Bridon, the global technology leader in the manufacture of steel wire and fibre rope, is set to host a series of technical seminars in key locations across the world showcasing the latest in offshore rope technology. The Future of Rope Technology seminars begin in Houston, Texas on July 21 and will run in different locations until January 2016. 

Gavin Turner, global sector marketing manager for Bridon, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this important series of seminars looking at the future of rope technology. “The seminars will focus on the intelligent approach to solving rope performance issues offshore, current industry challenges, new products and how intelligent ropes can help business to reduce their operating costs.

“These seminars will be hosted in various different countries over the next seven months and are a great way for Bridon to demonstrate its expertise in this field while helping businesses to understand just how far we’ve come with our products.” At the seminars Bridon’s team of technical, applications and commercial specialists will demonstrate how the company have addressed client challenges that the industry has faced and how they have developed innovative solutions to overcome them.

 “The Bridon Technology Centre (BTC) is a world leading centre of excellence for rope technology development, analysis and verification, at the centre we are able to accelerate the development in rope technology increasing the safety, performance and operational life of ropes working in demanding and hostile environments,” Gavin said. “The BTC ensures that we remain firmly at the forefront of rope technology and as a result our product development is resulting in truly intelligent ropes,” he added.