Initially, it was set up to provide control and instrumentation services particularly to the oil, gas and marine industries. In 2010, the company saw rapid growth following the acquisition of Dawson Energy, an industry leader in delivering installation and maintenance services for on and offshore wind turbines.
In successive years from 2010, 3sun Inspection Services was launched, providing equipment testing and inspection to the renewables and oil and gas industry; 3sun Academy was introduced following the acquisition of Eastern Training Services, offering technical and vocational training; and RRC Controls Services based in Aberdeen was acquired, taking the group into the global subsea sector. The Group's most recent acquisition, AID Industrial, is a specialist in rope access and equipment training which further supports 3sun Academy's training offering.
Such rapid expansion also led to the Group relocating its Great Yarmouth headquarters to new larger premises and further offices in Aberdeenshire, Denmark and Norway.
Growth over those years saw turnover increase from £5.8 million in 2010 to £22 million in 2014. The company looks set to exceed £30 million turnover in 2015, aided by the group receiving £10m investment from London-based Business Growth Fund (BGF) following six years of consistent growth.
Our Vision and Values
We have a powerful team culture at 3sun Group. Our employees are motivated by progress - continuously refining and evolving how we work and the difference we can make to our clients, the community and industry.
Whilst we do this, we’re always looking out for the safety and welfare of one another:
Our Vision
Playing our part in providing energy solutions for all our futures
Our Values
We are safe - Nothing is more important to us than safety. From the safety of our colleagues, customers and the communities we work in, to safeguarding against environmental damage; being safe is at the heart of everything we do.
We are encouraging - We recognise our success is powered by our people. We always look for ways to help our people achieve their potential.
We are honest - We aspire to the highest ethical standards. We are open and honest in how we do business, how we conduct ourselves and how we communicate.
We are fair - We appreciate the role you play in our success. We do our very best to recognise and reward the loyalty of our colleagues and customers.
Renewables
3sun Group renewables division is a leading provider of skilled technicians for installation, inspection and operations and maintenance services of onshore and offshore wind turbines throughout the world, specialising in the UK, German and Danish markets.
Incorporating Dawson Energy - a first mover in the wind turbine market - 3sun Group has grown to become known globally for its expert operational support services to the wind energy sector. As the renewables market has grown, the Group has grown with it, and today we are renowned within the industry as an experienced independent offshore wind service provider, with one of the one of the UK’s largest trained workforces. We are proud to deliver safe and efficient services to turbine manufacturers and wind farm operators on some of the world’s largest wind farms.
The Group’s core activities have never changed: professional services focussed to maximise site safety, turbine generation and asset integrity. Uniquely, we can package our services to suit any installation project or align with any maintenance campaign, wherever possible merging work scopes to reduce labour requirements and increase turbine uptime. We maximise the value added through innovative engineering support based on listening to and understanding clients’ needs, efficient logistics and a highly-trained, OEM certified resource pool.