North West manufacturer Roxtec launches new firm with international ambitions

Safety seal manufacturer Roxtec has launched a new company to target the North Sea’s marine and offshore markets.

The new firm, Roxtec Services AB, was developed in response to a sustained demand for equipment inspection on drilling rigs, naval ships and floating production storage and offloading anchored vessels, or FPSOs.

While the business will initially focus on the North Sea and the UK continental shelf, where Britain has mineral rights, Roxtec plans to eventually expand Roxtec Services AB’s operations into international territories, including South America and Asia.

Graham O’Hare, managing director of Roxtec UK, said the firm will provide inspection services, maintenance and training as part of its core offer.

He commented: “Roxtec’s products are widely used in the oil and gas industry, so we’re very familiar with the needs of this sector. Roxtec Services AB will deliver inspections, maintenance work and installation training within the crucial area of cable and pipe transits.

“The decision behind launching Roxtec Services AB stems from the demand we have witnessed to inspect some 50k multi-cable transits in the last 12 months.”

He continued: “We will be looking to service marine vessels and offshore units. The reason it is so important is that firms must prove they are maintaining performance and meeting safety requirements from the classification societies governing the territory.

“Many classification societies already call for frequent transit inspections and we see a huge potential for the new company.”