Founded in 1952, Nicol & Andrew was the first company of its kind to perform in-situ machining and repairs on marine propulsion units, including diesel engines.
Our in-situ marine technicians travelled the world carrying out emergency repairs to damaged main engines, crankshafts, tail shafts, propeller shafts and associated marine equipment.
Our customers came to expect a very rapid response and total dedication to getting the equipment back in running order in the minimum possible time. We became accustomed to our teams working around the clock and being available seven days a week. Whatever the customer’s requirements, we are committed to fulfilling them, no matter what it takes.
One of the core repair services at the time was Orbital Honing, which was the only method available to refurbish damaged crankshaft and tail shaft bearings. This process was slow and relied upon highly skilled technicians to achieve a good result. In those days, hand filing (a very highly skilled craft) to correct ovality and misalignment was common practice.
