Microsoft
Redmond, Wash., has announced the appointment of John Fikany as vice-president of the company’s US manufacturing industries. Fikany is responsible for developing and leading strategy and execution for the entire US manufacturing operations. Microsoft’s Houston-based Worldwide Oil and Gas Unit falls within this group, along with other vertical markets.
Microsoft, founded in 1975, is the leading provider of software, services, and solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide.
Fugro NV
Leidschendam, The Netherlands, has acquired Rovtech Ltd., Aberdeen, and will rename the company Fugro-Rovtech Ltd. and integrate its operations into Fugro Survey Ltd.’s facilities in Aberdeen. Jim Sommerville has been appointed managing director of Fugro-Rovtech, and Andrew Beveridge of Rovtech will take on the role of business development director. Phil Meaden is being promoted to Sommerville’s former position as managing director of Fugro Survey Ltd.
Rovtech Ltd. provides remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services to the oil and gas industry, specializing in the inspection-repair-maintenance (IRM) and rig support sector.
Fugro Survey Ltd. is Fugro’s European and Africa regional center of excellence for ROV construction support, international drill support, and subsea engineering services.
Fugro NV, founded in 1962, provides services in three areas: geotechnical, survey, and geoscience.
Petris Technology Inc. and Epis
Houston, have established a strategic alliance that will market Petris products and services in China.
Epis provides information solution products and services for oil and gas E&P decision making, integrating leading geoscience and IT technologies into its unique products and services. Epis has a strong customer network and service capabilities in China.
Petris Technology Inc. has expertise in data management, application hosting, and geospatial information systems.
Flowserve Corp.
Dallas, has announced the opening of a quick response center (QRC) in Moerdijk, Netherlands to provide mechanical seal manufacturing, repair, failure analysis, and inventory backup for Flowserve customers in the Netherlands and throughout northern Europe. Flowserve has opened or upgraded 16 QRCs around the world in the past 18 months.
Flowserve is a leading manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals and components to the process industries.
