TPI May 2021

Business & market news

Alfa Laval appoints Moody Direct as its latest authorised distribution partner

Alfa Laval, a heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling specialist, has announced the appointment of Moody Direct Ltd as its latest plate heat exchanger distribution partner in the UK. This appointment will enable Moody Direct to support Alfa Laval’s light industry customers with a range of both brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers. “This appointment is part of our planned distribution expansion in the

UK,” said Marcus Halliday, energy division channel manager at Alfa Laval Ltd. “Moody Direct Ltd is well known within the heat exchanger market and has established a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer support.” Mr Halliday added: “We are very excited by this appointment and are keen to support Moody Direct Ltd with targeted growth in application areas including hydraulics, automotive, power generation and many others.”

“Since our 2016 appointment as an Alfa Laval Authorised Integrator, we have excelled in supporting the UK market with hygienic process solutions. The continued growth within our heat exchanger division has given us the technical knowledge and industry experience to expand our heat exchanger services into the industrial and energy market sectors,” said Ken Wild, director at Moody Direct Ltd. Alfa Laval www.alfalaval.com

Airborne Oil and Gas reinforces its energy transition journey with re-brand to Strohm

Manufacturer of thermoplastic com- posite pipe, Airborne Oil and Gas, has changed its name to Strohm. The launch of the new brand comes as the organisation confirms its commit- ment to the oil and gas sector’s energy transition and accelerates its strategic growth into the renewables market. Strohm CEO, Oliver Kassam, said: “As the industry works towards climate reduction targets and the focus sharpens on green energy production, the time was right for us to refocus and align our brand in this direction.” “Using the globally recognised GHG Protocol standards, we have proven TCP’s value as a sustainable solution, which will further aid organisations with their standardisation and energy transition strategies. We have also

identified significant growth for TCP in the hydrogen and offshore wind markets, supporting both bottom fixed and floating wind projects. “With the world’s largest track record for TCP, we have built up a solid reputation in the oil and gas sector over the years. Behind the success of our technology-driven products is our loyal and talented workforce. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our employees, and our stakeholders, for their continued support in helping us achieve all our successes to date.” Strohm’s TCP Flowlines, Risers and Jumpers are made from completely corrosion resistant and recyclable materials and the business utilises 100 per cent green energy to power its production plant in The Netherlands. The research also determined that TCP’s manufacturing process produces 40 per cent lower CO 2 levels compared to that of carbon steel pipe. TCP’s lightweight, high strength properties allow it to be efficiently installed either through horizontal lay systems onboard of small multi-purpose vessels, or (for TCP Jumper Spools) through a subsea deployment pallet, eliminating the need for two separate vessel campaigns to deliver metrology and then installation.

Once installed subsea, it requires no maintenance or corrosion inhibitors, providing a solution that has full life-cycle sustainability. The results have identified further areas of growth where Strohm’s enabling products can help maximise economic recovery for oil and gas oper- ators as they transition towards a low- carbon future. Strohm has also pivoted its product development to include a programme suitable for renewables. Martin van Onna, Strohm’s chief commercial officer, added: “For the past 13 years, we have been at the forefront of bringing disruptive, enabling TCP technology to the marketplace. As the originators of TCP, we see its acceptance accelerating every day. “This success has evolved from working closely with our clients, partners and operators, taking their requirements as a starting point for our product and technology development and focusing on reducing their total installed and life- cycle cost. We are delighted to now add sustainability to that list. Through our products, actions and name we show our commitment, and we look forward to engaging with our clients moving forward as Strohm.” Strohm www.strohm.eu

CCO Martin van Onna and CEO Oliver Kassam

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