As the Managing Director of the Delivery Sector, Edward "Eddie" Johnston leads GTI´s efforts to address the strategic concerns of domestic gas transmission and distribution infrastructure and create exceptional value for GTI customers. Johnston plans and directs all R&D activities for technology concepts, products, and services for the Delivery sector. Areas of focus include safety, pipeline integrity, cost reduction, and efficiency.
Johnston has comprehensive industry experience, a proven track record, and a solid reputation in the industry. Prior to joining GTI, he worked for Atmos Energy Corporation for 15 years.
In 1993, Andreas earned a Diploma degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in Mechnical Engineering from the Technische Universität Berlin. He is Director of R&D as well as Quality Management Representative in accordance with ISO 9001 at Karl Weiss Technologies GmbH of Berlin, Germany. In this position, he is responsible for the development of trenchless technologies for rehabilitation of high-pressure pipelines using starline® CIP liners as well as for the trenchless renewal of pressure pipelines using hydros® push-pull-methods.
Andreas works as a chairman closely on DVGW (German Gas and Water Association) task groups for the development of work sheets and certification procedures for trenchless technologies.
