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Reducing time at risk – how UAV technology is transforming work at height safety

Reducing time at risk – how UAV technology is transforming work at height safety

Reducing time at risk – how UAV technology is transforming work at height safety By Adam Viney, UAV Operations Manager...

Announcement: International Work at Height Seminar

Announcement: International Work at Height Seminar

Announcement: International Work at Height Seminar By Greg Drane, Commercial Director at Sutro Group I’m delighted to share that Sutro...

Rope Access for Critical Infrastructure: Hull Barrier Insights

Rope Access for Critical Infrastructure: Hull Barrier Insights

Minimising Disruption, Maximising Safety: Rope Access for Essential Infrastructure By Ben Routledge, Rope Access Operations Manager at Sutro Group In...

Robotics in NDT: My Takeaways from Amentum’s April Event

Robotics in NDT: My Takeaways from Amentum’s April Event

Robotics and NDT are moving fast, and my visit to Amentum’s event in April was genuinely eye-opening. After years of...

Richard Denmead

The Changing Landscape of UK Asset Integrity in a Shifting Energy Market

The Changing Landscape of UK Asset Integrity in a Shifting Energy Market

The Changing Landscape of UK Asset Integrity in a Shifting Energy Market By Greg Drane, Commercial Director, Sutro Group Recent...

Reducing Piperack Inspection Costs by 60% with Drone Technology

Reducing Piperack Inspection Costs by 60% with Drone Technology

Reducing Piperack Inspection Costs by 60% with Drone Technology Piperacks are critical infrastructure components in industrial facilities, serving as the...

World Day for Safety & Health 2025

World Day for Safety & Health 2025

When safety isn’t just a priority, but a core value Picture this: A technician suspended 200 feet in the air,...

Square Robot and Sutro Group Join Forces to Bring Next-Generation Robotic Tank Inspections to the UK

Square Robot and Sutro Group Join Forces to Bring Next-Generation Robotic Tank Inspections to the UK

Square Robot and Sutro Group Join Forces to Bring Next-Generation Robotic Tank Inspections to the UK Boston, MA and London,...

Ultrasonic NDT market growing from £21.5B to £29.1B by 2030.

Ultrasonic NDT market growing from £21.5B to £29.1B by 2030.

Market Growth and Industry Significance The ultrasonic NDT market is expanding rapidly, with projections showing growth from £21.5 billion in...

Advanced access techniques on grade 2 structure

Advanced access techniques on grade 2 structure

How advanced access techniques are minimising disruption on critical restoration of grade 2 structure I’m always keen to keep up...

Cut Inspection Time 80%: Elios 3 Wind Turbine Blade Technology

Cut Inspection Time 80%: Elios 3 Wind Turbine Blade Technology

Sutro Group delivers rapid internal blade inspection capabilities using Elios 3 drone technology. This solution cuts inspection time by 80%...

UN Economic Changes Impact Wind Farm Inspections

UN Economic Changes Impact Wind Farm Inspections

How UN Economic Changes Impact Wind Farm Inspections The UN recently approved counting wind farms as part of national economic...

The Importance of IRATA Training and Modern Inspection Techniques

The Importance of IRATA Training and Modern Inspection Techniques

Rope Access Safety: The Importance of IRATA Training and Modern Inspection Techniques As Rope Access Operations Manager at Sutro Group,...

How UAVs are transforming the energy sector: Insights and innovations

How UAVs are transforming the energy sector: Insights and innovations

How UAVs are transforming the energy sector: Insights and innovations As the commercial and civil market for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles...

Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ – What it means for UK asset owners

Trump’s ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ – What it means for UK asset owners

Donald Trump is back in office, and with that comes a renewed push for US fossil fuel dominance. His “Drill,...

UK robotics industry continues to thrive with new Saab facility

UK robotics industry continues to thrive with new Saab facility

UK robotics industry continues to thrive with new Saab facility The UK’s robotics and advanced manufacturing sectors are continuing to...

Addressing hidden inspection challenges with Elios 3’s radiometric thermal imaging

Addressing hidden inspection challenges with Elios 3’s radiometric thermal imaging

Addressing hidden inspection challenges with Elios 3’s radiometric thermal imaging In many industries, from energy to oil and gas to...

Transforming healthcare logistics with drones: a game-changing partnership

Transforming healthcare logistics with drones: a game-changing partnership

Transforming healthcare logistics with drones: a game-changing partnership In a groundbreaking development for healthcare logistics, drone technology is showing its...

2024 Highlights

2024 Highlights

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year filled with achievements! This year, we worked in...

ICOP Annex R rescue planning

ICOP Annex R rescue planning

Key Takeaways from ICOP Annex R: Rescue and Evacuation Planning and Rope Access Safety As rope access professionals, safety...

UAVs in water quality monitoring

UAVs in water quality monitoring

The introduction of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) to water quality monitoring is redefining efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability in the...

How does the Oil & Gas industry use Non-Destructive Testing?

How does the Oil & Gas industry use Non-Destructive Testing?

Non-Destructive Testing in the Oil and Gas Industry The oil and gas industry relies on non-destructive testing (NDT) to inspect...

Fast-Tracking Innovation: UK Government announce the New Regulatory Innovation Office

Fast-Tracking Innovation: UK Government announce the New Regulatory Innovation Office

In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead in technology is crucial for progress. That’s why the recent launch of the Regulatory...

The Role of Drones in Industrial Service and Safety Operations

The Role of Drones in Industrial Service and Safety Operations

The Role of Drones in Industrial Service and Safety Operations In today’s fast-paced world, where every second counts, effective safety...

Reflections from the 2-Day IRATA Event on Rope Access Innovation and Safety

Reflections from the 2-Day IRATA Event on Rope Access Innovation and Safety

As Technical Director of Sutro Group, I recently had the privilege of attending the 2-day IRATA event alongside my colleague...

Richard Denmead

The Importance of Collaboration in Complex Projects

The Importance of Collaboration in Complex Projects

At Sutro Group, we see the benefits of collaboration in action every day. Our latest project, inspecting 140-meter wind towers,...

Adam Viney – UAV Operations Manager shares his six key insights on the future of UAV technology in industrial inspections

Adam Viney – UAV Operations Manager shares his six key insights on the future of UAV technology in industrial inspections

Six key insights on the future of UAV technology in industrial inspections As the industrial landscape evolves, so do the...

Understanding LiDAR Technology in the Elios 3 UAV

Understanding LiDAR Technology in the Elios 3 UAV

Introduction to LiDAR Technology LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has transformed how we approach mapping and inspection tasks in...

Advancements in UAV Technology: Revolutionising Wildlife Research

Advancements in UAV Technology: Revolutionising Wildlife Research

At Sutro Group, we recognise the transformative potential of UAV technology in various sectors, including wildlife research and conservation. Recent...

Drone Inspections in the Oil and Gas Industry

Drone Inspections in the Oil and Gas Industry

Drones are changing the face of inspections in oil and gas. These high tech tools are safer, faster and more...

Meet Adam Viney, UAV Operations Manager

Meet Adam Viney, UAV Operations Manager

We are thrilled to introduce Adam Viney as the new UAV Operations Manager at Sutro Group. With his extensive background...

Elevating your inspections with our NEW Elios 3

Elevating your inspections with our NEW Elios 3

We’re excited to announce our latest investment in cutting-edge drone technology—the Flyability Elios 3. After attending the conference in Lausanne,...

How are drone inspections used in the renewable energy sector?

How are drone inspections used in the renewable energy sector?

Drone inspections are now a staple in the renewable energy industry due to their efficiency, safety and data gathering capabilities....

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils 2040 airspace overhaul

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils 2040 airspace overhaul

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape the nation’s airspace by 2040....

The Evolution of UK Energy in 2024

The Evolution of UK Energy in 2024

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of UK energy, the first quarter of 2024 has brought forth a tapestry of changes...

Revolutionising the UK Public Sector with Drone Technology

Revolutionising the UK Public Sector with Drone Technology

Drones are becoming more and more popular in the public sector, for many uses. The versatility of drones means they...

Transforming construction inspections with drone technology

Transforming construction inspections with drone technology

In today’s fast-paced world, drones have revolutionised numerous industries, from agriculture to mining. As a UK-based provider of rope access,...

Insights on Rochester’s Rope Rescue Evolution

Insights on Rochester’s Rope Rescue Evolution

Adam Zebrak’s account of the Rochester, NY, Fire Department’s recent enhancements to their rope rescue techniques provides valuable insights for...

Prioritising safety and quality

Prioritising safety and quality

At Sutro, #SafetyFirst isn’t just a slogan – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We understand the unique challenges...

Connecting Europe through innovation and expertise

Connecting Europe through innovation and expertise

Our Polish headquarters in Gdańsk is more than just a base of operations; it is a testament to our enduring...

The future of logistics

The future of logistics

We are always interested to hear about game-changing developments in technology and logistics. The recent partnership between Drone Delivery Canada...

Sutro Group’s Commitment to ISO 45001 Certification

Sutro Group’s Commitment to ISO 45001 Certification

Safety Excellence: Sutro Group’s Commitment to ISO 45001 Certification At Sutro Group, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s our...

Asset monitoring with cutting-edge inspection services

Asset monitoring with cutting-edge inspection services

Redefine Asset Monitoring with Our Cutting-Edge Inspection Services In today’s fast-paced industries, ensuring the integrity and safety of critical...

Navigating Complex Projects with Ease: Sutro’s Turnkey Methodology

Navigating Complex Projects with Ease: Sutro’s Turnkey Methodology

Navigating Complex Projects with Ease: Sutro’s Turnkey Methodology Embarking on complex projects can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work Ahead of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on...

Drone technology advancements in infrastructure inspections

Drone technology advancements in infrastructure inspections

Drone technology advancements in infrastructure inspections The potential for flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator...

NDT Preventing Accidents and Ensuring Safety

NDT Preventing Accidents and Ensuring Safety

The Crucial Role of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Preventing Accidents and Ensuring Safety By Richard Denmead, Technical Director at Sutro...

Drones and Networking in Lausanne

Drones and Networking in Lausanne

Drones and Networking in Lausanne By Greg Drane, Commercial Director at Sutro Group Lausanne, Switzerland – a city known for...

The Soaring Commercial Drone Market

The Soaring Commercial Drone Market

The Soaring Commercial Drone Market The skies are no longer just a realm for birds and planes. In recent years,...

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Empowering Women in Engineering and Technology As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, it’s an opportune moment to recognise the...

Drone Operations Launched in Germany

Drone Operations Launched in Germany

Inaugural Drone Operations Launched in Germany In a groundbreaking development, scheduled drone flight operations have commenced in Germany, marking a...

Navigating the Renewable Energy Transition

Navigating the Renewable Energy Transition

Navigating the Renewable Energy Transition Amidst the backdrop of economic uncertainties, the energy, utilities, and resources (EU&R) sectors are poised...

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in LNG Unloading Arm Maintenance

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in LNG Unloading Arm Maintenance

Case Study: Enhancing Efficiency in LNG Unloading Arm Maintenance with Sutro Group at South Hook LNG Efficiency, safety, and precision...

Accreditations: static accolades or catalysts for continuous improvement?

Accreditations: static accolades or catalysts for continuous improvement?

In the realm of business, accreditations often serve as badges of honour, tangible evidence of a company’s commitment to quality,...

The Benefits of Remote Robotics Technology

The Benefits of Remote Robotics Technology

The Benefits of Remote Robotics Technology In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, the integration of remote robotics technology is reshaping the...

Amazon Prime Air Set to Take Flight in UK, 2024

Amazon Prime Air Set to Take Flight in UK, 2024

Amazon is poised to extend its Prime Air drone delivery service to customers in the UK, Italy, and an additional...

New Year, New Rope Access Career?

New Year, New Rope Access Career?

Embarking on a Career in Rope Access – Insights from Level 2 Rope Access Tech We sat down with Danny,...

Transforming Asset Integrity through Robotic Inspection

Transforming Asset Integrity through Robotic Inspection

In a future where inspections evolve, driven by innovation, the BIKE platform and Sutro Group play a crucial role in...

How we partner with the Public Sector

How we partner with the Public Sector

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), rope access, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be valuable assets in the public sector across various...

Achievement of ISO 45001 certification

Achievement of ISO 45001 certification

ISO 45001: Occupational health and safety Sutro Group proudly announces its recent achievement of ISO 45001 certification, underscoring our commitment...

Thriving UK Renewable Energy Sector

Thriving UK Renewable Energy Sector

A recent report from Energy Live News sheds light on the thriving landscape of the UK renewable energy sector, projecting...

New York Clean Energy Investment

New York Clean Energy Investment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced New York’s most significant investment in renewable energy to date. The ambitious plan includes three...

South Hook Contract Renewal Announcement

South Hook Contract Renewal Announcement

Sutro Group are thrilled to announce the renewal of our contract with South Hook Power Station, a significant milestone in...

Poland Office Announcement

Poland Office Announcement

Commercial Director, Greg Drane comments: “Our European office in Gdańsk represents our commitment to serving our clients with dedication and...

A day in the life of a Rope Access Technician

A day in the life of a Rope Access Technician

Paul Cook is a Rope Access level 3 technician with advanced training and experience in rope access work. His day...

New office in the beautiful Bath region of South West

New office in the beautiful Bath region of South West

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest office in the beautiful Bath region of South West...

Unloading Arm Maintenance using Rope Access

Unloading Arm Maintenance using Rope Access

Emergency safeguarding of client asset utilising rope access techniques.

Drone Inspection Case Study – Sutton Bridge Power Station

Drone Inspection Case Study – Sutton Bridge Power Station

In October 2022 Sutro was commissioned to carry out a drone inspection of the Sutton Bridge Power Station in accordance with the...

What drones are used for inspections?

What drones are used for inspections?

Our drone inspections services team discusses some of the leading inspection drones and which should be used when. Drone selection...

Sutro Innovation and Development Centre

Sutro Innovation and Development Centre

We are pleased to announce that Sutro has opened an Innovation and Development Centre in Newport. Due to the continued...

Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS) Inspection

Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS) Inspection

Sutro recently performed Global Mechanical Integrity Safety Standard (GMISS) inspections on Cooling Towers for Dow. The inspections required both external...

Kickstart to a new career with help from Chambers Wales

Kickstart to a new career with help from Chambers Wales

We are really pleased to announce that Sutro has created an opportunity for a new recruit, Ewan, to join our...

Green Energy Plant Power Outage

Green Energy Plant Power Outage

In March Sutro Group was commissioned to undertake inspection and maintenance, asset integrity management and quality assurance as part of...

Phased Array (PAUT) Instrumentation

Phased Array (PAUT) Instrumentation

Advanced NDT inspection utilising LYNCS scanner Phased Array technology.

Internal Drone Inspection

Internal Drone Inspection

Visual inspection of anthracite mineshaft utilising UAV Elios 2.

Onsite NDT Solutions

Onsite NDT Solutions

Onsite NDT Solutions to include multiple pipework tie-ins

Rope Access Glass Replacement

Rope Access Glass Replacement

Emergency safeguarding of client asset utilising rope access techniques.

The Ultimate Drone Inspection Tool

The Ultimate Drone Inspection Tool

Visual inspection of holding tanks utilising UAV Matrice Drone.

Hardness Testing Tools

Hardness Testing Tools

Hardness Testing of fabrication components.

Richard Denmead

Ultrasonic NDT Case Study

Ultrasonic NDT Case Study

Ultrasonic non-destructive testing of onsite asset utilising rope access solutions.

Richard Denmead

Guide to Magnetic Particle Inspection

Guide to Magnetic Particle Inspection

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) of client crane gears.

Richard Denmead

Sutro HQ in Cardiff

Sutro HQ in Cardiff

Previously steeped in Cardiff Dock history, we now occupy the ground floor of the Frazer Building on Bute Street, Cardiff.

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