Ashtead Technology Offshore, a subsea equipment solutions provider has appointed Abu Dhabi-based Technical Equipment Services (TES) to promote its rental equipment in the region.
The company will provide its new agent with an initial $4 million assignment of subsea rental equipment, which will be backed up by the company’s worldwide customer and technical support resources. TES will also provide in-house service and repairs, as well as engineering capabilities to assist during equipment mobilisation to provide customers with a complete local subsea solutions package.
Allan Pirie chief executive of Ashtead Technology said: “This agreement greatly strengthens Ashtead Technology’s global offering. Working closely with a well-positioned Middle East partner that has an established reputation for quality service and support means that we can offer a more responsive and flexible local service to both existing and new Middle East-based customers. With resources already in place we are geared for significant growth in the region.”
TES Chief Executive Susan Murray commented: “We are delighted to be working with Ashtead Technology – our established presence and understanding of the Middle East market coupled with Ashtead Technology’s renowned subsea equipment capabilities and reputation for excellent customer service will allow us to provide a superior service in the Middle East region.”
Ashtead Technology has three offshore supply facilities located in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore as well as additional full service agents in Norway and Australia. The company’s Aberdeen operation recently moved to new premises on the outskirts of the city in the subsea centre of Westhill, with the expanded space offering services including rental equipment, calibration, repair and maintenance, offshore personnel and bespoke engineered solutions to support its growth in the EMEA region.
