About us
Ashtead Technology incorporates market-leading technologies and innovative life of field services to help our clients deliver complex projects and enhance asset integrity by combining technical ingenuity with engineering and field service expertise.
As well as offering a vast range of subsea tooling and survey sensors for various applications, we have also developed a range of solutions and products to support the delivery of challenging offshore projects.
We take pride in offering a responsive service and are adept, when meeting short-notice client requests, at using our in-house capability to reduce unnecessary levels of complexity in order to execute projects on time and on budget.
Ashtead Technology is truly committed to drive positive change across the industry by working in collaboration with clients and partners to increase efficiencies and lower costs.
Our long-term commitment to research and development will play a key role in the next chapter of our growth.
We continue to strengthen our core rentals business, extend our asset management offering, whilst growing our support services and expertise, alongside offering an unrivalled breadth and depth of capability.
By making a determined effort to employ the best people, utilise the best and latest new technologies and strive to nurture strong relationships with our clients and suppliers, we aim to offer the best in client service and maintain an unrivalled position in the market.
Ashtead Technology group companies
Ashtead Technology brings together companies that are recognised as leading solution and service providers. These companies share knowledge and experience to the benefit of our clients.
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Our history
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Ashtead Technology founded
Founded in 1985, Ashtead Technology has become a world-leading, independent subsea equipment solutions specialist providing rental and sale of survey and ROV equipment, engineered measurement solutions, offshore personnel, training, calibration, repair and maintenance and asset management solutions. Positioned at the forefront of technology and innovative solutions, Ashtead strives to provide a one-stop-shop for cost effective solutions to maximise performance with high quality service and delivery.
Ashtead Technology opens new Singapore facility
Opening in 1994, Ashtead Technology opens its facility in Singapore, allowing roll-out of its full service offering to clients across Asia Pacific.
Ashtead Technology opens new Houston facility
Opening in 1997, Ashtead Technology opens its facility in Houston, allowing roll-out of its full service offering to clients across North and Central America.
Ashtead Technology moves to new purpose-built facility in Westhill
Ashtead Technology relocates its global headquarters to Westhill, Aberdeen. The move doubled the company’s capacity incorporating offices, warehouse, maintenance workshops and a specialised calibration laboratory.
Ashtead Technology training academy launched
A first-of-its-kind subsea training academy was launched in Aberdeen in the world-renowned subsea centre of excellence at Westhill.
The subsea technology training academy was created to meet global demand for improved competency in the configuration, operation and maintenance of increasingly sophisticated equipment required in more complex subsea oil and gas projects in deeper waters and hostile locations around the world.
The courses available cover the basics and the more complex functioning of offshore survey equipment, acoustic positioning and motion sensing systems, hydrographic and geophysical survey equipment, cable and pipe detection and tracking systems and ROV sensors and multiplexers.
Ashtead Technology became the first subsea services company to be accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
This official seal of approval from UKAS demonstrates that Ashtead Technology delivers professional and technically competent calibration of survey, positioning and oceanographic sensors crucial to their customers’ subsea operations.
UKAS assesses a laboratory’s calibration and measurement capability to produce precise and accurate test results by scrutinising the technical competence of staff, the validity of the test methods, and equipment used through a vigorous audit and validation process.
Buckthorn Partners, Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) and Souter Investments acquired Ashtead Technology
The undisclosed funding package from Buckthorn a London-based investment firm, and APICORP a financial institution established by the ten-member countries of the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries and Souter Investments, allowed Ashtead Technology to further expand its service offering through both organic and acquisition lead growth. The investment also enabled Ashtead Technology to expand its geographical reach, with the Middle East being a particular area of interest and focus for the company.
Ashtead Technology acquires Technical Equipment Services (TES), Abu Dhabi
Since being appointed in 2012 as agents to Ashtead Technology in the Middle East, Ashtead Technology acquired TES in December 2016. Having provided survey equipment and customer support in the UAE for over 17 years, TES is firmly established within the region. The deal allowed Ashtead Technology to roll-out its full service offering to clients in the region.
Joint venture completed with Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.
Ashtead Technology completed its joint venture with Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. As part of the transaction, Forum Energy Technologies contributed its subsea rentals business, which traded as Forum Subsea Rentals, creating the industry’s leading, independent provider of subsea survey and ROV equipment rental services.
Ashtead Technology acquires Welaptega Marine
Ashtead Technology further bolstered its rapidly-expanding inspection, maintenance and repair services and capabilities with the acquisition of Canadian-based underwater inspection company, Welaptega.
Founded in 1990, Welaptega is a market leader in mooring system inspection and integrity engineering. Over the past 28 years it has developed a suite of pioneering technologies and services to mitigate failure, prevent damage, and manage the ongoing integrity of offshore operations through a risk-based approach to asset integrity.
By bringing together two world-class portfolios, the deal strengthened the group’s subsea inspection capabilities, creating a wider, more competitive offering, whilst reinforcing Ashtead’s position as a leader in the provision of advanced offshore equipment solutions.
Ashtead Technology acquires Aqua-Tech Solutions
Ashtead Technology acquires Louisiana based subsea equipment rental and cutting services specialist, Aqua-Tech Solutions, as part of the company’s international growth plans in the USA.
The combined business will see clients in the Gulf of Mexico region benefit from a robust and enhanced offering, allowing more timely and cost-effective access to the group’s full range of equipment and services from locations in Broussard and Houma, Louisiana.
The acquisition significantly strengthens Ashtead Technology’s ROV and mechanical tooling offering, broadening its already well-established survey sensor rental fleet. It also sees the firm’s specialist subsea services capability extended with the introduction of subsea cutting equipment.
Senior management
Our proven track record and strong capabilities are underpinned by more than 250 years of industry experience. Our leadership team is committed to upholding our values to attract and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce. Their objective is to create a sustainable and growing business, which supports the long-term needs of its people, clients and shareholders.Allan Pirie
Chief Executive Officer
Allan has extensive experience in strategic, financial and commercial management of global subsea and marine related firms. He has developed and led the growth of a number of businesses both organically and through acquisitions. Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2009, Allan held a number of senior positions in the oilfield services industry for companies including Triton Group, Vroon Offshore and ASCO. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Business Studies degree from Robert Gordon University.
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Business Development Director
David started his career with Stena Offshore (now TechnipFMC) as a contracts engineer in the North Sea and subsequently worked for Oryx Energy, Kerr-McGee and Maersk Oil in a range of JV management, project and commercial roles. Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2017, David held a number of senior roles including group vice president of business development at Subsea 7. David holds an MBA degree with distinction from Aberdeen Business School, and an MSc and BSc in Offshore Engineering and Quantity Surveying from Robert Gordon University.
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Operations Director
Peter joined Ashtead Technology in 1997 as an electronics technician. During his time at Ashtead Technology, Peter has held a number of senior positions including rental manager, technical director and divisional director. He also holds an HND in electronic and electrical engineering from Robert Gordon University.
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Corporate Development Director
Stephen has more than 21 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, having worked in legal and commercial senior management roles for companies including One Subsea and i-Tech services. Stephen holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying from Robert Gordon University.
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Technical Director
Ross has more than 35 years industry experience focussed on technical delivery in subsea survey, ROV inspection and subsea monitoring services. Ross joined Ashtead Technology in 2011 as business development director. His current role as technical director includes managing Ashtead Technology's in-house solutions team which identifies and develops new technology. Prior to joining Ashtead Technology, Ross held the position of operations director at Forum Subsea Rentals. He holds a honours degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Robert Gordon University.
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RGM – Europe
Brett has more than 20 years experience across the oil and gas industry having worked in various technical and engineering roles for companies including Expro Group and Woodside Offshore Petroleum. Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2016, Brett was the CEO of HCS Control Systems.
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RGM – Saudi Arabia
Scott joined Ashtead Technology in 2007 and has since held a number of technical and engineering roles within the company both in Aberdeen and Houston prior to his current role. Scott holds an Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree from Robert Gordon University.
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RGM – Americas
Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2017, Steven held a number of senior and technical positions at FTO Services, C-Innovation and Schilling Robotics. He began his career in the oil and gas industry in Sonsub advancing to ROV superintendent, delivering the mobilisation and commissioning of several high-profile projects. Steven has a successful track record of developing and delivering solutions packages for subsea operations both in the GOM marketplace as well as internationally.
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RGM - United Kingdom
Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2018, Ben held a number of senior roles at UPE Engineering and Rochling Insoll. He has more than 10 years experience in account management, business development and operations.
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Regional Director - APAC
James has 20 years subsea industry experience following a career that has seen him accumulate extensive experience of both offshore and shore based ROV and life of field operations. Prior to joining Ashtead Technology in 2019, James was Regional Director for i-Tech services within the Asia Pacific region. James holds a BA in Oil & Gas from Curtain University, Perth.
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Chief Executive Officer - Welaptega
Tony founded Welaptega in 1990 and has built the business to be a market leader in mooring system inspection and integrity engineering. His background in pure and applied agricultural and marine sciences, and experience in invention and problem solving led him to pursuing a career in the development of subsea technology. Tony holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Marine Biology from the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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