Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced the opening of a service and support operations in Brazil. This is a newly built 3000 ft2 (278m2) facility on the FMC Technologies campus in Macaé.
This new facility is dedicated to providing customer support for Schilling products, including spares, repair, technical training, equipment leasing, and logistics management. In partnership with FMC, this regional support center has been staffed with local personnel who have been trained and certified to provide the highest standards of technical service. Throughout 2012, services will be expanded to cover additional Schilling product lines.
“Schilling Robotics’ is committed to providing excellent global support for our customers. The Brazil market is growing rapidly for our customers, and Schilling will continue to invest in providing the most comprehensive local support available in the region,” said Tyler Schilling, CEO of Schilling Robotics.
About Schilling Robotics, LLC
Schilling Robotics is a leading global, deep-ocean robotics company founded in 1985. Schilling is headquartered in California U.S.A. and has regional offices in Texas U.S.A., Aberdeen, Scotland, and Singapore. FMC Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry, has held a 45% interest in Schilling since 2008. In January of 2012, the company announced it will purchase the remaining 55% interest by March 30, 2012. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated systems and products, such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.
[mappress] Subsea World News Staff , February 03, 2012; Image: Schilling