From Jill Aaron, Managing Director
The summer of 2010 has brought changes to our world here at HydroComp. We have our Facebook page up and running, (please join!), a fresh new update of our iconic logo, and we released a brand spanking new amazing product – PropElements. But, more sadly, we have had to say goodbye to our dear European marketing arm, Nick Danese of Design Systems & Technologies (NDAR). Perhaps goodbye isn’t a good choice of words here. Nick is not leaving the HydroComp family entirely, but simply resigning his formal sales and marketing association with us. After almost twenty years of intensive collaboration, Nick felt it was the proper time to make a change. Nick Danese has been an important part of HydroComp’s tremendous growth in the E.U. and Middle East, as well as part of a joint team for trades shows, sales, and technical development. He will continue to be an active participant in the HydroComp team for technical matters and we look forward to his continued presence, (and good strong coffee!).
On the flip side, we are pleased to announce that HydroComp’s new agent for Europe is Adrián Sarasquete, Director of VICUS DT. Adrián is not new to HydroComp software. A commercial user of HydroComp’s flagship NavCad and PropCad software for over five years, Adrián brings a special set of experience and technical background to the HydroComp team. His company, VICUS DT, is a technologically dynamic and innovative company that focuses on hydrodynamic research and development in the shipping, industrial and energy sectors. His role as European representative will encompass sales, marketing, technical development, and after-sale technical support.
A good place to meet and welcome Adrián will be during our upcoming 2010 Propeller Workshop METS. This is being held in Amsterdam on 15 November, the day before METS 2010 begins. Many of you have asked us to bring our training and Donald’s vast expertise “across the pond”, and we listened. Our April 2010 Propeller Bootcamp was wildly successful and sold out quickly, so you won’t want to miss this excellent intensive day filled of marine propeller design and analysis. Visit our website for further details and to register. Remember: It doesn’t matter how you design your propeller…until it does…
Then there is the METS show itself from 16-18 November in Amsterdam. Together we will have Donald MacPherson, Adrián Sarasquete and Nick Danese all together at Stand 04.406. I can confidently say that all other stands at this show will lack in comparison to the strong background of propeller knowledge, hydrodynamic experience, and last, but not least…charm.
