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Trescal, international specialist in calibration services, is doubly involved in the Vendée Globe 2016 Race. Firstly as a sponsor of the skipper Fabrice Amedeo, who will take part, for the first time next Sunday in this unique solo race around the world without assistance. But also, by providing metrological expertise to the technical team of the Imoca Newrest-Matmut.

Trescal, provided to Fabrice Amedeo’s technical team a tension meter calibrated in their laboratory to check the forces exerted on the riggings.

"This tension meter will enable us to better calculate the tension exerted on the maneuvers in static and dynamic conditions. In particular on the halyards (ropes to hoist the sails) and on the stays (ropes to haul or trim the sails) in order to optimize the choice in strength and weight of the riggings. It will also be used to optimize devices as pulleys, reinforcements on the sails, and to better understand the force induced in the structure of the boat where these devices are fixed... all this in order to optimize performance!” enthusiastically stated Yvon Berrehar, technical director of the Imoca 60.

Trescal’s support of the team will continue after the race because, in addition to these measures carried out with the tension meter, the team located in the Trescal calibration laboratory in Rennes will carry out verification and testing of electrical equipment (current, voltage), and of external and submerged temperature sensors.

The collaboration with Fabrice Amedeo will continue after this Vendée Globe race as the group will be accompanying him and his team during his next challenges : La Transat Jacques Vabre in 2017 and La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe in 2018.

"Very rarely have I come across a project that combines so many ingredients! The professionalism of the team, the technology of the boat, the quality of its skipper and the dream machine that the Vendée Globe represents! Usually to make a decision on such a sponsorship is not an easy thing for an middle size company like ours. But besides his personality, Fabrice is a master of persuasion. He was well versed on the impact this can give to his sponsors. Now all that remains is to wish him the best race possible" says Olivier Delrieu, Trescal CEO.

"In anticipation of taking part in the Vendée Globe,I have set myself an ambitious challenge and in addition a huge desire to share my experiences: I plan to narrate throughout the race with tales of the magic of the seas to a larger audience. I wish for as many people as possible to embark on this adventure with me. I thank Trescal for all their support and trust. And I will see you all when I have looped around the world" concludes Fabrice Amedeo. 

> Read the article on Le Monde about Fabrice Amedeo

Trescal, international specialist in calibration, has been awarded the accolade of ‘European Calibration and Repair Service Company of the Year’ in Frost & Sullivan’s 2016 Best Practices Awards. The award recognises Trescal’s commitment to growth and investment across Europe in addition to its continued use of best practices.

The prestigious award was announced following a detailed analysis of Trescal’s performance, added value, and innovation in the field. This was supported by Trescal’s continued acquisition-led growth and involvement in the European Metrology Research Program and European Metrology Program for Innovation and Research.

Olivier Delrieu, Chief Executive Officer at Trescal, said: “The calibration and repair industry must adapt to customer requirements, which is exactly what winning this Frost & Sullivan Best Practice Award recognises. By providing a one stop shop multi-service and multi-brand calibration and repair offering for our 35,000 customers, Trescal delivers best-in-class and now award-winning services.”

Apoorva Ravikrishnan, Research Analyst for Measurement & Instrumentation at Frost & Sullivan, said: “The cornerstone for Trescal’s customer service and support is the in-depth technical competence it has developed over many years in the calibration services market. Moreover, Trescal has relentlessly worked to be a complete calibration service partner to its customers by offering services and support from the installation and acquisition of measurement systems, computerized asset management solutions, to metrological and technical support and training.”

The award for ‘European Calibration and Repair Service Company of the Year’ will be officially presented to Trescal by Frost & Sullivan at an awards ceremony held in Paris later this year. 

Based in Boonton, New Jersey, General Calibration Inc. (GenCal) is an ISO 17025 A2LA accredited one-stop-shop laboratory and employs 22 people for an annual turnover of ~3 M$. 

This acquisition allows Trescal to expand its footprint in the American market, strengthening its presence in the North East. It also reinforces its technical skills, particularly in electrical High Voltage calibration. GenCal’s management team will remain unchanged.

 Guillaume Caroit, General Secretary of Trescal Group, said: “We are very happy to welcome General Calibration within Trescal group. This acquisition shows our strong commitment to reinforce Trescal presence in the US. We aim at continuing at the same pace our acquisition strategy in North America in 2015.” 

This deal was completed with the support of Trescal’s majority shareholder, Ardian, the premium independent private investment company. This acquisition is the tenth build-up following Ardian’s take over of Trescal in July 2013, and the fourth in the United States in 2014.

ABOUT GENERAL CALIBRATION - General Calibration was incorporated in 1988 in Whippany, New Jersey. Since then, the three founders’ goal has been to provide the highest level of service excellence in calibration maintenance and repair of electrical measurement equipment. In 1996 the company moved to Boonton, in a 9 000 sq. foot state-of-the-art laboratory.

> Read the press release