TPi May 2016

business & market news

Trelleborg enhances customer support in Europe

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

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

Trelleborg’s new sales manager, Carsten Hindersmann

renovation of pipelines, and specialises in the sealing of pipes to prevent infiltration and exfiltration.

Trelleborg – Sweden www.trelleborg.com

Advanced Insulation Korea moves to larger facility

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.

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

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 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 info@aisplc.com www.aisplc.com

Advanced Insulation has moved its Korea-based manufacturing operation to a larger facility

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