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June 2005 67 it intends to appoint Nigel Rich as non- executive Chairman. It also confirmed that Ray Miles will continue to exercise overall executive responsibility as act- ing CEO until the appointment of a new CEO. CP Ships Acquires Borg CP Ships Limited has acquired Borg International Freight Services Inc. Based in Montreal, Borg specializes in ocean and air freight forwarding and employs 22 people. Its annual gross rev- enue in 2004 was $14 million. Borg's owner and founder Richard Azoulay is assuming a management role within the CP Ships logistics organization. AMOS Software Group Sold Left to right: Giampiero Soncini (CEO), Nicola Scopsi (Legal Advisor on the Purchasing team), Stefano Foti (CFO) and Paul Ashton (VP, Northern Europe) The AMOS software division of Xantic has been acquired from the Dutch telephone group, KPN, by an international group of investors, includ- ing members of the previous manage- ment. The contract was signed in Amsterdam on May 4, 2005, after nego- tiations of less than a month. The buyout was led by Giampiero Soncini who said, "We are very happy that AMOS is back with the management that grew the company and understand the AMOS software and the need to develop it and support for the shipowners and man- agers around the world." Soncini will be the company's new CEO, supported by Stefano Foti as CFO. The company will revert to the original name of SpecTec, which is already widely known. The management team includes Soncini and Paul Ashton who rejoin the organiza- tion as well as Mike Becker, Lionel John, Gosta Algelin and Gunnar Hilsen. The company has almost 180 personnel and an annual turnover of $20 million. Circle 8 on Reader Service Card Saab TransponderTech Wins CCG Order Saab TransponderTech won a major order to supply shipboard Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to the Canadian Coast Guard. Under the con- tract, Saab's licensed integrator/reseller ICAN Ltd will supply 105 Saab R4 AIS transponders for installation on a wide range of ice breakers, buoy tenders, fish- eries patrol vessels and search-and-res- cue cutters. Circle 9 on Reader Service Card JRC Sales Up 15% Japan Radio Company Ltd. announced a 15 percent increase in sales for the FY ‘04, continuing the sales trend that start- ed in the first quarter of the year. JRC Seattle saw orders across the product line and in every boating segment for customers in the U.S., Canada and Central and South America. "We noticed a significant increase of qualified visi- tors at the boat shows in Ft Lauderdale and Miami this last year" said National Sales Manager, Buddy Morgan. Circle 11 on Reader Service Card All the Dependable, Pure Water you need... ...at a price you can afford now! World’s Finest Watermakers Water Filters Icemakers “Ze-Ro-Spot” Washdown Systems Ultraviolet Sterilizers & More Upgrades Custom Designed Water Treatment Worldwide Parts and Service For All Brands Since 1983! Call REVERSE OSMOSIS OF S.F., Inc. Tel: 954-462-4114 or Toll Free: 800-255-8115 Fax: 954-467-6080 • www.reverse-osmosis.net DESIGNED TO SATISFY OWNERS, CAPTAINS AND ENGINEERS FOR SHIPS,YACHTS, HOMES & RESORTS Circle 290 on Reader Service Card Don’t Get Burned. Firesafe & Watertight Cable and Pipe Penetration Seals Piping • Valves • Fittings • Valve Automation • Metrics • Metals RISE doesn’t just stop fire cold, it also cuts installation time dramatically so you won’t get burned financially. The RISE cable and pipe penetration sealing system is virtually impenetrable to fire, smoke, gas and water. For a copy of the groundbreaking booklet “Everything You Should Know About Cable and Pipe Transits to Ensure a Safe Vessel” or for more information, contact W&O Supply. Approved by ABS, USCG, Lloyd’s Register, DNV, TC and NAVSEA. 1-800-962-9696 www.wosupply.com Circle 230 on Reader Service Card 11 YEARS OF SERVICE 1994-2005 “YOUR SERVICE PARTNER... ...FOR DIESEL TECHNOLOGY” 1090 7th Street Richmond, CA 94801 U.S.A. Phone: 510-236-3525 Fax: 510-236-3576 www.marineturbodiesel.us Circle 271 on Reader Service Card MR JUNE 2005 #9 (65-72).qxd 6/2/2005 5:13 PM Page 3
