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The sampling systems manufacturer



Mechatest, is a leading ISO9001:2015 certified manufacturer and worldwide supplier of liquid and gas sampling systems specific for the FPSO, petrochemical, chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and power industry.  

 

Doedijns and Mechatest join forces
Combined, Doedijns and Mechatest become the total supplier in manual and automatic sampling solutions.

 

''This is an important step for Mechatest, this cooperation gives us the opportunity to realize our plans for international growth,'' said Andre van Roon, director Mechatest. ''By joining forces we are increasing our network and our engineering and production capacity. This way we can serve our (joint) customers even better."

 

Wouter Vullers, commercial director Vydraulics: "Mechatest' products are complementary to Doedijns' current product portfolio. The combined product portfolio will further strengthen our position in the international sampling market." 

We design and fabricate open and closed loop sample solutions for petroleum products, chemicals, solvents, steam and water samples.

Mechatest’s primary purpose is to create solutions for collecting manual samples of liquid, liquefied gas or gas safely, accurately and emission free.
Doedijns specializes in automatic sampling systems conform API 8.2, ASTM D.4177 and ISO-3171 standards. 
Most common systems are fast-loop sampling, automatic cell sampler, custody transfer sampling, fiscal metering sampling solutions for crude oil or natural gas applications.


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manual sample liquid, liquefied gas or gas. Doedijns automatic sampling systems API 8.2, ASTM D.4177 and ISO-3171 , fastloop sampling, fast-loop sampler, cell sampler, probe sampler, custody transfer sampling, fiscal metering sampler

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We are pleased to personally inform you that Mechatest has been acquired by Doedijns b.v. This strategic acquisition endorses our ambition to grow and offer you an even better service. By joining forces, we are able to share our knowledge and create new opportunities.

The combined businesses will provide a complete range of sampling solutions, where everything from design to production, commissioning and maintenance can be provided with the basic principle of taking your worries out of the equation.

 

Mechatest is a specialist in (manual) samplers applicable to the mid and downstream industry. These sampling systems are suitable for all kinds of petrochemical gases, liquids and also steam, water and specific hydrogen (H2). "By joining forces we increase our sales, engineering and production capacity", says Andre van Roon, director Mechatest. "Doedijns' extensive workshop offers enormous potential for the realization of large-scale sampling projects, such as the construction of extensive analyzer shelters and steam-water analysis systems. In addition, Doedijns' service team, already specialized in sampling systems, offers growth perspectives in the field of maintenance and installation."

 

Doedijns, since last year part of the Vydraulics group, focussing on power, motion and control systems also specializes in automatic sampling systems for upstream and midstream (crude) oil solutions. Wouter Vullers, commercial director Vydraulics: "The products of Mechatest are complementary to the current product portfolio of Doedijns with our fast-loop sampling, automatic cell sampler, custody transfer sampling, fiscal metering sampling solutions for crude oil or natural gas applications. The combined product offering of both companies will further strengthen our position in the international sampling market."

 

Later this year, Mechatest will move into Doedijns' facility on Bleiswijkseweg in Zoetermeer. The acquisition has no consequences for employment. The parties involved are looking forward to a successful collaboration.

 

If you have any questions regarding this mailing, please contact the undersigned. We trust that we have provided you with sufficient information and look forward to a successful continuation of our cooperation. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be delighted to answer your query.

manual sample liquid, liquefied gas or gas. Doedijns automatic sampling systems API 8.2, ASTM D.4177 and ISO-3171 , fastloop sampling, fast-loop sampler, cell sampler, probe sampler, custody transfer sampling, fiscal metering sampler
manual sample liquid, liquefied gas or gas. Doedijns automatic sampling systems API 8.2, ASTM D.4177 and ISO-3171 , fastloop sampling, fast-loop sampler, cell sampler, probe sampler, custody transfer sampling, fiscal metering sampler

Mechatest has all the extended sampling knowledge, we are a lot more than just hands who place Swagelok parts together!

 

Whether sampling direct from a pipeline, tank, stack, steam/water source or any other application with the intent of transporting the sample to a laboratory for analysis, Mechatest will find your solution. Co-operation with major suppliers and international well-known fabricates of components, the experience and know-how acquired in designing and manufacturing make Mechatest capable of providing its clients with the "best" solution, both in technical and economical terms.

Our designs are made to work in applications requiring techniques and materials capable of withstanding extreme operating conditions. Working closely with our clients and major suppliers we have the latest information regarding problems, techniques and specifications. We are familiar and able to work with all major manufacturer's equipment and are free to choose the best possible for your specific needs.

 

This way we are able to provide our clients with optimised solutions for all demanding applications such as high operating pressures, high temperatures and corrosive fluids and environments. We have considerable experience in handling a wide range of materials, not only stainless steel but hastelloy, incolloy, monel and other exotics as well.

As an independent System Integrator our main activities are the complete design, engineering, procurement, assembly and integration of instrumentation and analyser systems, metering systems, grab sampling systems, calibration and sample recovery systems. 

Our mission statement is to be the leading company in the total delivery of all kinds of sampling solutions. Mechatest as sampling specialist realize technical projects with "best" solution, both in technical and economical terms. Our people are focused to provide high quality products and systems with a utmost high feeling for services and after-sales.

Supported by extensive knowledge, experience and application know-how, we can offer:

  • Guaranties on high availability, sample integrity and repeatability of the systems
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Low costs of ownership

All the systems are designed and manufactured at Mechatest B.V. , supported by the experience and the skills of our engineers and technicians we offer high quality projects which gives you unequalled value for money.

As an independent System Integrator our main activities are:

  • Engineering
  • Project management
  • Design
  • Assembling
  • Testing
  • Installation
  • Start-up
  • Service
  • Revision work

Full responsibility can be placed in the hand of a single supplier. We have acquired broad-based experience in relation to all common process, sample take off and sample condition techniques, lab sampling techniques, analyser & metering houses, grab sampling, of metering systems. Independent system integration meaning the implementation of complete projects in the field of pilot plants, analysers systems and metering systems combined with associated installation, commissioning and start-up activities. Our main markets are the Oil & Gas Industry, typically exploration, transportation, production and manufacturing and the Petrochemical Industry. We serve these industries world-wide following international standards such as: * ISO 3171, IP 6.2, API 8.2 and ASTM D4177 standard for “Sampling liquid hydrocarbons in pipelines”.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Mechatest is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and conducting its business activities in a manner that protects the Environment. To achieve these goals, all company locations shall adhere to the following principles:

 

  • Identification and evaluation of all HSE hazards of aspects and the management of those risks to reduce their impacts to acceptable levels.
  • Compliance with all applicable HSE legislation
  • Prevention of incidents, injuries and pollution
  •  Intolerance of the conditions and behaviors that contribute to incidens and injuries.
  •  Reduction of waste and conservation of resources.
  •  Recording and communicating HSE performance throughout the organization.
  •  Continual improvement of HSE performance.

 The CEO and the workshop manager shall visibly uphold these principles throughout the company and integrate them into the company's HSE Policy and Management System. The Director of the Company shall regulary review HSE performance. Management and supervisory personnel at each division and location shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Company's HSE Policy and Management System.

 

Contractors and Subcontractors shall r in accordance with the Company's HSE Policy and comply with applicable HSE legislation. Regular HSE audits shall be done to determine Conformance to the HSE Management System.

 

Every employee, whose work may create a significant HSE impact, shall be trained and held accountable for complying with the Company's HSE Policy and related procedures, practices, instructions and rules. Working safely and in an environmentally appropriate manner are conditions of employment. Each employee has a duty to report workplace conditions or practices that pose a safety hazard or threaten the environment and to take reasonable actions to alleviate such risks.

 

Everyone is responsible for recognizing that by risking incident or injury, they are putting in jeopardy what they value and those they care for.

 

 

TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER AND THE ENVIRONMENT

At Mechatest we believe that HSE culture is a behavior that makes us responsible for each other’s Health, Safety and care for the Environment. We believe that taking care of each other’s Health & Safety is in our own interest, in the interest of our families and in the interest of our clients.

 

We pride ourselves in being able to come through for our clients, when they need us the most.

This is made possible for us only because of our extremely dedicated and talented workforce, our ‘Human Capital’, our ‘Most Valuable Asset’

Therefore ensuring the safety of our prime asset is of utmost importance to us.

 

SAFETY VISION & MISSION

We believe that SAFETY must be cultivated and be an integral part of daily activity in every employee’s job from the highest organizational level downwards. It will be our endeavor to motivate and involve everyone in our organization to continuously strive for excellence in Environment, Health and Safety across Mechatest operations.

 

To complete the work / project in a safe manner with culture of trust, transparency and fairness.

Achieving Operation Excellence – delivering service in safe, timely and cost effective manner.

Care of each level of employees and become the employer of choice for Saudi talent.

 

 

QUALITY POLICY & OBJECTIVES

To provide consistent quality products and services that meet or exceed the expectations and needs of our customers and to strive for excellence, through continuous quality improvement.

  • Implement and maintain a Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of the International Standard.
  • Adhere to established systems and practices in all activities and operations.
  • Further develop the necessary skills and to build an attitude "To Do Things Right at the First Time".
  • Consistently deliver quality products and services by adhering to client/project specifications, international standards, contractual and statutory requirements.
  • Mitigate risks in all scope of work by effective use of control measures and team work.
  • Motivate and train employees to seek continual improvement in all work scope of the organization, in order to maintain market leadership.
  • Effectively address non-conforming work and identify root causes, to device corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Andre van Roon - CEO/Managing Director Mechatest Sampling Solutions

Much to the satisfaction of our clients we serviced industrial sectors like refining, natural gas, gas-processing, petrochemical, chemical, cole-gasification, plastic, food, paper, water-treatment, and firms of consulting engineers.

  

Looking forward to working with you!

Kind regards,

Andre van Roon

Manager Doedijns Sampling Group - Mechatest Sampling Solutions


Awards

Andre van Roon certified as "Industrial Sampling Systems Engineer" by Tony Waters

Andre van Roon Manager Doedijns Sampling Group - (Mechatest Sampling Solutions) is one of the few people in the World who is after an extended 36 weeks training program fully certified as an "Industrial Sampling Systems Engineer", stated that ‘Our unique knowledge, expertise, high quality, service and innovation have put our products and solutions at high level all over the World.

Andre van Roon is proud to be certified as "Industrial Sampling Systems Engineer" and thanks Tony Waters for sharing his extended sampling knowledge in this (ones in a lifetime) training program. 

 

Expert in Sample Conditioning Calculations & Equations:

  • Sample System Lag Time (response time)
  • Velocity in sample probe, sample transport lines and SCS
  • Dewpoint effect in gas applications
  • Pressure Drop, Flow Regime, Reynold's number
  • Joule Thomson Cooling Effect
  • Required pipe of tube diameter
  • Fall back probes and filtration
  • Probe Vibration (WFC)
  • Sample Cooling and Heating
  • Cabinet/Shelter Climat Control
  • etc.  

Andre van Roon certified as "Industrial Sampling Systems Engineer" by Tony Waters

Tony Waters have published a comprehensive book covering the engineering involved with designing and operating a sampling system for all kind of process analyzer solutions, 750+ pages of technical content in twelve chapters, 1,000+ photos, tables, drawings and equations.

  • Introduction to sampling
  • Principles of system design
  • Sample transport lines
  • Process sampling taps
  • Preconditioning the sample
  • Controlling sample flow
  • Controlling sample pressure
  • Sample temperature control
  • Change of state
  • Sample conditioning/disposal
  • Sample isolation
  • Switching systems
  • Future of process sampling

Publications

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Rittal artikel - Experts (Dutch)
Mechatest Betrouwbare Monstername - Ritt
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Customer Quotes

We are proud to have many petrochemical clients who see the profits of our company and high quality of our products.

We working for Petronas, ESSO Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell, Total, Wintershall, NAM, Gasunie, BASF,

Testimonials:

 

On behave of our company I am happy to let you know that we are very satisfied about the way Mechatest are engineering and developing our sampling systems. The sampling systems are very reliable in our chemical production plant.

Looking forward to continuation of our relationship.

 

Henk Pruim, Senior Purchaser Delamine B.V. - http://www.delamine.com

“Mechatest supplies sampling systems designed to meet the requirements of the customer to full satisfaction. The process of designing a suitable sample system was very constructive and with understanding for the process and analysis goal. Mechatest provided the knowledge and experience that was needed to get the sample system right.”

 

Jeroen Fijn, Unit Leader Production Chemistry Laboratory Assen

Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. - http://www.nam.nl.com

All sample systems that Mechatest has delivered are good, and the aftersales is also good.

 

Len van de Watering

Esso Raffinaderij Rotterdam - http://www.exxonmobil.com

We thank you for the sound engineering, fabrication, inspection and order follow up of Sample Stations to be used for the DO Terminal Hejre Crude Stabilization Project.

The engineering and goods supplied did fully meet the Shell Basic requirements and the supplemental DONG Client project requirements.

The engineering and supply was in compliance with the tight project schedule requirements.

We look forward to further future cooperation.

 

CB&I Nederland B.V.

F.H. Verkade

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering Department Oil & Gas.com

Mechatest is one of the major BASF Antwerpen partners involved in designing and building systems for take off lab samples in our plants.

They have done many projects in sampling liquid, liquefied gas or gas streams successfully.

Using different concepts is not an issue.

 

Karel Joris

BASF Antwerpen