Square Robot, Inc., the leading provider of robotic inspection services, is pleased to announce its expansion into the European market and the appointment of company investor and board member Chris Carlston as vice president of operations for the new location. With a robust track record of conducting over 170 tank inspections worldwide, including successful operations in Europe as recently as September 2023, Square Robot’s innovative technology sets the standard for best practices in the in-service inspection of above-ground storage tanks.
With Carlston at the helm of the European location, Square Robot is positioning the company with a significant presence in the region. In addition to establishing a permanent office, plans for Europe in 2024 include the launch of an operations support centre, the assignment of robots and their associated support equipment to the region, and the development of a pool of domestic talent to support the long-term growth of the business in Europe and beyond. “I am excited about introducing our robotic inspection technology and services to the European market,” Carlston said. “With a dedicated office and robots stationed in Europe, we are poised to meet the specific needs of the region while promoting the adoption of our robotic inspection technology.”
With nearly two decades of experience in the technology space, Carlston joined Square Robot as an investor and member of the board of directors in 2018, serving as chairman since 2020. Prior to this, he co-founded Spatial Energy LLC in 2005, providing geospatial data solutions to oil and gas companies throughout the United States. In 2011, he led the company through an expansion, establishing Spatial Energy GmbH in Vienna, reaching industry leaders in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Square Robot’s decision to globalise its operations highlights a strategic move to profoundly impact above-ground storage tank maintenance and inspections across the continent. Leveraging the success of their first-generation SR-1 roof-launched robots, Square Robot introduced the next-generation SR-3 side-launched robot to US-based customers in September 2023. Having completed over 20 successful operations in the US and the Middle East, the SR-3’s technology and side manway launch capabilities enable the inspection of tanks containing both high and low flashpoint products.
“Completion of SR-3 opens up a world of new tanks for us to be able to inspect and keep from going out-of-service,” said David Lamont, CEO of Square Robot. “We are thrilled to embark on this expansion into the European market and feel confident that Chris will lead us to great success there and beyond.”
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