STAVANGER, Norway, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Modex is pleased to
announce the merger with the Louisiana based offshore container company
Gauthiers'. The merger creates the world's third largest offshore
container company with a global fleet of 17000 units, a global
presence and comprehensive service offerings from engineering and
manufacturing, to the sale and leasing of offshore containers and
modules.
"Gauthiers' is an ideal partner for us because of their
experience, facilities and long-standing customer relationships
throughout the Gulf of Mexico. And
just as importantly they are industry leaders in the development
and implementation of international safety standards," says
Eric Snellen, Modex CEO
Modex is the leading integrated cargo carrying unit (CCU)
manufacturer and rental provider in the world with operations in
Norway, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Nigeria, Brazil, UAE, Saudi
Arabia, Holland,
Denmark and the UK with further
growth planned in the near future.
"It will be business as usual – only better – with the merged
company. Our customers will still receive the same outstanding
service they always have, only now they will gain access to
additional units, more facilities, new models and direct factory
support," said Gauthiers' President Robert
Gauthier. "What's more, we can now serve customers anywhere
in the world."
For more information on the transaction, please
contact:
Mr Eric Snellen, CEO Modex-
eric.snellen@modexenergy.com
Mr Garett Gauthier, VP Business Development -
garett@gauthiersrental.com
About Modex
Modex started manufacturing offshore containers and modules in
Shanghai in 2011 and has since
established rental operations in emerging markets such as
South East Asia, Australia, Middle
East and Brazil. For more
information visit http://www.modexenergy.com/
About Gauthiers'
Gauthiers' was founded in Lafayette,
Louisiana in 1979 and have proudly served the Gulf Coast
ever since with locations in Lafayette, Houma and Port Fourchon. For more information
visit http://www.gauthiersrental.com/
New group website coming soon.
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