Chamber names Technip 2009 Manufacturer of the Year

Since it opened its pipeline fabrication spoolbase in 2001, Technip’s Theodore facility has become one of the most important offshore construction facilities on the entire Gulf Coast and has completed projects for more than 15 operators in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Egypt and Angola.  In 2009 Technip developed in excess of 60 percent market share of subsea fabrication/installation projects in the Gulf of Mexico.  Technip was fortunate to buck the national and international trend by having one of its busiest years on record.  The 140 employees on the spoolbase enjoy pay rates above the national level.  Technip is also the owner of a fleet of offshore vessels.  The reel lay vessel Deep Blue with more than 120 crew members is the largest vessel of its type in the world.

Aker Solutions was honored for being the Medium-Sized Manufacturer of the Year by the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the National Association of Manufacturers.  Aker is a global provider of engineering and construction services and produces subsea steel tube unbilicals and other equipment used by the offshore oil and gas industry.  The Chamber nominated the company for the state award after being named the Chamber’s 2008 Manufacturer of the Year.

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