VEGA Grieshaber KG – Expert in level, switching and pressure measurement technology VEGA Grieshaber is a world-leading expert in level, pressure and switching instrumentation. On its journey to achieve this strong position, the company always had one basic objective: the development of innovative, trend-setting products. VEGA offers a vast array of solutions for the shipbuilding industry. Customers are shipyards and their customers, as well as shipping companies. VEGA is a reliable partner for all industries, the instruments deliver accurate data on volume, level and pressure. VEGA sensors work reliably and accurately in many different, challenging applications on ships worldwide: e.g. in cargo and ballast tanks, on ship engines, and in measurement systems for trim and list control. At centre stage of VEGA’s measurement technology is plics® – the modular system that allows individual combinations of performance features. With plics®, VEGA can meet very cost-effectively any technical or physical demand the shipbuilding industry makes. plics® offers unlimited selection and combination of sensors, process fittings, electronics and housings. For the shipyard it means uncomplicated connection and quick set-up, and for the ship owner operational safety, easy servicing and reduced inventory costs. Author: Michael Hannig Product Management VEGA Grieshaber KG Am Hohenstein 113 77761 Schiltach Germany Phone +49 7836 50-440 Fax +497836 50-8440 E-mail: press@de.vega.com www.vega.com