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July 2009 - Hydrasun Invest in New 36-Carrier Horizontal Braiding Line

Hydrasun's dedicated Umbilical facility has been operational in Aberdeen, Scotland since 1997. We have developed our manufacturing capabilities to produce a wide range of products from high integrity single-line hoses to multi-line hydraulic and electro-hydraulic umbilicals, jumpers and hydraulic flying leads (HFL's) for a variety of subsea and topside applications.

Hydrasun has built a reputation for speed of response to client demands and fast manufacturing turnaround of bespoke turnkey solutions. Our fast growing business has developed a significant capability in recent years, adapting our range of products to suit both specific client demands as well as general market trends.

To enable continued growth, we have recently invested in a 36-carrier horizontal braiding line to enable us to add a braided tensile strength member to our umbilicals and jumpers. The braiding can be offered in a range of materials including Kevlar and Twaron. These umbilicals are suitable for the majority of workover and intervention applications, which are usually deployed from the surface using a winch, and can often be used to support loads, such as UTA's and other heavy tooling. Hydrasun give careful consideration to the particular application and our engineering department will calculate the necessary strength requirement and material coverage for the applied loading, before deciding on the umbilical design and specifying the most suitable braiding material. We will also use industry recognised software to provide design analysis for new-build projects where required.

The hi-tech braiding equipment was commissioned in early June 2009, and is now fully operational in our Aberdeen facility. Orders are now being processed and manufacture of our initial projects are well underway. Scott Cheyne, the Manager of the Umbilical Dept commented, "The recent investment in the braiding equipment will certainly provide a great opportunity for Hydrasun to break into new markets and help to maintain the levels of growth the department has undergone in the past five years. To further assist in the growth of the department, we have recently employed Dominic Hinchey as Business Development Manager. Dominic brings a wealth of experience from his years in the industry and will be a great asset to our current and future aspirations."

Dominic says "The initial interest we have generated has been incredible and we are now offering a very interesting range of products to both our existing clients, and many other target clients and markets." Looking to the future, Hydrasun anticipate significant opportunities for continued growth in both North Sea and global markets and look forward to supporting both existing and potential customers by further enhancing our range of umbilical and HFL solutions.