Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group has further strengthened its portfolio with the addition of a new state-of-the-art hydrostatic pressure vessel, following a US$393,000 (£250,000) investment.
The 2.5m by 1.5m vessel has the capacity to pressure test large cable assemblies and equipment up to 2200psi, simulating depths of 5000ft below sea level.
Housed in the company’s Aberdeen headquarters, the equipment provides Hydro Group with the ability to design and pressure test complete cable assemblies built for deepwater projects, particularly for the subsea and defense industry.
“Evolving our product offering and in-house expertise is paramount to supporting growing client demands,” said Doug Whyte, managing director at Hydro Group. “Our team has been trained to offer a complete testing facility and has the internal capability to provide a third party testing service to the wider market. The new hydrostatic vessel has allowed Hydro Group staff the chance to enhance their knowledge and skill sets, while adding to our current products, representing significant growth potential for the company.”
Further expanding its product offering and recent increases to capabilities has meant the creation of new jobs for Hydro Group. Staff numbers at the firm’s Aberdeen base rose to over 100 for the first time this year and projected turnover for 2015 is predicted to rise by 12% on $14 million (£9 million), thanks to increased development in new and existing markets.
Image: Doug Whyte posing with hydrostatic vessel /Hydro Group
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