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ly supplying to LNG marine markets. The companys valve technologies are used on LNG Carriers, FLNG (Float- ing Production & Storage Units) and FSRUs (Floating, Storage & Re-gasi? -cation Units). The latest deal with W&O is in- tended to penetrate the rapidly ex-panding domestic interest LNG as fuel in the U.S. OSV markets, and be- yond. Nestel adds, As infrastructure development ramps up in the U.S., it was important for W&O to stay on top of the industry trend and in order to do so, partnering with Bestobell was the best option. We positioned ourselves to support our current and future customer base with the latest technology.? WIN-WINA common denominator for all of these partnerships and deals seems to be innovative, new products, hitting the market at arguably the right time for a customer base that is growing. The OSV / PSV market is booming and U.S. operators have plunged into the LNG markets with tentative steps, while also looking for better ways to service oil and gas clients offshore. As the exclusive North American sales agent for all PG Marine products, Be- stobell valves, and Hyde Marines bal- last water treatment solution, W&O will utilize their extensive branch and sales network to represent each to a growing offshore and mariner seg- ment in North America. For Gulf of Mexico-based opera- tors, the partnership(s) are perhaps less important than the easier access to the equipment that each deal could bring. Coming arguably the right time and ? for the right reasons ? the three agreements represent a winning combination for the OEMs, W&O and of course, industry itself. Cygnus 2Ultrasonic Thickness GaugeCome see us this year October 9th?11th at The International Workboat Show in New Orleans at Booth #1350Cygnus Instruments, Inc.Phone: 410-267-9771 Email: [email protected] MN 83MN Sept2013 Layout 82-95.indd 838/30/2013 10:58:46 AM