Client: Sibelco
Contractor: Lindrick Construction
Project Location: Messingham, North Lincolnshire
Completion Date: January 2026
Project Overview
In January 2026, Lindrick Construction successfully completed the design and manufacture of a new bucket elevator and access stair tower at Sibelco’s Messingham site. The project formed part of the client’s ongoing investment in improving material handling efficiency, operational reliability, and safe access to elevated plant.
Lindrick Construction delivered a fully integrated service, coordinating engineering design, structural fabrication, and installation planning to ensure the new system met both operational performance requirements and stringent industrial safety standards.
Design and Engineering
Working closely with Sibelco’s engineering and operations teams, Lindrick Construction developed a tailored solution to suit the existing plant layout and production processes.
Key design considerations included:
- Structural integration with existing infrastructure and foundations
- Load capacity and durability suitable for continuous industrial use
- Safe, compliant access for inspection, maintenance, and operation
- Efficient material transfer through the new bucket elevator system
- Compliance with relevant UK safety and structural standards
Detailed fabrication drawings, connection details, and installation sequencing plans were produced to support safe and efficient project delivery.
Manufacture and Fabrication
All structural steelwork associated with the bucket elevator support structure and access stair tower was fabricated under controlled workshop conditions to ensure precision, strength, and long-term durability in a demanding industrial environment.
The fabrication scope included:
- Primary and secondary structural steel members
- Stair flights, landings, and guardrail systems
- Access platforms for inspection and maintenance
- Connection plates and fixing assemblies
- Surface preparation and protective coating suitable for industrial exposure
Quality control inspections were undertaken throughout manufacture to verify dimensional accuracy, weld integrity, and finish specification prior to delivery to site.
Installation and Delivery
Installation activities were carefully planned to minimise disruption to Sibelco’s live production environment while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key delivery elements included:
- Sequenced delivery and lifting of structural components
- Safe erection of the stair tower and elevator support structure
- Coordination with site operations and permit systems
- Final alignment, inspection, and handover
The project was completed safely, on programme, and to the client’s satisfaction in January 2026.
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Outcomes and Benefits
The completed installation provides Sibelco with:
Improved vertical material handling efficiency
Reliable, purpose-designed structural support for the new bucket elevator
Safe, compliant access for maintenance and operational personnel
Long-term durability suited to an industrial processing environment
Conclusion
This project highlights Lindrick Construction’s capability to deliver engineered industrial steelwork solutions, from concept design through to fabrication and installation readiness.
By combining technical design expertise, high-quality manufacture, and coordinated project delivery, Lindrick Construction successfully supported Sibelco’s continued investment in safe, efficient, and reliable site infrastructure.
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