Training Date: 05/02/2019
At the end of last year Cochran bade farewell to one of our stalwarts, Bill Higgins. Bill had been with Cochran for over 30 years, initially as a key member of our service team, but in more recent years as our Training Manager. In this role Bill flourished and became known across the length and breadth of the UK, carrying out training from Shetland to Cornwall and everywhere inbetween, not to mention many overseas excursions. During his 7 years as Training Manager Bill grew Cochran’s training revenue 4 fold and trained literally 1000’s of managers, technicians and operators on the safe and efficient operation of boiler plant. He’ll be missed by customers and colleagues but it is time for Bill to enjoy a long and happy retirement.
General Date: 09/01/2019
Need help with your new year’s resolution… what about doing some Training with us… we have the one of the highest pass rates because of our smaller more personal class sizes as well as our expert trainer. Check out all our new courses on our website https://cochran.co.uk/training.aspx
Book Now - our first Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) course for 2019 is on 18th to 22nd February.
General Date: 11/12/2018
We will be closing at 1 pm Friday 21 December and will reopen 8 am Thursday 3 January 2019. We are however available for UK emergency breakdowns, please call 01461 200 300 for assistance. To avoid any site downtime, please order your Spare Parts NOW on our ecommerce website: https://cochran.co.uk/spares
General Date: 05/12/2018
We would like to congratulate Jessica Thomson who has successfully completed her Modern Apprenticeship Level 2 in Business Administration, SCQF Level 5. Jessica started her Modern Apprenticeship in October 2017.
Jessica said: “I very much enjoyed completing the units, they have given me a much better understanding of my current job and I am now looking forward to progressing onto my Level 3, which I hope to start after the Christmas Holidays”.
Graham Smith our HR Manager said: “Jessica has worked very hard over the past year to complete this Apprenticeship and we are all pleased and delighted that she has successfully passed all units. Jessica is a great addition to our team and has become more confident since completing this award”.
Well done Jessica!
Energy magazine Date: 01/11/2018
In this, the seventh issue of Cochran’s company magazine, we’ve got some great features on the all-important launch of our new MCPD-ready ST28 boiler, some of our current apprentices, the Company’s Caulkers and news on our expanding range of training courses.
Training Date: 30/07/2018
CEA accredited BOAS course ... Boiler Operation & Maintenance Awareness Seminar ... Boiler Water Treatment Awareness .... Boiler Operation & Maintenance with Burner Combustion
General Date: 20/06/2018
We are delighted to have taken on four Engineering Apprentices this year to continue to ‘grow our own’. All the Apprentices will work towards a Modern Apprenticeship at Dumfries & Galloway College, whilst getting hands on experience within the Factory. We are dedicated to our Apprentices and plan to take on more Engineering Apprentices in 2019.
General Date: 20/06/2018
On June 2nd 2018, the new distillery at The Macallan launched the Edrington brand into an exciting new era. This development is spectacular and has created a local legacy for many generations to share. We are proud to say that we were involved from its infancy through their contractor Forsyths, liaising local man Neil Shanks.
In October 2017, we completed Commissioning of the two x 15,880 kg/hr boilers complete with Equinox Burners and our Synergy control system as well providing them the 30,000 litre hotwell tank, size 7 blowdown vessel and flues to suit all.
Training Date: 05/06/2018
As part of Cochran’s recent successes in supplying new boilers into Hong Kong we have recently undertaken two training sessions for our Hong Kong customers. Steven Johnstone visited Hong Kong and undertook training for Hong Kong Towngas engineers and technicians. Towngas has recently installed and commissioned six Cochran boilers at various sites and requested training to enhance the support it can provide to their customers. The programme included classroom theory and practical hands on training at site. Steven was assisted by Cochran’s Hong Kong based engineer, TK Cheung, in delivering the training.
General Date: 04/06/2018
The annual employee Long Service Awards presentation was held in the Boardroom on Friday for David Tait (Service Engineer), 20 years, Dougie Crosbie (Utility), 20 years and Andrew Glendinning (Plater), 40 years (unable to attend).
This was followed by a celebratory lunch at Powfoot Hotel.
Pictured is Allan Shaw, Dougie Crosbie, John Riddell, David Tait and Graham Smith