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The latest news and insights from SMS
Introducing Phil Adams, a new addition to the SMS’ Hose and Components team
In this interview we speak with Phil Adams on his 30 years experience with Hydraulic and Industrial Hoses. We discuss the criticality of Hoses, environmental possibilities, and the future.
SMS 2021 Review and Vision For 2022
Dave Howlett, Managing Director, SMS shares a few thoughts on the successes of 2021 and his vision for 2022.
SMS celebrates major win with leading oilfield services client in Angola
SMS is celebrating a major new project with a leading global oilfield services client in Angola to provide two replacement HPUs (Hydraulic Power Units) to a field that supports oil and gas extraction.
What is the role of Young Professionals in the Energy Transition?
Our Group Marketing and Sales Executive, Rain Crowson, attended a thought-provoking webinar on Tuesday this week organised by SPE. The topic was the Role of Young Professionals in the Energy Transition.
Why FPSOs are such an important piece of the energy jigsaw
We recently caught up with Tom Salmon, Senior Sales Manager at Alderley and SMS to ask him about the challenges of his role and his thoughts on the prospects for the global FPSO market.
What can the UK do to alleviate the gas crunch and ensure energy security?
In this topical article, SMS’ CEO Colin Elcoate argues for the need for continued investment in North Sea gas as a means of securing the UK’s energy security and transition to a low carbon world.
The UK supply chain needs urgent clarity on the future of the North Sea – if we get it right, we can all prosper from the transition
SMS’ CEO Colin Elcoate argues why it’s important that the supply chain gets the clarity it needs on the future of the North Sea in this thought-provoking article.
SMS’ new website and positioning: extending a new message to the global energy market
This week’s launch of the new SMS website is a real milestone for our company.
Meet Andy Gibbs – SMS’ New Offshore Manager
We caught up with Andy Gibbs, SMS new Offshore Manager. Although “new”, Andy previously worked for SMS a few years back and we’re extremely pleased to see him return, utilising his wealth of experience within the industry and existing knowledge of SMS products and services to support our Offshore operations.
FPSOs – The Market, Biggest Challenges And The Next Big Thing
Our Business Development Manager based in Singapore, Paul Saunders, shares with us his experience within the FPSO industry and how he’s finding the pandemic has affected the FPSO market; including the restrictions of mobilisation and travel, and how cuts in CAPEX investment has led to interest in FPSO Redeployment.
The New Way Of Learning – SMS Staff Undergo Virtual Training Courses
Despite the difficulties of the current climate, SMS staff are currently undergoing several training courses – putting us in a key position to support our customers once restrictions are lifted and the Energy industry is back to full operation.
Meet Neil Pickess, E&I Sales Manager
We speak to Neil Pickess, E&I Sales Manager at SMS, about his experience, the necessity of ATEX/IECEx Inspections as well as the future of the E&I industry, including the new UK Ex scheme being introduced in 2021.
