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Ashtead Technology Boosts Rental Fleet with Acquisition of Exail’s Rovins 9-DVL!

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Ashtead Technology Boosts Rental Fleet with Acquisition of Exail’s Rovins 9-DVL!

Ashtead Technology becomes the first rental company to adopt Exail's new INS/DVL technology, a high-performance navigation system that seamlessly integrates Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) functionalities

Ashtead Technology Enhances Rental Fleet with Exail’s Rovins 9-DVL Acquisition

Phil Middleton, Ashtead Technology and Maverick Piccininni, Exail.

Exail Partners with Ashtead Technology to Launch Advanced Rovins 9-DVL System

Exail, a leader in innovative navigation solutions, has finalized a deal with Ashtead Technology for the first delivery of six units of its state-of-the-art all-in-one INS/DVL system, known as the Rovins 9-DVL.

Ashtead Technology: A Pioneer in Rental Services

This acquisition positions Ashtead Technology as the inaugural rental service provider to incorporate Exail’s cutting-edge INS/DVL technology into its offerings.

Rovins 9-DVL: A Game-Changer in Navigation

The Rovins 9-DVL is a sophisticated navigation apparatus that merges Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) capabilities, ensuring precise and dependable subsea positioning and velocity data. By integrating this advanced technology into its rental inventory, Ashtead Technology reinforces its status as a leader in the sector.

Commitment to Excellence

“At Ashtead Technology, we are dedicated to providing extraordinary service and top-tier technology to our global clientele,” stated Phil Middleton, Head of Survey and Robotics at Ashtead Technology. “The Rovins 9-DVL, with its sophisticated features as a combined INS/DVL system, compact design, and user-friendly plug-and-play functionality, will enable seamless integration into various subsea vehicles, optimizing operations for field operators.”

Looking Ahead: A Promising Partnership

“We are incredibly thankful to Ashtead Technology for their trust in our solutions and are proud to count them as a valued partner,” remarked Maverick Piccininni, Regional Sales Manager at Exail. “Our collaboration has yielded remarkable success in 2023, and we look forward to further advancements and innovations together in 2024.”

Strategic Growth in Underwater Technology

The addition of the Rovins 9-DVL is the latest in a series of strategic initiatives by Ashtead Technology over the past year, aimed at bolstering its underwater technology capabilities through collaboration with Exail.

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