HALLGRUPPEN has begun construction work on BAE Systems’ new £3.3 million paint facility at its Govan shipyard in Glasgow.
The new 1,100m2 fabric-covered building forms part of a wider £360 million modernisation programme across both of the city’s Govan and Scotstoun yards.
Once complete at the end of this year, the new facility free up other areas of the site to continue production of Type 26 frigates. It is large enough to paint four units at once and tall enough to paint the bow and stern sections, which are the largest parts of the ships.
Simon Lister, MD of BAE Systems’ naval ships business, said, “The new paint facility is another important step in our continued investment in Glasgow’s shipyards, helping to modernise our infrastructure and improve production efficiency. By optimising the use of space at our Govan site, the facility will increase painting capacity and support the demands of our shipbuilding programme.
“This investment strengthens our ability to deliver the Type 26 frigates efficiently, at pace and to the highest standards of quality. It reflects our commitment to continuously improving our shipbuilding capability and ensuring we remain well positioned to meet the needs of our customers, both now and in the future.”
