Argentina
is rich in Natural Gas. It is the world’s top user
of CNG—Compressed Natural Gas. Having the largest
fleet of CNG converted vehicles and refueling stations,
Argentina is the reference model for countries seeking to
obtain the ecological and economic benefits of this alternative
fuel. In 1983 the argentine government launched its “Compressed
Natural Gas Project”. GNC GALILEO was the first argentine
company to supply the required equipment.
Since then, the company has grown to become a world supplier,
the state-of-the-art, technological leader and the only
company to offer the entire range of equipment for CNG.
EXPORT
Today,
our country is ranked first in the world in the field of
CNG converted vehicles and gas stations. This leading position
plus seventeen years of experience in the field set Argentina
as a model to be followed by those countries looking for
the advantages of this alternative fuel. In an unprecedented
event, on August 27, 2001 an Antonov AN124 aircraft, considered
the largest freighter in the world, landed in Ezeiza International
Airport (Argentina). The reason for such a significant presence
was to export five Natural Gas-powered MICROBOX GALILEO
CNG Compressors to India. This cargo is part of a development
program implemented in India, a country that already has
fifteen similar equipment.
The Galileo Group CNG, an Argentine company that has
had extensive participation in the development of CNG
at national level from its early stages, produces this
kind of technology.
Today, the company is embarked on a sustained exports
program whose prime targets are Latin America, Asia and
Europe, thus leading the international Natural Gas markets
of Gas Stations, Vehicle Conversion and Road Transport.
The use of the specific air means of transport, considering
the equipment weight (eighty-three tons) and volume, helped
speed up the New Delhi project implementation and also
stressed the efficiency and urgent need for employing
this abundant and environmental pollution low level fuel
in self-propulsion. It also reflects the international
expertise and prestige of our national industry in this
special field where the Galileo Group holds the lead.
GALILEO AROUND THE WORLD
The
Galileo Group, a leading company in natural gas applied
technology, provides vehicle conversion, compression, adjustment
and natural gas transport equipment.
The company´s industrial facilities are located in
Buenos Aires province, Argentina, where the Group produces
its four product lines. It has an international network
of business associates, distributors and representatives
in Latyn America, Europe and Asia.
COMPANY´S GOALS
To
maintain our world leadership in CNG technology, providing
our customers with innovative, integral and high performance
solutions. We intend to reduce the entry barriers to this
business by making our equipment easy to use for our customers.
Our Principles:
Two basic principles characterize our past and are the support
for our future:
• To identify the current markets needs and project
future necessities.
• To provide the best technical solutions available
today and use creativity to anticipate future possibilities.
Customers:
Customers: to help our customers to develop their own business
adapting our products and services to their needs. This
was, is and shall be the key to our success.
Flexibility:
in a global business, conditions vary radically between
markets. To be flexible and adapt to such different circumstances
is one of our most appreciated characteristics.
Diversification:
economic cycles have different timings in different markets
and sectors. In order to preserve our growth-trends,
the company is diversifying its markets and product-lines
in the energy sector.
Innovation:
in a world of constant change, Galileo stands out for anticipating
technical solutions of future market needs.
Strategic Partners:
we share our creativity with our suppliers and dealers,
incorporating their know-how and ideas in our designs. This
speeds up our development project, and leads to a better
and more reliable final product.
Our people:
we recognize that the company´s achievements are merit
of the enthusiasm and dedication of its people. Our staff
is young, dynamic and creative. It is our aim to provide
our people with a platform for their personal and professional
development and progress in the company.
ECOLOGICAL COMMITMENT
Grupo
Galileo commits to develop only products that fulfill low
emission standards. This pledge obliges us to test our products
ourselves and in recognized laboratories. The large number
of test certifications obtained in the past show
that we identify with those seeking to obtain a cleaner
air.
THE FUTURE OF CNG IN OUR VIEW
CNG
is undoubtedly the fuel of the future. We’ve heard
a lot about unpolluted energies, but none of them useful
in a massive way. Meanwhile, pollution has reached unbearable
levels. CNG combines experience, low costs, low contamination,
availability, and can be used in a wide range of possibilities.
In Galileo we are convinced about it, that’s why
we work day by day developing a simple and efficient technology.
We want CNG to be spread worldwide and that’s why
we make products that make this possible. We feel proud
of the achievements obtained and we are willing to continue
innovating and developing the best technology.