Sparrows Group and SPIE Oil & Gas Services have entered into a global agreement to work in collaboration to support the energy sector.
The deal will see the companies work together to initially deliver their collective service offering throughout Africa before they expand the scope of their collaboration globally.
SPIE Oil & Gas Services is the general maintenance contractor for a number of offshore assets around the world. Sparrows Group is s specialist in the area of cranes, lifting and mechanical handling, fluid power, and cable and pipelay. The partnership will enable Sparrows Group to aid SPIE in delivering a comprehensive world-class service.
“The synergy between our companies, which are both committed to excellence, will allow us to deliver an unrivalled technical competence in Africa,” Stewart Mitchell, Sparrows CEO said. “SPIE have an extensive footprint across Africa which will allow us to reach new customers who require the highest possible standards in crane operation and maintenance, lifting, mechanical handling, inspection, training, fluid power, and cable and pipe lay services.”
“Our specialist expertise complements SPIE’s existing service portfolio and together we are confident that we can deliver seamless and cost effective services to our customers around the globe,” Mitchell said.
“Our companies share the same performance, safety and responsibility values. Their expertise and delivery capabilities complement each other enabling us to propose unique packaged solutions to the oil and gas industry,” Yves Compañy, SPIE managing director said. “Sparrows Group's internationally recognized expertise will bring a key added value to our SPIE Asset Support Solutions product line, and Global Maintenance Contracts. It will also enrich the extensive operator's local training programs we deliver.”
“This strategic alliance will strongly benefit our customers willing to rely on a seamless local support with top international standards, to increase safety and integrity, extend lifetime and make the most out of their assets. Our matching geographical footprints mean we look forward to extending our services to a more global scale shortly,” Compañy said.