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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. 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 2,000m 2 facility highlights the growth the company is currently experiencing. “The increased space improves production efficiencies and warehousing to ensure that we continue to exceed

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 Email: info@aisplc.com Website: www.aisplc.com Advanced Insulation has moved its Korea-based manufacturing operation to a larger facility

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

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

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