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more failsafe and easier to operate. They also want an electric ROV to take on more work tasks traditionally per- formed by hydraulic ROV?s to cut their operating costs. This accounts for the growing sales of the Panther XT plus which can carry five-function rate grab- ber and seven- function position feedback manipulator arms. A very high percentage of the tasks performed by hydraulic ROV?s can also be performed by the more cost effective electric ROV solution. How is the company different to when you started? Grant The factory move and the integration of the defense business into our operations, has led to a new management structure with stronger, more clearly defined roles and responsibilities and common technology utilized between commercial and defense underwater vehicle products. The new feel of the company comes from the drive by both staff and management to cre- ate a professional gold standard organization everyone can be proud of. There will, of course, always be room for continuous improvement but the feeling is we are well on our way to achieving our early goals. On the production side it has further enabled us to improve our manufac- turing systems and management organisation by placing them under a single new directorial role. How is it the same? Grant The fundamental building blocks of technological development thatlay behind Seaeye?s success ? and that have been copied across the ROV industry ? has created a structure and philosophy of proven performance, including valued feedback from our customers? experience, that is trusted The powerful new Panther XT Plus. MTR#7 (18-33):MTR Layouts 8/29/2011 9:52 AM Page 24