Kris Volpenhein News

Samson, the developer of high-performance synthetic rope solutions and global market leader in commercial marine applications, has launched a new integrated technology and service solution, Icaria, designed to facilitate the transition process to MEG4 operational best practices.OCIMF’s release of the fourth edition of its Mooring Equipment Guidelines marks a significant change in how mooring systems will be designed, selected, maintained and retired. In addition, terminology has been clarified…

Samson, cordage specialist, announced the promotion of Kris Volpenhein to Asia Technical Sales Manager. Effective September 1, 2010 Volpenhein will provide focused technical and sales efforts to support Samson’s offshore and commercial marine markets throughout Asia. Volpenhein has been part of the Samson research and development department for the last four years as both an application engineer and technical manager. Volpenhein has a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.