UK: Ashtead Technology Invests USD 2.25 Million in Hi-Tech Rental Equipment

At Ocean Business 2011, Ashtead Technology announces investments totalling $2.25 million, in new high technology rental equipment from leading manufacturers including Reson, R2Sonic, Tritech, Ixsea and Sonardyne.

Ashtead Technology strive to remain at the forefront of the latest technology, meeting their clientts requirements for the latest innovations for use in the harshest of environments.

Included in the $2.25 million order are R2Sonic Multibeam Echosounders, Ixsea GAPS and PHINS Positioning and Navigation Systems, Tritech Gemini 300m Imaging Sonars, Sonardyne Ranger Pro2 USBL Positioning Systems, Reson 7125 Multibeam Sonars and Hydro-Lek pan and tilt camera booms.

This latest significant investment is indicative of Ashtead Technology’s global strategy to provide the worlds leading fleet of subsea equipment with the highest levels of customer service. Further to this investment, Ashtead Technology have recently expanded into the Middle East and Australasia regions and opened new Calibration facilities in Singapore and Aberdeen and shortly in Houston.

Commenting on the substantial investment, Mark Derry, Ashtead Technology Offshore Managing Director said “We are starting to see the market pick up and in order to support our subsea clients we endeavour to continue provide them with one of the worldds largest and newest fleets of subsea rental equipment. This $2.25 million order will provide our clients with the latest positioning, navigation and imaging technology available in the market, available when and where they require it, fully calibrated and backed by 24 hour technical support for complete peace of mind.”

Ashtead Technology specializes in the rental of technically advanced equipment for underwater positioning and surveying, remote visual inspection, non-destructive testing and environmental monitoring from 17 offices worldwide.. Ashtead Technologyys fully equipped offshore support workshops are located in the USA, United Kingdom, and South East Asia. Ashtead Technology provides a full line of support from in-house training, product demonstrations, calibration services, and installation support services, as well as 24 hour technical support on all rented equipment from Ashtead Technology Offshore.

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Source:Ashtead Technology,  April 18, 2011;