TPi January 2010

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Proserv Instrumentation chooses Parker fittings and valves

Parker has signed a worldwide representation agreement with oil and gas systems integrator Proserv Group AS. Tube fittings, valves, manifolds and other components from the instrumentation products division of Parker Hannifin will become part of Proserv’s preferred system building offering. Since its foundation in 1974, Norwegian- headquartered Proserv has developed a global engineering business that includes specialist system building expertise in a broad range of oil and gas applications such as wellhead control, chemical injection, umbilical termination, high pressure hydraulics, and sampling and analysis instrumentation. In choosing Parker’s broad range of instrumentation fittings, valves and manifolds, backed by a global logistics network, Proserv was said to be impressed with the responsive nature of Parker’s lean manufacturing operation in Barnstaple, UK, which has become a leading supplier to major oil and gas projects over the last decade. In addition to Proserv’s broad activity profile, the system builder’s worldwide footprint was a major attraction for

Arve Sem-Henriksen, CEO and president of Proserv Group AS (left), with Ian Huggins, S S division general manager, Parker Hannifin, Instrumentation Products Division Europe

very rapidly and efficiently, and provide after-sales support with products from a globally-recognised source.”

Parker, as it extends local support to several areas not currently covered by its own international office network, such as West Africa. “We have a very large requirement for instrumentation products and expertise, and Parker’s range, responsive supply chain and innovative approach gives us what we need to satisfy the ever increasing demands of our clients,” commented Proserv Group’s CEO Arve Sem-Henriksen. “The product supply agreement we have with Parker will help us to build and deliver systems

Parker Instrumentation Products Division – UK

ipd@parker.com www.parker.com

Proserv Group AS – Norway www.proserv-group.com

Fittings and products from India

Mangalam Metal Corporation, India, supplies and exports pipe fittings, flanges, nuts, bolts, washers, fasteners, rods, refractory anchors, elbows, tees, and reducers. The company can also supply pipes, sheets, plates and foils. The company’s range includes products manufactured from stainless steel, hastelloy, inconel and monel.

Mangalam Metal Corporation – India

info@mangalammetal.com www.mangalammetal.com

Parker has signed a worldwide representation agreement with Proserv Group

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