Exploration • Drilling • Field Services
Offshore equipment rental expansion
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he Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers, accommodation modules and
engineering modules, has announced further international expansion with the launch of two companies in the Middle East. The group is constantly increasing its international
presence to provide customers with a truly local service. From its beginnings in Aberdeenshire, it has grown significantly with 12 global bases in the UK, Norway, the UAE, Singapore and Australia. Ferguson Group also works closely with partners located around the world including Indonesia, Trinidad, Caspian, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, South East Asia, New Zealand and West Africa, allowing the product range to be offered to an even wider range of markets. Ferguson Group has launched two new companies
in the Middle East; Ferguson Middle East FZE and Ferguson Middle East LLC, based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new companies are focused on supporting the Group’s growing range of offshore containers, accommodation modules, workspace modules and refrigerated containers. About 75 per cent of the group’s rental fleet
operates from overseas locations and the Middle East region continues to be a strong focus for the company. To support its expansion in the region over the years, Ferguson Group has been working with local agents for several years, which has allowed the company to make an impact and achieve successful results with a rapid turnaround for customers in the Middle East.
Mechanical controllers and limiters for electric trace heating
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he new BTSW II family from Bartec replaces the existing products in the current series. In this new
generation the focus was placed on increased safety and cost optimisation. The new BSTW II has system approval for
hazardous (potentially explosive) areas (94/9/EC) which covers the self-limiting heating cables also. This means for example that Bartec’s established heating tapes, such as PSBL, PSB, MSB and HSB can be connected directly and operated in the new mechanical controllers and limiters. Installation does not require any additional
junction box or individual acceptance test on site. This results in considerable savings in costs in designing, materials, installation and operation. In addition, the use of less and optimised components increases safety and reliability. In the new BSTW II family the current carrying
capacity has been increased from 16A to 25A. Longer heating circuits can be connected to a controller and limiter, which also cuts costs in installation and in material consumption. The ambient temperature range is -55°C to 50°C. Installation is now possible on all continents with standard products. Large 6-mm² terminals allow easy installation, even in harsh
environments. The BSTW II family is available as a single-
channel controller and limiter, as a combination unit with a controller and limiter for constant wattage heating cables and also as a multi-unit. Up to three heating circuits can be connected in the enclosures. Customised versions are available on request. ●
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Mergentheim, Germany.
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Gas-tight gauges reduce VOC emissions U
ntil recently, portable electronic gauges
Chairman & CEO Steven Ferguson said: “In the past few years we have experienced incredible growth worldwide which has contributed to international investment. Having our own company base, or a partner, in each of the key global markets allows us to offer every customer the same high quality products, short lead times and support that clients rely on.” Mogens Thyssen, Country Manager for Ferguson
Middle East, said: “There has been a great deal of interest in the group’s products and services in the Middle East.” ●
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The Ferguson Group is based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, UK.
www.ferguson-group.com
were not considered viable for many industry applications. Factors including weight, the need for regular re-calibration to maintain accuracy and the lack of immunity to electromagnetic fields, meant such gauges were considered unsuitable. A new gauging device now addresses these issues, and sets new standards in the technology of portable electronic gauging devices (PEGDs). Advanced manual electronic gauging devices are highly accurate, portable measuring instruments, which incorporate microprocessor control and reliable electronic sensors. The gauges can work under totally closed conditions. The new gauging device – called the UTImeter
gauge – was developed by Enraf Tanksystem SA and was designed based on feedback from end-
users. This means it is lighter, easier to handle and operate and simpler to clean and maintain, while still achieving the highest standards of measurement accuracy. The new
UTImeter is light and weighs between 30 and 40 per cent less than other units currently on the
market. Depending on the model, the gauge weighs between 3.4 and 7.5kg. It is also 15 to 25 per cent less bulky. ●
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Enraf Tanksystem SA, a member of the Honeywell Process Solutions group, is based in Bulle, Switzerland.
www.tanksystem.com
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