28 June 2012
The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of equipment to the offshore energy industry, has launched a new company in the Middle East.Ferguson Middle East FZE, based in UAE, has been formed to support the Group's growing range of offshore containers, accommodation modules, workspace modules and refrigerated containers.
Steven Ferguson, Chairman and CEO of the Ferguson Group, said: "I am very pleased to announce the formation of Ferguson Middle East based in Dubai, UAE, a move which plays an important role in the continued expansion of the Group's international reach.
"In the past few years we have enjoyed tremendous growth in the Middle East, so having our own company based in the region will help even further as we internationalise our product offering. Ferguson Middle East will offer the same high quality products, short lead times and first class customer support that our clients receive from the Group as a whole."
The new company will be based in the Jebel Ali Freezone in Dubai, one of the area's key business centres. The office is based near to Ferguson's port and yard, where containers are stored and will allow the team to be on hand to support and assist clients.
Mogens Thyssen, Country Manager for Ferguson Middle East, said: "We have been working in Dubai for over 12 months now in preparation for launching the new company and I am delighted that we are now registered and operational.
"This is an exciting time for Ferguson Group and having this new office in Dubai means that we are on-hand to provide local support to our oil and gas clients."
The Ferguson Group employs more than 170 people worldwide through its existing companies - Ferguson Modular, Ferguson Seacabs and IceBlue Refrigeration Offshore - that serve the offshore container rental and accommodation modules markets. The Group, based in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, has operations in all major global oil and gas locations.
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About the Ferguson Group:
The Ferguson Group employs more than 160 people worldwide through its divisions serving the offshore container rental and accommodation modules markets. The Group, headquartered at Kintore, Aberdeenshire, has operations in all major global oil and gas locations to ensure the best service for its customers.
- The Ferguson Modular Ltd division has been building A60 offshore accommodation modules since 1976. Ferguson Modular has a reputation for manufacturing the highest quality accommodation & workspace modules currently available in the global marketplace. All products are built in-house to the latest specifications and with this control over the production process Ferguson Modular can guarantee the quality of the end product and delivery schedules. The product range includes a variety of A60 DNV 2.7-1 accommodation and workspace modules predominantly for the offshore market, and Modupack a unique and flexible panel system module suitable for onshore use.
- The Ferguson Seacabs Ltd division has been serving the offshore container rental market for over 30 years and is now a major provider in the supply of specialist cargo transportation equipment. Ferguson Seacabs has a global fleet of over 12,000 offshore containers, tanks and baskets, with divisions in the UK, Norway, Singapore and Australia.
-The ASV Pioneer is Ferguson Group's first accommodation service vessel. It is a versatile offshore accommodation solution which is unique in the marketplace. Built to the highest quality and safety standards it offers unprecedented flexibility of accommodation configuration and a large open deck space capable of a multitude of uses to support the offshore oil and gas or renewable energy industries. ASV Pioneer has accommodation for up to 220 POB in well-appointed en-suite rooms, and is complete with office, galley, mess, medical and recreational facilities, to provide an ideal living and working environment.
- IceBlue Refrigeration Offshore, the most recent addition to Ferguson Group, provides refrigerated containers to the offshore sector. All the units are certified in accordance with DNV 2.7-1 and EN 12079 standards and are available from the Group's worldwide bases. IceBlue Refrigeration Offshore's global fleet of refrigerated containers are offered in sizes from 2.5 metre to 6.0 metre units providing refrigeration and freezing solutions for offshore food transportation and storage.
© Press Release 2012
