Market-leading plant reliability specialist AVT Reliability® has opened its first subsidiary in the USA. The move is part of a clear plan to expand its global reach, following the recent acquisition of Van Geffen in the Netherlands.AVT Reliability® Inc, which is owned by Rotherham based AES Engineering Ltd, has established a base in Rockford, Tennessee, alongside sister company AESSEAL® – the world’s largest homogeneous designer and manufacturer of mechanical seals.
US customers will benefit from its Machine Sentry® suite of products, including:
- The MSF-1 Fixed Sensor, which has full Hazlock certification
- ADA™ – the Automated Diagnostic Assistant, which can predict stage 2, 3 and 4 bearing failure and detect a wide range of other common fault conditions
- EasyBrace™, the universalbracing system designed for the reduction of structural vibration in small bore pipes
Machine Sentry® was showcased for the first time in America at the MARCON 2020 maintenance and reliability conference this month (March), and was received very positively by leading experts attending the show.
Frederic Thomas, Managing Director of AVT Reliability® said: “We are at a turning point in our strategy and are very excited to be introducing our advanced solutions to the American market.
“We work constantly to improve the reliability and lifespan of our customers’ assets, via innovative and sustainable solutions, and are proud that our European customers report increased uptime and reduced maintenance and operating costs.
“We look forward to establishing the AVT Reliability® reputation for added value in the US.”
