J2 Subsea and Moog Ink Distribution Deal

J2 Subsea, ROV and survey tools rental and sale specialist in subsea services group Acteon, has secured a new distribution agreement with Moog, a designer and manufacturer of control systems and components.

J2 Subsea’s global clients are now able to obtain a wider range of Moog products, including electric motors, servo valves, servo controllers, RKP pumps and electromechanical actuators. J2 Subsea will also stock Moog 30 Series Servo Valves, used by manufacturers and users of subsea manipulator arms.

Future plans for the partnership include the addition of a testing facility at J2 Subsea to assess the full condition of valves before return or replacement.

John Walker, director, J2 Subsea, said: “J2 Subsea’s partnership with Moog is an excellent fit and will complement our already established manipulator service and sales offering.

“J2 Subsea has built its business on ensuring quality, and working with Moog, a globally recognised name that is built on the same assurances, ensures our clients receive the best products available. Furthermore, J2 Subsea will shortly be in a position to offer additional local support in Aberdeen, through stock spares and testing capabilities from our UK facility.”

Chris Curr, entity manager, Moog, added: “Aberdeen remains the global centre of excellence for the subsea industry, with the highest concentration of ROV companies in the world, our agreement with J2 Subsea gives us an on the ground local presence to serve such this market.

“J2 will enable us to better support the users of our products and enable customers to reduce downtime through the local despatch of our products.”