EnerQuip, a torque solutions business in the international oil and gas industry, has added a new director to its experienced team.
Andrew Robins joins the company as controls director from Forum Energy Technologies, where he was lead controls engineer. His role will see him oversee software and controls requirements for EnerQuip products and services as well as leading the company’s technical support team.
The Aberdeen business was launched in June 2015 to provide torque machines and associated services to the drilling and downhole tools sectors. EnerQuip has secured repair and maintenance contracts in the UK, mainland Europe, West Africa, Middle East, Far East and Gulf of Mexico. It plans to launch a new torque machine to the market in 2016.
The business was formed by three former senior personnel of torque business AMC Engineering. The chairman and engineering director of EnerQuip, Andrew Polson, sold AMC Engineering to Forum Energy Technologies (FET) nearly four years ago. One of his key areas of focus will be the design and development of the new torque machine.
Managing director Dave Clark, a former AMC senior manager, and technical director John Duncan, previously an AMC director, joined Andrew to launch EnerQuip.
Andrew Robins, who started at AMC before it was acquired, said: “I’m looking forward enormously to taking on the challenges involved in growing a new business in our industry.
"I believe there is a great opportunity for us to shape and deliver new torque solutions, create lasting partnerships with key clients and take full advantage of the fact that we can offer our services for any make and model of torque equipment in the industry.
"The prospect of soon adding a new dimension to our service offering via our own development programme – one which taps into our specialist knowledge and experience – only adds to our confidence that we're creating something special at EnerQuip."
Dave said: “We’re delighted Andrew has joined the business. His knowledge and experience of software and control systems coupled with the existing skillsets of the EnerQuip team will undoubtedly allow us to deliver a service level currently not available in the marketplace.
"He values the same principles as the rest of the EnerQuip team, recognising that flexibility and a proactive approach to customer service can set us apart in our sector.”
As well as its Aberdeen operation, EnerQuip has acquired a large workshop, yard and office facility in Lybster, Caithness, to host fabrication and repair activities.
EnerQuip's key products include a range of bucking units and fully rotational makeup and breakout torque machines and associated products, such as jar testers, containerised workshops and pipe handling systems.
The company’s services include torque machine servicing and upgrades, jar tester repair and maintenance, equipment design and manufacture, calibration and software support. It also provides training and consultancy services.
Additionally, the business stocks spares as part of its 24/7 service support, including dies, inserts, hydraulic cylinders, filters, hydraulic motors, hoses and fittings.
For further information visit: www.enerquip.co.uk