TPi September 2017

business & market news

mltech wins international contracts Specialist pipework set-up and measurement software developer mltech is celebrating the completion of several contract wins, totalling six figures, for the provision of its pioneering automet technology and the associated training. automet enables direct transfer of design information from plant design systems, which can then be compared with survey data to give fast and accurate certificates of conformity. It also allows a reliable, safe and cost- effective way of replacing existing (or installing new) pipe and steelwork by removing the requirement for hot work. Earlier this year mltech completed its first training contract in pipe spool surveying and dimensional control for engineering company Ocean Kinetics. The firm has also provided training to Forsyths Ltd’s pipework surveyor to enhance its staff’s skills for fixing and reporting interface surveys on preassembled skid units, ultimately increasing Forsyths’ survey capability. On an international level, mltech’s new clients include SDL Nobel, one of the largest steel fabricators in Baku, Azerbaijan, for which the team provided training for the pipe spool measurement within the fabrication process to workshop personnel over a five-day period. USA-based Becht Engineering tripled the amount of automet software licences held with mltech, while key personnel within IKM Mekaniske in Norway also received training for pipe spool measurement, and the company signed a further hire contract with mltech. DEE Development Engineers, based across India and Thailand, also added a new licence to its pool of automet licences. Mike Lloyd, managing director of mltech, said, “It’s been a successful first half of Mike Lloyd, mltech managing director Trelleborg acquires advanced composite components manufacturer the year for mltech on both a local and international level. We’re delighted to have secured clients around the world and build on our training offering, which is a key component for the success of any company. The varied scope and location of these achievements also underpin our view that, regardless of whereabouts, time and cost savings are at the forefront of effective solutions of the energy industry.” mltech – UK info@mltech.co.uk www.mltech.co.uk

and in the long-term also for other markets. “The acquired company’s expertise in automation of the production of composite products is impressive and should be possible to leverage into other manufacturing facilities.” The transaction is expected to be finalised in the third quarter of 2017. Trelleborg AB – Sweden www.trelleborg.com

The ‘bolt-on’ acquisition is part of Trelleborg’s strategy to strengthen its positions in attractive market segments. “I am thrilled to present this acquisition,” said Claus Barsøe, president of the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area. “The acquired company provides key capabilities in composites, bringing new competences to Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. We already see many opportunities for new products, applications and materials for the aerospace and oil and gas markets,

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, signed an agreement to acquire the US-based, privately owned Automated Dynamics, which specialises in the manufacturing of advanced composite components. Composites are a strategic, adjacent technology for Trelleborg, with high potential in multiple industries. Completion of the transaction is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. Automated Dynamics is located in Niskayuna, New York.

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