A new marine and offshore applications development, support, and certified service center is now operational in Houston, TX. This is Bosch Rexroth’s next step in a nationwide strategy to align technology hubs in key geographic markets. The company will officially open the facility in summer 2013.
The new center will provide engineering services, product sales, training, and system support for hydraulics and controls technologies used in marine, offshore and industrial applications.
As a center of excellence for the marine and offshore industries, the facility is staffed and equipped with resources to develop custom drive and control solutions, offer technical and product support, and provide in-depth knowledge of industry-specific classification standards and regulatory issues.
The 28,000sq ft facility houses expert applications engineers, project engineers, technicians, and managers trained and certified to deliver high-quality Rexroth service and support. It currently has a staff of 12 with additional service and sales specialists planned in 2013 and 2014.
In addition, the new technology center provides state-of-the-art repair, warranty, and maintenance resources for hydraulic pumps and motors, for large hydraulic cylinders, and for hydraulic motors and systems from the company’s Hägglunds product range. Offshore-certified service technicians to support products and systems at customer locations.
Bosch Rexroth also works closely with its business partner in the Southwest region, Womack Machine Supply (www.womackmachine.com), to develop service and repair programs for hydraulics users, including market-driven lead times for quotation, repair and return of products to customers, along with emergency repair programs and field service.
“Houston is a main location for the U.S. oil and gas industries and the Rexroth facility is strategically located to provide easy access for offshore installations and for other hydraulics customers in the Southwest,” said Bosch Rexroth Americas president and CEO, Berend Bracht.
In addition to Houston, Bosch Rexroth also has service centers for industrial and mobile hydraulic components located in Bethlehem, PA; Fountain Inn, SC; Lake Zurich, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Visit www.boschrexroth-us.com/otc.
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