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Power Jacks Career Journeys: Leeann Thomson, Commercial Sales Manager

Power Jacks Career Journeys: Leeann Thomson, Commercial Sales Manager

15 December 2022

As part of our Power Jacks Career Journeys series we spoke with our Commercial Sales Manager, Leeann Thomson. Leeann has worked in our sales team since 2015 and was recently promoted into her current role where she is driving value into the sales team and ensuring our customers receive the best possible service throughout the entire buying process.


Power Jacks screw jacks used to open and close 70m doors on the Ariane 6 Mobile Gantry

Power Jacks screw jacks used to open and close 70m doors on the Ariane 6 Mobile Gantry

22 November 2022

Power Jacks has supplied a number of customised screw jacks to Jewers Doors on behalf of end client, the European Space Agency, to actuate the 70m-high doors on the Ariane 6 Mobile Gantry in French Guiana.


Power Jacks in the defence sector

Power Jacks in the defence sector

18 October 2022

Power Jacks has provided highly bespoke actuation, lifting and positioning systems to the defence sector for over 30 years. Our electro-mechanical screw jacks, linear actuators and bevel gearboxes are trusted by leading defence sector organisations across the globe to operate in the most demanding environments.


Using electro-mechanical screw jacks to tension floating wind mooring systems

Using electro-mechanical screw jacks to tension floating wind mooring systems

10 October 2022

We have been exploring applications for our 200Te electro-mechanical screw jacks as a tensioning component within the mooring systems for floating wind turbines. These large screw jacks can be used to keep the structure in position in even the harshest wind and wave conditions.


Exploring electro-mechanical jacking & actuation in harsh environments

Exploring electro-mechanical jacking & actuation in harsh environments

27 July 2022

Our Technical Director, Alan Greig looks at our history with subsea, marine and offshore applications and highlights the strengths of electro-mechanical over hydraulics for actuation, lifting and positioning.


A cleaner, safer approach to actuation, lifting and positioning in the offshore wind sector

A cleaner, safer approach to actuation, lifting and positioning in the offshore wind sector

12 May 2022

Our electro-mechanical systems offer a cleaner, safer alternative to hydraulics for the offshore wind sector and can enhance actuation, lifting and positiong operations. Our Project Design Engineer, Jason Fong discusses the benefits of our technology for this sector.