and marine soon ensued. The transition
consequently meant developing expertise
in these new specializations through rigor-
ous research.
“In our business, which is heavily influ-
enced by engineering, it’s not just about
owning machinery. It’s also about the
knowledge and skills used to design equip-
ment,” Barroeta said.
In 2014, the company received recognition
at the Offshore Technology Conference
when it presented research on a new kind
of tensioning system.
“We invest seriously in research. That’s
the only way we can come up with innova-
tive solutions,” Barroeta said.
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