Mark Fleming will lead VideoRay’s new defense and government business unit.

Pottstown, Pa. – VideoRay, a global leader in underwater vehicle technology, has established a Defense and Government business unit to further enhance the company’s successful Defense and Government program, the company announced on August 4, 2010.

Mark Fleming leads the division as Vice President, Defense and Government, responsible for all strategic business development and client support.

Fleming, who served in the United States Navy in mine disposal and held the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), joined VideoRay 10 years ago to increase government sales. Building on the company’s relationship with the US Coast Guard, Fleming forged new relationships with contracts with the US Navy, foreign navies and other government entities. He built these relationships through his deep understanding of the challenges defense personnel face in underwater missions and his strong customer service ethos.

VideoRay has seen significant growth over the past two years, due in part to a multi-million dollar contract with the US Navy for Mission Specialist Defender ROV systems.

“Defense and government sales of our Mission Specialist systems have grown because our capabilities are extremely valuable and unique to underwater mine disposal. Mark is the driving force behind this success,” said Chris Gibson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Fleming added, “I look forward to developing new ROV technology to advance VideoRay defense and government access and support safe underwater missions around the world.

Under Fleming’s guidance, Video-Ray conducts a search for a new vendor for the business unit.

The Mission Specialist Defender ROV system is designed to precisely control the vehicle’s position and trajectory, demanding heavy loads and interventional applications. With seven thrusts, the Defender ROV system can move in any direction and maintain active pitch to face the vehicle up or down, making it ideal for dangerous or difficult missions. In addition, these invasive ROV systems use interchangeable modular components that reside on a single platform, allowing operators to quickly and easily integrate instruments, sensors and payloads in the field to meet mission objectives and maximize uptime.