XSPlatforms Opens Offices in California and Madrid

GORINCHEM, The Netherlands, July 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- XSPlatforms is proud to announce the opening of two new offices, expanding the worldwide presence of the company. Both offices will offer the complete product range of XSPlatforms. To begin with, however, the focus will be on building-maintenance units (roofcars) and fall protection (horizontal lifeline systems and guardrail systems).

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The office in Chico, California, will be managed by Jonas D. Herzog (president) and Phil D. Shumway (vice president), both of whom have extensive experience in the sector. They started their careers at the Facade Access Consulting Group of Lerch Bates. Jonas was general manager and Phil was project manager. They worked with clients to help them with equipment design and technical specifications, bidding and contracting, and construction-related services.

Their clients included Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc., Architects (TVSA), Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates Inc. (SCB), RMJM Hillier, Rafael Vinoly Architects PC, Pickard Chilton, Perkins+Will, Pelli Clarck Pelli Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC, John Portman & Associates, Inc., Gehry Partners, LLP, and De Stefano Partners.

Combining knowledge of the American market with XSPlatforms' innovation, technology and experience opens the door to great opportunities and increases XSPlatforms' presence in the American market.

The office in Madrid, Spain, will be managed by Javier Bobadilla, the owner of CTC Safety. CTC Safety was established four years ago. It primarily delivered fall protection for the construction and roofing industries. The company provided its customers with high-quality solutions and technical expertise, and was known for its reliable and excellent products. CTC Safety has been bundled with the knowledge of XSPlatforms into the Spain office.

Combing the knowledge of the Spanish market with the innovation, technology and experience of XSPlatforms opens the door to great opportunities and increases XSPlatforms' presence in the Spanish market.

Worldwide. The worldwide expansion of XSPlatforms enhances the company's ability to focus on customer-specific requests and to become a specialist in customer-market and specific legislation. XSPlatforms will continue to lead the market of safety equipment for people working at height. The company's products and services exceed the latest standards throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.xsplatforms.com.

XSPlatforms. XSPlatforms designs, constructs, assembles and operates systems for accessing the facades of high-rises. The systems are made to measure and can be delivered turnkey. They are installed worldwide and in accordance with all relevant legislation. XSPlatforms is the specialist in external access to innovative architecture and complex building structures. Safe working at height: your safety in our hands.

SOURCE XSPlatforms B.V.