In Lagos, Nigeria, an impressive project has taken shape—a cutting-edge steel plant crafted by Nagpur-based PT Mase and Associates, meticulously planning and crafting every detail. Despite the absence of on-site welding facilities, the team strategised the fabrication process to fit components into shipping containers for transport across continents. Foreseeing the absence of on-site welding capabilities in Lagos, the team crafted every weld and connection in Ahmedabad. This foresight ensured the construction of a precisely engineered structure, poised for assembly upon reaching its final destination.
Beyond the physical construction, the team’s commitment extended to empowering local personnel through comprehensive training sessions. These sessions focused on steel structure erection and the importance of tolerances, aimed to equip the workforce with essential skills and knowledge for a flawless assembly.
This venture not only showcased the team’s technical prowess in global engineering challenges but also highlighted their dedication to innovation and precision in overcoming obstacles. The project not only erected a steel plant but also facilitated knowledge transfer, leaving a lasting impact on the local workforce—an embodiment of resilience and adaptability in addressing global challenges.
Dilip Mase, Partner, PT Mase & Associates
The journey commenced in Nagpur, where meticulous design and fabrication drawings became the cornerstone of our strategy, overcoming the significant hurdle of absent on-site welding facilities. Every component, intricately detailed in shop drawings, was crafted with precision, ensuring a seamless fit into shipping containers. The logistical complexity of transporting this fully-fledged steel structure across continents demanded finesse, transforming into a choreographed assembly upon arrival in Lagos. In the absence of on-site welding capabilities, our foresight in the fabrication process proved critical. Every weld, joint, and connection was executed with precision in Ahmedabad. However, our commitment went beyond the physical construction. Recognising the importance of local empowerment, we engaged in comprehensive training sessions for the on-site personnel. Guiding them through the intricacies of steel structure erection, we emphasised the paramount role of tolerances in achieving a flawless assembly. Our venture in Lagos encapsulates not only our technical acumen in global engineering challenges but also our dedication to overcoming obstacles with innovation and precision.