Buttimer Engineering
“Over 45 years experience providing solutions to the bulk material handling industry”
Buttimer Engineering is a diversified engineering business that specialises in materials handling of dry and liquid bulk products such as grains, agri-bulks, ores, fuel, minerals, biomass, and aggregates.
We have over forty-five years’ experience in design, fabrication, supply and site erection of bulk handling solutions for grain stores, mines, industrial plants, ports, and power stations, supplying first class services to clients establishing or upgrading their facilities’ materials handling systems.
Buttimer Engineering provide complete turnkey Dry Bulk Materials Handling and Storage solutions, with customer engagement typically commencing with development of a concept design and process flow drawings, followed by detail design, manufacturing, site installation, and commissioning. This initial capital project can be followed by Buttimer’s ongoing operations and maintenance service where we keep all the elements of the facility in optimal condition for safe and cost-effective operations.
We also design and supply single items such as belt conveyors, chain conveyors, bucket elevators, filters, dryers, hoppers, bins, silos, and ash handling systems, whereby each item benefits from four decades of Buttimer dry bulk know-how, quality in house manufacture and customer care.
Buttimer Engineering also design and manufacture mobile ship unloading hoppers under our DOCKSOLID® brand, a range of state-of-the-art port equipment developed by Buttimer Engineering for over 40 years. DOCKSOLID® dry bulk handling equipment provides efficient ship loading and unloading, whilst incorporating dust suppression systems and innovative features such as patented DOCKSOLID® steering, suspension, and drive systems.
Solutions Provided:
The multidisciplinary design team at Buttimer Engineering will collaborate with customers, and their advisors, to produce a comprehensive engineered solution.
Bulk Materials Handling Systems
Design, manufacture and installation of turnkey systems for handling and storage of Dry Bulk and Liquid Bulk materials has been at the heart of Buttimer Engineering’s core expertise for over four decades.
High Quality Steel Fabrication
Buttimer Engineering’s in-house steel fabrication and equipment manufacturing facility supports the delivery of Turnkey Projects and manufacturers bespoke Vessels, Tanks, and other Specialist Equipment for our customers.
Port Infrastructure & Ship Unloading Hoppers
Buttimer Engineering provides a range of fixed and mobile port infrastructure for handling and storage of Dry Bulk and Bulk Liquid materials.
We provide fixed and mobile dry bulk ship loading and unloading, conveying, storage, processing, and out-loading facilities for handlers of grain, biomass, minerals and other bulk commodities.
Buttimer Engineering design and manufacture mobile ship unloading hoppers under our DOCKSOLID® brand, a range of state-of-the-art port equipment developed by Buttimer Engineering over 40 years.
On Site Erection / Rigging / Equipment Installation and Commissioning
Buttimer Engineering’s lifting and rigging teams are highly trained and experienced in lifting operations and safe working.
Buttimer Engineering provides a unique equipment installation and commissioning service to its clients that frequently comprises of combining bespoke specialist equipment designed and manufactured by Buttimer’s, with more straightforward bought in equipment and ancillary components.
Following installation, we also undertake the Commissioning phase.
Buttimer Engineering has the necessary Systems, Resources, and Experience in-house to provide Full Turnkey Project Delivery services, ensuring single source, de-risked turnkey delivery of complex projects to its customers.
Systems Completion & Plant Upgrades
Buttimer Engineering provides specialised engineering and project delivery management services throughout a project’s lifecycle. This can range from concept development, planning, engineering, and design, through to construction management, commissioning and operations.
Electrical, Controls and Automation:
A key component for the efficient functioning of many Buttimer Engineering provided solutions over the years has been the electrical, controls and automation element. We provide a full range of electrical solutions;
Buttimer Engineering provides full-scope Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to ensure clients assets run sustainably, safely, and economically.
