19.08.2016

Sparrows and Spie form alliance

Offshore lifting specialist Sparrows group and SPIE Oil & Gas Services have signed a global collaboration agreement to support the energy sector.

The deal will see the two companies work together, to initially across Africa before taking the joint offering worldwide.

SPIE Oil & Gas Services is a leading technical services provider to the oil and gas industry; and is the general maintenance contractor for a number of offshore installations around the world. Sparrows is the market leading services provider for offshore cranes, lifting, mechanical handling, fluid power, and cable/pipe lay equipment. The partnership is intended to allow each of the two partners to provide wider more comprehensive service.

Sparrows chief executive Stewart Mitchell said: “The synergy between our companies, which are both committed to excellence, will allow us to deliver an unrivalled technical competence in Africa. 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.”

Spie managing director Yves Compañy added: “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”.

“Sparrows Group's internationally recognised 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.”