Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions signes co-operation agreement with Roccheggiani
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has signed an agreement with Roccheggiani Spa of Italy, which will see the two companies combine their competence in supply of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, said in the company's press release.
WTS, which is among the leaders in complete HVAC system supply and Roccheggiani which is a leading supplier of air handling units, fan coil units and supply/extract devices will jointly market their products to the offshore market.
WTS believes the co-operation agreement will increase its level of service supply and reduce delivery times for customers. For Roccheggiani, the agreement increases exposure for its products to the offshore HVAC market.
Stephen Lawton, Sales Director, HVAC Offshore, Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions, said:
“Maintaining a strong position in the HVAC market requires us to deliver better solutions and superior products and service, while being able to keep control of costs for our customers. Developing a closer co-operation between two strong players like WTS and Roccheggiani means we can combine our skills and experience to reach those common goals.”
The agreement was signed in April 2013 by WTS Managing Director, HVAC Offshore, Helle Hundseid and Roccheggiani Chief Executive Officer Marco Roccheggiani and will run for an initial period of three years.
Mr Lawton adds that the growing size and complexity of offshore units means that HVAC solutions have to keep pace with changes in technology and applications.
“Client and shipyard specifications increasingly require that air handling units are custom-made. The agreement with Roccheggiani means our two companies can work together to develop more flexible and competitive solutions tailored for a range of operating environments.
WTS and Roccheggiani have already collaborated successfully. In 2012 they joined forces to win a contract to supply an HVAC system for a semi-submersible ultra deepwater and harsh environment drillship under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for Odfjell.
About Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions is part of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services, a Wilh. Wilhelmsen group company. It is a global provider of cost efficient, fully engineered solutions, equipment and services for newbuildings and retrofits in the maritime and offshore industries. Our expertise includes fire suppression and prevention, water treatment, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R), power optimisation, power distribution and control systems. Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions designs, produces, installs, commissions and maintains its solutions for the lifetime of customers’ vessels, rigs and platforms.
About Roccheggiani
Roccheggiani has a history spanning more than half a century. From its beginnings in the metal construction and plant component sector, the company has evolved into a leader in the manufacture of ducts and components for air distribution plants, stainless steel flues and air handling plants, heat recovery systems and terminal units. Its broad and diversified production range reflects its commitment and professional expertise.