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Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:26AM We have just completed a contract to supply 8x 3 metre navigation buoys to a UK authority.
Our md Paul Fairhurst managed to catch this photo of the first 2 buoys crossing the Tamar Bridge from Cornwall to Devon.
The buoys are made from UV resistant high density polyethylene with galvanised steel fittings.
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 9:05AM we are pleased to have delivered another shipment of our largest project - the Ocean Admiral Buoy.
seen here "fully dressed" with its lighting equipment and steel structures it will be deployed in september after the client has installed data collection equipment within the hull of the buoy.
we are also pleased to announce that we are now members of IALA - the International Association of lighthouse authorities.
Monday, July 18, 2011 at 6:45AM Note from Rod Dix - Some of our customers will have heard that our general manager Bob Sherriff has now retired.
Bob joined orchid plastics over 12 years ago and has been the major driving force behind the growth and sucess of the Orchid Plastics.
Bob has forged many close relationships with our customers and he will of course be missed from the daily hustle in the front office !
on behalf of all of the Orchid team and customers that have worked with bob we wish him a long and happy retirement.
apparently his garden is already looking better than ever !
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 2:07PM 
we have recently undertaken lifting tests on our largest navigation buoy on behalf of our uk client.
The finished buoy weighs some 2 tonnes plus the ballast weight underneath of a further 2 tonnes.
The navigation buoy is being well recieved in the marine industry because of its rugged construction and reliability.
The modular concept means that buoys can be configured to suit the individual clients requirements.
All buoys are made from highest quality materials and produced under controlled manufacturing conditions.
Monday, April 18, 2011 at 8:42AM