S&N Pump Plans for Next Wave of Growth
S&N Pump Africa, Lda. grows significantly in Cabinda Angola: Creating Partnerships and Sustaining Employee Growth with Additional Staff and Extensive Training
Cabinda, Angola - April 12, 2007 -- As part of an on-going effort to advance it's mission as the global leader in supply and repair of submersible pumps for the offshore oil and gas industry, S&N Pump affiliate company, S&N Pump Africa, Lda., has signed contracts with Ameron Fiberglass Pipe and Wilden Pump Company to maintain local stock and supply for the country of Angola.
"We are always looking for ways to bring the products you need - from a local supplier and local stock," says Karen Draper, President and CEO of S&N Pump Company, Inc.
Employee Additions and "More" Training
S&N Pump Africa, Lda. is pleased to announce the addition of Heldemar Guimaraes, who has joined the Sales Engineering staff in the Luanda office.
Mr. Heldemar Guimaraes has over 8 years experience in the offshore drilling industry.
"We are very excited about his addition into our our ever increasing Angolan staff," expresses Karen Draper.
Heldemar will be traveling to California to attend Wilden Pump University, then to Houston, TX, S&N Pump Company Headquarters, for training.
In May, Antonio Roque, Training Manager of IRD Balancing Company, will be visiting the Cabinda facility to train personnel on vibration analysis and balancing.
In July, Heldemar and Manuel Lombo, Lead Mechanical Foreman at S&N Pump Africa's Cabinda Facility, will attend training at Ameron Fiberglass in Holland; after which they will both travel to Germany for training at the Wilo EMU Pump factory.
S&N Pump Africa, Lda. is currently undergoing Workshop/Personnel Certification by U.L. for Explosion Proof Motor Repairs, which should be completed by August 1, 2007.
Antonio Vieria, Lead Electrical Foreman, will attend school for EU Explosion Proof Motors in Dubai in September for BASEEFA (EU) Certification.
"We have come a long way since our arrival in Cabinda in 2002 and promise we will continue to grow to support your needs with experienced trained local personnel, said Karen Draper.
"If you are in the area, stop by to see us. We are all very proud of our accomplishments and will keep you updated on our progress and expansion. Thank you again for your support in making it all possible."