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www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 55HATLAPA Acquires Triplex AS, Extends Portfolio Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machin- ery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA?s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of a typical deck machinery package for supply vessels and AHTs. Rapp Hydema Buys Hydra Pro Rapp Marine Group acquired Hydra Pro Seattle, a crane manufacturing firm. Possessing both American Petroleum Institute (API) Spec 2C and ISO 9001: 2008 certifications, Rapp Hydra Pro is a rarity in the crane community. Hydra Pro also manu- factures A-Frames, cylinders and other associ- ated machinery. Hydra Pro?s clientele includes customers the offshore oil industry, the U.S. military, and various other marine subsectors, including ROV-handling. Kurt Manchester is the new Hydra Pro President. Johann Sigurjonsson, President of Rapp Hydema U.S., is impressed by the operation?s functionality and said that he is planning toreplicate some of these practices at the origi- nal 4433 27th Avenue facility. Closely involved in all aspects of the acquisition process, Sigurjonsson called Hydra Pro ?a most important addition to the Rapp family? which includes existing facilities in Dutch Harbor, AK, Seattle, WA (two sites), and the Houston sales office. N-SeaA New Era forNoordhoek Noordhoek has emerged after a tur- bulent period as a reinvigorated com- pany, ready to capitalize on its strengths, expand its business and build a brand synonymous withexcellence. ?This rejuvenation is a testament to our dedicated work- force, who, with the support of our ambitious partner Value Enhancement Partners, has created a more dynamic and entrepreneurial company. The launch of our new name N-Sea is just the beginning,?, said Commercial Director Cees Noordhoek. The letter ?N? is a prominent part of the name. In the ?N?, Noordhoek, the name in which the company has invested more than 50 years, lives on. Thanks to the impressive work over 50 years the name Noordhoek continues to open many doors. In addition, the new name refers to the North Sea Standards, which means quality and also refers to N- Sea?s home base. Moreover, the new name N-Sea presents a more powerful, international and customer-focused company. N-Sea is the name, followed by the names of the divisions underneath: Offshore (N-Sea Offshore), Survey (N-Sea Survey), Seatec (N- Seatec), and inshore (N-Shore). Bob, Sergio and Cees have N-Sea pointed for success. MTR#8 (50-64):MTR Layouts 10/11/2011 9:11 AM Page 55