TPi July 2015

business & market news

Connecting new and rehab pipe seals businesses

under the two clear application areas, to enable a more logical and accessible product portfolio. This will include the integration of MaxSeals and NPC seals into the pipe seals category. Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation offers new pipe seals for various pressure and non-pressure pipes and manholes used in potable and waste water applications, as well as no-dig rehabilitation solutions for house connection pipes and sewers.

achievable. And we will make the process easy from beginning to end, by combining our experience, high performance polymer products and the highest levels of service, under one clear message. Our team of experts has a track record for product innovation, but they know how to solve business problems too. So, no matter the requirement within the pipe cycle supply chain, we will provide solutions that add integrity and longevity to each water and wastewater pipe project.”

Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has restructured its business to consolidate all products under two solution areas – pipe seals and pipe rehabilitation. The new approach will enable customers to better utilise Trelleborg’s experience and understandingof thewholepipe lifecycle, from manufacturing to installation, maintenance and renovation. Bill Hagenberg, business unit manager for Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation, said, “Whether you’re a manufacturer or a pipe repair contractor, our aim is to make completely leak-free pipes, manholes and connectors entirely

Trelleborg Pipe Seals BV – Netherlands www.trelleborg.com

The strategic re-structure will see all of the company’s products consolidated

Mexico diving support contract awarded

DSV Swordfish alongside a platform

people with the knowledge, experience and reputation of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to the complex projects this industry brings to the table.” AJ Jain, managing director for Harkand North America and Africa, said, “This is a significant contract win for us, not only as our first under the Harkand Arena name, but it also represents our clients’ confidence in our growing diving division team and their combined experience.” Harkand provides offshore vessels, ROVs, diving, survey services, project management and engineering to the oil and gas and renewables industries.

saturation diving system to be provided by Harkand on board the client’s vessel. The project includes an option to utilise Harkand’s DSV Swordfish . All on-shore support, including project management and engineering, will be performed by Harkand Arena personnel from Harkand’s new office in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. Arena’s director, Eduardo Borja, said, “We have worked diligently over the past ten years as owner’s representative for large infrastructure projects. Our interest in expanding into offshore projects brought us to Harkand, a company with a clear direction of becoming the leading IRM and light construction contractor. Harkand has the assets and, more importantly, the

Harkand has secured a US$5mn contract in Mexico to perform saturation diving services in support of an offshore pipeline project for construction company Swiber Offshore Mexico SA de CV. The global subsea inspection, repair, maintenance and light construction company has finalised a joint venture with Arena Servicios de Mexico, a local Mexican company involved in infrastructure projects, as its exclusive vehicle to deliver services in Mexico. Harkand Arena will complete a wide- ranging scope of work, including the installation of risers and expansion spools to the Ayatsil Field, located in the waters of Campeche Sound. This project will be performed using a portable

Harkand – UK www.harkand.com

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