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AquaFence, whose barriers shielded TGH from hurricane floodwaters, to open Tampa office
Video above: TGH's AquaFence holds floodwaters back
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — AquaFence, the company whose flood protection technology shielded Tampa General Hospital from rising floodwaters during last year's hurricanes, is putting down roots in Tampa.
The Norway-based company provides flood barriers to protect critical infrastructure, facilities, commercial properties and more.
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The 3,500 office will be located in the Thousand & One office tower in Tampa's Water Street neighborhood. A news release stated that the Tampa move comes amid higher demand for AquaFence's technology in the region and across Florida.
'With a growing client base and strong relationship with local stakeholders like TGH and SPP, Tampa was a natural next step for AquaFence,' AquaFence CEO Michael Juuhl said in a statement. 'Thousand & One offers the ideal environment for our U.S. expansion— strategically located within the medical and research district, and well-placed to support new client relations.'
TGH President and CEO John Couris said in a statement that AquaFence plays a critical role in protecting the hospital and keeping it running during storms.
'AquaFence's move into the Tampa Medical & Research District is a prime example of driving innovation in Tampa and recruiting companies that develop and produce groundbreaking solutions to real-world problems,' Couris said.
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