ENVIRONMENT 56 JUNE 2016 © Marine Palfi nger, EWEA, Pixabay, IG Windkraft SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION OF AUSTRIAN COMPANIES IN THE WORLD’S BIGGEST OFFSHORE FAIR IN TEXAS The world’s biggest Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), with 2,600 exhibitors and 68,000 visitors, took place from 2nd to 5th May this year in the USA’s oil metropolis Houston in the state of Texas, under the motto “Endless Innovation”. The motor specialist ATB Austria Antriebstechnik and offshore-crane expert Palfi nger were present with their innovative and customised solutions. One of the highlights was Liebherr’s presentation of the LiSIM crane simulator, which significantly increases safety and productivity on oil platforms with its intensive crane operator training. Market leader and cladding specialist Fronius attracted a lot of interest with its individual customer presentations of its innovative, remotely controlled CNC welding machine that cuts work costs in half. Hotwell benefi ts from the fact that small, cost-effi cient companies prevail when oil prices are low – data, for example regarding the conditions of down holes, are analysed in Burgenland’s Klingenbach. SCHIEBEL Antriebstechnik GesmbH’s intelligent actuators for valve automation are used to transport oil and gas safely. Schiebel is the technology leader in the failsafe technology sector. Managing Director Klaus Schiebel came to the fair to expand his distributor network. Rope specialist Teufelberger presented its innovative ropes for offshore platforms and cranes. The Lenzing company came to the OTC to gauge interest in its 5-thousandthsof a-millimetre backwash fi lter and fi nd potential partners for this cost-saving niche product. The offshore industry’s future lies in the development of technologies, the streamlining and standardising of processes, and the collaboration of companies.
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