CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE We have just been through a cold and wet spring − the sun just didn’t seem to want to come out. It was as if 'the weather' wanted to emphasise the atmosphere in the economy − because that hasn’t exactly been sunny either. Consumers are tightening their purse strings, unemployment is increasing and profits within the business community are in decline. Fortunately Andus Group's future is looking rosier than that. All of us here at Andus Group can
some one-off setbacks in certain
and global spread of our activities.
look back on 2012 as a success-
projects.
So I have every confidence in the
ful year. We have been relatively
future.
unaffected by the crisis in the
Things are looking pretty good
Netherlands and the economic
for 2013 too. Most Andus compa-
Happy reading! Those who want
situation in Europe. This is due
nies have a good order portfolio
to gain more insight into our
to the international nature of our
with healthy projects for leading
performance during 2012 can
clients and markets, and because
clients. We need to acquire some
refer to our full annual report
we have a wide range of products
assignments here and there, but
which is available on our website:
and activities. In 2012, Andus
that is really just 'business as
www.andusgroup.com. I wish
Group achieved its highest ever
usual'. If we look slightly further
everyone a great summer with lots
turnover. A turnover of more than
into the future, there is even more
of nice weather! We've certainly
€ 220 million is an outstanding
reason to be optimistic − because
earned it.
achievement. The results are
if the economy picks up again,
good, despite the fact that they
we will benefit directly from that.
Tom van Rijn
were lower than expected due to
Especially considering the breadth
CEO
Turnover (in € x 1,000)
Volume of trade by division
250,000
32%
The Netherlands, Europe and the world 36%
24%
32%
200,000 150,000 100,000 32%
50,000 0
2009
2010
2011
2012
44%
Offshore & Maritime
The Netherlands
Process Equipment & Constructions
Europe
Refractories
Rest of the world
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G O U D A RE F R A CTORIES •
RI J NDI J K C o n s t r u c t i o n •
LEN G K EE K STA A LBO U W •
iss projects •
H SM S t e e l S t r u c t u r e s •
F IB IND U STRIES •
A r m a d a Ra i l •
Armada Mobilit y •
Armada Janse •
A ND U S G RO U P SER V IN G T H E IND U STRY
volume 3 | no. 1 | June 2013
RijnDijk Construction builds the most modern TDI plant in the world "Serving the Industry" is the motto of Andus Group. By accurately responding to the needs of large industrial enterprises, Andus wants to contribute to their success. An excellent demonstration of the success of Andus companies in this respect is the new assignment acquired by RijnDijk Construction in April: the construction of a large industrial complex for BASF in Ludwigshafen. Within a period of ten months, several key plant installations will emerge from 6,500 tons of steel... A magnificent project, exactly in line with the expertise of RijnDijk Construction. The chemical company BASF
where necessary. Some of the
about 100 people present on the
As many as 20 cranes will appear
plans to build a new TDI plant
floor components are also special:
site - all of whom can get a great
at the site. This gives a small
in Ludwigshafen. TDI (toluene
large, liquid-proof concrete
deal of work done! So the supply
idea of the scale of the project,
diisocyanate) is used mainly for
covered by 1 x 2 meter welded
of materials is also a crucial
just as does the accommodation
making flexible polyurethane
steel “tiles”. After all, building a
point: long before the actual
provided for the staff. Because
foam for the furniture and
modern chemical plant is not a
assembly begins, a truckload of
whoever works hard, also needs
automotive industries. A huge,
simple task.
steel will drive to Ludwigshafen
his rest and driving 400 kilome-
each day. There will be a ‘central
tres back and forth every day is,
competitive market, in which BASF is, and wants to remain, a
Everything under control
storage’ a few kilometres from
naturally, not an option. These
major player. This is why approx.
RijnDijk is involved in the
the construction site and our
are mere details for ‘the men’ at
1 billion (!) Euros is being invested
construction of three plants and
trucks will shuttle back and forth
RijnDijk Construction: “Yes, you
in Ludwigshafen, making it the
associated structures. The nature
between the site and the storage
have to manage it all properly, but
largest single train TDI plant
of the project is such that it can
location with the materials. And
that does not make us nervous
complex in the world with an
be perfectly divided into four
what about the lifting capacity?
anymore.” Impressive work.
annual production capacity of
subprojects. This greatly enhances
300,000 tonnes.
the manageability of the project. Hence, this is precisely the way in
Highest demands
which RijnDijk intends to tackle
After an intensive European
this assignment: simultaneously
selection procedure, BASF has
realising four splendid projects
awarded − via Fluor, one of the
that are exactly in line with the
world's prominent companies in
strength of the company and its
the field of engineering, procu-
vast international experience in
rement, construction and project
this field. A question of very good
management − the assignment to
planning and process monito-
RijnDijk Construction. The plant
ring: because this is certainly a
installations will be constructed
logistical challenge. The assembly
in late February 2014: large steel
process begins in July, when 60
structures with a huge number of
of our engineers will set to work
pipe racks and loading platforms,
under the highest conceivable
provided with intensive, acid-
safety regime. And together with
resistant conservation elements,
the subcontractors, there will be
SHARP INNOVATION Van Voorden Maritime is steaming ahead. In 2012, they implemented changes to their business operations and made substantial investments in order to expand on their top market position in ship propellers, propeller blades and nozzles. One of the changes was the inte-
lathing machines. As well as this,
lopments, Van Voorden Maritime
gration of Van Voorden Repair
CFD software has been purchased
released a one-off newspaper
with Van Voorden Maritime.
which will stimulate flows around
which was distributed to some
The separate repair shop in
the ship and the propeller. Van
8000 sailors along with the ship-
Zaltbommel was relocated to the
Voorden Maritime is the first
ping magazine 'De Schuttevaer'.
head office. Substantial invest-
propeller designer in the world
If you would like to take a look
ments were also made in produc-
with its own access to this simu-
at this newspaper, please go to
tion, such as the installation of
lation software. In order to make
www.vanvoordenmaritime.nl and
two state-of-the-art CNC controlled
the market aware of these deve-
click on the 'Publications' tab.
WHAT YOU MIGHT CALL 'HEAVY' MAINTENANCE Anyone who has stood in 'production hall 3' at HSM Offshore probably felt quite small. A hall with dimensions of 70x40x30 metres will do that kind of thing to a human being. And the hall − which could fit a nice Boeing quite nicely − is ultimately a bit too small to accommodate Shell UK Ltd's new compression platform ... This will be one of the largest platforms that HSM Offshore has ever produced. This colossal platform will be ready for shipment on 31 March 2014. out on the high seas and on a plat-
including its jacket, foundation
form where production is in full
piles and a connecting bridge.
swing is no mean feat. That was
In other words: just under 4800
why Shell approached engineering
tonnes of steel and 160 man-years
company Iv Oil & Gas and HSM to
of work! A satellite? Yes − but a
carry out a joint study looking into
very big one. The topside measures
the possibility of linking a 'satellite'
41 x 41.5 x 30 metres and will
with compressors to the Leman
mostly be built in the HSM hall.
platform.
Then the whole structure (weighing around 3000 tonnes) will
Impressive result
be brought outside and the final
The results of the study were
pieces of equipment and walkways
Some time ago, Shell launched
Given the age of the platforms
convincing. Installing a satellite
will be installed. The jacket's
the Leman Uptime Compression
and the decreasing pressure in
platform was definitely possible
dimensions are 22 x 22 x 48
Development Project. The Leman
the gas field, one of the Leman
and appeared to be the best solu-
metres and those of the connecting
gas field was discovered in the
platforms was in need of 'heavy
tion. In October 2012, the Letter of
bridge are 37 x 4 x 4 metres. Giant
southern North Sea in 1966 and
maintenance', included the instal-
Intent was signed. HSM Offshore
structures which will ensure that
Shell built seven gas platforms
lation of new and more powerful
was awarded a contract to supply
'Leman' can extract gas efficiently
there in the 1970s and 1980s.
compressors. But carrying that
the Leman Compression Platform,
for many years to come.
Armada: NEW MEMBER OF ANDUS GROUP On 2 January 2013, Andus Group acquired HVL Armada Outdoor from TBI Holdings. The company's annual turnover amounts to around ¤ 15 million and it employs approximately 70 people. This acquisition fits well with Andus Group's growth strategy. Wiebe van den Elshout, an Andus
Illuminated Advertising') and
linked to the railway-related activi-
Group board member, speaks
Armada Mobility'.
ties of another Andus subsidiary,
enthusiastically about the new
P&K Rail. The two companies will
acquisition: 'Armada Outdoor's
Three companies
thus work closely together and this
profile fits perfectly with Andus
'Armada Janse focuses on the
is why we have changed P&K Rail's
Group. A specialist company
broad area of neon signs, media
name to Armada Rail. This also
that operates in the absolute top
façades, illuminated advertising
allows Armada Mobility to perform
section of the market and does
pylons, signage and branding
all their production "in-house",
business directly with the top 500
features − in other words, anything
which increases flexibility.'
companies in the Netherlands − so
to do with the corporate identity
actually the same type of clients
of companies and institutions.
Plenty of opportunities
that Andus already works for.
Armada Mobility has specialised in
'Customers have responded posi-
Armada is the market leader in two
the development, manufacture and
tively to these changes. Armada
segments − to put it simply: illumi-
installation of outdoor furniture
Mobility will provide Andus Group
nated advertising and travel-related
and information systems for public
with a stronger position in the
services. These are two powerful
spaces, particularly in the rail infra
mobility market and Armada
branches which we would like to
market. This includes things like
Janse will allow us to operate
develop further. As such, we have
bus shelters, bus stop information
in a segment that is new to us.
decided to separate these parti-
systems, signage, railway station
What's more, the acquisition of
cular business activities and, from
furniture and cycle park facili-
Armada Janse implies that we have
now on, enter the market under
ties. Armada Mobility's clientele
in-house knowledge and expertise
two brand names: Armada Janse
includes municipalities, ProRail
of the LED technology market
(because of the original company
and the NS. The activities Armada
which in turn opens up the possi-
name Janse Lichtreclame or 'Janse
Mobility engages in are closely
bility of several other applications.'
Wiebe van den Elshout
ROYAL VAN VOORDEN CASTINGS AWARDED large CONTRACT In April 2013, Royal Van Voorden Castings was awarded a contract to supply a North American pump manufacturer with which it had been collaborating for many years, with dozens of wear-resistant pump castings of the heavier type. In the coming year, special pump castings weighing 10 and 17 tonnes each, will depart from the foundry in Zaltbommel every two weeks and head towards far-off tar sands... valent to 6000 billion barrels of
of sand, gravel and silt are pumped
oil − more than conventional oil
up. The pump castings produced
reserves. The Athabasca region in
by Van Voorden are extremely
Canada and the Orinoco region in
durable due to their unique mate-
Venezuela together account for one
rial composition. Tar sands extrac-
third of global reserves. Such large
tion requires similar castings, but
amounts are difficult to imagine.
from an alloy that is even more
However, this does indicate
special and which is developed in
that Royal Van Voorden's range
the American partner's laboratory.
includes a wonderful product −
Thanks to the excellent collabo-
because extracting the oil from tar
ration with this company, Royal
sands requires very special pump
Van Voorden was given a licence
castings!
to manufacture products with this alloy as part of the assignment.
Tar sands are deposits of sand,
processed into oil products − has
Special products
This is a great recognition of the
clay, water and bitumen. Due to
become an interesting alternative
Royal Van Voorden Castings has
company's quality and expertise.
the high prices on the oil market,
to petroleum. The total of known
built a reputation within the dred-
the bitumen − which can be
world reserves of tar sands is equi-
ging industry where large amounts
NEW BRIDGE AT NIEUWEGEIN Following a large-scale European tendering process, the municipality of Nieuwegein has awarded HSM Steel Structures a contract to build a bicycle bridge over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The bridge connects the eastern bank of the channel with 'de Plofsluis'. This is a lock which was built as part of the fortification of the New Dutch Waterline and which has now been designated as a national monument. This was also a big challenge:
Impressive bridge transport
corrosion protection to reduce
the construction of the new
Together with the municipa-
maintenance costs as much as
bridge was to be carried out with
lity of Rotterdam's engineering
possible. After that, the entire
minimal disruption and impact on
department and Studio SK (part
bridge including deck space,
the future monument. As well as
of Movares), HSM developed a
wearing course, road markings
this, the bridge's 'image quality'
so-called box girder bridge using
and top railing with LED lights
was carefully examined, along
S460 steel. This led to the crea-
will be loaded for transportation.
with how it’s integrated into the
tion of a very slim design that fits
That will be a spectacular show!
rest of the landscape, the tech-
well with the existing situation.
A ready-made bridge of 220
nique used (no radar reflectivity,
The bridge (with a total length of
metres, installed in one go. This is
bicycle-friendly) and − last but not
220 metres and main span of 145
certainly one of the major advan-
least − the maintenance costs over
metres) is being built in sections
tages of this approach: it will keep
a period of 15 years.
that will subsequently be joined
any blockages of the Amsterdam-
together and provided with special
Rhine canal to a minimum.
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