Voith Turbo Opens New Power, Oil & Gas Division Headquarters in Houston
Voith Turbo recently announced the opening of the company’s new Houston, TX headquarters for the Power, Oil & Gas Division for the Americas. The new office is located in Houston’s Energy Corridor.
“Opening a beautiful new location in the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor shows our commitment to the oil and gas sector,” said Ron Wilson, president of Americas of Voith Turbo’s Power, Oil & Gas Division. “Houston is a worldwide hub for the oil and gas industry, and many of our global customers are located in or frequently do business in the area. With the oil and gas market forecasted to remain a strong and attractive business sector into the future, Voith is committed to providing better support for our customers with expanded sales, application engineering, and project management services.”
The new Houston location includes a business development and R&D center focused on problem solving and product development. Voith Turbo invests approximately five percent of its total annual revenue in research and development.
“Innovation is an integral part of Voith Turbo’s growth, and Houston is where new ideas in the energy sector are generated and brought to life,” Wilson said. “Expanding our presence in Houston will allow us to hire and retain the area’s top business and engineering talents, placing Voith Turbo at the center of the oil and gas sector both locally and globally.”
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