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Published on: 7/31/2008
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Enda O'Sullivan, Director of MCS, said, "UKTI has been instrumental in our global expansion ...Our clear vision is of an MCS with a technical reputation expanding into new service areas in the subsea industry, and in new global markets.We maintain a strong relationship with UKTI, who are actively helping us in the Malaysian market as well as India, China and West Africa".
MCS - 25 years in businessOn this, the eve of MCS' 25th year in business, Mr O'Sullivan made the point that, "Right from the start we worked on an international stage.
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Mr O'Sullivan said: "Today our software division continues to lead the way in revolutionary tools that meet the demanding requirements of complex subsea operations in challenging environments.We have broadened our suite of products that provide tangible benefits such as reducing risk and costs and optimising operational up-time for oil and gas producers."
The opening of an operation in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1994 coincided with the boom in the use of floating production systems in the North Sea.
"At the time, the North Sea was pioneering subsea projects and the use of risers and flexible pipe was becoming commonplace but little was known about them," said Mr O'Sullivan.
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Mr O'Sullivan said: "Our proactive, fast moving approach to entering new markets - as evidenced by the short time it took to set up each office and secure local business - reflects the maturity, ambition and international reputation of the company.