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8 Tube Products International May 2016
Advanced Insulation Korea
moves to larger facility
UK-based Advanced Insulation – a
manufacturer of technical coatings,
specialised passive fire protection
systems and thermal insulation
materials for the upstream oil and gas
industry – has moved its Korea-based
manufacturing operation to a larger
facility in Sinpyeong-dong.
Commenting for Advanced Insulation
Korea, general manager Andrew Court
said, “Following significant growth and
expected demand from both Korean
shipyards and local EPC contracts for
our ContraFlex® range of flexible passive
fire insulation jackets, it was apparent
that the existing facility in Hwajeon-
dong was no longer suitable for the
increased manufacturing requirements
in Korea.”
Advanced Insulation’s ContraFlex range
is designed to provide thermal insulation
and passive fire protection from jet
or hydrocarbon fire to equipment
that requires frequent maintenance
access, such as valves, actuators,
welding nodes, manways, junction
boxes, process vessels, hot equipment
exhausts and localised protection.
Mr Court added that Advanced Insulation
Korea’s expansion to a 2,000m2 facility
highlights the growth the company is
currently experiencing. “The increased
space improves production efficiencies
and warehousing to ensure that we
continue to exceed our customers’
expectations. Recent growth and the
expansion have allowed us to double
the employment of local staff and build
better business in Korea.”
Since it was formed in 2007, Advanced
Insulation has become a single-
source provider for insulation and
passive fire protection systems. The
company’s products are now qualified
and used worldwide by major oil
and gas companies including Total,
ConocoPhilips, Chevron, Samsung, BP,
Statoil, ONGC, ENI Woodside, Talisman
and ExxonMobil, and their engineering
and fabrication contractors.
Advanced Insulation Ltd – UK
Trelleborg enhances
customer support in Europe
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has
appointed Carsten Hindersmann as
sales manager. Operating fromGermany,
Mr Hindersmann will be responsible for
the operation’s growth in the German,
Austrian and Swiss markets for new
pipe seal solutions, to meet growing
customer demand. Working closely with
customers on individual projects, he will
assist in delivering customised solutions
that provide performance and a long
product lifecycle.
Jos Smudde, commercial manager
for Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation,
commented, “With over 12 years’
experience within the concrete pipe,
manhole and plastic pipe industries,
Carsten has an extensive knowledge
and understanding of the new seals
market. His previous track record will
benefit and support our activities across
the region, with a particular focus on
enhancing our presence in the highly
competitive German market.”
Mr Hindersmann added, “To join
the company represents a fantastic
opportunity and given my previous
experience in this industry, I believe I
am well placed to assist in Trelleborg’s
expansion plans for Europe.”
Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation
supplies new and rehabilitation sealing
solutions for concrete, plastic pipes
and manhole pipes used for water,
sewerage and drainage. It offers a
wide range of technology designed
to provide long-term structural
renovation of pipelines, and specialises
in the sealing of pipes to prevent
infiltration and exfiltration.
Trelleborg – Sweden
Trelleborg’s new sales manager,
Carsten Hindersmann
Advanced Insulation has moved its Korea-based manufacturing operation to a larger facility