[Satnews] Satcom Global has added marine and offshore safety and security products along with a range of enhanced engineering services to their portfolio, following a full rebrand of sister company AND Group.
Bringing more than 40 years’ experience in the design, integration and supply of marine and offshore technology, AND Group, now under the Satcom Global brand, will bring to the table their internationally recognised reputation and exclusive supply relationships with leading marine equipment manufacturers such as Bosch Security, Autronica Fire and Security, FHF, Cobham SATCOM and Furuno.
With two engineering hubs in the UK and Singapore, Satcom Global boast engineering services including 24/7/365 response engineering, installation and commissioning, turnkey solutions, annual surveys, and managed maintenance contracts. Also available are specialist niche services including training for vessel shot blasting and surface maintenance, as well as a marine spares division which stocks an extensive range of spare parts, enabling customers to save money by maintaining and prolonging the life of their systems.
Going forward, Satcom Global will offer equipment for fire and gas detection, CCTV for safe and hazardous areas, as well as Public Address / General Alarm (PAGA) systems from leading brands such as Zenitel and Industronic. Satcom Global’s communications portfolio also receives a boost with new lines such as robust fixed telephones for explosive atmospheres, more traditional radio products, navigation equipment including sonars and radars and entertainment systems such as VSAT based satellite TV. The team of experts can also offer bespoke anti-piracy solutions for discreet vessel safety.
Whether oil and gas platforms in the North Sea, or merchant maritime vessels in the Pacific Ocean, Satcom Global can now offer customers the ultimate, reliable and cost effective solutions combining market leading products, with expertise and reliable infrastructure. Satcom Global is fully committed to quality, holding full certification to ISO 9001:2008, as well as accreditations from a number of professional bodies such as Achilles and FPAL.
Ian Robinson, CEO of BSS Group which owns AND Group and Satcom Global, said, “Combining the expertise, skills and assets of AND Group under the Satcom Global brand fits perfectly within our strategic framework of strengthening our end-to-end solutions capabilities in key areas. At Satcom Global we are passionate about personalized service, and by bringing the traditional AND Group business into Satcom Global, our customers across the globe will benefit from the expansion of our product portfolio and expertise in marine and offshore system design and engineering. We remain focused on creating innovative and differentiated services which present compelling value propositions to our customers in our core maritime market.”
Stephen Warren, Sales Manager of the marine and offshore products and systems division, said, “Founded on the banks of the River Tyne over 40 years ago, AND Group has deep historical roots in the maritime industry. It has earned a long standing reputation for delivering high quality, technical engineering projects, and installing and integrating marine and offshore systems across large and complex offshore platforms and commercial vessels. The most crucial element of the AND Group brand identity which is synonymous with prestige and trust is our team of knowledgeable experts. They will contribute valuable experience, skills and key supplier relationships, solidifying Satcom Global’s position as a leading full service supplier to the maritime market.”
