GATESHEAD, UK — 25. October 2026 — Rubb UK, a global leader in the design and manufacture of engineered fabric structures, has announced its attendance at the upcoming Offshore Wind North East (OWNE) Conference & Exhibition 2026. Taking place on Thursday, 12th November 2026 at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland, the event gathers key stakeholders across the offshore and floating wind sectors.
Organised by NOF and Energi Coast, OWNE 2026 introduces an impactful single-day event format featuring two presentation stages, an extensive exhibition area, and dedicated networking opportunities with industry buyers and VIPs.
As the UK offshore wind sector expands—leveraging 25 years of fixed-bottom experience and offshore oil and gas expertise to transition into floating wind—supply chain demand for rapid, flexible portside infrastructure continues to rise. The Rubb UK team will be in attendance and welcomes the opportunity to meet with delegates, port authorities, and developers interested in high-performance, relocatable fabric buildings engineered specifically for energy, port, and marine environments.
Rubb’s custom-designed buildings directly support the testing, validation, and maintenance of wind turbine blades and powertrains. Featuring high apexes, clear spans, and capabilities to accommodate overhead gantry cranes, high-powered HVAC, and industrial paint and blast operations, these structures provide the ideal environment for onshore and offshore wind farm support. Crucially, the modular design allows Rubb facilities to be supplied in any length—perfectly suited to accommodate offshore wind turbine blades that are now exceeding 100m in length.
Andy Knox, Sales Director at Rubb UK, highlighted the strategic importance of attending the event:
“Attending OWNE 2026 gives us a fantastic platform to demonstrate how adaptable fabric structures can directly support the rapid scale-up of the offshore wind supply chain in the North East. As offshore and floating wind projects expand, operators and port authorities need robust, weather-resistant storage, fabrication workshops, and maintenance facilities that can be deployed quickly with minimal foundation requirements. Rubb’s engineered, relocatable buildings offer exactly that—a scalable, fully compliant space solution built to withstand harsh marine environments and evolve alongside the industry’s needs.”
Rubb’s structures feature clear spans from 3m to over 100m, hot-dip galvanised steel or aluminium framing, and high-tenacity PVC-coated fabric covers designed for demanding climate conditions. With minimal foundation needs and modular expansion capabilities, Rubb provides flexible space solutions for ports, logistics hubs, and offshore manufacturing operations across the North East and beyond.
Delegates attending OWNE 2026 on 12th November at the Beacon of Light, Sunderland, are encouraged to connect with the Rubb UK team during the event to discuss their specific facility requirements and explore how custom fabric structures can support their upcoming offshore projects.
About Rubb UK
Founded in the UK in 1977 as part of the international Rubb Group, Rubb Buildings Ltd is a British manufacturer of custom, prefabricated, and relocatable structural solutions. Operating from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Rubb holds Made in Britain® certification and delivers temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent facilities to sectors including energy, marine, ports, aviation, defence, and general industry worldwide.
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