Rigging specialists team up with Pierrepont Analysis

http://www.marineresults.com/

In a move that strengthens their position as one of the world's leading
superyacht and raceboat rig and structural inspection specialists, international
riggers Marine Results have signed a Teaming Agreement with Pierrepont
Analysis.

All contracts acquired by Pierrepont in the marine sector will be handled jointly
by the two companies, as will inspections that are acquired directly by Marine
Results.

"By securing the marine services of Pierrepont our core team can now focus on
the other areas of our business while Pierrepont can head up our inspection
facility," explains Managing Director Ed Danby. "Marine Results already has a
very high level of qualified expertise for carrying out non destructive testing
including ultrasonic and phased array inspections. We also have a very healthy
order book for major yacht rig work. The arrangement increases the capacity of
both companies, enabling us to take our offer to a higher level across our
customer base."

Pierrepont Analysis is run by Ben Pierrepont. The company already has a
significant turnover in the marine sector, and is active in the renewable-energy,
aeronautical and automotive sectors, which it will continue to service separately.
Like the Directors of Marine Results, Ben Pierrepont is NDT qualified with nine
years experience. He has a wealth of marine surveying experience and expertise
in composite build and repair techniques. Ben has built and surveyed some of
the most up to date racing and cruising boats afloat, including numerous
America’s Cup and Open 60 Class boats.

"The agreement with Marine Results enables us to offer a broader service and a
bigger team not just for our NDT rig inspections but for hull, deck, internal
structures, keel and other structural inspections as well," comments Ben. "The
exclusivity of our arrangement means that all rig inspection work coming into
Pierrepont will be routed through Marine Results.

The contract formally started on 1st August but the two companies have already
completed two projects together. Last week the 220ft ketch Athos had her
rigged unstepped and inspected in a three day fast turnaround, after she had
sustained damage. She was fully operational again in time to participate in the
Superyacht Cup in Cowes. A second contract for a 24 metre luxury catamaran,
part of the Sunreef Yachts fleet, was undertaken in Poland when the Marine
Results/Pierrepont partnership carried out analysis on the resin infused carbon
mast.

Marine Results already has a similar partnership with another specialist
company, Wavelength NDT, which also provides ultrasonic inspection services
and consultancy for non destructive testing of metallic and composite
engineering structures.

"Pierrepont Analysis adds knowledge and manpower to the Marine Results
team," concludes Ed Danby. "We are looking forward to a successful
partnership."