Leading rental solutions provider, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK has strengthened its offshore team with the appointment of George Fyfe as Offshore Project Lead.
In his role as Offshore Project Lead for Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK, George will be supporting the company’s sales team and the wider offshore rental business with ongoing enquiries, quotes, and projects. He brings a breadth of expertise to the role having more than 25 years’ experience in sales and rental, including more than 15 years working in the offshore industry.
To meet increased customer demand, and support future growth plans, the company also made several additions to its offshore team in 2022. Andrew Crumley was appointed to the role of Sales Engineer – Offshore Oil and Gas, and Jordan Gaffney, Steve Shanks, and Scott Ansell were each appointed as Offshore Engineers.
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK specialises in the provision of state-of-the-art temporary compressed air, nitrogen, power modules, specialist subsea cleaning and flow equipment for short or long-term demands, planned contingencies or unexpected emergencies.
Its equipment is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply with ISO-1217 regulations; is built with API specifications in mind, and all units are fitted within DNV 2.7-1 lifting frames for offshore deployment, as well as rig safe compliance. In addition, its advanced control and monitoring systems ensure optimum performance and internet, satellite or mobile networks make field follow-up easier.
Commenting on his appointment, George Fyfe said: “Atlas Copco Specialty Rental is renowned for the quality of the service it provides its customers and the calibre of its equipment. I’m excited to take on this role and to help ensure we provide the best solution and service possible to every customer.
“With my many years of experience in the rental industry, alongside the expertise of Atlas Copco Specialty Rental’s offshore team, I am confident that we can provide each customer with the rental solution which best meets their requirements. Whether that is for compressed air; low voltage or high voltage power generation; diver or ROV subsea cleaning solutions, or our high purity nitrogen units.”
Sean Clemens, UK Sales and Business Development Manager at Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK, said: “This is an exciting time for Atlas Copco Specialty Rental as the company is continuing to grow from strength to strength. This is due to the innovation powered by Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Europe, and our entire team’s commitment to quality and customer service.
“I am delighted to welcome George to Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK. I am confident that George’s industry expertise will prove extremely beneficial to our offshore customers and that he will be an invaluable addition to our team.”
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK houses its assets at its Dundee, Scotland and South Shields, Tyne and Wear depots, as well as in Great Yarmouth and Cork, Ireland.
In addition to its rental assets, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental UK also provides a host of supporting services including freight and logistics; installation, commissioning and decommissioning; fuel management and energy management; on-site operators; training, supervision, and specialist technicians (GWO and BOSIET certified).