Ashtead Technology, an international subsea equipment specialist, has increased its product portfolio with an exclusive sales agreement with ECA Robotics for its range of specialist underwater inspection equipment.

The agreement with the French company is for the rights to sell the ECA Hytec range of advanced underwater inspection equipment including ROVs, manipulators arms, cameras and lights.

As part of the agreement, Ashtead Technology will deliver dedicated sales support and product training on the equipment from its facility in Aberdeen.

Ashtead Technology’s product sales manager, Kevin Murray-Taylor, said: “This latest prestigious agreement further enhances our ability to supply customers with a wide range of the latest, high functioning inspection and monitoring equipment. In addition, our dedicated and highly skilled technical team is available to offer customers a superior service before, during, and after sale.”

Pierre-Emmanuel Gaillard, Director from ECA Robotics Montpellier, said: “We foresee increasing demand for our underwater equipment due to its technological superiority, and we are delighted to be partnering with Ashtead Technology to provide an enhanced customer support solution.”

Headquartered in Aberdeen with bases in Singapore and Houston, Ashtead Technology is a fully integrated international equipment solutions specialist, offering equipment sales, rental equipment, calibration, repair and maintenance, asset management, cable moulding, offshore personnel and custom engineered solutions.