients in the nuclear, defence and energy sectors,” said Steven Mackay – Managing Director, Renewables & Infrastructure.

Based at the organisation’s Invergordon facility, the welding and fabrication Modern Apprenticeships will provide hands on learning for those looking to kickstart their career in the energy and renewables sector. The scheme is being run in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland.

Students and high school leavers are being encouraged to apply for the positions, which close for application on Friday, May 30.

“We are pleased to be creating new roles for people at the earliest stage of their careers and are committed to investing in the next generation of talent and developing tomorrow’s workforce,” said Martin Wunder – Welding Apprentice Trainer at CRC Evans.

“At CRC Evans we want to produce exceptional welders who can have long and interesting careers, travel the world and rewarding achievements, while being the best they can be at their job. We offer a variety of different welding processes to learn, on different materials, which will take up the majority of the first two years of the apprenticeship programme. We also aim to complete the necessary welding qualifications via the college route, as well as gaining many welding codings.

“As the Welding Apprentice Trainer, my job is to instruct young apprentices and give them a good start into adult life with a career choice they will never regret.”

Upon completion of the first year at college, candidates will transition to a full-time framework of on-site learning created by CRC Evans. This will allow candidates to integrate more thoroughly into the business, ensuring they receive dedicated training and mentoring relevant to the business, whilst also completing required college assessments through either day release or in-company assessment methods.

Ethan McGoran, a first-year apprentice at CRC Evans, said: “I have enjoyed learning new skills to give myself a good chance at a successful career.  Doing an apprenticeship with other people my age has been good and allowed me to meet new friends and work alongside them.

“Doing college work alongside being in the workshop has allowed me to progress my knowledge, understanding and skills of the industry. Eight hours of welding in the training school per day, with a designated trainer, is very helpful for us all.”

Brooke Lowe, a third-year apprentice moving into his final year this summer, added: “I’m looking forward to getting out on big projects to vastly improve my welding skills. I am also looking forward to having the opportunity advance my career, meet new people and enjoy the financial rewards that come with it.

“Working with new welders will really help me to gain new skills and experience, to help make me the best welder I can be. I’m extremely excited to travel around the world and feel fortunate to do this with work.”

CRC Evans has 10 global bases, including three in the United States, one in Canada and another in Brazil.

To find out more about the 2025 Apprenticeship Programme visit Careers – CRC Evans

CRC Evans appoints Steven Mackay as Managing Director Renewables & Infrastructure EMEAA

March 27th, 2025 by

CRC Evans (CRCE), a leader in welding, welding technology, and coating services, has appointed Steven Mackay as Managing Director of Renewables & Infrastructure EMEAA.

Steven arrives at CRC Evans from Langfield, where he successfully served as Managing Director. His career spans roles including Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, and Facilities Director for Langfield’s Dunfermline and Salford facilities. With his extensive commercial expertise in the engineering and fabrication sectors, Steven is poised to make a significant impact at CRC Evans.

Paul McShane, President EMEAA at CRC Evans, emphasised the importance of this appointment: “As CRCE continues on its Energy Transition journey, Steven’s leadership will be crucial in enhancing our welding and coating capabilities across the renewable sector. This includes but is not limited to, carbon capture, hydrogen, nuclear, and offshore wind. Steven will also oversee our established presence in the infrastructure and utilities industries. Our strategic expansion into clean energy markets represents a pivotal step in advancing our goals and strengthening our position within the wider renewables sector.”

Steven Mackay is pleased to take on this new role, stating, “I am thrilled to join CRC Evans at such a dynamic time for the company. I am eager to collaborate with my new colleagues to build a formidable Renewables team that will deliver our expertise and experience to customers in the clean energy markets.”