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H o r n Publishing | servi ng busi ness w o rl d w i d e ‘Destination Denmark’ pays tribute to the inspiring achievements of key Danish businesses, and to the policies and technological innovations that have shaped them.

‘Destination Denmark’ is distributed free of charge throughout the world, and is available at a number of important trade fairs and conferences related to Danish commercial activities.

The publication is divided into alternating sections. The editorial chapters outline the development of each sector in turn, while the commercial sections present many of the most important companies in the respective categories – a representative selection of trades, professions and vocations in which this country excels.

Additional copies are available on request from Horn Publishing, which also publishes similar books on other European business sectors and industries.

We sincerely hope you will find the editorial section interesting and useful. But even more important: we hope you will take note of the wealth of information on companies offering products and services that may be relevant to your needs. These are grouped into categories to help you find the most relevant companies as easily as possible.

Horn Publishing wishes to thank all our clients for participating in the book – without you, this would never have been possible. For further information, see www.hornonline.com Enjoy the book!


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co n ten t s | Index of companies by business category .............................. 5 Denmark: A small country with a rich history ....................... 6

Foreword by Danish Chamber of Commerce ........................................ 8 Foreword by Scion DTU Science and Technology Park ....................... 10

CleanTech: An early environmentalist . ................................ 18

Foreword by Danish Wind Industry Association .................................. 20 Foreword by State of Green ................................................................. 22

Hospitality: The business of hospitality . .............................. 72 Legal Services & IPR: Find advice and what’s protected ..... 92

Foreword by Plougmann & Vingtoft a/s .............................................. 94

Life Sciences: Long tradition of research . ......................... 102

Foreword by Copenhagen Capacity ................................................... 104

Oil & Offshore: the discoverer of North Sea oil .................. 146

Foreword by Danish Marine & Offshore Group ................................. 148

Design: A leader in design .................................................. 176 Index of companies in alphabetical order .......................... 182


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CleanTech • Energy Danish Solar Energy LTD........................................... DrivhusEffekten ApS.................................................. European Energy A/S ................................................ Gaia Solar A/S............................................................ GreenGo Energy A/S.................................................. Inno Power ApS . ....................................................... Skanska Oresund A/S ...............................................

32 33 34 37 38 40 42

• Equipment & Services 1St Mile A/S . ............................................................. CERTEX A/S . ............................................................. Greenwave Reality ApS.............................................. Ib Andresen Industri A/S . ......................................... Polyteknik AS ............................................................ Scion DTU . ................................................................

44 45 46 47 48 50

• Green Products Shark Solutions A/S .................................................. 52

• Consultants A-consult A/S .......................................................... 116 World Courier Denmark A/S . ................................. 118 • Contract Research Organisation – CRO Bioneer A/S ............................................................. 121 Larix A/S . ................................................................ 122 • Lab Suppliers AXLAB A/S . ............................................................. 124 In Vitro as ................................................................ 127 • Medical Device AXEB LAB SOLUTIONS ........................................... Damvig Develop A/S . .............................................. Ergolet . ................................................................... FBC Device ApS....................................................... Gruber A/S .............................................................. Opitek International ................................................ Stansomatic A/S .....................................................

129 130 133 134 137 138 140

• Pharmaceutical Egalet Ltd. ............................................................... 142 Niels Clauson-Kaas A/S ......................................... 144

• Water Treatment Danish Wastewater Equipment, Part of KD Group.... Krüger A/S ................................................................ Raingates, Part of KD Group . ................................... Robotek Gruppen ...................................................... Storm Flood Protection, Part of KD Group................

54 56 58 59 61

• Wind Power Danish Wind Energy Group ....................................... Brüel & Kjaer Vibro A/S ............................................ DBB Jack-Up Services A/S ....................................... Dezide Aps ................................................................ Global Lightning Protection Services A/S ................ ITW Densit ApS ......................................................... Momentum Gruppen A/S ..........................................

62 63 64 66 67 68 70

Hospitality Bojesen A/S – Axelborg ............................................ Hindsgavl Slot ........................................................... Hotel Maribo Søpark ................................................. Hotel Sørup Herregaard ........................................... Kurhotel Skodsborg .................................................. Radisson Blu ............................................................. SALTOFTEHUS ..........................................................

80 82 84 86 87 88 91

• Services Danbor A/S .............................................................. 170 Ib Andresen Industri A/S . ....................................... 173

Legal Services & IPR Plougmann & Vingtoft a/s . ..................................... 100

• Transportation World Courier Denmark A/S . ................................. 174

Life Sciences • Biotechnology CytoVac A/S ............................................................. 114 Dako Denmark A/S ................................................. 115

Oil & Offshore • Exploration & Production ITW Densit ApS ....................................................... 158 LiqTech International A/S ....................................... 161 Maersk Oil ................................................................ 162 • Consultants GEO . ........................................................................ 165 • Maritime Elektromarine A/S .................................................. 166 Elektromarine Service A/S ..................................... 167 • Safety & Security J.A.K. Workwear A/S................................................ 168 SAFE OCEAN SERVICE APS . .................................. 169

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Denmark:

A small country with a rich history


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Je ns Kl a r s k o v, C E O D anis h C h a m b e r o f C o mme r c e

foreword | D AN I SH CHA MBER O F C O MMER C E It is with great pleasure I can introduce you to this second edition of ‘Destination Denmark’. Hopefully you will find the information useful and it can serve positively as an introduction for future business cooperation with Danish companies.

The service sector makes up the vast amount of the employment and economy. 2/3 of our GDP derives from the service sector such as transport, engineering, consulting, design, architecture and communication services.

Best country to do business According to Forbes Magazine, 2012 “Denmark is the world’s 2nd best country for doing business” and the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2012 appointed Denmark to have “the most business friendly climate in Europe”. Why is that?

ICT industry leader Denmark has a corporate landscape with many SMEs and few really big corporations. However, our companies have world leading technology and expertise within many areas.

Denmark is a small country. With 5.6 million citizens, Denmark represents only 0.08 per cent of the world’s population. However, the Danish economy is the world’s 23rd largest measured in GDP per capita. Our share of the world’s total export of goods and services is 2.5 per cent. With very few natural resources, the economy of Denmark relies almost entirely on human resources.

The Danish ICT industry centers on an advanced high-tech society, featuring a world-class ICT infrastructure and the world’s most e-ready population with the world’s best broadband penetration. Together with the unique conditions in Denmark for developing, testing and adopting new technology across all areas of society, this makes Denmark among the top 10 nations in the world when it comes to developing and applying new technology.


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Within life sciences Denmark is a major player with the third-largest commercial drug-development pipeline in Europe in absolute numbers. Denmark also has a strong position within sectors such as energy and cleantech. When highly reputed international reports from Forbes, World Bank, Economist Intelligence Unit and others constantly choose Denmark as one of the best country for business it sums down to these important matters. Transparency and flexibility Denmark has earned top rankings in the international transparency index for years. The extremely low level of corruption makes Denmark an attractive location for business activities. The Danish “flexicurity� model offers a high flexibility in hiring and firing practices. The Danish workforce is among the most productive in Europe and no restrictions apply regarding overtime work, allowing companies to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We have a highly qualified and motivated talent pool: 96 per cent of young people complete a secondary education program and 47 per cent a tertiary one. 4 out of 5 speak English and half the Danes speak German. From Denmark you have easy access to the entire European Union and next day delivery reach of 100 million of the wealthiest consumers in the world. Danes consistently come out as the happiest people in the world on international happiness indices. Furthermore Copenhagen is among Europe’s most attractive cities and ranking 5th globally. With all this in mind I hope that you are encouraged to seek business cooperation with Danish companies to learn more about what we have to offer in Denmark. I will also encourage you to visit our country to see what the large Danish tourism industry can offer you besides Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid and idyllic scenery. Welcome to Denmark!


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S te e n D o n n e r, C E O S c ion DT U S c i e n c e a n d Te c h n o l o g y P a r k

foreword | SCI O N D TU Excellent collaboration between

With the Capital Region boasting 12 universities and

universities and businesses

more than 150,000 students, you can become part

International companies searching for a European

of a knowledge pool of excellence. For example, the

country where they can easily set-up and run a business

Technical University of Denmark (DTU), which is ranked

should look towards Denmark. For the second year in

the No. 1 technical university in the Nordic region,

a row, the World Bank ranks Denmark as the easiest

enters into more than 1000 business collaborations

place in Europe to do business.

with private enterprises each year. Knowledge and innovation are driving business today, and we know

Denmark has the world’s most flexible job market and

that international organizations are constantly on the

one of the world’s highest levels of education. Combined

lookout for talent and innovation hubs. Denmark offers

with virtually non-existent corruption, this provides the

you all these essential ingredients.

right recipe for a really good investment climate. World-famous clusters in life science and cleantech As CEO of Scion DTU, Denmark’s largest science

A number of initiatives in Denmark are strongly

and technology park, representing more than 200

committed

international and domestic companies, I would like

academia and business. We are home to two of the

to welcome you to Copenhagen – in fact more than

largest and most well-known clusters in Europe: the

welcome you, I would like to invite you to join us.

Life Science cluster in Medicon Valley, and Copenhagen

to

developing

collaboration

between


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Cleantech Cluster, which both illustrate this model of

creating a network with the Danish business sector

collaboration at its best.

and academic environment. We know that Denmark – as a small and very knowledge-intensive country –

This rich tradition of excellent cooperation is one

has a central position from which we can draw on a

of Scion DTU’s unique selling points when inviting

wide range of resources to bring value and growth to

companies, universities and other organizations to join

businesses.

us in this innovative hotspot of Denmark. And with an international hub airport offering direct In addition, Denmark also holds world-renowned

access to and from the most important cities worldwide,

expertise in acoustics, illumination and LED, not

getting here is easy.

forgetting world-class design, both in products and processing. These are all technological areas in which we can offer you some of the best experts and collaboration partners in the world. Scion DTU already home for 35 foreign companies With more than 35 international companies residing in the science park, we already have vast experience

So there are no excuses not to join us – Welcome!


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The Kingdom of Denmark, the world’s oldest monarchy, is a mere 5.6 m people living in a flat country among rolling hills that lie between 54–58° of latitude north and 8–15° of longitude east. The land consists of the Jutland peninsula, with its 68-km-long border to Germany, and more than 400 islands, of which around 80 are inhabited. Just under half the population lives on the largest island, Zealand, where the capital Copenhagen is located. The population of the capital is around one million, although roughly twice that amount lives within reasonable commuting distance. Around 85 per cent of the population lives in cities. Aarhus is the second largest city with a population of around 300,000. The other two cities worth noting are Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown of Odense on the island of Funen and Aalborg in northern Jutland. Until the mid-1970s, Danish society was more than 95 per cent homogenous, with most of the population sharing a common culture, traditions and (Lutheran) religion. Now, ethnic Danes account for just fewer than 90 per cent of the population, though the statistics are muddled. Religion in Denmark raises some contradictions. Around 80 per cent of the population belongs to the state-funded Evangelical Lutheran Church, mainly because Danes almost automatically become members of the church at birth and must apply to be taken off the lists if they do not wish to belong. However, only around two per cent of the population regularly attends services and a large proportion of those who do are immigrants. Polling suggests that less than one-third of the population

believe in God, although around half believe in a higher power. Earning a living Danish natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, fish, quarry products and the substance upon which the historic economy was largely built: topsoil. More than half of the country’s 43,094-sq-km area is arable land, with some of the richest topsoil in northern Europe. While the sea provided revenues from shipping and fishing, Denmark has historically been an agrarian society. Agriculture still accounts for 4.5 per cent of GDP (est. 2011), and grew by 0.5 per cent in 2011, according to the OECD, though it employed just 1.5 per cent of the labour force in the fourth quarter of 2012. Exports of agricultural products during the first quarter of 2013 accounted for around 9.6 per cent of all exports to all countries. For the first quarter of 2013, exports of agricultural products to the EU countries, Denmark’s main market, brought in DKK 4.83 bn of total exports, according to Statistics Denmark. Around two-thirds per cent of all Danish foreign trade is with EU member states, says the Ministry of Finance, and total export revenues of DKK 59.11 bn gave a trade surplus of more than DKK 4.99 bn in Q1 2013. One-third of all jobs are in the public sector, with two-thirds in the private sector. A total of 33.4 per cent of jobs are in general government. Denmark has a policy of nine years of compulsory education, beginning when the child is around seven years of age. Following that, a student may


dest inat ion DENM ARK | 13 choose a three-year study at upper secondary school (gymnasium), before going on to a higher education. There are, however, a number of alternatives and vocational training programmes to allow room for all. Modern Danish legislators have expressed dissatisfaction at the country’s academic standing when compared with other European countries. Still, brainpower is what has made Denmark a household name. Children around the world play with colourful plastic blocks because a man named Ole Kirk Christiansen founded Lego in 1932. Tycho Brahe is known for the (still accurate) astronomical and planetary observations he made more than 400 years ago. A century later, another Danish astronomer, Ole Rømer, demonstrated that light travels at a finite speed and came close to estimating the time it takes for light to travel from the sun to Earth. He also brought Copenhagen light by introducing the first street lamps to the city. Bang & Olufsen has given the world luxury electronics, and the man who was instrumental in making it possible was H.C. Ørsted, who discovered electromagnetism, which led to modern electronics. Carl Jacobsen experimented with yeast and his Carlsberg beer is a global brand. And we can thank Skype co-founder Janus Friis for the free “phone” calls. A Dane is also at the nucleus of the second half of 20th century history; Niels Bohr was one of the minds that figured how to crack the atom. She is a small country, but Denmark has produced some great names. From big to small From the time of the Vikings, proximity to the sea enabled

Denmark to conquer and grow, gaining territories in Norway, Sweden and in the Atlantic. With all her colonies, including Greenland, Denmark was once the largest empire in the world. Various European wars whittled away at her holdings, and the 19th century was particularly devastating. Denmark lost her fleet and all of Norway after the 1807–14 war with Britain, but the final blow came with defeat, by Germany, in the war of 1864. At the Peace of Vienna, Denmark was forced to give up Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg. The trauma caused the Danes to consolidate around themselves, and some sociologists hold that the situation was instrumental in moulding the Danish psyche, with some residual effects lingering to the present day. The second major trauma to strike Denmark was the five-year occupation by the Nazis during the Second World War. While it was certainly a period of hardships, Denmark emerged relatively unscathed and most importantly, with a solid agricultural base. With food in their bellies, the Danes were able to begin the transformation of their country from an agrarian land to an industrial mini-power. At the same time, following decades of class struggles, true Danish democracy flourished in the post-war years. In what may seem a paradox, the Danes are some of the most pro-royalist people in the world, while the country is among the most democratic of all nations with voter turnout above 85 per cent in all but one parliamentary election since 1953. The 179-seat Parliament includes two representatives each from Greenland and the Faeroe Islands (both autonomous under the Danish crown). An election in the 1990s was, in fact, determined by the Faeroese mandate.


14 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K The Danes got their democracy and constitution in 1849, when the country was transformed from an absolute monarchy into a parliamentary democracy with a government with a royal figurehead who participates in formal and ceremonial functions. The Constitutional Act of the Kingdom of Denmark of 1953 brought the law up to date. Although its legal structure has changed − most notably in connection with Danish membership in the EU − the Constitution has not been amended since then. Some contemporary political parties are urging a revision to adapt Denmark to current European and global conditions. Politics Two factors have greatly affected Danish politics of the past two decades: an erosion of the (traditionally largest) Social Democrat party, along with a general voter shift to the right; and membership in the European Union from 1973, especially after the opening of the Single Market in 1993. Despite what could fairly be called a right-hand turn, virtually all political parties champion the welfare state as a plank in their platforms. To be sure, the modest influx of immigrants over the past 30 years, into what was a highly homogenous country, and EU borders open to all its citizens has caused many a Dane to consider the welfare state and inch toward the right.

As it was with NATO, (Denmark was a founding member in ’49) Denmark has had reservations about the EU. The country was dubbed “footnote Denmark” in the 1980s for its reservations about NATO allies’ atomic weapons. The Danes also put a kind of footnote on their EU membership when they voted in a 1992 referendum against the Maastricht Treaty. Instead, they chose ratification a year later, but with four opt-outs, the most significant being the decision to remain outside the European Economic and Monetary Union. For better or worse, the Danish krone (DKK) is still the coin of the realm. In the past 10 years, however, Denmark has taken a firmer stance as an almost full-fledged member of the Union and as a player on the world stage after sending troops to Iraq and Afghanistan. During its first EU presidency in 2002, Denmark pushed successfully for an expansion of the union, which nearly doubled its size. Especially in the area of environment Denmark has made its mark and the European Environment Agency is located in Copenhagen. The environment was also a prime focal point during Denmark’s second presidency in 2012, although the subject stood in the shadow of the European economic situation. The election of 2011 brought in a shaky, Social Democrat-led coalition whose prime task was building and maintaining a stable economy. Governments to


Photo: © Costin Radu. La Bayadère. Amy Watson som Skygge. The Royal Danish Theatre

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follow will likely work from a similar platform, while maintaining the welfare state within a new global economic framework. The task will be challenging as just over half the population, the labour force, supports the remainder. Arts and culture, and Danes who make it State subsidies could arguably be called the backbone of modern Danish cultural activities, although individual talent largely remains the driving force. In literature, two Danish writers will likely remain eternal: Hans Christian Andersen, for his compelling fairy tales for all ages; and Søren Kierkegaard, the father of existentialism. Henrik Pontoppidan and Johannes V. Jensen won Nobel Prizes for their literature, but the more popular Karen Blixen (writing as Isaak Dinesen) never got one when her tales emerged out of Africa. Hemingway said she was more deserving of the distinction when he accepted his prize in 1954. More recently, Peter Høeg’s Smilla’s Sense of Snow was the global bestselling Nordic thriller until a Swede named Larsson came along. The Royal Danish Ballet has produced a number of Dance greats, but the most famous of which is the 19th century ballet master and choreographer August Bournonville. He created the style of dance that bears his name, although it was somewhat obscure until after the Second World War. The Bournonville style is what made the Royal Danish Ballet a world name.

Carl Th. Dreyer was a pioneer in cinematic art with his breakthrough film Jeanne d’Arc and later gave horror a voice with his first “talkie” Vampyr. Today’s directors of international renown Lone Scherfig, Bille August, Susanne Bier and most notably Lars von Trier, offer the world modern cinematic art. Asta Nielsen was the first Danish actor to achieve international recognition, followed years later by Viggo Mortensen and a couple of good-looking villains, Mads Mikkelsen and Ulrik Thomsen, who also double as heroes. In popular culture, the world has opened its eyes to Danish television productions. While there have been modest successes, the recent Borgen and The Killing can be called blockbusters. American radio/TV was also responsible for projecting a Danish immigrant into world fame; the humour and wit of Victor Borge created a new school of comedy. While Carl Nielsen is probably the biggest Danish artist in classical music, a couple of others have made even bigger splashes. Jacob Gade is an obscure name, but his composition “Tango Jalousie” is known everywhere. The song has featured in more than 100 films and is said to be playing somewhere in the world at this very moment. Royalties from the song have been donated to helping young musicians for years. Music of all sorts continues to flow out of Denmark. Copenhagen was a world jazz capital, drawing many world musicians from the ‘50s


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to the ‘80s, and the genre still thrives in the country. In terms of revenues, the record set by the pop group Aqua − known for “Barbie Girl” and a string of other hits − will probably never be beaten. Design has become a mantra in Denmark, and the Danes do excel at creating novel items in clothing, housewares, furniture and architecture. Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen and others led the way for the mid-20th century Danish Modern boom. Though the trend dwindled, vintage and modern productions from the period remain wildly popular. The Fritz Hansen company is the leading producer of designer furniture in Denmark, while the Royal Copenhagen group manufactures luxury china and porcelain, and owns the silversmith company Georg Jensen. In the tradition of Danish jewellery, a couple from Denmark launched the first Skagen watch in the US around 20 years ago and their Skagen Design company was recently sold to Fossil. Jørn Utzon created a true architectonic icon when he drew up the Sydney Opera House, which has come to be the

identifying structure in that city. Another opera house, Copenhagen’s Operaen designed by Henning Larsen, is a marvel despite its creator’s reported dissatisfaction after the philanthropist who donated it to the city tampered with the original design. A contemporary architectural firm of note is the Bjarke Ingels Group, which is building wonders in Denmark and many other spots around the globe. Danish ingenuity The final half of the 20th century saw the balance shift from the farm to the factory as existing companies grew and new ones were born. It should be said that Danes have always been good at pinpointing market possibilities or adapting to changes and adjusting industry to meet market needs. A fine example would be the, now defunct, shipbuilder Burmeister & Wain, a company that saw how diesel engines would replace sails and became the world leader in marine diesel engines. It started out as an engine builder and became the world leader, before expanding into shipbuilding. It sold the engine-making business to MAN in 1980.


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Ingenuity has always been at the core of Danish industrial success, along with a pride in producing quality materials. And while the domestic market remained in focus, Denmark always thought about exports as a sea-faring and -trading nation. Companies like the pump producer Grundfos or the climate-control experts Danfoss grew from tiny one-product outfits into global names offering industrial solutions. And although Admiral Nelson nullified the Danish fleet two hundred years ago, it would be fair to say that the name Maersk rules the waves in many areas of shipping. It owns the world’s biggest container line, Maersk Line. Total Danish industrial output, including public operations, amounts to DKK 3,320.6 bn, according to latest figures for 2012 from Statistics Denmark. Among the main contributing sectors are manufacturing (DKK 617.76 bn), transportation (DKK 348.93 bn), agriculture, forestry, fishing (DKK 84.84 bn) and finance and insurance (DKK 167.18 bn).

Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr has pinpointed five areas where Denmark can provide future solutions for some major global challenges. Danish companies and research institutions are in an excellent position to deliver or improve: technologies that can mitigate climate change; water supply and treatment; care for the elderly; entertainment, including design and fashion; and obesity prevention. Danish legislators, educators and businesses realise that innovation will lead the way in ensuring flows of cash and social welfare. A notable publicly-funded project set up in an economically depressed area is the new Algae Innovation Center. At present, algae may seem to most people to be a negligible resource, but it may be a vital source of biomass in the future, with applications in water treatment, bioenergy and food/feed. Danish future planners have spotted gaps and aim to fill them.


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Ja n H y lle b e r g , C E O D anis h W i n d I n d u s t r y As s o c i a t i o n

foreword | D AN I SH WI N D I N DUS TRY AS S O C I AT I O N A window into the future of sustainable energy Denmark is at the very forefront of the global wind industry and integration of wind energy. With strong and ambitious political targets and world leading companies, Denmark holds the key to a greener and more sustainable future. Almost 35 years have passed since the first wind turbines build by enthusiastic entrepreneurs started turning in the Danish countryside. Ever since, the Danish wind industry has grown, and today Denmark is the country in the world where wind energy yields the highest contribution to the electricity system. In 2012 30% of the Danish electricity consumption was provided by wind turbines situated both onand offshore. This is a record high contribution and cements the Danish pole position in the race towards a greener and more sustainable energy system. Today, the Danish wind industry employs more than 30.000 people in Denmark alone, and the combined industry generated a revenue of 81bn DKK in 2012. As a globally focused player, the Danish wind industry exported goods and services worth 52bn DKK in

2012. This meant that 64% of the total wind industry revenue was exported, contributing significantly to the total Danish exports. Destination Denmark On account of the Danish track record, the world knows where to look for knowledge on how to make the transition to a more sustainable energy system, powered by renewables. In 2012 95% of the Danish Parliament agreed on an ambitious yet realistic target of 50% wind energy in the electricity system by 2020. This target puts Denmark at the very top of countries relying on the power of wind energy. Thinking even further than 2020, the Danish Wind Industry Association advocates a wind target of 20% of the total energy consumption already in 2030. This requires us to think smarter and come up with new solutions that further strengthen the Danish leading position in the development and integration of wind energy. Staying ahead Today, Denmark is home to the most competitive and globally oriented wind industry in the world, and


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it also houses the world’s largest and third largest wind turbine manufacturers, Vestas Wind Systems and Siemens Wind Power. The two manufacturers alone accounted for one quarter of the total global installed wind energy capacity in 2012, and almost 9 out of 10 of all offshore turbines installed to date, are produced by a Danish manufacturer.

Looking back, the Danish wind industry has always stayed ahead of its competition through a dedicated focus on continuous innovation. The result is an improvement of wind turbines by a factor of 100, and this was achieved in only 30 years. We are confident that the way is paved for even more efficient and cost effective wind turbines in the future.

Staying at the forefront of the wind industry requires continued focus on research, development and innovative thinking. A high level of R&D combined with a strong tradition of public-private partnerships is the key to why Denmark remains the global leader in wind energy. We have a uniquely close knit network of companies, research institutions, universities and test facilities which ensures that the industry keeps innovating.

An ideal place for investments In the coming years the global wind industry will face challenges in many markets. The opposite holds true for Denmark, as the targets for 2020 will see the construction of 1.500 MW offshore and 1.800 MW onshore. This corresponds to an investment of 50–55bn DKK in wind energy alone.

One of the newest outcomes of this cooperation is the world’s largest full scale test facility for large turbines. At the Østerild test centre the wind turbines of the future can tower 250 meters up in the air, and though the facility opened only last year, the first test turbines are already turning, creating valuable data and insights for the industry.

Denmark truly is the world’s wind power hub, and no other country offers the same close knit industry and competitive investment opportunities. With 50% of electricity consumption covered by wind energy in 2020, these ambitions will only add to the Danish wind capabilities and manifest Denmark as an ideal and safe place for wind investments today and in a sustainable and energy independent tomorrow.


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foreword | STATE O F G REEN Denmark – a Beacon for Green Growth Denmark has decided to lead the transition to a green growth economy and as the first country in the world become entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050. Denmark’s decision to lead from the front is backed by an ambitious policy framework as well as a multiple-solutions approach. Step by step, the ambitious goal will be reached by increasing energy efficiency and resource optimization; by expanding the share of renewable energy from sources such as wind and biomass; and by driving the development of an intelligent energy system capable of managing the fluctuations of renewable energy. Today 30 per cent of the energy production in Denmark comes from wind – in 2020 it will be 50 per cent.

The Danish Government – and the Danish Parliament – firmly believes that economic growth is possible without an increase in use of resources. Time has shown that economic and environmental policies can indeed go hand in hand. Since 1980, Denmark has grown to become a global leader in the development of new sustainable technologies and solutions through an integrated work involving the state, private business and research institutions. During the same period, the Danish economy has grown by almost 80 per cent without increasing gross energy consumption. But industry and research institutions in Denmark are equally important in making the transition to a green society possible. Danish companies and research institutions have over the past decades shown the world that ambition and innovation can indeed lead to technological solutions on the absolute top of the global scale.


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No single technology can do the trick by itself – no matter, how innovative and effective it is. Danish companies know that. Instead, they successfully complement each other. As a result, Denmark has become a global leader in developing and producing integrated end-to-end solutions to match the growing needs internationally. Within a number of technological sectors Danish solutions are world leaders – just to mention a few: wind power, energy efficiency, solar power, intelligent energy systems, water, environment and bioenergy. Since 2000 Danish exports of energy technology have increased by 140 per cent. In 2012 the exports of green technologies were 32.5 billion DKr.

Denmark wants to show the world that the green sector is not just green. It is also good business. And the potential is immense. The State of Green is the official green brand for Denmark. Behind the brand is a consortium, formed by the Danish state and four major business organizations, with the purpose of promoting green Danish solutions worldwide. We are proud to inspire nations, companies and citizens all over the world to invest in green growth. And we hope that this publication will help give an overview over the multiple business possibilities with Danish companies. It really is as simple as the State of Green slogan: Join the Future. Think Denmark.


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Denmark, like many other developed countries, jumped onto the environment bandwagon in the 1970s when activists and NGOs, along with a handful of concerned legislators, had finally succeeded in transforming “the environment” from a subject into an issue. While early legislative measures may have been ambitious, and loudly touted, the results were often dubious. In the 1980s, Denmark even lagged behind in some elementary areas such as catalytic converters in car engines and paper recycling, but the country has more than caught up since then. A major reason can be attributed to two things that were developing at the same time: companies recognised and reacted to growing global demand for environmental technology; and, public conviction that Denmark was a world leader in environmental matters. Thanks to these two factors, Denmark has indeed stepped into a role as a world leader. Wind power provides a sterling example. A pioneer in wind turbine production, the output of two companies (now merged) generated well over half of the world’s wind energy just more than a decade ago. Competition has shifted the balance, but Denmark remains a major producer of wind turbines. Water supply and treatment is another area where Denmark excels. Danish companies have developed exemplary means of conserving, capturing and cleaning water. In modern Danish architecture, energy-efficiency is an integrated element of design. A tradition for district heating, once simply a common-sense idea, has become an industry in itself. Danish biotech companies have delivered revolutionary solutions to minimise

waste, pollution and make a number of industries more environmentally friendly. The path to the forefront was paved by fruitful collaborations between industry and research/ educational institutions, both stimulated − though to different degrees − by active state support. Learning and knowledge-sharing The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is the leading education and research institution in the area of environment and related subjects. In addition to educating tomorrow’s experts, the university also works closely with a number of industries in mutually beneficial relationships. Collaborations between schools and industry have helped propel Denmark to a leading position in environmental technology. Research holds a key position at DTU and the school has highly skilled researchers in all fields of study. Certain segments of high-tech have been singled out as highprofile areas for research. Heavy investments have been and will continue to be made in these high priority areas of research: nanotechnology, biotechnology, information & communication technology, energy & environmental technology and space & robotic technology. One research project, being done in collaboration with DONG Energy and the sustainable agriculture and energy company Bregentved, will combine sustainable energy processes with agriculture. The project aims to find effective means of applying gas processes to biomass from energy or heat production. The gas processes would cause the ash produced to retain what would have been


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A vital part of DTU’s strategic mission is collaborations with external partners, both academic and commercial. “Collaboration ensures that DTU’s research-based knowledge and technologies are being disseminated to the society. Industrial collaboration is a key access for DTU researchers to the research and innovation agenda in the business community,” the school states. Along with research findings, DTU has an extensive portfolio of around 200 patented technologies. Companies and other external parties can get direct access to and use the school’s intellectual property. Ambitions and goals Much of the activity in the Danish environmental sector will likely revolve around the government’s Energy Strategy 2050, assuming the bill goes into and remains in legislation during the next four decades. The ambitious plan, introduced in 2011, aims at making Denmark independent of fossil fuels by that date. The plan is fully financed through 2020. The government has said the strategy must be “flexible” in anticipation of new technologies and situations that will arise and affect costs. Funding requirements beyond 2020 will be determined on a kind of ad hoc basis. As fossil fuels are expected to remain more costly than alternatives for some years to come, consumers and companies will have to absorb the costs of transition, although the financial impact is expected to lessen

through the years. Given the shift from taxable fossil fuels to solutions that do not generate revenues for the state, the government plans to compensate with a security of supply tax. The plan aims to stimulate green growth in the private sector by offering opportunities to develop and demonstrate feasible green solutions for implementation in Denmark and on export markets. Exports of energy technologies and equipment accounted for approximately 10.5 per cent of total Danish goods exports in 2011, according to the Danish Energy Agency (DEA). In 2012 total energy technology exports were worth DKK61.1 bn in 2012, an increase of 1.2 per cent. The government does not want focus on technologies requiring substantial subsidies, but rather on R&D and demonstrations of efficiency and long-term competitiveness at lower subsidy levels. Wind, biomass and a transition to electricity for transport and district heating have been given a preliminary high priority, with solar and wave energy projects possible on the longer term. Supplemental measures such as making buildings energy efficient will also be included. Meeting the EU goal of 30 per cent carbon emission reductions by 2020 is a prime Danish objective. A broad spectrum of energy policy initiatives aim to reduce the energy sector’s use of fossil fuels by one-third, compared with 2009 levels, while increasing the share of renewable energy by 33 per cent and cutting primary energy consumption by six per cent. The target date for these initiatives is 2020.

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carbon waste and to reduce the content of heavy metals and other harmful substances from the ash, making it suitable for use as a fertilizer.


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26 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K The bicycle The fact that there are more bicycles registered in Copenhagen than there are people makes a strong statement. The Danes cycle around 3 bn kilometres each year, and 42 per cent commute to and from work or school on a bike while just 30 per cent use a car. In fact, when the current prime minister presented her new cabinet in September 2011, five of the newly-appointed ministers arrived on bicycles. The same government wants to increase cycle commuting by 50 per cent before 2021. The volume of car commuters is expected to remain stable during the period, but green fuel alternatives will likely be in place by that date. These initiatives add to recent projects that have improved − an already worldleading − infrastructure for bicyclists.

Smarter solution for the electric automobile Denmark has a modest number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, but that holds true of other countries addressing environmental concerns. While the current benefits of EVs in Denmark may be debated, as coal is used to produce much of the electricity, the advance of sustainable green energy sources will deliver benefits in the future.

The answer as to why bicycling is so popular in Denmark is: the automobile. Taxation has made car prices in Denmark the most expensive in the world. Traditionally, bikes were (and are) an economic necessity. Realisation of environmental values came later.

A smart grid is an electric grid that enables flexible consumption. Such a grid links measuring, communication and connection equipment that can be controlled via a remote computer control system.

The offshoot is: Denmark has become a model country for bicycle transportation. When city officials from New York wanted to learn more about urban bicycling, they came to Copenhagen for inspiration. Now the expanded grid of New York (and other global cities) bike paths is in part based upon a Danish model.

The country already has hundreds of public parking places, with facilities for recharging car batteries − free of charge. Most owners, however, charge their cars at home. The next green step will be to develop a “smart grid” to efficiently and cheaply supply electricity to EV owners.

Electric consumption can become flexible when the supply of electricity varies, but can be optimised to fit demand. EVs would be charged at times of high electric supply or low demand when kW prices are lower. The system has built-in appeal to the consumer, but the environmental benefits come in when renewable energy sources are integrated into the system.


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A consortium called EDISON, which includes the Technical University of Denmark, DONG Energy, IBM, Østkraft and others, has turned the Danish island of Bornholm into a real-life laboratory to develop smart grid solutions. Recent developments will allow any make of car to be “filled up” at charging stands via technology comparable to mobile phone roaming. One obstacle is existing grids. Many are used to full capacity in maximum-consumption periods and can become overloaded as the number of EVs increases. Smart grids will enable an immediate partial solution: charge the EV at night when demand for electricity is low. An island of self-sufficiency The island of Samsø spent DKK 55 m in 1997 on importing energy for its 4,000 inhabitants. Today the 114-sq-km island is entirely self-sufficient and even exports surplus wind-generated electricity to the mainland grid. Turbine blades produce more electricity than the island uses, which is sold to offset the fact that transport on the island is not carbon-free. Renewable energy sources provide 70 per cent of the island’s heating needs and all district heating is fuelled by renewable sources such as wood chips, straw and solar energy. In 2011 Samsø joined the ISLE-PACT project, made up of island-based groups committed to meeting or exceeding the EU’s sustainability target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by at least 20% by 2020.

Samsø has been held up as a model for what can be done in other parts of Europe and Samsø Energy Academy is now involved in six EU projects to inspire others. The academy has a solar thermal plant, solar PV cells and a rainwater capture system, all of which are used for demonstrations. Much of the human energy that got things started stemmed from grass roots ideas − and awareness. In the beginning, the population needed to be convinced of the values, but an effective communications strategy based on sound answers to the “What’s in it for me?” question provided them with all the convincing needed. Greentech is big business in Denmark In 2010, according to the latest figures from DEA, Denmark’s green exports amounted to DKK 80 bn, which represents 10.4 per cent of total Danish exports. In the same year, turnover for the sector was more than DKK 250 bn. The potential size of the domestic market by 2020 will be boosted, under the terms of the government’s 2012 Energy Agreement, by investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency of around DKK 90–150 bn. Some of the largest players in this field are Vestas Wind Systems, biotech company Novozymes, Cowi International Environment Consultancy and Aarsleff Construction Consultancy. In addition, scores of medium-sized companies, along with smaller firms, provide a range of products and services all along the spectrum of environmental improvement.


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Denmark has some of the largest and most innovative green companies in the world. As many as 450 worldclass green technology companies are on the roster, and in addition a total of 8.5 per cent of employees in Danish companies are involved in green production, the DEA says. It is the fastest growing sector in the country, with a 19 per cent growth rate in 2011. That figure is four times more than growth rates and projections for Danish industry in general. In early 2013 the Danish government announced a DKK 250 million plan to stimulate economic and employment growth by promoting exports of green technology. The object of the plan, drawn up by the Environment Ministry and the Business and Growth Ministry, is to help the Danish ‘green’ sector win a bigger share of the growing international market for water, biological and environmental technologies. Among EU member states, Denmark is one of the largest exporters of energy technology and the largest in relation to its size.

Vestas finds an answer in the wind The wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems is Denmark’s greatest player in the field of technology for renewable energy and the world leader in the manufacturing of wind power solutions. The company logged total revenues of DKK 53.79 bn (EUR 7,216 million) in 2012, a healthy increase from DKK 43.50 bn (EUR 58.36 million) in 2011. With 30 years of pioneering expertise in renewable and sustainable energy, Vestas is by far the most global wind turbine manufacturer in Denmark. The company jumped to an early lead as the world’s largest producer of wind turbines, and although competition has emerged so the growing market is shared, the corporate strategy is to become number one in the world in modern energy. The ambitions are based upon the fact that Vestas runs the largest wind energy R&D centres in the world. In the past 30 years, Vestas has managed to improve the effect of its wind turbines by a factor of 100. The goal of Vestas is to generate and sustain the greatest return possible on wind power.


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As of 2013, Vestas has installed more than 47,000 wind turbines in 73 countries on six continents. Vestas installs at least one turbine every three hours, every single day of the year. Vestas wind turbines currently generate more than 90 million MWh of energy per year. Since 1995, Vestas Wind Systems has operated in the offshore market, manufacturing what are known as ‘giant’ wind turbines. This particular area has great growth potential and a high priority. Novozymes leads in clean biotechnology Novozymes is based on bio innovation with the mission to find sustainable solutions for forward-thinking companies in a number of industries. A pioneer in the production and application of enzymes while still part of the Novo Nordisk group, Novozymes de-merged into a separate company in 2000. The development, production and distribution of enzymes account for 90 per cent of Novozymes’ sales. Enzymes are easily biodegradable proteins found in all living organisms. The use of the right enzymes reduces the use of traditional chemicals while maintaining, or improving,

high quality in manufactured products. Enzymes allow a more efficient use of raw materials with no or minimum harm to the environment. Novozymes has given industries revolutionary products. In the textile industry, enzyme-based products have dramatically reduced pollutants and water use, while newer cold-water laundry detergents based on Novozymes’ innovation cut energy use. The company is also a leader in finding the biotech key to unlocking sugars from vegetation in the production of secondgeneration ethanol for automobile fuel. Revenues in 2012 amounted to DKK 11.23 bn. The company invested 14 per cent of the sales figure in R&D, the department that employs 20 per cent of the company’s global workforce. Novozymes holds 6,000 granted or pending patents and they have introduced more than 75 product and concept introductions over the past 10 years. Their target is to launch 6–8 new product concepts every year.


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30 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K The enzymes of innovation-driven Novozymes are used in the fields of agriculture, bioenergy, biopharma, food and beverage, household care, leather processing, pulp and textiles and water solutions. The company philosophy is based upon the idea that sustainable industrial success must not be achieved at the expense of nature.

COWI is widely experienced in water supply planning, which includes all stages from national strategies and policies to regional master plans and detailed planning in smaller communities. For 50 years, COWI has provided consultancy services on clean water supply throughout the world.

Novozymes is largely considered by its global customers and partners the best player in the field in the world. The applications of enzyme products enabled Novozymes customers to reduce CO2 emissions by 30 m tons in 2010 alone.

In addition to water supply, COWI has a long track-record in the field of sustainability in man-made environments as buildings and constructions have a profound impact on the environment. COWI is currently assisting the Danish city of Aarhus to become a carbon neutral city by building a heat and power plant that uses straw as the primary fuel. The plant is scheduled to go into operation in 2016.

COWI International Environmental Science Consultancy COWI International Environmental Science Consultancy specialises in engineering, environmental science and related economics. The company’s net revenues totalled DKK 4.7 bn in 2011. COWI, which is active on five continents, offers access to world-class knowledge on affordable sustainability and natural resources management.

The company has singled out transport, water, energy and health as areas of high priority. COWI anticipates a dramatic increase in demand for whole-solution consultancy services from industrialised and developing countries.


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Aarsleff Construction Consultancy Aarsleff is an infrastructure contractor specialising in devising, planning and implementing large-scale projects in the areas of climate change adaptation, the environment and energy – from design to hand-over. Total revenue in 2012 amounted to DKK 6.7 billion, of which 42 per cent was generated abroad. Aarsleff is the leading and trend-setting contractor in northern Europe with regard to the foundation and installation work for major offshore wind farms. In the past ten years, Aarsleff has completed more than 350 offshore wind farm foundations and a further 300 are scheduled for 2012 in countries such as Germany, England and Denmark.

Aarsleff and its German partner Bilfinger Bergen working together are considered the world’s strongest player in establishing offshore wind farms. As partners, their complementing strengths and dynamic innovation efforts put them at the forefront as a team. The company’s trenchless pipe renovation technology has been recognised for its efficiency and environmental benefits. Aarsleff is also a market leader within the development of low-noise and low-vibration methods that are critical in densely populated areas or where extra environmental care must be taken. In other fields of environmental care, Aarsleff specialises in the handling of polluted soil and ammunition clearance.

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In 2009, COWI signed the UN climate initiative “Caring for the Climate”, which commits COWI to working to create low carbon solutions and to set standards that reduce climate risks in the world.


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Danish Solar Energy LTD

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Dansk Solenergi ApS Danish Solar Energy Ltd. (GmBh) , was established in 1993 and is one of the pioneers in the photovoltaic business. We produces the high quality photovoltaic HEM PV modules from Denmark, and have through the years done many related types processes from Module manufacturing to complete system provider. Danish Solar Energy Ltd. – are nominated as one of the fastest growing companies in Denmark with more than 18 years of experience with production, project management, system design and installation of all types of photovoltaic power systems.

...our dream is a world that empowers people to use solar energy without limits... Our vision mean: Providing best-in-class product and consulting advice, equipment and services that are vital to expanding our customers’ energy capabilities. Behaving as citizens of the world, and valuing the positive influence multicultural societies have on our company. Being the partner of choice because we collaborate closely with customers, will be there wherever, whenever they need us and are highly accountable.

• Design and planning – solar/windgenerators. – PV modules – Electronics – low energy consumption equipment. • Photovoltaic modules in all shapes and colors – BIPV, Hybrid modules • Lighting systems with very low energy consumption • Water pumping from for deep wells and long pipelines. • Water cleaning system (drinking water). • Display units(display PV-in / out Watts, also big sizes). • Power distribution units. Earning the trust of customers and our employees • Module mounting systems. not only for the result we achieve, but how we • Module wiring units. • Inverter DC/AC – AC/DC – DC/DC Inverter units achieve it.

Danish Solar Energy LTD – Dansk Solenergi ApS Flesbjerg 8, DK-4960 Holeby, Lolland Tel.: +45 3943 7767 Fax: +45 3943 7768 export@dansksolenergi.dk www.dansksolenergi.dk


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DrivhusEffekten ApS [The Greenhouse Effect]

For commercial and public buildings

WE OFFER:

• The market’s highest yielding installation with a manufacturer’s guarantee. • Short payback time and high return. • Own trained Danish employees. • Extensive list of references, including the largest solar panel installation in the Nordic region. • DrivhusEffekten [The Greenhouse Effect] supplies and fits solar panel installations across Denmark as a full service supplier responsible for all project phases.

Start by getting an obligation free quote including the proposed location of the solar panels and an overview of the budget for the project.

Email us at bra@drivhuseffekten.dk or call us on +45 8870 8490

Drivhuseffekten [The Greenhouse Effect] Dr. Neergaardsvej 5 A, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Tel.: +45 8870 8490 info@drivhuseffekten.dk www.drivhuseffekten.dk

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PROFESSIONAL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS


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European Energy A/S

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We develop, we finance, we build – together we benefit.

European Energy A/S • Diligent development of renewable energy projects in Europe • Joint venture with Danish State Fund IFU around the world • Has put into operation more than 300 MW renewable energy power plants corresponding to an investment value of EUR 500 million since start-up in 2004 • Active in the entire value chain from green field development to operation renewable power plants European Energy A/S is a Danish-based independent power producer and developer of renewable energy projects. We focus on tried and tested renewable energy technologies: onshore wind and PV solar. Our competences span from green-field development to operation and sale of renewable power plants.

profit year on year since European Energy was founded 9 years ago. In our office, situated on the Danish Technical University in Lyngby just north of Copenhagen, our dedicated employees represent 10 different nationalities – enabling us to communicate efficiently with stakeholders around the world.

Since the company was founded in 2004 we have developed 43 onshore wind power plants and 15 PV solar power plants.

Our Approach The technology applied in onshore wind and PV solar power plants is being commoditized. This supports the transformation of renewable energy towards grid parity. We are certain that the future value creation lies in efficient and cost-effective project development capabilities and post development diligent operation of assets.

A broad range of competencies Our employees possess technical, commercial, financial and legal competencies. Through the deployment of our combined know-how we have managed to generate


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Throughout the years we have specialized in developing, building and operating wind- and PV solar-power plants. Our close collaboration with local associates ensures accomplishment of projects, which again secures financing of the project. We have vast experience with project finance and establishing strategic investment alliances. Nordic Power Partners As a part of our new-market-entry strategy, we have coestablished Nordic Power Partners (NPP). NPP is a Joint Venture between European Energy A/S and the Danish Climate Investment Fund, established by the Danish Government and managed by IFU, the Investment Fund for Developing Countries under the Danish State. The value proposition is to develop wind and solar renewable energy projects from green field until ready-to-build stage. The projects are developed through the successful business model of European Energy, extended beyond its traditional geographical scope to emerging markets and developing countries by utilizing IFU’s vast experience in investments in such countries.

Cooperating with European Energy There are several ways European Energy can be interesting for you and your business. If you are actively considering pursuing opportunities within wind and PV solar project development we are the experienced and successful partner you are looking for. It is our ambition to be the preferred partner for investors wanting to invest in renewable power plants. We currently co-own more than 200 MW of installed wind and PV solar capacity with partners and manage even more MW.

We look forward to working with you! Visit us at:

www.europeanenergy.dk

European Energy A/S Diplomvej 377, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark Tel.: +45 88 70 82 16 info@europeanenergy.dk www.europeanenergy.dk


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Gaia Solar A/S

DANISH SOLAR ARCHITECTURE – BRANDING AND PUBLICITY INCLUDED Public institution

Private enterprise

Copenhagen Towers in Ørestaden Winner of several national and international climate awards. Mentioned in numerous articles and winner of the construction industry’s honorary award. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Green Light House in Copenhagen Named as Denmark’s first public CO2 neutral construction. The building is categorised as low energy class 1 (BR08). The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Widex´ offices in North Zealand Newly built energy neutral headquarters. Mentioned in numerous articles and reports about sustainable buildings. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Public enterprise

Educational institution

Non profit housing association

DSB’s railway stations in Avedøre and Sjælør Denmark’s first CO2 neutral commuter train stations. DSB presents itself as a company with a strong CSR profile. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Lund University in Skåne Named as best solar panel system in Sweden in 2009. Mentioned in numerous articles and reports about sustainable buildings. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

”Store Hus” at Avedøre Stationsby Nominated for the EU Commission’s special energy prize. A fantastic example of energy efficient building renovation in social housing. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Local authority enterprise

Cultural entertainment

Self-governing institution

Københavns Energi’s [Copenhagen Energy] well field in Greve Environmentally-friendly groundwater extraction of drinking water. KE presents itself as a company with a strong CSR profile. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Copenhagen Zoo in Copenhagen The first zoo in the world to be environmentally certified. The solar panels at the entrance are seen annually by approximately 1 million visitors. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Filadelfia Hospital in Dianalund Named as Denmark’s first CO2 neutral hospital. Has just been opened by the Danish Minister for Health. The solar power system is made by Gaia Solar

Gaia Solar is a Danish cleantech company and a market leader within building integration of solar power systems in Scandinavia. We produce our own specifically manufactured PV modules in Denmark, and we have accomplished numerous projects where PV modules have been beautifully integrated in buildings with the greatest focus being on aesthetics and architecture. Gaia Solar A/S Hammerholmen 9–13, DK-2650 Hvidovre Tel.: +45 36 77 79 76 Fax: +45 36 77 79 75 info@gaiasolar.dk www.gaiasolar.dk

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GreenGo Energy A/S

GreenGo Energy provides turnkey installation and guaranteed operation of solar power systems for property companies, housing associations, and public enterprises. Achieve a lower electricity price without any risk or hassle. Our solutions are controlled by a unique IT solution that optimises production and ensures the best possible profile options. GreenGo Energy A/S has quickly established itself as a leader in the Danish solar power market, specifically for public enterprises, housing associations, and property companies. SEED capital and the Christiansen family behind the Semler Group have joined together as a syndicate to invest DKK 10 million in GreenGo Energy A/S, with an option for further investment of DKK 12 million. The capital ensures the best possible conditions to develop and support growth in the company.

Unique business model The reason behind the strong growth is a unique product platform and business model. Customers are assured of guaranteed low electricity costs that can be as much as 50% lower than market prices, and pension funds are guaranteed high returns of up to double those on the investment properties in the portfolio. Proprietary Technology Platform The differentiated technology is integrated into the cloud-based IT solution – GreenGo Control Room – which has been designed from the ground up to optimise and guarantee the operation of larger solar panel systems. Through accurate error detection and fully automated execution and intelligent packaging of service actions, servicing costs across the lifetime of a system are reduced, as are periods of downtime or reduced operational capacity. This is a key competitive advantage as the pure monetary value of the solar power production across a lifetime


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of 30 years is 8–10 times higher than the initial capital investment on a large solar power system. The IT platform also contains a marketing module – GreenGo Monitor – so that customers are guaranteed the best possible profiling and user experience, which is an important parameter. MegaWatt (MW) projects won from Regions and Municipalities The first major project was the Teknikerbyen in Virum on behalf of SEB real estate, where Alectia and Dong Energy are consumers of the electricity generated. The project received a lot of publicity in the media, as it was the largest solar power system in the Nordic region. Within the last 6 months GreenGo has won several large MegaWatt (MW) contracts in the public sector.

Establishing a position in Denmark – and around the world The plan is to embed the position in the Danish market, and then invest in selected markets globally, where there is an optimal fit with GreenGo’s technology and business model. Backing of experienced serial entrepreneur The company was originally founded by Karsten Nielsen, who is the majority shareholder in the company, together with Botond Vagi and Frederik Flagstad. Karsten is a serial entrepreneur and founded Bang&Olufsen ICEpower A/S in 1999, using as its basis ICEpower technology, which he invented during his PhD project at the Technical University of Denmark. Karsten received the Mads Clausen prize for entrepreneurship from Jørgen Mads Clausen from Danfoss in 2007 for the results.

GreenGo Energy A/S Bakkegården, Gammel Holtevej 139, Høje Sandbjerg, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Tel.: +45 27 11 31 22 info@greengoenergy.dk www.greengoenergy.dk


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Inno Power ApS

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Sustainable street light controls

Inno Power can typically deliver energy savings of over 60%, reducing cities’ energy bills and CO2 footprint, and reduce operating and maintenance costs. Our controllers are designed for monitoring and control of both conventional and LED street luminaires. Our controllers are typically integrated into luminaires or poles. With our photovoltaic controls, we can generate renewable energy as part of the urban environment, providing cities with a source of revenue to offset the rising cost of electricity.

Light by movement For the Inno Power control units, it is possible to add a the motion sensor system, which can be placed in the mast or luminaire. The motion sensor solution is an integral part of the intelligent network. If a sensor detects a movement, selected or all luminaires increase the light level. This ensures that there is adequate light when needed and energy savings up to 92 %. 1

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About us Inno Power is a danish company that develops and sells innovative monitoring products for street lighting. Our portfolio will make it possible for our costumers to enable energy savings up to 92 %, reducing cities’ energy bills and carbon footprint, enhances public safety and reduces street lighting costs.


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Where are we Our products are designed to control Solar, street and road lighting applications, including parking lots, ports, railway stations and industrial complexes. Webmanagement Our products can be controlled and monitored from a web server. Critical errors are reported instantly via email and SMS. General surveillance reported daily / weekly via email. Service app Mobile app provides service personnel the opportunity for testing and diagnosis during service work.

Inno Power ApS Skavholmvej 5, DK-8520 Lystrup Tel.: +45 87 910 118 info@innopower.dk www.innopower.dk

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Skanska

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Developing Scandinavian Workplaces Skanska was founded in Sweden in 1887,

In Denmark, Skanska develops energy-

and is today – 125 years later – one of the

efficient green offices with excellent indoor

world’s largest project development and

climate. Skanska offers commercial turn-

construction groups, with more than 57,000

key solutions and project development

employees and 10,000 projects worldwide.

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Focus on the clients’ demands in terms

the city centre, The Øresund Bridge or

of achieving the best location, price,

Copenhagen Airport. Most recent projects

flexibility and sustainability is common

are Tower, Atrium and the new Plaza office

for all projects. All projects have a central

buildings at Havneholmen, as shown in the

location, whether this means close to

picture.

Skanska Øresund A/S Havneholmen 25, DK-1561 Copenhagen, Denmark Tel.: +45 44 68 05 65 info@skanska.dk • www.skanska.com


1st Mile

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Get in touch with the brightest ideas and the best starts ups in Danish cleantech. 1st Mile has specialized in developing cleantech projects. We establish R&D partnerships between companies and research institutes. We raise funding and put the project on tracks. Our Services: • Fundraising for Cleantech Projects • Business Development • R&D Project Management • Innovation X-Ray Contact us if your company is looking for partnerships or wants to learn more about the Danish cleantech sector. Case: Abeo ”BEST EUROPEAN SPIN-OUT 2013” 1st Mile helped Abeo to raise € 2.5 mio for their patented super light concrete structures.

More than €130.000.000 has been raised by 1st Mile for projects and partnerships

In Denmark the drivers for cleantech R&D projects are partially publicly owned funds. Certified private companies manage some of the funds as investments funds on semimarket terms. Other funds, like EUDP and HTF are grant money, which are managed by the government.

1st Mile A/S Diplomvej 381, DK-2800 Kgs Lyngby Tel.: +45 70 70 10 96 info@1stmile.dk www.1stmile.dk


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The leader in Lifting Gear Equipment, Wire Rope and Services throughout Europe

CLEA N TECH – equi pment & se rvice s CERTEX A/S Trekanten 6–8 DK-6500 Vojens Tel.: +45 74 54 14 37 Fax: +45 74 54 05 62 salg@certex.dk • www.certex.dk


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GreenWave Reality ApS

Expand the consumer’s experience from a basic energy monitoring solution to a full Home Energy Management Service. The GreenWave Reality Home Energy Management service provides robust monitoring and control of devices in the home. The initial installation typically includes a Gateway, intelligent power strips (PowerNodes), and integration with third-party smart thermostats.

AMI MGMT. PLATFORM

CONNECTED LIGHTING

SMART HEATING

HOME MONITORING

ENERGY SAVING

UTILITY PORTAL & MESSAGING

GreenWave Reality ApS Bregneroedvej 96, DK-3460 Birkeroed, Denmark Tel.: +45 6913 2333 eu@greenwavereality.com www.greenwavereality.com


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Ib Andresen Industri A/S Our know-how – your strength

We develop and produce solutions for a wide variety of sectors, including solutions for wind turbines, solar systems, transportation, construction and the offshore industry. We guarantee that we will be your competent development partner, and we guarantee flexible, efficient and fast delivery, with the focus always on the quality of our products and services and our customers’ specific needs. We fill all our orders based on more than 40 years of experience, our knowledge of materials and process technology and the very latest technology. We have developed and manufactured solutions for many different industries and the basis of the solution is always the same; to find the most technical effective and efficient solution, which complies the customers’ needs.

Ib Andresen Industri A/S Industrivej 12–20, DK-5550 Langeskov Tel.: +45 63 38 22 22 Fax. +45 63 38 20 00 iai@iai.dk www.iai.dk

CLEA N TECH – equi pment & se rvice s

Ib Andresen Industri is an international supplier specialized in the developing and processing of customized steel solutions. Together with our customers, we create individualised solutions that take account of the requirements for value, quality and, of course, delivery.


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Polyteknik AS

C LE ANT E CH – equi pm ent & s er vi ces

– world class thin film technology Polyteknik AS designs and manufactures a wide range of thin film deposition systems for a broad range of applications within research, development, and production of advanced components and products. Some application fields are: • Solar cells – Research tools for the next generations of thin film PV cells • Solar thermal – Production facilities for CSP receiver tubes • Nano technology – Research and production tools for advanced nano–structures • Micro technology – Research and production tools for MEMS applications • Material science – Research for next generations of engineered nano-materials • Big Science – Engineering and manufacturing of advanced scientific equipment

The highly advanced deposition systems with processes are mostly delivered and installed in high tech production companies, research institutes and top level universities. Polyteknik was established in 1995 by Managing Director Jens William Larsen. Now, not far from the 20 year anniversary, Polyteknik AS is close to having reached a global presentation as most major markets are represented by local distributors. The core business of developing, assembling and supply of the advanced thin film deposition systems are covered by a very committed organization of highly educated sale-, research- and engineering teams. The Polyteknik AS facility is equipped with modern engineering software tools, an advanced nano- and micro characterization lab, and a new clean room facility for top level qualification and quality test of our thin film systems.


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CLEA N TECH – equi pment & se rvice s

Polyteknik AS Moellegade 21, DK-9750 Oestervraa, Denmark Tel.: +45 9689 2800 Fax: +45 9689 2801 sale@polyteknik.dk www.polyteknik.com


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Scion DTU

C LE ANT E CH – equi pm ent & s er vi ces

Science and Technology Park


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Scion DTU is the high tech science park of DTU – The Technical University of Denmark. We are the optimal place to grow for small and large international knowledge-intensive companies: an innovative environment within medico, cleantech, biotech and IT. We offer customised and flexible high tech facilities and services, making it easy for companies to focus on what is important for their business. We invest our profits in our customers’ growth and we develop individual plans to fit the needs of each company. We create the framework for knowledge sharing and professional networking and ensure targeted access to research at DTU. In this way, we clear the path for innovation. With more than 50 years of experience Scion DTU is one of the world’s oldest purpose-built clusters for knowledge-intensive companies. www.sciondtu.dk

Scion DTU Venlighedsvej 10, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Tel.: +45 45864100 www.sciondtu.dk

CLEA N TECH – equi pment & se rvice s

Serious about Innovation


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Shark Solutions A/S

C LE A N TECH – gr een pr oduct s

The World Leader in Recycling Post Consumer PVB

Shark Solutions is a Danish company focused exclusive on resource mining PVB (PolyVinyl Butyral) from laminated glass and turning this recycled product into high value new raw materials for various industrial applications. Shark Solutions works with leading companies’ worldwide as suppliers and customers.


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Virgin PVB (PolyVinyl Butyral) has excellent adhesion and film forming properties and outstanding optical transparency. It is used as a highly elastic, transparent, tough film for laminated safety glass and solar cells (PV) and as a binder in printing inks, coatings and corrosion protection primers. PVB is oil based, process intensive and expensive to manufacture, which is the reason why virgin PVB is sold at a high market price. Shark Solutions claims to be the only company able to recycle post-consumer PVB in volume with a quality similar to the virgin product. This is done to a small fraction of the cost for production of virgin PVB which gives an excellent (extreme low) carbon footprint. Shark Solution buys PVB waste from the established European glass recycling companies, who today have to pay a gate fee for landfill to dispose the PVB waste after their process of removing some of the glass from the PVB.

Due to the lower price of Shark recycled PVB and the excellent technical properties of PVB there are numerous applications of PVB – of which many are no option for virgin PVB due to pricing barrier! In addition PVB can replace various other raw materials, e.g. PVC and water based dispersion for paint and coatings industry, Shark Solutions currently operates PVB recycling plants in Denmark and Belgium and the 3rd facility in US (Atlanta, GA) is in start-up phase. There are approximately 1 billion automobiles in the world and they all have PVB in their windshields (approx. 1.2 kg in each windshield). Every year 7% gets a new windshield due to stone chipping – and in addition about same amount are scrapped per year. Estimated same volume of laminated building glass is recycled per year! This equals a total annual theoretical supply base for the Shark PVB recycling business of 300.000 ton PVB – and growing!

Shark Solutions A/S Skimmedevej 10, DK-4390 Vipperød Tel.: +45 59 26 15 90 partner@shark-solutions.com www.shark-solutions.com

CLEA N TECH – gr een produ cts

Shark Solutions was founded in 2005. The company´s head office is located in Vipperød on the Danish island Zealand (west of Copenhagen).


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Danish Wastewater Equipment

Danish Wastewater Equipment was established in 1995 and is an international sales, service and consultancy company. We manufacture a wide variety of machinery for waste water treatment plants from inlet to outlet. The parent company, KD Maskinfabrik, has worked for municipalities, the industry and consulting engineering companies for more than 40 years with projecting, manufacturing and mounting of machinery for water and waste water treatment plants, both domestic and international. This has given the company a knowhow which makes it possible for us to solve almost all tasks.

Our products are created in close collaboration with our customers. Thus, we work with a close dialogue with our customers to ensure the optimum solution. Danish Wastewater Equipment is quick to adjust, both in terms of production and advice. We want to have a short reaction time and flexibility – and we do.

Technical Department.

Supervisor.

Besides supply and mounting of mechanical equipment we can make detailed designs, Product quality is essential Our products live up to stated quality plans and capacity calculations in order to requirements with regards to design, give the most optimum financial operation functionality and service life. The work- conditions possible. manship is solid. The products are carried by a high level of professionalism, a Furthermore, we can offer an after-sales critical approach to the work and personal service where we guarantee delivery of spare/wear parts within max. 24 hours. responsibility for the individual product.

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CLEA N TECH – w at er treatme n t Scraper Bridge KD 16. Danish Wastewater Equipment Karetmagervej 25, DK-7100 Vejle Tel.: +45 76 41 42 43 sales@kd-group.dk www.dwe.dk


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Krüger A/S

C LE AN TECH – w at er t r eat m ent

Creating Water Solutions

Krüger relay race around the Parliament in Copenhagen

Company Profile Krüger has a long experience and extensive expertise in all kinds of water and wastewater treatment. We supply technologies, treatment plants and especially knowledge about all types of water. We have gathered the most qualified staff who, on the basis of the clients’ needs, both industrial and public sector, supply solutions which create value – every time!

Responsibility is the keystone for all our activities. We support our customer’s environmental and economic challenges by providing innovative and sustainable carbon and water footprint programs. Internally our responsibility is reflected in our safety management and in the development, diversity and well-being of our personnel.

Krüger is a subsidiary of the Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Group and manages all the parent company’s activities across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Baltic States and Poland. Furthermore, Krüger is active in a number of other countries in cooperation with Veolia. Krüger complies with the Governing Principles of Veolia Service is what we deliver to our customers. As the global benchmark of water services we ensure our customers’ performance through innovation, expertise and proven technologies. Combined with our operating experience it forms the basis for ongoing improvements and synergies leading to best-in-class service. Value is what we create for our customers. Our wide range of solutions and technologies are dedicated the value of water and wastewater resources. Combined with local presence and a worldwide network of experts, we ensure our customers get the best possible solutions to treat or reuse wastewater, produce or recover energy, extract raw materials (such as phosphorus) and capitalize on byproducts.

Waster Water Treatment Plant in Warsaw, Poland

Core Competences Drinking Water Treatment (WT) Waste Water Treatment (WWT) Sludge Treatment Sewer Systems Process water In-situ Remediation of polluted Soil and Groundwater Automatisation and On-line Control of WT and WWT Design & Build Technological Solutions Associated Services, Maintenance and Operation


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Water Treatment Plant in Oslo, Norway

Krüger A/S Gladsaxevej 363, DK-2860 Søborg, Denmark Tel.: +45 3969 0222 Fax: +45 3969 0806 kruger@kruger.dk www.kruger.dk

CLEA N TECH – w at er treatme n t

Water is too valuable to be used only once


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Raingates Raingates develops and produces recessed covers, penstocks, stop logs and other equipment for the regulation of water levels and barriers in lakes, reservoirs, tanks and similar. The covers can be used for different purposes: Roads, airports and harbours, etc. Covers The earth beneath us contains numerous possibilities. Raingates provides access to them and builds installations for pumps, sewers and carparks. Today, there is hardly anything that cannot be handled or disposed of underneath the earth. This requires access, and Raingates provides this access by means of either standard or specially developed solutions within covers.

Penstocks & Stop Logs In order to find the right solution, we examine the function, location, pressure and demands on tightness, etc. – Many factors are important here and they must all be known in order to guarantee the right solution.

Is tightness from both sides required? Should it be a manual or mechanical regulation of the gate plate? The best solutions and the most optimal solutions are found in a combination of experience and the desire to find solutions Covers can e.g. be recessed, which means together. Raingates contributes to create a that they are on level with the surface or solution that works before, during and after rebated with a bended lid edge over the cover. use.

Open recessed KD Cover with integrated hinges and spring-assisted lifting system.

Penstocks KD 05.1/05.2 for shut-off and adjustment. Part of:

Raingates Karetmagervej 25, DK-7100 Vejle Tel.: +45 76 41 42 43 sales@kd-group.dk www.raingates.dk


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Robotek Gruppen CLEA N TECH – w at er treatme n t

Made by:

Robotek Gruppen Topstykket 27, DK-3460 Birkerød Tel.: +45 70 27 87 66 info@robotek.dk www.robotek.dk


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Storm Flood Protection

Foundation piles SFP is based on a foundation consisting of a pre-cast foundation concrete pile available in length and size according to requirements for protection height and bed conditions. Steel posts In case of flood warning the high water protection is mounted, it consists of specially designed steel posts and specially designed aluminium planks. Steel posts are fitted to the concrete pile and then the gap is filled out with specially designed aluminium profiles which are locked after mounting. After flood warning has been cancelled the protection can be taken down and put in storage until next time, then only the top of the foundation pile will be visible in the landscape.

Foundation.

Aluminium planks sealing strips Aluminium planks are available in various types depending on protection width and height. Sealing strips against earth, concrete or other surface are available in various materials/designs. SFP is available for protection against a height of water of up to 3 meters, if higher is needed it can be custommade.

Mounting of wall.

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Storm Flood Protection Karetmagervej 25, DK-7100 Vejle Tel.: +45 76 41 42 43 sfp@kd-group.dk www.stormfloodprotection.com

CLEA N TECH – w at er treatme n t

SFP is a newly developed and with patent pending way to protect against flooding, whether it concerns securing a river cliff, coastlines or buildings.


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C LEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

Danish Wind Energy Group Denmark: Global leader in the wind industry For more than 30 years Denmark has been the leading centre of wind power technology. It is one of the most important business areas in Denmark which in 2012 accounted more than 4 percent of the total Danish export representing a value of 8,8 billion USD. The Danish wind industry has managed to turn wind technology into praxis. As pioneer in the field of wind energy Denmark has proved this energy source to be reliable on a large scale. In Denmark wind farms cover approximately 30 percent of the total electricity consumption. The large Danish success is first and foremost due to a long-term tradition for collaboration within the industry. A culture of integrated solutions and innovation Danish suppliers have a long tradition of forming partnerships, creating joint development to improve the technology and last but not least forming integrated solutions. The tradition stems from a certain degree of trust between Danish companies. This derives from the so-called co-operative movement, which is an old and widespread strategy where small businesses join forces in economical unions to strengthen their position. This culture has been a massive source of inspiration to the Danish wind industry which today is characterized by co-operation and a willingness to share experience.

by being both local and global. The Danish domestic market is small but this has in no way been an obstacle for the Danish suppliers to the wind industry. ”Our domestic market is not big, and therefore Danish suppliers have for long been focusing on the global as well as the domestic market. This has made Danish suppliers highly flexible when it comes to meeting different standards on local markets around the globe. This also means that Danish companies have long experience when it comes to meeting the requirements of local content,” says Rikke Berg from DWEG. Nearly 200 companies from the Danish wind industry went abroad with DWEG on export drives in 2012 to 5 different international markets.

At the same time Danish suppliers have been around since the birth of wind power. “Denmark is the cradle of wind power. Here it all began 40 years ago, and domestic political support has helped the industry grow and foster suppliers with widespread technical experience and knowledge within the entire supply chain,” tells Rikke Berg, Business Sector Manager in Danish Wind Energy Group (DWEG). In DWEG 140 key suppliers from the Danish wind industry join forces in sales efforts to the global wind markets. A small country must go global As well as having a collaborative business culture and massive technical experience, Denmark stands out

Danish Wind Energy Group Glarmestervej 20 A, DK-8600 Silkeborg Tel.: +45 86 81 38 88 export@dk-export.dk www.dk-wind.com


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Brüel & Kjaer Vibro A/S CLEA N TECH – w i nd pow er Brüel & Kjær Vibro is a global company with headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany and Nærum, Denmark and monitoring centers in China, Denmark and the US. We have 60 years of experience in Condition Monitoring in all industrial sectors. Over the last 10 years the company has been established as the leader in monitoring drive trains of wind turbines. More than 5,000 online condition monitoring systems in the wind power market reflect the high degree of confidence manufacturers, owners and operators of wind turbines have in our ability to provide reliable analysis, diagnostics and maintenance advice. Not only has Brüel & Kjær Vibro developed a fieldtested monitoring system dedicated to wind power plants. We have also introduced a unique service programme in which a team of ISO 18436-2 Cat. II and III certified diagnostic engineers, carries out the monitoring, diagnostics and reporting tasks. Thanks to its ability to assess the severity of every identified fault, our efficient alarm management system helps optimise the planning of on-shore and off-shore service calls. The severity of a developing fault is predicted based on years of built-in experience and sent to the customer together with a brief but detailed report. By identifying faults early we enable more uptower repairs, exchanging minor components instead of major components, thus ensuring a quick return

on investment. We optimise uptime, determine the lead time to maintenance for operators and enable an effective service strategy. The entire system can be adapted to each operator, and each individual wind turbine, and thus be the platform for monitoring large, complex fleets. The flexible configuration possibilities allow us to customize the solution to each individual customer’s CMS strategy. A close cooperation with OEMs, owners and operators, service companies, research organisations and universities allows us to continually improve our high-precision measuring instruments and products. We are very well prepared to meet our customers’ requirements. Brüel & Kjær Vibro A/S Skodsborgvej 307 B, 2850 Nærum, Denmark Tel.: +45 7741 2500 Fax: +45 4580 2937 info@bkvibro.com

Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH Leydheckerstrasse 10, 64293 Darmstadt, Germany Tel.: +49 6151 428 0 Fax: +49 6151 428 1000 www.bkvibro.com


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DBB Jack-Up Services A/S C LEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

YOUR SERVICE PARTNER FOR OFFSHORE WIND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE At DBB Jack-Up Services A/S, we are at the technological forefront as a dedicated service provider to the offshore wind industry. DBB Jack-Up Services helps you save time, and more importantly, makes it safer for your technicians to perform necessary inspections, maintenance or repairs to turbine components – even in constantly changing conditions at sea. We are proud to have the first self-propelled, heavy-lift barge with a permanently mounted, large-scale, telescopic crane on board. That means DBB Jack-Up is capable of handling maintenance and repairs of wind turbines at a height of 100 meters. Dynamic positioning of the vessel is another of our capabilities. We work with incredible precision – getting our jack-up barge as close as seven meters from the turbine. As turbines are increasing in size and moving further offshore, DBB are designing and building new vessels to meet our client’s requirements. While our innovative, self-propelled vessels with containerized equipment offer flexibility and speed, it is the knowledge and skill of our people that will benefit you most. We understand the extremely complicated nature of servicing wind turbines at sea. We have the experience to know what’s needed and when – and can rapidly adapt to changes, if necessary.

Our professional team at DBB Jack-Up can work together with you to:

• Plan, document and execute offshore wind turbine maintenance and repairs • Optimize offshore wind operations • Train personnel in offshore wind equipment use • Meet offshore wind industry standards, regulations and guidelines • Minimize down-time and maximize results

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CLEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

DBB Jack-Up Services A/S Borneovej 28, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Tel.: +45 87 30 84 00 • Fax: +45 87 30 84 10 dbb@dbbjackup.dk www.dbbjackup.dk


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Dezide ApS C LEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

Dezide develops software solution to optimize troubleshooting processes

Dezide was founded in 2001 by former employees of Hewlett-Packard R&D. We provide Guided Troubleshooting software for optimization of customer and technical service. Our software is based on the artificial intelligence technology, Bayesian Networks. This enables our software to be self-learning and self-optimizing as well as highly scalable, intuitive and efficient. Dezide Advisor is the leading software for customer service optimization with the use of an intelligent knowledge base. The core component is the intelligent guide, a self-learning dynamic tool that guides users to find solutions to their problems in the most efficient

way possible. The guides can be made available to users through different interfaces, both online and offline, both internal and external to the enterprise. Various degrees of functionality and overview can be configured, depending on the level of skill. Also we provide many administrative tools to make the system easy to implement and manage. The Dezide Advisor software suite includes tools for knowledge base administration, a contact center knowledge portal, a self service portal, a virtual assistant tool, an offline troubleshooting tool, a webbased portal manager tool, and a web-based report generator tool. All of these tools can be used together or on their own, separately. Dezide ApS GasvĂŚrksvej 5, DK-9000 Aalborg Tel.: +45 96 55 73 70 info@dezide.com www.dezide.com


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Global Lightning Protection Services A/S

Lightning protection of wind turbines For modern wind turbines the need of a strong lightning protection system has become mandatory. The consequences of suffering from expensive damages or reduced lifetime on critical components have been realized during the last decades, and new requirements for proven protection performances have been defined.

Our solutions comprise all necessary precautions as lightning receptors and down conductors, components for direct effect protection as well as shielding, cable management and surge protection for indirect effect protection. All our solutions are designed in compliance with IEC 61400-24 and can be certified according to GL2010 or IEC 61400-24.

Global Lightning is specialized in lightning protection of wind turbines and is able to provide complete innovative solutions that can meet the requirements from professional operators and that comply with the newest industrial standards and guidelines. Our contribution to a wind turbine development process can be different varying from conceptual studies to detailed design and implementation. This process ensures the wind turbine developer that the lightning protection system is thought into the design from the very beginning. Lightning protection improvement is another focus area for Global Lightning, where older installations are updated to meet tomorrow’s requirements. In general a Global Lightning concept is covering all aspects of the lightning strike starting from the lightning attachment process defining actual striking points on the wind turbines, to the specific current conduction and charge transferring through the down conduction and earthing systems.

Global Lightning Protection Services A/S HI-Park 445, DK-7400 Herning, Denmark Tel.: +45 70 26 02 11 contact@glps.dk www.glps.dk

CLEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

Global Lightning is a consulting engineering firm specialized in lightning protection design and associated verification testing. Our services comprise of state of the art numerical modeling of lightning and other electrical phenomena, design and construction of durable Lightning protection systems and full scale verification tests in our world class lightning laboratory. Over the years we have served several customers with mission critical installations, always dedicated to mitigate the damages and disturbances caused by lightning strikes and other electromagnetic effects.


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ITW Densit

C LEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

Renewable Energy – Grouted Foundation Solutions

ITW Densit ApS is a market leader in offshore and onshore foundation installations where its Ultra High Performance Cementitious (UHPC) Ducorit® materials are used as reliable, strong and cost effective connections between piles and transition pieces, for under casting of tower flanges and for joints in concrete towers. ITW Densit offers its products and services into the wind market through the ITW WindGroup. The ITW WindGroup was formed within Illinois Tool Works (ITW) with the sole purpose of bringing via one point of contact a wide and diverse portfolio of products for composites, foundation & construction and operations & maintenance manufactured by ITW’s numerous business units to the wind industry. The ITW WindGroup has strategic management teams located in North & South America, India, Europe, and Asia. Each team, along with their distribution partners, can provide local support anywhere in the world. As part of the ITW WindGroup, ITW Densit can bring its Ducorit® grouting solutions to its customers globally, delivering a quality product while remaining competitive in the marketplace. Turnkey grouting services ITW Densit’s specialist team provides you with turnkey grouting services, which include: l Consultancy and planning l Manufacturing and supplying Ducorit® material l Installation l Test sampling l Documentation for any offshore structural design or installation scheme Quality Assurance ITW Densit is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. The manufacturing and quality management of Ducorit® products hold a Shop Approval Certificate issued by Germanischer Lloyds Industrial Service and is approved by Materialprüfungsanstalt (MPA).

mail@densit.com • www.densit.com

info@itwwind.com • www.itwwindgroup.com


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CLEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

ITW Densit ApS 46, Gasvaerksvej, DK-9000 Aalborg, Denmark Tel.: +45 9816 7011 • Fax: +45 8818 4979 mail@densit.com • www.densit.com


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Momentum Gruppen A/S

C LEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

– a Mind for Green Energy

About Momentum Gruppen A/S We are an independent advisor and service partner for Danish and international investors of green energy. We are specialized in trading with, and management of, wind turbine projects and solar (PV) plants in Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

developers, banks, manufacturers, service providers and consultants. We are thus an independent and proactive partner within management, trading and consultancy of wind parks and PV plants. Most of our customers are private investors and businesses from the industrial, institutional and financial sector – all looking for wind turbine or PV projects of 1 MW–50 MW.

Trading: We procure and trade single wind turbine projects and PV plants as well as larger parks.

We have been involved in transactions of more than 150 MW, and we currently have 130 MW in management – with more in the pipeline. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, we are one of the leading service providers in Denmark within our field. We have an excellent knowledge of the business due to our solid network of well-established

We evaluate each project individually with our complex measuring tools where location, performance, improvements and understanding of the market is incorporated.


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Consultancy: We scrutinize the commercial, technical, legal and financial setup in order to optimize the structure of the project.

Besides the technical management of wind parks, Momentum Windtechnik offers services within repowering and planning of new projects.

Our expertise is used by banks and investors, when an independent second opinion or an evaluation of a project is needed.

Commercial Management: We create value for our customers through reliable, proactive and independent advice and service in the management of the investment. We secure that all our projects in management are fully operational, have a well-documented track record and an optimal electricity price. Moreover, we can provide favorable terms and prices on full-service, management and insurance contracts.

Technical Management: Our subsidiary, Momentum Windtechnik GmbH, are experts in technical management of wind turbines located in Germany.

Combined we possess the needed experience, resources and competences to plan, develop and execute repowering projects successfully. We offer our joint counseling, from the very beginning through the whole process until the new wind turbines are in operation. Our technical addition in Germany enables us to extend our holistic approach to management. Thus, we cover all aspects of technical and commercial management of wind- and PV investments. Combined with the asset management skills of Momentum in Denmark, and the technical expertise of Momentum in Germany, we are raising the standards on management of wind turbines and PV project.

Why contact Momentum Gruppen A/S The combination of our technical, legal and financial expertise – and our focus on lean management – gives us a unique platform for optimizing and managing our costumers’ investments in wind- and PV projects.

Momentum Gruppen A/S Københavnsvej 4, DK-4000 Roskilde Tel.: +45 46 33 70 10 • Fax: +45 46 31 00 18 mail@momentum-gruppen.com www.momentum-gruppen.com • www.momentumwindtechnik.de

CLEA N TECH – w i nd pow er

Through our portfolio and international network, we are an important source for domestic and international investors.


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Hospitality:

Denmark’s hotel and conference sector


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H O SPI TA LI TY


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In its 2013 annual survey, the World Bank group has again ranked Denmark as the easiest place in Europe to do business, as it did in 2012. Denmark also maintained its 5th place as a business-friendly economy out of 185 countries worldwide. At the same time, it improved its points score from 84.5 per cent to 84.6 per cent in the latest survey. Geographically, Denmark represents the gateway to both the Scandinavian countries and the Baltic area. Copenhagen Airport, one of Europe’s most efficient, is the main hub for flights within the Northern European region. And, in addition, Denmark’s excellent motorway network provides swift and easy access to the markets of Northern Europe. Why choose Denmark for business? Denmark has an extremely flexible job market and levels of education are among the highest in the world, with a high proportion of university graduates and excellent language skills. Denmark’s telecommunications infrastructure is probably Europe’s most advanced and it can also offer world-class expertise in areas like Life Sciences, cleantech and maritime and offshore operations. Danish society – both private and public sectors and the professions – is well regulated, but open and efficient, without unnecessary bureaucracy. Combined with a large number of tax treaties and virtually non-existent corruption, this provides the recipe for a superior investment climate, according to state-sponsored business support organisation Invest in Denmark. And a new 2013 government growth plan, with an estimated cost of DKK 75 bn, is aimed at further

improving conditions for doing business in Denmark. Key elements are a lower corporate tax rate – which will eventually fall below the European average – reduced energy taxation and better access to financing. Minister for Trade and Investment Pia Olsen Dyhr commented: “We are constantly working to improve the conditions for doing business in Denmark and I am very pleased that the Danish government can now launch these significant amendments which will make it even more attractive.” Helping you to do business Those travelling on business in Denmark will find that everyone involved will do their best to make your trip go smoothly and your stay enjoyable as well as profitable. A number of different organisations have been set up to help you to do business. At EU level, Enterprise Europe Network helps small businesses to make the most of the European marketplace, working through local business organisations in each member state. Invest in Denmark is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and can help with finding business partners or starting a business in Denmark. Also, in the capital, Copenhagen Capacity can provide hands-on industry experience and knowledge about business in the Copenhagen area. It is the region’s official organisation for investment promotion and business development. The Hospitality business For business travellers, the right choice of hotel or conference facilities can be a key part of a trip, as it can make a substantial contribution to its success.


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Seeing stars All the hotels in Denmark that are members of the Danish Hotels’ Association, HORESTA, and which have at least 40 beds, are classified using the HORESTA rating system. Based on the same principle as the voluntary joint European system, this awards between 1 and 5 stars, according to an objective assessment by HORESTA’s classification inspectors of the hotel’s facilities and services. There are a huge number of awards like “Best Hotel Chain” and “Best Business Hotel” made by travel organisations and publications to Danish hotels and restaurants and these can be very confusing. However, since many of the following names keep appearing as winners of different titles in different years, it is clear their management must be getting the business right. Boutique/design hotels Denmark has long tradition of, and a global reputation for, design innovation, so it is only natural that it should be able to offer a great selection of boutique and design

hotels. These provide uniquely aesthetic accommodation together with a very high standard of amenities and are fully equipped for business travellers. In fact, what is generally recognised as the world’s first design hotel was established in Copenhagen. The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen’s only skyscraper hotel, was designed inside and out in 1960 by world-famous architect Arne Jacobsen. The hotel’s Room 606 still features Jacobsen’s original layout and furnishings. The Hotel Alexandra, also in the capital, is another example of retro chic, with 61 retro rooms, including 11 retro design rooms and two retro de luxe rooms. But besides looking into the past, Danish design hotels also look to the future, establishing new design classics that offer one-of–a-kind experiences, and not just in Copenhagen. Other examples in the capital are the recently-opened Nimb Hotel, in the famous Tivoli Gardens, which has been described as “Tivoli’s Moorish palace” offering “popular everyday luxury”, and First Hotels’ design Hotel Sankt Petri, named as “best business hotel in Scandinavia” by CNBC in 2010. The Sankt Petri is the only Danish member of the international Design Hotels organisation. In Aarhus, City hotel Oasia is located in old historic buildings which were previously Eriksen’s Hotel. It is known for its Scandinavian design, clean lines and focus on functionality... again coupled with luxury. Making business a pleasure A significant success factor for an international conference is an attractive location that delegates will be keen to go to, with access to good travel connections, at an affordable price, not too many hours from delegates’ home bases. But probably the overall key factor is a

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Fortunately, providing hospitality is a business that’s taken seriously in Denmark. So much so that hotel staff can acquire qualifications in the subject at several levels. For vocational students, Copenhagen Hospitality College is Northern Europe’s largest college specialising in hospitality courses and Denmark’s largest food institute. For those planning a middle-management career, Business Academy Minerva at Randers, Denmark, offers a two-year diploma course in Hospitality and Tourism Management. And for students taking a more academic approach to the subject, University College of Northern Denmark, UCN, offers a Bachelor degree in International Hospitality Management.


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restaurants, in the city centre of Copenhagen: Hotel Kong Arthur, Ibsens Hotel, Hotel Danmark and Hotel Fox. Each hotel has its distinctive personality and conference facilities. In addition, the management has taken a decisive stand on protection of the environment. The company says: “We do not wish to confine ourselves to a few initiatives to reduce our energy consumption. Brøchner Hotels would like to be the first CO2-neutral hotel group.” Brøchner Hotels is cooperating both with the Danish Ministry of Climate and Energy on its “1 ton less” CO2 campaign and with the new, climate-friendly energy company Modstrøm. Comwell Hotels has 12 conference hotels all over Denmark – several in beautiful locations in the countryside – all offering a 4–5 star hotel experience. The Comwell flagship is the recently opened Bella Sky Comwell Hotel, next to the Bella Conference Center, south of Copenhagen. Its unique architecture stands out, with its two towers making a flying V shape, on the Copenhagen skyline. The largest hotel in the Nordic countries with its 814 rooms, the Bella Sky has a feature aimed at female travellers, a “women-only section” on the 17th floor. Outside the capital, Comwell has hotels in Elsinore, Holte (north of Copenhagen), Kolding, Middelfart, Rebild Bakker, Roskilde, Sorø, Sønderborg and Vejle. The hotels in Elsinore, Rebild Bakker and Vejle are all in scenic rural surroundings. In Middelfart, on the


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west coast of Funen, Comwell operates two hotels, one of which, Comwell KongebroGården, is a 5 star luxury hotel. Norwegian-owned Scandinavian chain First Hotels operates eight hotels in Copenhagen and seven hotels outside the capital: First Hotel Sankt Petri, First Hotel Vesterbro, First Hotel Kong Frederik, First Hotel Copenhagen, First Hotel Twentyseven, First Hotel Esplanaden, First Hotel G and Suites, First Hotel Excelsior, First Hotel Europa, First Hotel Aalborg, First Hotel Atlantic, First Hotel Høje Taastrup, First Hotel Kolding, First Hotel Grand and First Hotel Marina. Centrally located and individual in style, all are unique, from the design hotel Sankt Petri to the bright Scandinavian design and waterfront outlook of First Hotel Atlantic in Aalborg to the meticulous refurbishment of the 19th century First Hotel Grand in Odense. First Hotels has won Best Hotel Chain in Denmark awards several times. International hotel company Radisson’s Danish Radisson Blu chain of eight hotels in Denmark are mainly luxury hotels with 4 or 5 stars, located in the city centres. The target group is mainly the business segment of the market. Radisson Blu operates three major hotels in Copenhagen: “first design hotel” the luxury Royal Hotel, the Scandinavia Hotel and Falconer Hotel and Conference Centre. Radisson Blu also has central hotels in Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense and Silkeborg, plus a smaller hotel in Rønne, on the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea. In

addition, the Danish chain was recognised in 2011 by Etisphere as one of the world’s most ethical companies. A capital stay Copenhagen is the most important destination for visitors to Denmark, measured both by number of overnight stays and by visitor spending. Business demand represents approximately 50 per cent of the hotel room nights in Copenhagen. The capital is a highly competitive location for business, the gateway to a market of 25 million consumers and home to world-leading industry clusters and highly skilled professionals. With excellent conference and meeting infrastructure, the city hosts a large number of conferences and conventions every year – though not often of the scale of the massive 2009 United Nations Climate Conference. It was held in Copenhagen at the Bella Center, Scandinavia’s largest exhibition and conference facilities. The Wonderful Copenhagen organisation set out to boost the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) segment, helping to arrange no fewer than 44 congresses in 2010, up from 25 the previous year. It believes that the improvement in demand that it kickstarted then is set to continue. New conference facilities including the Bella Center extension (with total capacity now for 20,000 delegates) and the centrally located Tivoli Congress Centre (with capacity for 4,000 delegates) have recently been opened


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to meet the demand, which MICE analysts say has never been greater. For example, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has decided to stage its 2015 offshore wind conference and exhibition there, following the resounding success of its 2012 conference, also held in the Danish capital. This drew almost 11,000 Danish and international participants, and had turnover of DKK 140 million (EUR 18.5 million), making it the largest private conference in Copenhagen’s history. When it comes to Denmark, the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest, offering a myriad business opportunities, is also likely to set new visitor records.

United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen gave a terrific impetus to hotels in Denmark, and especially in the capital itself, to raise their game in environmental terms. According to HORESTA, 25 per cent of Danish hotels have an eco-label, as do 46 per cent of Copenhagen hotels. Although these are mostly the large groups, some small hotels are also involved. Viewed on a total room basis, 65 per cent of Copenhagen’s hotel rooms, or almost half the city’s capacity, have a globally recognised eco-rating such as the Green Key. Some companies have also signed up to carbon neutral initiatives – see www. CO2neutral-hotels.com

Green Hospitality The EU Commission has recognised Copenhagen as European Green Capital for 2014. The city’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025 was one of the reasons cited for the title – this awareness of the environment is something shared by hotel operators, and not only in the capital. The decision to site the 2009

Restaurants The Danish restaurant sector offers a huge diversity of options. Visitors can choose to dine out according to their tastes and their budget – from the world’s top-rated restaurants to good, hearty pub food. Copenhagen is the city in the Nordic countries whose restaurants have the most Michelin stars. The 2013 edition of the Michelin


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Guide Rouge awarded Copenhagen’s restaurants a total of 15 stars, shared between 13 restaurants, a record for the city. The capital had earlier become a centre of culinary attention when innovative restaurant noma was nominated as “the best restaurant in the world� by Restaurant magazine. Hospitality sector organisations At national level, tourism policy is regulated by the Ministry for Economic and Business Affairs. It has, however, delegated a range of policy and operational tasks to the national tourism organisation of VisitDenmark, which receives its core funding from the state budget. Its board of directors includes representatives from the Danish Ministry of Business and Economic Affairs, the regional growth forums, business organisations and private businesses. Besides strategic tourism development and promotion, VisitDenmark is also responsible for a range of international policy tasks relating to the OECD, EU and the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Wonderful Copenhagen works on a non-profit basis to promote and develop business and leisure tourism in the capital area. It is also a network organisation aimed at creating business for its partners in the tourism and entertainment sector in the region. Wonderful Copenhagen has no independent commercial business and is funded by contributions from businesses, organisations and the public. Visit Copenhagen is the related official tourism site for Copenhagen. HORESTA is the national trade association for the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry in Denmark. Its membership of around 2,000 represents some 85 per cent of the hotel capacity in Denmark and about 50 per cent of the revenue from restaurants, HORESTA says. In addition, member companies employ around 75 per cent of the staff working in the hotel and restaurant sector.


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Axelborg and its green, personal style

Axelborg – renowned for its personal service, natural green focus and exquisite taste “It’s not really that difficult for us to be green,” says Pernille Lützhøft, Dirctor at Axelborg, an exclusive conference centre in Copenhagen. Lützhøft makes a gesture with her fingers indicating inverted commas as she says the word “green” and welcomes you smiling at the door of the historical Axelborg building, just across from the Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen. The inverted commas are because she does not want to appear fanatical about green issues, since she finds being “green” very much a matter of common sense, and simply something which ought to be part of everyday life, even when running an ambitious conference centre as she does. Originally built in 1920, Axelborg is now run by the husband-and-wife-team who founded this enterprise. Chef, Rasmus Bo Bojesen and, Director, Pernille Lützhøft and has become a schoolbook example of how to create innovation in

historic settings. With numerous hotels next door, the conference centre offers a winning combination of majestic settings, culinary experiences and a modern and green approach to everything from food to service. “It’s very natural to us because, in essence, our green profile originates from Bojesen’s original focus on green and sustainable food and it all comes down to our focus on taste and quality. We have had Bojesen’s green approach with us from the very beginning and that is why we are in front when it comes to ecology and sustainability,” explains Lützhøft and adds: “But having said that, we never compromise with the taste of our food in any way, we are not green in a self-righteous way. It just makes sense to us to use our Nordic ingredients, and working with wild produce from nearby forests brings great joy to our chefs and guests.”

When it comes to food, Axelborg has always been at the top of its game. Before taking over Axelborg, Rasmus Bo Bojesen worked for numerous years at French Michelin star restaurants and later, after a stint in Japan, opened up several of his own restaurants in Denmark. The culinary expertise earned Axelborg a unique invitation to participate in the Copenhagen Cooking Festival, the biggest food festival in Scandinavia focusing on promoting high food quality. A Royal taste All food served at Axelborg is cooked from scratch; Bojesen even has its own bakery, confectionary and chocolatier and furthermore is one of the most thriving caterers for large dinner events. Among the many prominent regular clients are, for instance, the Danish Royal Family, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and leading Danish conglomerates. On top of this, Bojesen


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runs the Royal Danish Opera’s restaurant and hosts events in the stunning new opera house when it is not in use for performances. But despite the royal connections and the stunning settings at Axelborg, guests should not expect to be met by starched uniforms and stiff smiles when visiting. “Axelborg is a very old place and it does have a lot of personality, and so do the people who work here. We want to provide a personalized service and that’s why, for instance, no-one in the reception wears uniforms and why we change our menu all the time to fit our guests. We really make an effort to have a very individual approach, and this is only possible, because we run our own business and are not part of a big chain,” Lützhøft stresses.

Personalized service and chocolate With 6000 square meters divided on three levels, 14 beautiful halls and capacity to host meeting for 6 to 450 people right in the centre of Copenhagen, it is no wonder that Axelborg has become one of Denmark’s most exclusive and sought after conference facilities. Every week approximately 2,500 guests visit the centre for tailor-made conferences and celebrations. The success, however, has not made the hard working couple, who took over the building in 2000, slow down. The two entrepreneurs continue to seek to enhance guests’ experience by providing an individual and personal service while, at the same time, creating a greener, and more sustainable facility. Pernille Lützhøft explains: “We are Green Key certificated, which means that we have to live up to a set of international rules and regulations regarding, among other things, our use

of organic produce, waste separation and electricity usage. But actually, it’s not that demanding for us, since it is more or less how we do things anyway. Sustainability just makes so much sense, when working with food.” One of the many ways in which visitors will enjoy the fact that Axelborg is part of Bojesen’s own business and not a chain is the delicious treats of Bojesen’s own brand of luxury chocolate, Oialla. The chocolate is made from organic, wild cocoa beans and is supported by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Oialla has won several taste awards. Served with coffee and tea at conferences and dinners, Oialla embodies the essence of Axelborg – an exclusive luxurious taste goes hand in hand with social and environmental commitment just as at Axelborg marble staircases, high ceilings and polished brass handles go hand in hand with waste sorting, sustainable sourcing and common sense.

Bojesen A/S – Axelborg Vesterbrogade 4A, DK-1620 Copenhagen V, Denmark Tel.: +45 3391 4600 Fax: +45 3391 0446 axelborg@bojesen.dk www.bojesen.dk


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Hindsgavl Slot

Words can hardly express the beauty and lifegiving tranquility of the Hindsgavl experience. Time stands still as you soak up the atmosphere of this wonderful place. The tranquil countryside of Funen creates a fairytale frame around the beautiful house of Hindsgavl.


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• Beach • Fishing • Sailing • Golf

• Bicycles for rent • 2 Bars • Café • Restaurant

• 16 Conference rooms • 120 rooms • Free parking • 60 km from airport

Hindsgavl Slot Hindsgavl Allé 7, DK-5500 Middelfart Tel.: +45 6441 8800 hindsgavl@hindsgavl.dk • www.hindsgavl.dk


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Hotel Maribo Søpark

Nothing is nicer than to wake up to the sound All rooms have telephone, cabled or wireless of birds twittering, whilst one is standing on

internet connection, 32” flat screen TV and

the balcony, enjoying the beautiful view on bathroom. In our junior suites and suites the Maribo Søndersø (South Lake).

bathrooms are equipped with spabath.

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Hotel Maribo Søpark Vestergade 29, DK- 4930 Maribo Tel.: +45 54 78 10 11 • Fax: +45 54 78 05 22 info@maribo-soepark.dk • www.maribo-soepark.dk


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Hotel Sørup Herregaard

Relax and recharge at the 4 star hotel and conference center Sørup Herregaard manor Your shoulders drop as you drive up the avenue to Sørup Herregaard manor, which is surrounded by just under 400 hectares of land.

The hotel has 16 conference rooms which can seat from 2 to 400 people. The conference rooms are located in the wings and all benefit from natural daylight. There is standard AV equipment, LCD projector and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel consists of a moated main building and five wings. The main building houses the restaurant and the large terrace, from which there is a magnificent view over the moat and lake.

The grounds, the gardens and the 400 hectares of land comprising fields, lake and woodland offer plenty of opportunity for walks and runs as well as a multitude of outdoor activities. One of the gardens boasts a 12-hole crazy golf course and 2 pétanque pitches. Inside, there is a large salt water swimming pool, sauna, night club and billiards, table football, air hockey and darts.

The 102 double rooms, which are located in the beautiful wings, are all smoke-free and have a bathroom, minibar, TV with free films and Wi-Fi.

Hotel Sørup Herregaard Sørupvej 26, DK-4100 Ringsted Tel.: +45 5764 3002 Fax: +45 5764 3173 hotel@sorup.dk www.sorup.dk


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Kurhotel Skodsborg

Close to it all. And yet an entirely different world

Skodsborg is situated in the most scenic part of North Zealand, between the ocean and the forest, bordering directly on the natural beauty of Dyrehaven (literally the Deer Park) – and yet only a fifteen-minute drive from the centre of Copenhagen. An architectural paradise The highly acclaimed architects, Henning Larsen Architects, have created our spa area with room to breathe in more ways than one. They designed an architectural paradise with simplicity and light in mind, ensuring you calmness and space at your own pace. We welcome you to wellness our way…. a world of its own – where nature, history and aesthetics are combined with knowledge, passion and innovation.

“The perfect meal” brings your senses alive Love and knowledge of the good ingredient are the elements which make our kitchen. The origin of the raw materials we use, and how we use them, are means to creating “the perfect meal”. This places great demands on the animal, vegetable, coffee bean and herb, because they are all part of the experience we want to give our guests. The professional pride, the joy of stimulating the senses and produce great flavours is the foundation of our kitchen principles.

Kurhotel Skodsborg Skodsborg Strandvej 139, DK-2942 Skodsborg Tel.: +45 45 58 58 00 Fax: +45 45 58 58 10 info@skodsborg.dk www.skodsborg.dk

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When at Kurhotel Skodsborg you enter an environment that reflects the Nordic elements, focusing on nature, light and quality. We believe in tranquility as a simple mean for the mind and body to be at its best. What we offer is serenity and experiences that stimulate your senses.


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Radisson Blu

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HOTELS & RESORTS Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel & Conference Center Standard: 4 star Opening hrs: 24 hrs Season: All year Price: from 948 DKK Info: Hotel, restaurants, bars, lounge, conference centre, fitness, banqueting facilities, free wifi. Location: Central Copenhagen Website: http://www.radissonblu.dk/falconerhotel-copenhagen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Standard: 5 star Opening hrs: 24 hrs Season: All year Price: from 1465 DKK Info: Hotel, restaurants, bars, lounge, conference centre, fitness, banqueting facilities, free wifi. Location: City Centre Website: http://www.radissonblu.dk/royalhotel-copenhagen

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Standard: 4 star Opening hrs: 24 hrs Season: All year Price: from 1116 DKK Info: Hotel, Casino, restaurants, bars, lounge, conference centre, fitness, banqueting facilities, free wifi. Location: Central Copenhagen Website: http://www.radissonblu.dk/scandinaviahotel-copenhagen


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Beautiful city views from Frederiksberg accommodation in Copenhagen Many rooms in this Frederiksberg accommodation in Copenhagen offer lovely panoramic views of the city. The 140 rooms and 26 suites, all well-appointed with a serene, tailored design aesthetic, include Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, satellite television and mini bar. Canine companions may stay for DKK 300 per night. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request. There are 3 different types of rooms: Standard Room, Junior Suite and Business Class Junior Suite.

Thoughtfully designed by famed Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen is within walking distance of well-known Tivoli Gardens and popular Strøget shopping district. This sophisticated Copenhagen hotel’s 260 sleek guest rooms and suites are graced with Scandinavian accents and desirable amenities such as inroom mini bar and bathrobes. Two restaurants, a relaxing bar, a large fitness centre and modern meeting facilities accommodating up to 300 guests complete the perfect picture of hospitality. Relax in designer accommodation in Copenhagen Situated in the centre of Copenhagen, these 260 hotel rooms and suites offer refined comfort with unique designs, Scandinavian décor, outstanding city views and high-quality amenities like 24-hour room service and Free high-speed, wireless Internet. Of special note, Suite 606 retains the original 1960s furnishings designed by famed architect Arne Jacobsen. All rooms are non-smoking. There are 8 different types of rooms: Compact Single Room, Standard Single Room, Standard Room, Family Room, Royal Club Room, Junior Suite, Suite and the Arne Jacobsen Suite.

One of the largest hotels in Denmark, the 26-floor Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen rises high above the city, affording stunning views of the ancient City Hall, the gilded church towers of Christianshavn and the picturesque coast. A stylishly modern hotel, the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen offers a vibrant feel and sumptuous amenities, including four notable in-house restaurants, spa services and the city’s only casino. Rest well in modern hotel rooms overlooking Copenhagen This modern accommodation offers Copenhagen guests vibrant, well-equipped rooms and suites near the city’s best attractions. All 542 rooms (including 45 suites) feature stunning views of the city and sleek, stylish furnishings. Amenities including Free high-speed, wireless Internet access and modern bathrooms, all with bathtubs and premium toiletries. For added comfort, guests can request allergy-free rooms, and pet-friendly hotel rooms are available for a fee (300 DKK per room per night). The hotel is a 100% non-smoking property and offers a smoking area outside the hotel. There are 5 different types of rooms: Standard Room, Business Class Room, Junior Suite, Scandinavia Suite and Family Room.

Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel & Conference Center Falkoner Alle 9, Frederiksberg, DK-2000, Danmark Tel.: +45 38 158001 info.cphzr@radissonblu.com

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Hammerichsgade 1, Copenhagen, V DK-1611, Danmark Tel.: +45 3342 6000 Fax: +45 3342 6100 info.cphzh@radissonblu.com

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Amager Boulevard 70 DK-2300 København Tel.: +45 3396 5000 Fax: +45 3396 5500 info.cphza@radissonblu.com

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Nestled in Frederiksberg, a district filled with large, flourishing parks, the Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel & Conference Center makes an ideal base for exciting events or Copenhagen adventures. Connected to the premier show venue Falconer Salen, this cosmopolitan conference centre is the largest event space in central Copenhagen. The hotel also gives guests easy access to restaurants, shopping and attractions like the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Store, Frederiksberg Garden and Copenhagen Zoo. Return to calm, fresh rooms and suites, refuel at Backstage Bar & Restaurant and refresh at the well-equipped fitness centre.


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SALTOFTEHUS

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Welcome to Saltoftehus One hour,s drive from Copenhagen

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“Thanks a lot for a very well arranged meeting at Saltoftehus ... It was so nice to try to participate myself. We were all impressed by the nice surroundings, the superb food and especially the atmosphere in Saltoftehus. I have received a lot of compliments for having chosen Saltoftehus” — StatoIl Denmark/norWay

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“It has been the best place ever I have visited in Denmark- and I have really arranged a lot off-site meetings during the last 25 years – but you beat it all” — novozymeS a/S

SALTOFTEHUS Saltoftevej 7, DK-4470 Svebølle Tel.: +45 5959 5993 info@saltoftehus.dk www.saltoftehus.dk


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A nne tt e S ie w e r t L in d g re e n , C E O Plougm a n n & Vi n g t o f t a / s

foreword | PLO UG MAN N & VI NGT O F T A/ S When your company enters a new market or even a new part of the world, you literally go on a journey. You take off without knowing exactly how to get to your destination, or what to expect on the way. Working with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is such a journey. Denmark is among the best destinations in the world for doing business, not least due to the competitiveness of our economy. With a total population of less than six million, Denmark has to be innovative in order to compete with large countries in the global race. In this competition, IPR play a significant role for the companies present in Denmark and are crucial for the success of many

companies venturing into our market for the first time. So, being a small country and jurisdiction, Denmark must always look beyond our own borders and think globally in everything we do. It has long been known for a fact that the largest business asset in Denmark is knowledge; a perspective which we apply to our work with foreign business partners through our global mindset. For instance, did you know that obtaining a patent in Greenland requires you to go through to Danish patent system, not the European? Protecting your intellectual property not only provides you with exclusivity to your creations; it can also strengthen your competitive power as


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a business. Intellectual property can be used in numerous ways, from offensively marketing your innovations to defensively protecting them from competitors. Thus, we strongly believe IPR to be a matter for the top management, and even more so when their companies enter new markets. Similar to arriving at a new market, the work with IPR is also a journey with a destination. You find yourself in a complex, global system and along the way many decisions, with major implications on the future competitiveness of your company, must be taken. On the journey through the IPR system it is thus vital to have a steady navigator to point you in the right direction.

At Plougmann & Vingtoft we consider ourselves to be our clients’ navigators. As a company you decide the destination of the journey and you let us map out the route to get there. Our six office locations throughout Europe and very close cooperation with a widespread network of IP law firms all over the world strengthen our global positioning. So, whether your R&D department and/or decision-makers are located in Denmark or a different part of the world, we can be your navigator on the IPR journey.


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Denmark provides a number of free or low-cost legal services to citizens and non-citizen residents of the country. Household income is normally the determining factor as to whether one is eligible for these services. Non-citizen, legal residents of Denmark must inquire about the specific services available to them. The services provided range from non-binding counsel to actual representation in court. The Danish Bar & Law Society (Advokatsamfundet) represents all lawyers practising in Denmark. The society can help parties find a law firm that would be appropriate for a particular case. AdvokatnÌvnet is the department within the society that fields complaints against lawyers, should a client feel dissatisfied with legal procedures or fees. It should be noted that in some civil suits brought to court, the loser will not only be liable to cover the attorney’s fee, but also court costs. Most forms of free legal aid are only provided to individuals in mid- to low income groups. In 2012, the maximum annual income for a single person was DKK 248,000, DKK 315,000 for a couple; DKK 43,000 can be added to the amounts for each child under 18 and living at home. In addition to formal legal aid offices, many lawyers will provide free services upon proof of eligibility as stated by the lawyer. Labour unions will also provide free legal services to members in work-related cases.

Courts will provide assistance in many types of small claims (under DKK 50,000 per 2012) procedures. Court officials help both parties prepare the necessary documents and materials needed, although a court will refer a case to normal proceedings in complex cases. Courts will also provide help, in all types of cases, to individuals who wish to represent themselves. Household insurance policies may include coverage of private legal costs, normally within a limit of around DKK 100,000, and usually with a deductible of 10 per cent of the expenses, with a DKK 2,500 minimum. The policies usually do not cover business suits, tax cases, marital disputes including division of property, slander, libel, probate cases, criminal cases nor certain cases involving debt. A lawyer will check as to whether a client’s insurance policy covers legal costs. If a covered client should lose a case, the party will generally not be liable to pay legal fees or any amounts ordered by the court to be paid to the other party, in excess of the amount of coverage. Private, free legal aid offices can be found in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense and other larger cities. Applicants for free legal aid must meet financial eligibility requirements to receive the service. The different offices compile their own rules as to who may receive aid, and what form of aid is available.


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Legal aid may be provided by practising lawyers free of charge at more than one hundred “law centres” in the country. Courts will inform about where the nearest centre is located, or may refer persons to a website with either an FAQ service, interactive communication or both. Law centres will provide verbal counsel only on any type of matter, and are normally used to advise about whether it would be worth the person’s while to pursue a case. The lawyer who provides services may provide his/ her name, although mutual anonymity is often practised. Courts may appoint a lawyer who will work free of charge if there is a good chance of winning. This mainly occurs in various types of marital cases. All the client’s legal expenses and court costs of both parties will be covered. In other types of civil suit, the Civil Affairs Agency may grant free representation. An appeal may be filed should application for full and free representation be rejected.

Intellectual Property As a country known for design and innovation, fighting copying and counterfeiting is a priority for Denmark. The measures against this are both under civil law, as set out in EU law and Customs regulations, and under criminal law (Administration of Justice Act, Retsplejeloven), which specifies a penalty of six years’ imprisonment. Further information can be found on the website www. stoppiraterne.dk. Applications for Danish patents, utility models, trademarks, collective marks and designs must be submitted to the Danish Patent and Trademark Office. The website startvaekst.dk, which supports new Danish businesses, offers useful tools related to this. For international protection, registration is through the Office of Harmonisation in the Internal Market or World Intellectual Property Organisation. According to the Copyright Act (Ophavsretsloven), anyone who produces a literary or artistic work has copyright on that work of music, literature, film, pictures, etc. This gives them the sole right to produce copies of it or make it available to the public, which lasts for 70 years after the copyright holder’s death. Copyright, which may be assigned, comes into being with the creation of the work. Legal protection follows automatically. There is no public copyright register.

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Services are only granted in connection with a situation affecting a person’s private life. Legal aid will not be given to owners of a business, if the question pertains to the business or for real estate transactions, nor for wills, contracts or other types of binding documents. Most of the aid provided is verbal advice, although written case administration services may be provided for some specific situations.


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98 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K Also covered: performing artists like actors, singers, musicians, record and film producers, radio and TV broadcasters, photographers; and catalogues and databases. For most, copyright lasts for 50 years after the recording, broadcast or film is created. For catalogues and databases, it lasts for only 15 years from the year of publication. The Designs Act (Designloven) regulates design protection and, unlike copyright protection, which is automatic, should be registered. However, if the design meets the Copyright Act requirements, it may be protected under that act, thus making registration unnecessary. To be protected, the design must have novelty and individual character. Novelty is defined as when no identical design has been made publicly available. Once registered, designs are protected for five years, renewable for up to 25 years. Designs, like copyright,

can be transferred. Unregistered designs with a short lifespan, such as fashion items, are protected – though only against copying – for a one-off period of three years under EU regulation, when they are available commercially in the EU. The Patents Act (Patentlove) protects certain inventions, once registered. This protection confers the exclusive right to commercial – but not private – use of the invention. A patent gives protection for a maximum of 20 years from the date of the original application. Patents may be transferred. Not all inventions may be patented: • it must be capable of industrial application; • it must possess novelty; • it must involve an inventive step; and • it must be possible to describe and reproduce.


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To be protected, a creation must be susceptible of industrial application or provide a solution to a technical problem, possess novelty and differ distinctly from prior designs. International protection may also be sought through the Patent Cooperation Treaty system. A utility model is protected for a period of three years from the date of the application, renewable for two more periods of three and four years respectively.

For categories not covered by law, the Marketing Practices Act (Markedsføringsloven) includes a clause prohibiting acts which are ‘against good marketing practices’. This may protect against marketing of copies or close imitations, or unauthorised dissemination of trade secrets or technical drawings.

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Denmark also recognises something known as a ‘creation’, as distinct from an invention. These are regulated by the Utility Models Act (Brugsmodelloven). Though a creation is similar to an invention, the requirement for “inventive steps” is less stringent. In the same way, obtaining protection for utility models is easier than obtaining a patent.

The Trademarks Act (Varemærkeloven), based on the EC Trademark Directive, protects trademarks, taken to be any sign capable of distinguishing, graphically, the goods or services of one particular company. Trademark protection is for 10 years, renewable for a further 10 years, from the registration date. An – equal – unregistered Danish trademark right is established through continuous use and marketing in Denmark.

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Certain categories are excluded, like discoveries and scientific theories. Computer programs are also excluded as they are covered by Danish copyright law.


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Plougmann & Vingtoft a/s

LE GAL SE RVIC E S & INT E LLE CTU A L PRO PERTY RI G H TS

Your navigator to competitive power ®

Plougmann & Vingtoft is a European IPR consultancy that places IPR on the agenda of top management for our clients and strives to strengthen our clients’ competitive power through the work with IPR. In a knowledge society, IPR is the basis of many successful companies whether IPR is used offensively, defensively or tactically. Therefore, IPR is an issue for our clients’ top management, and it is our mission to help them make and implement the right decisions. Further, companies’ work with IPR is a long process in a complex global system. We are our clients’ navigators in that process; we make the process clear and have an opinion about what is most profitable for our clients along the way. Our company consists of 100 dedicated employees who service our clients who consist of everything from innovative start-up companies to large multinational corporations within all industries. Our office locations throughout Europe support our international positioning, global mindset and provide us with the opportunity to service many clients all over the world.

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foreword | COPEN HA GEN CAPAC I T Y Danish Life Science In Denmark, Life Science is synonymous with world-class innovation, research and development. Denmark has the third-largest commercial drugdevelopment pipeline in Europe in absolute numbers and is second in Europe on the European Commission’s Biotechnology Innovation Scoreboard. Investment in Danish biotechnology has reached more than EUR 3.8 billion — the second largest in Europe. The Danish Life Science industry belongs to one of the strongest life science clusters in Europe – Medicon Valley. Spanning eastern Denmark and the southern part of Sweden, Medicon Valley offers exceptional

investment and business opportunities. Cuttingedge science, a powerful base of experienced global players within life science and a healthy business environment provide companies with the most optimal conditions for developing their business. Medicon Valley is built and grown on a strong tradition of dialogue based tripartite cooperation between communities, research institutions and the industry, allowing for companies located in the cluster to access a unique combination of knowledge, talent and business opportunities. Combined with a strong focus on research and development, innovation makes Denmark the perfect location for life science activities.


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Danish strongholds within life sciences include: neuroscience, cancer, diabetes and metabolic diseases, inflammation, allergy and autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and pharmaceutical companies with production in Denmark count, amongst others, Novo Nordisk, H. Lundbeck, Alk Abello, LEO Pharma, Biogen Idec, Bavarian Nordic, CMC Biologics, LEO Pharma, Ferring, and Ferrosan. With its premier location, Denmark is the gateway to the Scandinavian market. Add to that Europe’s best general business framework conditions such as the flexicurity model – easy hire and lay off practices – Scandinavia’s best tax incentives, worldclass infrastructure, easy interaction with public

authorities and the largest concentration of highly educated people in Scandinavia, and life science companies have the most optimal conditions to succeed. We hope to welcome even more cutting-edge, competitive companies to the Danish life science sector and Medicon Valley, and Copenhagen Capacity, the Capital Region’s official investment promotion agency, is always ready to assist interested companies with any queries they may have free of charge.


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More than 500 years of scientific research and a number of century-old large organisations provide the foundation of the life sciences industry in Denmark today. The industry, with its unique collaboration between business and academia, has had an impressive positive impact on the export income of the country and Denmark is among the global leaders in terms of overall investment in research. The investment in academia by the private sector and foundations in Denmark has recently attracted international attention. For example, in 2010 the Chinese genomics powerhouse BGI (formerly Beijing Genomics Institute) announced it would establish its European headquarters in Copenhagen, following the largestever single grant from the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation (DKK 84 m) for a project to map the Danish genome. In February 2012, BGI launched its first European Genome Research Center at Copenhagen Bio Science Park (COBIS) and in March 2012 it announced a major global collaboration with Novo Nordisk. Later that year BGI organised the International Conference on Genomics in Europe (ICG-Europe) at Copenhagen Biocenter. The three-day event brought to Europe for the first time BGI’s well-known International Conference on Genomics (ICG) that has been held annually in China since 2006. There are several large companies with a long history that strongly support research and innovation, and many new organisations that benefit from these old biotech, pharma and medtech corporations. There is also a Danish entrepreneurial business tradition that supports new organisations. According to Higher

Education Minister Morten Østergaard, speaking at a 2013 bioeconomy conference, it is estimated that direct research funding associated with the EU’s Horizon 2020 Bioeconomy strategy could generate about 130,000 jobs and EUR 45 bn (DKK 335.44 bn) in added value in the bioeconomy sectors by 2025. Many of the products and medicines that are used in our modern lives would not have been possible if it had not been for the knowledge and technology achieved through the dedicated work of Danish universities and biotech organisations. Looking to the future, the life sciences industry in Denmark looks set to continue to be innovative and of the highest scientific quality. From academia to commerce The life sciences industry in Denmark, which employs around 48,000 people, has developed into one of the strongest clusters in Europe. Denmark is home to seven science parks, eight universities, four major university hospitals and more than 340 core biotech and medical technology companies. In Denmark, there is close collaboration between academia and the business world, and a long tradition of research institutions, academic and commercial researchers, and highly skilled companies all working together. The life sciences industry in Denmark is known for successfully turning academic knowledge into commercial business. Denmark is the European leader in drug development and is second in Europe on the European Commission’s Biotechnology Innovation Scoreboard. It is ranked second in biotechnology innovation, with the top score for biotechnology intensity, according to the Scientific


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In terms of medical technology, Denmark has an export share of more than 90 per cent of total production and is one of Europe’s largest exporters per capita. The medical technology industry started in Denmark in the early 1900s with William Demant (Oticon) producing hearing aids. There are now more than 1,000 organisations operating in the area of medical technology with more than 220 of them classified as dedicated medical technology companies. The country also has particularly strong competencies within medical diagnostics and medical disposables (for example, industry leaders like Ambu International, Dansac, Novo Nordisk, Nunc and Unomedical, all producing internationally recognised products). Other Danish companies include cancer diagnostics producer Dako, urology care leader Coloplast, and hearing aid companies Oticon, Widex and Resound. Considering the small size of the country – with only roughly 1.4 per cent of the total EU population – Danish medical technology companies hold a significant position in Europe and the industry has a turnover, as of 2012, of approximately DKK 50 bn per year globally and employs 20,000 people in Denmark, plus 20,000 people abroad.

There is a strong research and development (R&D) focus in Denmark and a high level of innovation and design. Danish pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma and Lundbeck all have strong and influential R&D departments. The backbone of life science research in Denmark is the universities, where 97 per cent of all public research activities take place. A number of Government Research Institutes are now departments within the universities. Several life science clusters in Denmark are made up of a dense network of universities, hospitals and companies working within medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Geographically, the clusters can be found in the Northern Jutland/Aalborg area (Biomedical technology), Central Jutland/Aarhus area (Biotech/ Biomedical technology/Food innovation), Funen/Odense area (Biomedical technology) and the Copenhagen area (Medicon Valley). Medicon Valley In the mid-1990s, the public authorities and the life sciences industry in Copenhagen and southern Sweden agreed to market their region internationally and to strive for a common goal: to be the most attractive bioregion in Europe. Since 1997, this region has been branded as “Medicon Valley” to reflect the region’s life science strongholds. Medicon Valley is today one of Europe’s strongest life science clusters with world-class capabilities. The concentration of life sciences-related companies here is unmatched in Europe. There are more than 100 biotech companies with their own R&D in this region and there

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American Worldview Scorecard 2012. Investment in Danish biotechnology has reached more than EUR 3.8 bn − the second largest in Europe. According to data from consultant Ernst and Young for 2012, the country has the third largest commercial drug development pipeline in Europe after the UK and Germany. Denmark is known for being home to Medicon Valley, one of Europe’s top three sites for biotech innovation, alongside Cambridge in the United Kingdom and Basel in Switzerland.


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108 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K are also major R&D-based pharmaceutical companies and more than 200 medical technology companies. There are 33 hospitals in Medicon Valley, with a capacity of around 15,000 beds, covering all medical fields. Approximately 11,000 physicians, 2,000 dentists and pharmacists, and 20,000 nurses work in this region. This dense concentration of research hospitals helps to sustain a high level of clinical expertise and quality in clinical trials and since many of the region’s hospitals frequently conduct trials some research nurses are specifically dedicated to this task. Over the years, collaboration between Medicon Valley’s large pharmaceutical industry and other sponsors and hospitals has produced a very high volume of clinical trials. In Medicon Valley there is a dynamic environment and a unique working relationship exists between businesses, hospitals, universities and public research institutions. Leaders in some key areas In certain areas, Denmark is leading life science research. It is particularly strong within the areas of diabetes and obesity, cancer research, neuroscience, inflammatory and infectious diseases, immunology and genetics. Denmark leads the way in metabolic disorders research and is a pioneer in the prevention of obesity and in the treatment of all related illnesses.

Diabetes and obesity Diabetes research is probably the field with the highest number of research projects across Europe. The Danish company Novo Nordisk holds a leading global position in diabetes research and care and is also in the forefront of haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. It currently has diabetes research units in Denmark and China and in 2012 the company opened a new Type-1 diabetes R&D centre in Seattle, Washington, USA. Its Danish-based research facilities include the Hagedorn Research Institute (HRI), which conducts basic research in: insulin biology, beta-cell biology, beta-cell regeneration, stem cell biology, diabetes inflammation and diabetes genetics. Recently it has changed its strategy to take an early applied research approach to translational biology-based innovations in five main areas: insulin and incretins; beta-cell reconstitution; stem-cell therapy; diabetes inflammation; and diabetes genetics. In 2012, researchers at Hvidorve hospital and the Technical University of Denmark made a breakthrough in the development of an artificial pancreas. This “pancreas” autonomously regulates blood glucose in patients with diabetes – it is expected that this system will be fully developed in the next 5–10 years. Cancer research Denmark is among the top medical regions in Europe when it comes to academic and commercial cancer


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research. No other region in Europe can match the strong combination of pharmaceutical and biotech company activities dedicated to researching this disease. Denmark is home to Genmab, an international biotechnology company specialising in the creation and development of differentiated human antibody therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Using cutting-edge antibody technology, Genmab’s teams create and develop many products for the potential treatment of cancer. Another example in this area is Dako, a global diagnostic company with more than 40 years of experience in pathology. Dako has played a pioneering role in the standardisation of antibodies and they provide antibodies, instruments and software to provide fast and accurate diagnostic answers for cancer patients. Neuroscience In its diversity of life science companies and institutions, Denmark has a very strong central nervous system (CNS) cluster. It combines focused academic research with a major commercial pharmaceutical presence in the form of Lundbeck, which is one of the world’s leading CNS companies. In particular, there is extensive research within the areas of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, pain and anti-depression. More than 15 per cent of the Danish drug candidates currently in clinical trials are targeting CNS and neurology.

Inflammatory and infectious diseases Denmark boasts strong basic research in inflammatory and infectious diseases in academic as well as industrial sectors. Unique basic research in the areas of asthma, allergy and flu is on-going and there is strong research in HIV and AIDS. Denmark has an impressive commercial drug development pipeline in this area with 21 per cent of Danish drug candidates, currently in clinical trials, targeting inflammatory and infectious diseases. Immunology In terms of immunology, Denmark has more than 100 years of research experience based at the Danish National Central Laboratory (Statens Serum Institut – SSI). There is a tradition of developing and manufacturing vaccines and today Denmark carries out world-class vaccine research, in particular to do with allergies, smallpox and cancer. Vaccine research is primarily driven by commercial interests, and there is a high concentration of world-class vaccine drug development companies. Bavarian Nordic, a leading industrial biotechnology company, develops and produces novel vaccines for the treatment and prevention of life-threatening diseases. Another company, ALK-Abelló, focuses on allergy treatment, prevention and diagnosis and is the world leader in allergy vaccination.


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Genetics The terms gene, genotype and phenotype were coined by the Danish geneticist Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909. Denmark continues to research the genetic background of common health problems such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, asthma, autoimmune diseases and colon cancer. This is part of the work done at the Nordic Centre of Excellence in Disease Genetics (NCoEDG), which has investigators from Denmark, Finland and Sweden pooling their expertise, methodology and study sample resources. Strength in R&D R&D is a key element of a successful life science cluster and this is certainly true in Denmark. There is significant private and public R&D spending and the Danish government has indicated its dedication to increasing life sciences-related R&D spending over the coming years. Among public institutions, the largest share of biotech R&D is conducted at the University of Copenhagen, followed by Aarhus University and the University of Southern Denmark. Denmark produces a high number of scientific articles and the quality of scientific output, measured as citations per article, indicate that Medicon Valley is at the forefront in Europe. The focus on biotechnology and medicine has created several brand new research centres, such as the BioMedical Centre (BMC) in Lund, Sweden. Researchintensive pharmaceutical companies have a long history of contributing significantly to R&D in the life sciences industry in Denmark. These include Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, Lundbeck, Nycomed Takeda, Ferring, and

ALK-Abelló. There are also younger companies with promising futures in Denmark, for example: Bavarian Nordic, NeuroSearch, Zealand Pharma, Genmab, Santaris Pharma, Symphogen, Veloxis Pharmaceuticals (formerly Lifecycle pharma) and Exiqon. The presence of these pharmaceutical companies has greatly influenced the areas of research in Denmark; as described earlier, the emphasis has been on research in neuroscience, cancer, diabetes and inflammatory diseases. MAJOR PLAYERS Novo Nordisk The world-leading Danish company, Novo Nordisk – named as the most sustainable company in the world in 2012 − is the founder of the independent, non-profit World Diabetes Foundation and has 50 per cent of the global market share for insulin. Novo Nordisk is the largest life sciences company in Denmark and its business has a direct impact on the Danish economy. Following a merger of two Danish companies, Novo Terapeutisk Laboratorium (founded in 1925) and Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium (founded in 1923), Novo Nordisk was founded in 1989. It has been a pioneer of diabetes research and therapeutic development, from understanding diabetes at the molecular level, to bringing drug candidates into clinical trials. Throughout the years, Novo Nordisk has refined their competencies in protein science and technologies, using them to advance treatment options for people living with diabetes, haemophilia and chronic inflammatory conditions.


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LEO Pharma LEO Pharma is the oldest pharmaceutical company in Denmark and celebrated its centenary in 2008. The company is renowned for being the first outside the UK and the USA to produce penicillin − in 1943. With headquarters in Denmark and wholly owned by the LEO Foundation, LEO Pharma develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical drugs to dermatologic and thrombotic patients in more than 100 countries. LEO Pharma has more than 500 scientists and specialists working to develop drugs and new chemical entities that alleviate or cure skin diseases, inflammatory disorders and critical illness. LEO Pharma develops drugs from organic chemistry to final registration and they collaborate with more than 400 academic and institutional research centres and industry partners globally. In 2012 LEO Pharma restructured worldwide in order, it said, to create a more global organisation and introduced a new goal “to help 20 million people around the world achieve healthy skin by 2015”. Net sales during that year reached DKK 8.2 bn in total, an increase of 10 per cent from 2011.

Lundbeck Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company and is one of Denmark’s most research-intensive enterprises, committed to improving the quality of life for people suffering from brain disorders. Lundbeck is involved in the research, development, production, marketing and sale of pharmaceuticals across the world. The company’s products are targeted at disorders such as depression and anxiety, psychotic disorders, epilepsy and Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Each year Lundbeck ploughs back around 20 per cent of its revenue into the R&D of new pharmaceuticals to improve treatment options for brain disorders. Lundbeck employs some 2,000 in Denmark and 5,800 people worldwide. It has production facilities in Italy, France and Denmark, and research centres in Denmark, China and the United States. In 2012, Lundbeck generated revenue of around DKK 14.8 bn. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company developing products in the fields of reproductive health, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and osteoarthritis. Ferring became a pioneer in developing and selling pharmaceutical products based upon natural, pituitaryproduced peptide hormones, and has gained international recognition over the last 20 years for the creation of inventive medications that improve the quality of life of children and adults all around the world. Today, more than 24 nationalities and almost 400 people work at the International PharmaScience Centre (IPC) in Copenhagen, in one of the tallest buildings in Scandinavia.

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More than 6,000 employees are employed in R&D at Novo Nordisk, both in Denmark and at other R&D sites around the world, including the USA and China. This number is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The Novo Nordisk R&D department collaborates closely with its four Clinical Development Centres around the world. In 2013, first-quarter sales of Novo Nordisk totalled DKK 19.99 bn. In full-year 2012 annual sales reached DKK 70.03 bn.


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Ferring has R&D facilities in Denmark, the US, Israel, India and China focusing on providing tailored treatments, and it also has its own production facilities in several European countries, in South America, Israel and in China. They are currently building new facilities in the USA and India. ALK-Abelló ALK is a research-driven global pharmaceutical company focusing on allergy treatment, prevention and diagnosis. They develop pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) and aims to extend the use of allergy vaccination by introducing convenient, tablet-based vaccines, thereby offering many more patients a causal allergy treatment. ALK launched the world’s first tablet-based vaccine against grass pollen allergy, GRAZAX® in Europe in 2007 and has entered strategic partnerships regarding the tablet programme with Merck in North America and Torii in Japan.

In 2009, GRAZAX® was approved as a disease-modifying allergy treatment and is now the only registered tablet treatment against grass pollen allergy with a documented sustained effect after completion of treatment. In 2012, ALK generated revenue of DKK 2.35 bn. Healthcare: The Nordic Model The Nordic Model of healthcare systems is implemented in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland. The model has consistent features across all five Nordic countries: tax-based funding, publicly-owned and operated hospitals, universal access to healthcare based on residency, and comprehensive coverage. This model advocates a highly developed and government-funded welfare system that provides generous resources to the general public. The model differs slightly from country to country; Denmark follows a societal model in which the state assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens. Generally, Danish healthcare service is characterised by being publicly financed through taxes and, for most of the


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services, run directly by the public authorities. A notable exception is dentistry, which is regarded as a separate area and only partly publicly funded. Medical services are therefore for the most part free of charge, whereas, to a large extent, dental services are paid directly by the patient. Priority is given in Denmark to free access to most health services for all, regardless of their economic situation and everybody who is a permanent resident in Denmark can benefit from the Danish healthcare system. General Practitioners occupy a central position in the Danish health service. GPs are the patients’ primary contact with the health service and people must be examined by their own GP before they can be examined and treated by a specialist doctor. Life sciences make up an important element in the Nordic welfare model, with the high content of publiclyfinanced healthcare systems. The ideology of the welfare state has been present in many university life science educations and the life science clusters in Demark tend to have a strong social network.

The development of Medicon Valley and its increased global recognition as an important area in medical and biotechnology has led to the Ă˜resund region being viewed in the same way as much of the European Union: nation-state borders are becoming increasingly less visible and this is especially the case in cross-border regions such as Medicon Valley. The quality of working life and access to the welfare system, along with the accessibility of the whole region, makes the life sciences industry in Denmark, in particular in Medicon Valley, a very attractive one. The Nordic Model also means that Denmark enjoys good availability of high-quality patient data, a relatively well-funded healthcare sector, and advanced skills and know-how in information technology. All these contribute towards consumer-led healthcare in a global context and to the continued strength and development of the Danish life sciences industry.


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CytoVac A/S

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Cell-based cancer therapy

CytoVac is a biotechnology company developing new cancer therapies based on the patient’s own cellular immune system. A new adoptive cell therapy technology ALECSAT is the basis for the development of potent therapeutic cancer vaccines. Vast experience in immunology and cell biology research has enabled the development of this novel technology, which offers a range of advantages over existing cancer vaccines. Technology Specific cells from the immune system are isolated from a blood donation; these cells are then activated and cultivated outside the body. These autologous cytotoxic T-cells (CTL) and Natural Killer (NK) cells are then returned to the cancer patient where they attach cancer cells and help the patient’s immune system to win the battle against cancer. Clinical Development CytoVac is clinically developing its cell based cancer therapy – it is shown in clinical trials that the treatment is safe and well tolerated. In clinical phase Ia and Ib trials for both Prostate cancer and Glioblastoma patients, there are clear indications that the treatment may be clinically effective. Clinical phase I studies in pancreatic cancer have started and phase II studies in Glioblastoma will start shortly.

Good clinical data: “In the prostate cancer trials we are able to lower or stabilize Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels (a validated indicator of prostate cancer development) and see reductions in bone metastasis. In the Glioblastoma trial data indicates that patients treated with ALECSAT may experience disease stabilization and other responses such as tumor size reductions and improved quality of life, and there are even indications for prolonged survival.”

CytoVac has “state of the art” research and production facilities. The dedicated GMP production facilities are approved by the Danish authorities for pharmaceutical production and handling human cells and tissue.

CytoVac A/S Scion-DTU Research Park, Venlighedsvej 6, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Tel.: +45 45 57 22 45 info@cytovac.dk www.cytovac.dk


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Dako Denmark A/S

Dako was established in 1966, when Danish medical doctor Niels Harboe founded the company and played a pioneering role in the standardizing antibodies for clinical use; since then the company has grown into a global business with a leading position in the pathology segment of the in vitro diagnostics industry.

Dako’s strong focus on anatomic pathology and its relentless fight against cancer is accompanied by a separate and focused business division targeting retail and OEM customers – Dako Reagent Partnership Division.

Today, Dako is headquartered in Denmark with manufacturing and research sites in Denmark and the United States and more than 1,200 committed employees. Dako’s reagents, instruments and software are sold in more than 100 markets.

DAKO REAGENT PARTNERSHIP DIVISION Reagent Partnership offers a comprehensive product portfolio as well as a large, world-wide network of distributors to ensure prompt access and support to partners and customers around the globe.

In 2012, Dako became part of Agilent Technologies – the world’s premier measurement company. Agilent has a global footprint of more than 20,000 employees in more than 100 countries – a global reach that is now benefiting Dako.

Reagent Partnership has two major product categories: Specific Proteins and Flow Cytometry.

SPECIFIC PROTEINS Within the field of clinical immunochemistry, Reagent Partnership possesses long-standing experience at producing reagents for measuring proteins in body fluids. These reagents have been developed in particular for turbidimetry, nephelometry and ELISA, techniques which exploit the fast and specific reaction between antibody and antigen. Reagent Partnership’s major product categories within Specific Proteins: • Turbidimetry and Nephelometry • Calibrators and Controls • Test Systems • Chromogranin A ELISA Kit • Kits/Reagents • Diabetes, ELISA Kits • Antibodies • Accessory products for ELISA Kits • Buffers • Multipurpose Antibodies for Clinical Chemistry FLOW CYTOMETRY Flow cytometric immunophenotyping is becoming an important tool for diagnosing acute and chronic leukemia. Reagent Partnership offers a broad panel of high-quality products for this area which are widely used in hospitals as well as in research laboratories. Reagent Partnership’s major product categories within Flow Cytometry: • FITC/RPE/APC Reagent Line • Conjugated Control Reagents • Single-Color Mouse Isotype Reagents • FITC/RPE/RPE-Cy5 Reagent Line • Secondary Antibody Conjugates • Single-Color Rabbit Ig Reagents • CD34+ Cells, Enumeration Kit and Count Kit • MultiMix™ Dual and Triple-Color Reagents • Lysing, Fixation and Permeabilization Reagents • MultiMix™ Dual and Triple-Color Isotype Reagents • Primary Single-Color Reagents • Calibration Beads

Dako Denmark A/S Produktionsvej 42, DK-2600 Glostrup, Denmark Tel.: +45 44 85 95 00 rpsupport@dako.com www.dako.com

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With a heritage of over 45 years, Dako is a leading global provider of highquality cancer diagnostic reagents and instruments used by pathologists, hospital labs and researchers around the world.


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A-consult a/s

Does your business also deserve a safe landing? For 30 years our priority has been to bring our customers to safe landings within ■

regulatory Affairs

Product safety

Quality Affairs

We will continue to do so.

LEt us bring you to A sAFE LAnDing A-consult group is a European consultancy organisation founded in 1983, with a team of highly educated and experienced employees in Denmark and France. A-consult group has serviced more than 200 companies and handled regulatory tasks in more than 80 countries. A-consult is offering professional regulatory affairs service to companies working with pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, foods, food supplements, medical devices and cosmetics.


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1983 – 2013 A-consult a/s Gladsaxevej 382, 1, DK-2860 Søborg, Denmark Tel.: +45 3833 0080 • Fax: +45 3832 0280 a-consult@a-consult.com www.a-consult.com


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World Courier Denmark A/S Quality Research Deserves Quality Logistics Please Let Us Help You Succeed

World Courier Profile

we offer an unparalleled service.

World Courier delivers its specialized logistics services across

We are strategically located in Australia, China, India, Latin

the full “life cycle” of the clinical trial process, beginning with

America, Russia, Japan, Singapore and South Africa to help in

pre-trial coordination between biopharmaceutical companies,

the most demanding regulatory environments.

CTSs, CROs and Central Labs. World Courier Ground Europe: The company then manages the logistics and transport of all

Specialists in intra-European temperature-controlled ground

trial materials, packaging, scheduling and routing. Once a trial

transport for the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare

is underway, World Courier assists with regulatory and permit

industries.

issues and manages the import of bulk drugs and supplies into centralized storage depots.

Utilising state-of-the-art refrigerated vehicles, highly trained drivers and staff, continent-wide SOPs and advanced telema-

We also handle the intra-country distribution from investi-

tics including real-time satellite tracking, WCGE also provides

gational drug storage depots to clinical trial research sites,

customers with the added assurance of complying with all

coordinate patient sample logistics, and manage drug return

relevant GDP/GMP guidelines as required by EU regulatory

and destruction procedures. Reptresented in more than 50

agencies.

countries with 152 owned offices, we maintain a 24/7 support for our clients.

Core service offerings focus exclusively on premium on-demand 24/7 transport services within Europe for the distribution of temperature-sensitive clinical trial bulk product and finished product shipments at all critical temperatures ranges. GxP compliance - QMS The basis of World Courier’s GxP Policy rests largely with established precepts of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Storage Practice (GSP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as they relate to each business individually (transport and storage) and follows all relevant guidance documents supporting these practices. World Courier has also put in place an independent Quality Management System that complements its GxP policy and

Clinical Trial Supply Depot Network:

conforms to leading international quality management and

With company owned GMP compliant facilities, comprehensi-

oversight programs. World Courier also complies with other

ve SOPs and a proprietary CTM management software system,

quality systems such as the ISO 9000 series.

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Experts in Temperature Control The new GTC packaging system: ■ Is qualified to ISTA standards and available in sizes ranging from 4 to 96 liters of product capacity and for product temperatures of: +2°C to +8°C

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+15°C to +25°C |

–25°C to –15°C

■ Utilizes vacuum-insulated panels and specific phase change material gel-packs for superior performance over extended periods of time ■ Accommodates an increased payload, generally lowering freight costs and resulting in overall cost reductions ■ Is a multi-use system significantly reducing our environmental footprint

Exterior: damage

Temperature Control Media: keeps temperature on a constant level

Insulation: protects from extreme ambient temperatures

For further information please contact your local World Courier office. COPENHAGEN: +45 32 46 06 80 | HELSINKI: +358 9 8700 3300 | OSLO: +47 63 94 62 00 | STOCKHOLM: +46 8 594 414 80 World Courier Denmark A/S World Courier (Finland) Oy World Courier (Norway) AS World Courier (Sweden) AB Industriveien 20, Avedoereholmen 96–98, Puutarhatie 20, Soderbyvagen 1A, 2013-05-31 15:43:58 2050 Jessheim DK 2650 Hvidovre 01300 Vantaa 195 25 Arlandastad Tel.: +47 6394 6200 Tel.: +45 3246 0680 Tel.: +358 9 8700 3300 Tel.: +46 8 594 414 80 Fax: +47 6394 6201 ops@worldcourier.dk Fax: +358 9 8700 3350 Fax: +46 8 594 414 99 ops@worldcourier.no www.worldcourier.com info@worldcourier.fi ops@worldcourier.se

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Bioneer A/S

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Your Partner in Biotechnology

Protein Production Bacterial and mammalian production – from process development to purified product.

From active compound to administration Drug characterization, analysis, and formulation development.

Immune models In vitro models for prediction of immuneregulatory effects of compounds.

Biomarkers Identification, validation and documentation of disease relevant biomarkers.

Molecular Histology Service In situ detection of microRNA. Image analysis - quantitative ISH. Combined IHC and ISH service.

Stem Cell Technology Adult – and pluripotent stem cell characterization. Stem cell models for regenerative medicine. Cell (stem) motility models.

Bioneer A/S Kogle Allé 2, DK- 2970 Hørsholm Tel.: +45 45 16 04 44 Fax: +45 45 16 04 55 info@bioneer.dk www.bioneer.dk

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Larix A/S

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Communication • Proactivity • Quality on time

Communication Proactivity Quality on time

Larix A/S is a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) offering assistance in all aspects of clinical trials, and has significant experience working with pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies. Larix A/S provides services within: Statistics Data Management Clinical Research Pharmacovigilance Data Monitoring Committees Larix A/S is the largest CRO within biometrics in Scandinavia and currently employs 30+ staff. Larix A/S has professional and flexible staff who focus on: Communication Pro-activity Quality on Time Larix A/S is committed to: Customers’ goals and needs Flexible solutions

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Our services: Statistics:

Larix A/S provides services in all areas of clinical statistics including Input to trial design and power calculations • Statistical analysis plans Programming and reporting of clinical trials • Meta –analyses Statistics for marketing and regulatory interactions

Data Management:

Klaus Juel Olsen CEO and Head of Statistics

Data management plans Electronic case report form e-CRF design Validation plans and checks Query process Database release and transfer of data using SDTM format Mette Ravn Head of Data Management

Clinical Research:

Clinical development plans • Clinical trial management Feasibility and site selection • Monitoring • Medical writing

Pharmacovigilance:

24 hour availability Safety assessments for clinical trials, medical devices and cosmetics Writing and reporting of regulatory safety documents e.g. DSUR

Dorthe Grønnegaard Mejer Head of Clinical Research

Data Monitoring Committees:

Establishing a DMC, i.e. finding a suitable DMC chair and setting up a DMC charter Negotiating membership contracts with selected candidates • DMC meeting logistics

We believe in communication, proactivity and quality on time

Larix A/S • Tempovej 44, DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark Tel.: +45 7027 2221 • Fax: +45 7027 2241 • info@larix.dk • www.larix.dk

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Communication Proactivity Quality on time


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AXLAB A/S

eQuIPPeD for The fuTure

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For Axlab it is important to constantly be one step ahead. Knowing which way the technological winds blow,

understanding the challenges of tomorrow and, equally important, sensing the new political and scientific ways of thinking and acting. The main purpose of our solutions is to make sure that our customers will work efficiently well into the future. That is why we not only supply the most advanced technological equipment, but also make sure that we are equipped for the future through our innovative thinking and advice. The result is time saved, working environment improved and not least, a better service experience for both current and future users and patients. If we don’t change the world, the world will change us. Our world is about thinking ahead, and generating new energy for all our customers.

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Technology for The fuTure Histology Axlab has played a significant role in the histology market for almost 20 years. During this time we have delivered new ground breaking technology, making it possible for the hospitals to decrease the diagnostic response time dramatically. Delta MicroWave Tissue processor

Cytology Automation within preparation and detection of cervical cancer has lead to more than 300.000 samples run on the SurePath System yearly – increasing efficiency and

SurePath System for cervical samples

improving work processes.

ElECtron miCrosCopy We can offer you both application knowledge and the instrument portfoilio to perform the newest sample preparation standards for electron microscopy – embracing both biology and material science.

Ultramicrotome with cryo

AXL AB A/S · BYGSTUBBEN 12 · DK-2950 VEDBÆK · +45 35 43 18 81 · www.AXL AB.DK · AXL AB@AXL AB.DK

AXLAB A/S Bygstubben 12, DK-2950 Vedbæk Tel.: +45 35 43 18 81 axlab@axlab.dk www.axlab.dk

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In Vitro as

In Vitro as is a 100% Danish owned company that offers the Danish laboratories a wide range of products within larger laboratory equipment, laboratory instruments, furniture, sera and media, and everything in consumables. With more than 30 years of experience, In Vitro as has built and developed a strong network of established suppliers from around the world. We always select manufacturers who focus on quality and development, and consider the environment. This ensures our customer the best products with the latest technology. At In Vitro as the customer is always in center of attention. With 11 employees, a large warehouse at the address in Fredensborg and our own lorry and chauffeurs to ensure the customer day to day delivery in the metropolitan area, we are always ready to provide the best service and support.

The goal of In Vitro as is to help the customer with the correct choice the first time. Our competent staff has many years of experience and works as the client’s professional sparring partner when the correct instruments and consumable items must be found for their research. To get the best knowledge of the client’s situation, to identify their needs and their finances all customers are visited regularly. Additionally the customer can get qualified advice by phone or email at any time. In our webshop the customer can discover and search for products which all are illustrated and has detailed item descriptions. Furthermore the customer can view their order history, prices and eventually place an order. An example of our service is in the area of cell culture where our supplier, Biological Industries, for more than 20 years, refines sera and our customers do batch testing. Afterwards we store the chosen batch in our controlled storage for delivery, whenever the customer needs it. Often we also make agreements for disposables to hold a desired buffer in stock for the customer. This is to ensure that valuable research time is not wasted.

In Vitro as has long been a preferred supplier under the SKI agreement and thus delivered research and laboratory equipment to all institutions in the state. As SKI supplier In Vitro as meets all requirements of price, quality and environmental criteria. In Vitro as cares about the environment. We want to be sustainable and comply with the aim of preventing pollution and environmental impact. Therefore In Vitro as prefer products from manufacturers that develop environmental safe products with an economic and social responsibility. Furthermore all our cars are green diesel cars, of course. At In Vitro as quality means everything. The personal and professional quality rely on delivery of a properly adapted product with the right features at the agreed time and especially at the right price. This gives us satisfied customers, a better reputation and hence a more secure future. We are therefore proud that In Vitro as is a company with a team that meets these requirements.

In Vitro as Kratbjerg 336, DK-3480 Fredensborg Tel.: +45 48 47 50 70 Fax: +45 48 47 57 75 info@in-vitro.dk www.in-vitro.dk

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In Vitro as contributes to promote research in Denmark by distributing a broad range of products for most of the leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and industrial research institutions.

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Axeb Lab Solutions

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Axeb Lab Solutions are selling and servicing laboratory equipment of an international top standard for hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, laboratories and educational institutions. The Company was founded in 1999 and is today a Danish owned public limited company with a team of professional and highly competent employees. Our success is based on high quality, long experience and strong customer service and we have a close cooperation with international, reputable manufacturers. We constantly explore the market to ensure that we always have the best products and the best cooperative partners to the benefit of our customers. LIKE TO KNOW MORE? Call us at +45 4362 4647 – let’s schedule a meeting or have a non-binding conversation over the phone. You can also read more on www.axeb.dk

AXEB LAB SOLUTIONS Herstedøstervej 27–29 B, DK-2620 Albertslund, Denmark Tel.: +45 4362 4647 info@axeb.dk www.axeb.dk


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Damvig Develop A/S

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Rapid Prototyping Solutions

Damvig Develop A/S was founded in 1995 by Jesper and Susanne Damvig. The company is well known for its unique ability to delivering prototypes, fast in a very high quality. Damvig Develop A/S produces 3D Prototypes (RPT) and models to the Danish Industry as well as other countries in Europe with the following product areas: • Medical and Laboratory Equipment • Electronic Equipment • Security & communication equipment • Using objects • Packaging • Toys Our business concept and goals, is through personal counseling, to help the customer with delivery of prototypes that has a high and uniform quality with delivery times of up to 2–5 days on SLA and SLS items and 1–2 weeks on prototypes produced through the moulding technique PUR . Values • Quality – We take pride in being able to deliver the best prototypes, every time. • Trust – We show great respect for the customer’s work and treats ALL confidential. • Efficiency – We ensure that our working methods to speed up the process to the client.

• Passion – We ensure that all employees add passion in his work, to give the customer the best prototype, every time. Vision/mission Damvig Develop A/S has a vision to be Northern Europe’s leader in additive manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping. We will be the preferred supplier of prototypes in Denmark. Damvig Develop A/S will achieve its vision by: • Consistently deliver high quality prototypes. • Be the company that has the largest ”know how” in the industry. • Meet customer expectations on quality and delivery. • Help to develop new technologies and their use. Rapid prototyping is the automatic construction of physical objects using additive manufacturing technology. The first technique for rapid prototyping was made in the late 1980s and is used to produce models and prototypes. They are also used today to produce production parts in smaller numbers.


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SLS is nylon powder that is melted together layer by layer. SLS prototypes are operational and can be snapped and screwed together. Models / 3D prototypes can be sanded and painted. SLS technology is highly suitable for functional models and direct production.

Polyjet is an acrylic-based liquid which is, by using a UV light, cured layer by layer. Polyjet technology is very suitable for design models and modeling / 3D Prototypes. Can be built directly into the rubberlike material. Polyjet technology provides a fast production flow, and a detailed subject that is close to SLA topic driven at normal resolution.

Casts of polyurethane (plastic material with similar properties such as nylon, rubber, ABS, PP, etc.) after your specified criteria, hardness, surface and color. PUR technology is very suitable for testing and promotional materials (eg photo for brochure, tradeshow exhibition, etc.). We can also offer castings in several metals.

Damvig Develop A/S Kuldyssen 6B, DK-2630 Taastrup Tel.: +45 4399 3736 info@damvig.dk www.damvig.dk

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SLA is a liquid monomer (epoxy) which layer upon layer is cured by a laser beam. SLA prototypes are functional and can be clique and screwed together. Models / 3D prototypes can be sanded and painted. SLA technology gives the best result when very fine detail is in the subject.


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LI FE SCI EN CES – m edi cal d e vice Ergolet Taarnborgvej 12C, DK-4220 Korsoer, Denmark Tel.: +45 70 27 37 20 Fax: +45 70 27 37 19 ergolet@ergolet.dk www.ergolet.com


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FBC Device ApS The beauty of the mistake – Pioneering approach to chronic back pain

Up until now millions of people have suffered from chronic back pain causing a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout Europe and the rest of the world. The problem is estimated to have caused more than 10% of all the sick days resulting in costs of up to USD 653 billion in the US alone. Our approach to chronic back pain proposes a solution addressing the previous treatment mistakes aiming to benefit the patients’ quality of life, improve time of return to work, and thus reduce the economic health burden.

FACTS Founded in 2005 Venture-backed (Sunstone Capital, Danish Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation) Significant patent rights in both EU, US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Strong Freedom-To-Operate report


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Now the concept is patented in Europe, US, and several other countries, and it has already created quite a stir among leading spinal surgeons and within the international implant industry.

”Statur-L is a very interesting new spinal implant concept. In tests in our lab, it improves contact between implant and bone and appears capable of solving other biomechanical issues associated with standard spinal fusion implants” – Professor Hans-Joachim Wilke, spine specialist

Great market potential Through the Statur product line, FBC Device is able to introduce a gamechanging innovation to a USD +2 billion market, with a 7.7% CAGR. To attack this market, FBC Device is in the process of becoming an ISO 13485 certified company and expects to get a CE approval and a 510(k) (FDA) approval for its first product line in 2013. In general the implant concept is covered by reimbursement codes worldwide. It focuses on a straight-forward surgical introduction and reducing the inventory significantly. Other spinal implants are in the pipeline to expand the market.

FBC Device FBC Device focuses on the development of new implant concepts and designs with the aim to further improve treatment of degenerated spinal disorders by optimizing functional outcome and quality of life on a long-term basis. The company strategy is to develop implants that allow a natural spine balance after surgery through a dynamic fusion philosophy with the goal of improving the functional outcome and avoiding adjacent level degeneration.

FBC Device ApS Viengevej 100, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark Tel.: +45 7878 7979 info@fbcdevice.com www.fbcdevice.com

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From idea to reality FBC Device’s first product in the spinal implant concept, the Statur®-L combines the better of two schools within spinal surgery. The idea was generated through the research of Professor Finn Bjarke Christensen who saw the potential in the flaws of prevailing treatment strategies.


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Gruber

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Ever since the Swiss toolmaker Franz Gruber opened his own tool shop in Denmark in 1978, Gruber A/S has been supplying world leaders like Novo Nordisk and West Pharmaceutical Services with cap punching tools, rubber lining machines and assembly lines for flip-off caps.

“Gruber has been updating our production equipment for more than 25 years.” Jan Løkken, Managing Director, West Pharmaceutical Services, DK-Horsens. “GRUBER A/S is a most responsive partner, and we are very pleased with our cooperation.” Bo Hallager, Caps production, Novo Nordisk.

Rubber lining machine for medical caps.

20 mm, 5-cavity cap punching tool.

Gruber A/S Ole Rømers Vej 32, DK-6100 Haderslev Tel.: +45 74 52 93 92 Fax: +45 74 53 37 51 salg@gruber.dk www.gruber.dk

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Opitek International

Opitek International is a registered Danish Medical Device company belonging to the Opitek Group of Companies. We develop, design, manufacture and distribute devices and knowledge designed to facilitate a variety of procedures in the operating theatre. Our product program has been developed based on demands from operating theatre nurses and doctors. We have always put function, quality and user friendliness first. We are currently building markets with our partners throughout Europe. All products are originally made in Scandinavia and carry the CE-mark (Class 1 Medical Device).

Our present focus areas are:

• Fixation devices for lateral patient positioning – i.e. Hip Surgery • Devices for lifting and holding of legs and arms before and during surgery – i.e. preoperative scrubbing •F ixation devices for Hand Surgery •A ccessories for the above products – for instance single use lifting straps

For further information please contact us by e-mail or phone.


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Opitek International Naverland 1C, DK-2600 Glostrup, Denmark Tel.: +45 3966 1644 Fax: +45 3966 1655 mail@opitek-international.dk www.opitek-international.dk


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Stansomatic A/S

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We put our stamp on your project

Stansomatic are the experts in stamping advanced items in thin metal and steel. We are your experienced and innovative partners from concept to high-tech mass production, to modifying for further production. With more than 40 years’ experience and a strong culture of innovation, we can optimise your project so you will get the most functional solution as inexpensively as possible.

From idea to mass production Construction Your project begins in our large engineering department where, in close cooperation with you, our experienced technicians develop and optimise the item from the original concept to the most optimal solution in terms of both price and function.

Prototype Based on CAD drawings, we can manufacture prototypes for assembly tests. From the results of these tests, the product is further optimised as needed.

High Precision Progressive tool When the development is completely in place, our skilled tool and die makers build the final stamping tool. All processes take place inhouse, resulting in higher quality, lower price and just in time delivery.


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Laser Welding At Stansomatic we only use laser welding. Laser welding provides a consistent finish and is more effective than traditional welding. Welding is done down to 0,1 mm material thickness.

Cleaning We provide coil-to-coil degreasing in a washing system and clinical degreasing of bulk items in an alcohol system.

OTEC Deburring The surface of the finished items can be deburred in our OTEC system.

Partial gold As gold is very expensive metal, we can offer you partial gold plating such as spot plating.

Thorough quality control and individual packaging Quality Control Naturally, Stansomatic is ISO 9001 certified. Furthermore, we take random samples of all productions, which are checked and thoroughly measured without contact. When we use a new tool for the first time, we 3D scan the initial finished items and check that they match the 3D CAD drawings before we continue. In addition, we continuously check the surface and take measurements by using Vester Vision camera technology. We are familiar with and live up to the individual industry’s various quality requirements.

Packing Stansomatic customises the finished product according to your needs. Your deliveries can be packed as Tape On Reel, trays or on coils, depending on what is suitable for further assembly. We package and send your items according to your exact requirements.

Stansomatic A/S Kornmarken 25, DK-7190 Billund Tel.: +45 7533 8300 Fax: +45 7533 2930 www.stansomatic.dk

Clean room Stansomatic has significant experience with production for the pharmaceutical industry and consequently offers packing in down to class 7 clean room.

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Egalet Ltd.

Egalet Ltd. is a specialty pharma company focusing on pain management.

Egalet® technology is used for a series of controlled release products developed by Egalet Ltd. Egalet® technology works by incorporating the active ingredient into a polymeric matrix that is eroded by body fluids at a constant rate. The tablet is made by way of injection molding techniques involving only few steps. Egalet® technique breaks new ground because it can be used for virtually any type of medicine and because it provides controlled release with unusual precision and reliability. In addition, the products do not show food effect or dose dumping when administered with alcohol and has best in class tamper resistance properties. This is especially important for drugs that can be abused such as opioids or stimulants. Egalet additionally holds various proprietary drug delivery technologies that enable it to develop products for special populations and controlled release formulations with extreme precision for chronotherapy. Egalet® Technology Egalet has several opioid compounds in development, but currently the development focus is Egalet® oxycodone. Egalet® oxycodone has initiated phase 1 development and the regulatory path towards an NDA has been clarified with an estimated development time to an NDA of about 3 years. Oxycodone is a growing $2+ billion market. Our product has a superior PK profile for the potential benefit of patients and also provides strong tamper-resistance properties. Egalet is protecting the technology with an IP portfolio of various patents and patent applications that will provide a patent life reaching into 2030. Egalet has also been able to formulate a number of other compounds (both opioid and non-opioid) with superior pharmacokinetic and tamper-resistance properties. Egalet Chrono Technology Egalet® Chrono technology is facilitating dispensing of drugs when a certain timing of release is wanted. The principle behind delayed release, applying Egalet® Chrono technology, is that the release is controlled from the welldefined fixed surface erosion area at both ends of the cylindrical tablet. The tablet consists of end-plugs and a middle-plug in which the active ingredient is incorporated. Furthermore, each plug comprises one or more polymeric carriers as well as physico-chemical stabilizers, which determine the dissolution rate. ®

Before the drug is released from the core of the tablet, the end-plugs must dissolve. Thus, the first layer exposed to gastric fluids are the end-plugs, thereby allowing a tightly controlled, extended release as well as the possibility to formulate delayed release preparations. Schematic overview of product design

A: Finished product B: Erosion of delay matrix C: Erosion of active matrix. Parvulet® Technology Parvulet® technology is facilitating dispensing of drugs to infants and elderly. Egalet created Parvulet® technology to address the growing need of better pediatric therapeutics. Although children and adolescents (0–19 years) comprise approximately 22% of the total population, very few medicines have been tested on them. Governments around the world are now putting considerable pressure on the pharmaceutical industry to improve this situation by developing more and improved medicines especially for children. From a physician’s point of view, better delivery systems for children are also needed because compliance is a major issue. With Parvulet® technology, Egalet has created a universal formulation that is acceptable for all children. Drugs contained in Parvulet® technology are dispersed as a special dry powder or tablet that on exposure to a small amount of water turn into a pleasant tasting, soft textured, dosage form. The formulated drug can also be incorporated into a familiar carrier, such as a spoon, with the water being added just before administration.


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Egalet Ltd. Lejrvej 37–39, DK-3500 Værløse, Denmark Tel.: +45 44 47 80 80 Fax: +45 44 47 24 25 info@egalet.com www.egalet.com


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Niels Clauson-Kaas A/S

LIFE SCI EN CES – phar m aceut i cal

Chemical Research Laboratory

APIs & INTERMEDIATES  57 Years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry  Process development  Route discovery / Up-scaling  Lab / Pilot synthesis from mg to kg scale  Production of APIs under cGMP  Technology transfer PILOT PLANT Five production lines (40–280 L reactors)  Temperature range from –100°C to +200°C  Centrifuges  Pressure filters  Preparative HPLC  Flash chromatography  Separate drying / final handling rooms 

ACCUMULATED EXPERIENCE SINCE 1956 8,300 Different reactions carried out  69,000 Isolated samples  1,400 Projects for more than 180 customers  1,528 CK products 

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ANALYTICAL SERVICES

ANALYTICAL SERVICES  Fast HPLC development (3–5 days)  Method development (GC, LC-MS, IC)  Impurity profiling  Genotoxic impurities  Quantification of salts by IC  Accurate mass determination  Stress testing  Early phase / full ICH validation  Method transfer  Drug substance ICH stability testing

Niels Clauson-Kaas A/S Rugmarken 28, DK-3520 Farum, Denmark Tel.: +45 4495 1881 Fax: +45 4495 1855 info@clauson-kaas.dk www.clauson-kaas.com


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Oil & Offshore:

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M oge n s To f t e K o c h , D ire c t o r D anis h M a r i n e & O ff s h o r e Gr o u p

foreword | D AN I SH MARI N E & O F F S HO R E GR O UP The Danish Marine and Oil & Gas Industry Association The offshore supplier association “Danish Marine & Offshore Group” is the only non-profit, memberbased organisation in Denmark, which is completely independent of any governmental support. Only to rely on membership fees has been a principal from the founding in 2001. “The association was started by a group of suppliers to the offshore sector, who were all interested in a forum with focus on networking and knowledge exchange”, Managing Director, Mogens Tofte Koch, explains and continues: “Now the main objective of DMOG is to assist the around 100 well-respected member companies to pursue global opportunities and make their business grow by offering their

competence as suppliers of products and services to the offshore sector”. DMOG organises seminars, workshops, member meetings, trade missions and participates in oil and gas exhibitions worldwide such as OTC in Houston, OGA in Kuala Lumpur, ONS in Stavanger, OE in Aberdeen and OTD in Stavanger. Furthermore, the association is also a member of EUROnet – a collaboration of oil and gas organisations in Europe – and works together with a wide network of International Partners. The targeted effort to become more known on international markets is more evident now than ever, since the offshore industry is still influenced by the global, financial crisis. 2013 looks very promising and with the rise in oil prices and the huge demand from Norwegian industry, DMOG will face a


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global demand for high standards in innovation and technology in the supply chain, which should suit the Danish suppliers very well. Furthermore, the global awareness of the climate changes is still providing opportunities for the Danish wind and wave industry. In 2013 the focus is on how the impact of the financial crisis and highly tense situation some places in the world still will affect various planned projects in the oil and gas industry. In spite of uncertain times it is nice to see that the oil companies are again investing in modifications and life time extension on existing sites and huge capital investments in deep water production and arctic exploration. “Danish suppliers will certainly have the possibility of strengthening their position on supply of the technology of the future�, says Mogens Tofte Koch.

The Danish supplier industry is positive about the future and the positive signs from the global markets are creating a wealth of opportunities for the establishment of new business. However, it is of the utmost importance that companies use the present to prepare for better times instead of just looking forward to an upturn. DMOG will therefore focus on strengthening the know-how and business opportunities as well as building alliances and exploring new markets – all to the benefit of the members. Geographically the association will continue its work in Europe, USA, and the Middle and Far East and also expand to the Middle and South Americas, China, Russia as well as Arctic area.


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Denmark was the first country to discover oil in the North Sea (in 1966) is the only net oil-exporting country in the EU. Around 600 organisations are involved in the Danish oil and gas sector, which includes oil companies, suppliers, specialists, researchers and educational establishments. The production operation in the Danish part of the North Sea provides jobs for more than 10,000 people, directly and indirectly. Oil production in Denmark began in 1972, from the Dan field, and rose steadily until reaching a peak in 2004, when production averaged nearly 390,000 barrels per day (b/d). Output has since declined steeply and, according to the Danish Energy Agency, in 2012 Denmark produced around 202,200 b/d of oil, 9 per cent down from the 2011 figure of about 221,150 b/d. The 2011 total already showed a steep decline from the 2010 average of just under 245,000 b/d. In fact, total estimated production for the period 2012–2016 was revised downwards in May 2012 by 3 per cent compared with earlier DEA estimates. Danish oil production comes exclusively from offshore installations in the Danish North Sea where, as of January 2012, there are 19 producing fields. Gas from the Danish North Sea is transported through two 220km transmission pipelines to a gas treatment plant on the west coast of Jutland. In addition, Denmark has one oil pipeline 330-km long.

Since the first oil crisis in 1973, energy policy has occupied a relatively significant position in the political debate in Denmark. The Danish Energy Authority (DEA) was established in 1976, primarily as a reaction to the problem of security of supply, but gradually the focus has been on domestic energy production (North Sea oil and gas, renewable energy etc.), on energy supply and distribution and on energy savings. International sustainability targets − not least reduction of CO2 emissions − and economic considerations have had a significant role to play in recent years. The DEA has administered, for example, subsidies for energy savings and green energy taxes, a liberalisation of the electricity and gas markets, and the introduction of CO2 quotas. The oil and gas production industry offshore contributes to Danish society by providing thousands of jobs, career opportunities, technology advancement and significant investments and tax payments. Production and consumption According to the CIA 2012 Factbook, in 2012 Denmark had proven oil reserves of 0.9 bn. In terms of consumption, Denmark consumed an average of 141,000 b/d barrels of oil a day in 2012. There has been a decline in total oil use at an average rate of 2.7 per cent since 2001. In particular, demand for oil use in the transformation and residential sectors has declined substantially in recent years. The use of fuel oil in power generation is also declining and the use of heating oil is subsiding due to


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According to the DEA’s expected production profile, which is based on the assessed reserves and riskweighted contingent resources, Denmark will remain a net exporter of oil up to and including 2018. The oil consumption forecast associated with this estimate is for moderate increase, averaging 0.4 per cent per year to 2030. In 1984, Denmark began producing natural gas from the North Sea and has been a net exporter of natural gas ever since. Production comes primarily from the Tyra, Halfdan, Dan and Tyra SE Fields, which account for three quarters of total Danish gas production. Approximately 10 per cent of total gas production is actually used in the field as fuel, for injection, or is flared. Since oil extraction is becoming increasingly difficult from aging fields, the proportion of natural gas used as lift gas in wells with increasing water production, could grow significantly in the coming years. Gas production in Denmark peaked in 2005, with a total of 10.4 bn cubic metres (bcm) produced and since then has declined. As of January 2012, Denmark had net natural gas reserves of 55 billion cubic metres, with contingent resources of 40 bcm, according to the DEA. Natural gas production for 2012 was 6.08 bcm, the DEA

said, a decrease of 9.2 per cent from 6.69 bcm in 2011. Denmark’s natural gas consumption was 3.7 bcm in 2012, compared with 4.0 bcm in 2011, a decline of 6.7 per cent. The most recent Gas in Denmark report (2013) from gas transmission operator Energinet.dk estimates that gas supplies from the North Sea will decline steadily between 2013 and 2042. It says there is even a risk that supplies will dwindle to nothing around 2040. As with oil production, there is, however, the potential for prolonging the period of self-sufficiency in gas supplies. For example, the DEA is finalising a new licensing round for the western part of the Danish North Sea, with the intention of calling for licence applications in 2013, and new Danish North Sea fields such as Hejre and Svanen are expected to be commissioned by 2015. Based on the DEA’s expected production profile, Denmark is expected to remain a net exporter of gas up to and including 2020. Future Danish gas consumption is expected to decrease steadily, encouraged by the government’s support for renewable energy sources. Energinet.dk and the DEA together forecast gas demand of some 3 bcm in 2015 and 2 bcm in 2022. The reasons behind the expected decline include greater energy efficiency, a decrease in gas use at power plants, a decrease in gas consumption as a consequence of wind power development, and a shift towards biogas. However, the use of gas offshore for gas lift to boost declining oil production could potentially grow as oil production becomes harder from ageing fields, thus countering reductions in gas use further downstream.

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the increased connection of homes to district heating, which is primarily fuelled by renewable energy or natural gas. At the same time, demand for transport diesel has continued to grow in the period from 2001 to 2010.


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152 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K Although Denmark is expected to remain a net exporter of gas until around 2020, the DEA noted “production for the period 2013 to 2015 is not expected to differ significantly from consumption.” Indeed, there could be a need for the country to import gas much sooner than forecasts for self-sufficiency suggest. In fact, the gas that Denmark exports to supply the Danish, Swedish and Dutch gas markets has come since 2010 in large part from the nearby small Norwegian sector Trym field, according to Energinet.dk. In 2012, the DEA reports, gas exports fell by 4.6 per cent, mostly due to a drop in exports to Germany and Sweden, though exports to the Netherlands increased. Major players There are 19 producing oil fields in the Danish North Sea. Maersk Oil operates 15 fields, DONG E&P operates three fields and Hess Denmark operates one. In the downstream oil sector, approximately 90 per cent of the market is represented by five companies: Statoil, Shell, Kuwait Petroleum, Uno X and OK. All are members of the Danish Petroleum Association, EOF. Consolidation in the Danish oil industry has continued over the past decade, with many smaller companies being purchased by the larger companies.

Maersk Oil Maersk Oil is an international company with operated oil and gas production of around 600,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day from fields in the Danish and British sectors of the North Sea, offshore Qatar, in Algeria, Brazil and Kazakhstan. In 2012 Maersk also found oil offshore Angola, where it is operator for state oil company Sonangol on the Chissonga discovery 300 kilometres northwest of Luanda. At home, to offset declining output, Maersk Oil is optimising its operations in the mature fields in the Danish North Sea and it is looking into CO2-based Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). It started in 1962, when a joint venture was formed for the initial exploration and possible development and production of oil and gas in Denmark. The venture was called “Dansk Undergrunds Consortium” (DUC) and today the participants are AP Moller-Maersk with a 31.2 per cent stake, Royal Dutch Shell (36.8 per cent), Nordsofonden (20 per cent) and Chevron Corp. (12 per cent). Maersk Oil is the operator for all DUC activities. In 1972, the DUC commenced production from Denmark’s first field development, predictably called “Dan”. Denmark has been self-sufficient in oil and gas since 1991 due to the subsequent development of the Gorm, Skjold, Tyra and Rolf fields.


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Since then, the fields Kraka, Dagmar, Regnar, Valdemar, Roar, Svend, Harald, Lulita and Halfdan have been brought on stream and production further boosted. In 2009, DUC had production of 85 m barrels of oil and saleable gas production of 7.2 bn. Back then Maersk Oil produced 225,000 barrels of oil a day and 1,000 m cubic feet of saleable gas a day from the primarily tight chalk fields that it operated. Oil production levels were accomplished through extensive water flooding, by injecting 800,000 barrels of water a day into reservoirs. Today Maersk Oil operates, on behalf of DUC, 19 producing fields in the Danish North Sea, 15 oil and 4 gas. These are grouped in three centres: the Dan, Gorm and Tyra centres, from where processed oil and gas are piped ashore. In 2012 the company announced an oil and gas production target of over 400,000 boed by 2020. This was based on a programme of targeted investments in new licenses and exploration efforts. “In order to reach the production target and ensure a stable expansion of resources, Maersk Oil expects a period of large investments as well as exploration costs on the level of $1 billion a year,” the company said then. In 2013 Maersk announced that together with its DUC partners, it would invest $800 million (DKK 4.589 bn) in a new unmanned platform in the Danish North Sea.

DUC is a partnership between AP Moller-Maersk with 31.2 per cent stake, Royal Dutch Shell (36.8 per cent), Nordsofonden (20 per cent) and Chevron Corp. (12 per cent).The new Tyra Southeast development is expected to boost Danish production over the next 30 years, through the addition of reserves and resources of around 50 million boed, made up of 20 million barrels of oil and 170 billion cubic feet of gas. First oil is scheduled for 2015. At the end of 2011, Maersk Oil’s proven reserves amounted to 443 million barrels of oil equivalent. The proven and probable reserves and contingent resources were 1.384 billion barrels of oil equivalent. In full-year 2012, the Maersk Group’s oil and gas activities returned a profit of $2.4 bn, or DKK 12.05 bn, up from $2.1 bn in 2011. At the same time, Maersk reported a 23 per cent decline in the Group’s share of global oil and gas production to 257,000 boed from the 2011 figure of 333,000 boed, which it said was primarily due to a lower share of production in Qatar and Denmark. DONG The Danish state-owned company Dansk Naturgas A/S was founded in 1972 to manage resources in the Danish sector of the North Sea. After some years, the company was renamed Dansk Olie og Naturgas A/S (DONG). In 2005, DONG acquired and merged Danish electrical


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power producers Elsam and Energi E2, and electricity distribution companies NESA, Københavns Energi and Frederiksberg Forsyning. The result of the merger was the creation of DONG Energy. The merger was approved by the EU Commission on 14 March 2006. The majority (76 per cent) of DONG Energy is still owned by the Danish Government. The rest of the shares are owned by SEAS-NVE (11 per cent), Syd Energi (7 per cent) and the remaining six per cent is owned by smaller shareholders. According to a political agreement, the Danish Government has to maintain a majority in the company until 2025 and any reduction of their ownership below 50 per cent requires a political agreement between the Danish parties. An initial public offering (IPO) and listing at the Copenhagen Stock Exchange was expected in the spring of 2008, but was suspended due to the weak international financial situation. The company said in 2010 that it had abandoned work on the plan

completely, but that it could be restarted in about a year, if the government ever decided to do so. DONG’s primary focus is deep drilling. The three oil fields in the Danish North Sea that it operates are called Siri, Nini and Cecilie. They also have core areas of oil and gas exploration and production in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea and Barents Sea, west of Shetland, and in mid-Norway (gas production). DONG Energy is operator of the Hejre field development project, described by the company as “the largest development in the Danish part of the North Sea for many years.” Total reserves in the Hejre field are estimated at around 170 million barrels (27 million cubic metres) of oil equivalent, with first oil and gas scheduled for late 2015. However, total investment from DONG Energy – in the production platform, the drilling of production wells plus new pipelines and the development of the oil terminal in Fredericia, Denmark, which will process the oil from the


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Hejre field and others – will amount to EUR 1.3 bn (DKK 9.69 bn). DONG Energy owns gas pipelines from the Danish part of the North Sea to Nybro and the Swedish gas transmission network (Nova Naturgas). It also co-owns the Tyra West –F3 pipeline, which creates a link from the Danish North Sea section to the Netherlands natural gas hub in Den Helder, the DEUDAN pipeline from Jutland to north of Hamburg in Germany, and the Langeled pipeline from Nyhamna terminal in Norway to Easington in the UK. DONG Energy also owns a share of the Norwegian gas pipeline system and is party to the Baltic Gas Interconnector. DONG Energy owns more than one-third of Danish electricity generation capacity (wind and thermal) and produces district heat equivalent to one-third of Denmark’s consumption. More than one-third of Danish households

receive their electricity or gas via DONG Energy’s supply network. In addition, its share of the electricity and heat generated from biomass in Denmark is 50 per cent. Further afield, it also operates power production facilities and projects in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom. In 2012 DONG Energy reported turnover of DKK 67.243 bn. It employs around 7,000 people. Looking to the future, DONG Energy has commissioned three new gas-fired power stations in Norway, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Overall these new stations will make a contribution with a capacity of approximately 1,500 MW. Together with Centrica of the UK, DONG Energy will jointly develop offshore wind farms in the Round 3 Irish Sea Zone, with a potential capacity of 4.2 GW. Also in 2012, A2SEA, the joint venture owned 51% by DONG Energy and 49% by Siemens Wind Power, signed a contract, worth DKK 890 million, for


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156 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K a new jack-up vessel designed to install offshore wind turbines, which is scheduled for delivery in 2014. In a related move, DONG Energy and Siemens Energy signed a framework agreement on supply and servicing of 300 wind turbines of 6 MW each, to be installed at offshore wind farms in the UK in 2014–2017. IN 2012 DONG Energy announced that it was involved in a “long-term transformation of its operations”and that its four main strategic benchmarks for the group’s development in the period up to 2020 would be: • Quadrupling installed offshore wind capacity; • Doubling oil and gas production; • Doubling the biomass share in generation from Danish power plants; • Quadrupling energy savings among Danish customers. Hess Denmark Hess began operations in Denmark in 1994 and discovered the South Arne field a year later. The field, in the Central North Sea, has produced oil and gas since 1999, and employs extensive horizontal production and

water-injection wells to optimise production from a tight chalk reservoir. Hess’ interest in the South Arne field is 57.48 per cent, as operator, in partnership with DONG (34.38 per cent), Noreco (6.56 per cent) and Danoil (1.58 per cent). Hess was completing the further development of the field in Q1 2013. Phase 3 involves 11 new wells and two new platforms, one unmanned platform 2.5 km north of the existing South Arne platform and another platform immediately adjoining the existing platform. Hess expects a second half 2013 start-up for the new wells. Looking to the future In 2007, the Danish government developed a new energy strategy in reaction to the rising prices of oil, and to ensure security of supply. The agreement aims to reduce Denmark’s dependence on coal, oil and natural gas, and focuses on the development of renewable energy as a primary source of energy generation. While renewable energy occupies an important place in Denmark’s energy portfolio, it will take some time for the country to come out of its dependence on oil and gas as the primary source of energy.


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Denmark possesses only a small share of the exploitation rights to North Sea oil and is a minor producer compared to Norway and the UK. However, Denmark is still an oil exporter and a very important supplier of oil for certain countries, in particular Sweden. A field-by-field analysis of the Danish oil and gas fields, combined with the estimated production contribution from new field developments, enhanced oil recovery and undiscovered fields, provides a future production outlook. The DEA concludes that by 2030 Denmark will no longer be an oil or gas exporter at all. Denmark’s period of self-sufficiency in oil can perhaps be prolonged with additional production coming from technological developments and new discoveries. However, the estimates for these resources, unlike the expected production profile, are subject to a high level

of uncertainty. The DEA’s estimate of technological resources is based on increasing the average oil recovery rate, which is the ratio of ultimate oil recovery compared to the amount of total oil originally in place. Currently the recovery rate of Danish oil production is relatively low, averaging around 24 per cent. An increase in this recovery rate by five per cent is expected to come primarily from new techniques used for CO2 injection. There are also government initiatives to improve the oil recovery rate. An independent assessment, prepared by the North Sea Fund, the DEA and Maersk Oil, is being carried out to look at the worldwide experience with different methods to recover more oil from fields. If these estimates for the future resources are realised, they would contribute substantially over the period from 2020 to 2035 and then decline thereafter. This would most likely result in Denmark, over this period, alternating between being a net exporter and a (marginal) net importer of oil, with oil import dependency increasing steadily after 2035.

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In addition to the production operations, exploration activities continue in the Danish North Sea and there are several exploration and appraisal drillings that are ongoing.


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ITW Densit

OIL & OFFSHOR E – expl or at i on & pr oduct i on

Oil & Gas – Structural Subsea and Well Integrity Solutions

ITW Densit is a global leading Specialist Contractor for structural subsea and well integrity solutions based on our Ultra High Performance Cementitious (UHPC) Ducorit® materials. Ducorit® is especially developed for grouting offshore connections. ITW Densit offers grouting solutions to the Greenfield and Brownfield upstream markets. Based on our unique experience, we take responsibility for the entire operation from scope of work to final verification. ITW Densit’s specialist team provides you with comprehensive solutions and support. Structural Subsea Solutions:

Well Integrity Solutions:

l Tubular Member and Joint Strengthening

l Corrosion Protection

l Main/Skirt Pile Grouting

l Structural Clamps and Sleeves for

l Jacket Installation Grouting Services Parted or Damaged Conductors

l Surface Casing Cementing and Top Jobs

ITW Densit is a company within the Illinois Tool Works (ITW) group. ITW employs around 60,000 people in more than 50 countries. www.itw.com Quality Assurance ITW Densit is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Further ITW Densit holds a Certificate of Qualification issued by Achilles JQS for both Ducorit® and services.

mail@densit.com • www.densit.com


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ITW Densit ApS 46, Gasvaerksvej, DK-9000 Aalborg, Denmark Tel.: +45 9816 7011 • Fax: +45 8818 4979 mail@densit.com • www.densit.com


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LiqTech International A/S One step filtration of Produced Water with revolutionary Silicon Carbide (SiC) membranes.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Due to the unique hydrophilic properties of Silicon Carbide it is possible to obtain higher water fluxes on Liqtech’s SiC based membranes than with other membrane materials.

•R OBUST FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY AGAINST

Continuous process flux for oil/water separation is between 200–2000 LMH (L/(m 2*h)) – depending on the oil type. This means that membrane filtration has become a viable alternative to hydro cyclones, induced gas flotation units, micro-flotation and walnut shell filters.

DENMARK LiqTech International A/S Industriparken 22C DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark Phone: +45 4498 6000 Fax: +45 4498 6061 info@liqtech.com www.liqtech.com

USA LiqTech North America Inc. 1804 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 United States of America Phone: 001 651-773-5850 info@liqtechna.com www.liqtechna.com

•C ONSISTENT REMOVAL OF OIL AND SUSPENDED SOLIDS UPSTREAM UPSETS •A CCEPTS A WIDE RANGE OF INFLUENT OIL AND SOLID CONTENT •R EPLACING A NUMBER OF TECHNOLOGIES WITH ONE PROCESS •H IGHEST FLUX RATES FOR ANY MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY ON THE MARKET •M EET NEW ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

SINGAPORE LiqTech Pte Ltd. 28 Ayer Rajah Crescent #03–03, Singapore 139959 Phone: +65 6872 0386 lkl@liqtech.com www.liqtech.com

GERMANY Liqtech Germany GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 7 61267 Neu-Anspach Phone: +49 (0) 6081-966 9150 Mobile: +49 (0)151-339 62469 rsi@liqtech.com www.liqtech.com

LiqTech International A/S Industriparken 22C DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark Tel.: +45 4498 6000 Fax: +45 4498 6061

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On the basis of revolutionary silicon carbide technology, LiqTech International A/S develops, manufactures and globally markets ceramic membranes for filtration of liquids.


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Maersk Oil

OIL & OFFSHOR E – expl or at i on & pr oduct i on

The natural upstream oil and gas partner a

Making the most of natural resources Maersk Oil has a proven track record of making the impossible possible through deployment of integrated technical solutions and profitable field development. Opportunities are turned into commercial reality by the continuous improvement of our technical capabilities and the creation and application of new innovative solutions. A pioneer mindset coupled with highly skilled people form the basis for our ongoing successes. We have a work environment where trust, openness and collaboration are the norm. We build and foster strong partnerships where we seek to maximise value for all parties. There is still plenty of oil and gas to be explored and produced, and as the operational environment gets more challenging, partnering is key to success. Maersk Oil, the natural upstream oil and gas partner. Learn more about Maersk Oil on www.maerskoil.com

In the past 40 years Maersk Oil has been navigating the complexity of the E&P industry, unlocking the potential of challenging reservoirs. Today, Maersk Oil produces some 600,000 boepd, operates and explores in 10 countries and employs +3,200 people.

Maersk Oil Esplanaden 50, DK-1263 Copenhagen K Tel.: +45 33 63 40 00 • Fax: +45 33 63 38 82 www.maerskoil.com


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GEO

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... GEO bundles state of art technology with thought leadership

102 mm cores taken with the DP2 GEO Blue Beta spread

GEO Maglebjergvej 1, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby Tel.: +45 45 88 44 44 Fax: +45 45 88 12 40 geo@geo.dk www.geo.dk

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In need of cost effective soil sampling?


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Elektromarine A/S

OIL & O FFSH O RE – m ar i t i m e

Automation & control

Automation

Control ELEKTROMARINE A/S

Elektromarine A/S supplies leading industries of the world with the highest quality controland distribution boards. We design, build and test our products at our factory in Skagen, Denmark in close cooperation with our customers. We know that this is the only way to fulfill the high demands of the end user. Our company provides all aspects of industrial automation solutions, including design, engineering, installation and documentation and subsequent service around the clock, and offers itself as part- or total supplier. We gladly deliver the small junction box, as well as development, production, installation, and commissioning of complete systems. Elektromarine A/S has unique insight in the marine, industrial and offshore sector, for which we have supplied large as well as small solutions, over many years. Our factory, located in Skagen, Denmark, designs, produces and tests high quality control and distribution boards by skilled and flexible workers. Core competencies • Design and production of control- and distribution panels for the offshore, marine and industrial sectors • Panels for EX-zones • PLC systems Offerings • Automation & Control systems • Panels and junction boxes • Electricians certified to work in the Danish and Norwegian offshore sector

www.elektromarine.dk Elektromarine A/S Kuttervej 15, DK-9990 Skagen, Denmark Tel., 24 hour service: +45 98 44 37 11 Main mail: mail@elektromarine.dk CEO/Sales – Thomas Lund: tl@elektromarine.dk Service – Jesper Diget Hermansen: jdh@elektromarine.dk


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Elektromarine Service A/S Offshore-, maritime- & industrial solutions

Industry Maritime ELEKTROMARINE A/S

Our Service division consists of very competent and skilled electricians. All electricians are specialized in the marine-, industrial- and offshore sector. The technicians have Offshore certificates, which is required to work in the Danish and Norwegian offshore sector. Some of our technicians have work permit for USA. Our highly skilled and experienced staff are on duty 24 hours, ready to respond to new and exciting tasks. Our philosophy is “trough deep insight of our customers projects, we will get the optimal result”. In this way we will be able to deliver projects in due time. Our Service division handles the following areas: • Mounting and installation of panels and systems. • Expansion of existing panels / systems. • Thermo graphic reports. • Startup, commissioning and supervision. • Programming & test of PLC -, HMI, and Scada systems. • Worldwide installation & service. • More than 30 years of experience.

24/7 Service worldwide

www.elektromarine.dk Elektromarine Service A/S Kuttervej 15, DK-9990 Skagen, Denmark Tel., 24 hour service: +45 98 44 37 11 Main mail: mail@elektromarine.dk CEO/Sales – Thomas Lund: tl@elektromarine.dk Service – Jesper Diget Hermansen: jdh@elektromarine.dk

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J.A.K. Workwear

OIL & OFFS H O RE – s af et y & s ecur i t y

You’ll never work alone

J.A.K. antiflame/antistatic workwear is subject to the requirements from the offshore industry J.A.K. Workwear antiflame/antistatic program is subject to the requirements of international and European standards, which place special requirements on the design and performance of safety workwear. DS/EN

Please order catalogue by phone or email

340, DS/EN 1149-5, DS/EN ISO 11611 og DS/EN ISO 11612 are your security that your employees are protected against heat and fire, as well as during demanding processes such as welding etc., which are part of their duties. The CE marking on our antiflame/antistatic products is an obvious proof that they have been tested and certified by an authorised organisation.

J.A.K. Workwear A/S Energivej 11, DK-6700 Esbjerg Tel.: +45 7615 2929 Fax: +45 7615 2939 info@jak.as www.jak.as


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Safe Ocean Service Safety Comes First

WHY USE SAFEOS? We do something differently. At Safe Ocean Service we want to bring new thinking and ways of working to the Marine & Offshore Industry. But how do we do it? – We focus on the “on site” jobs. We keep our total overheads costs at a very low level, so we always can give a competitive price. We held no fancy workshop or big office. Our idea is co-operation with the best sub suppliers in the business through our major network. Our employees are handpicked as well the partners we work together with. By this strategy we take the best from each sub suppliers and monitor and perform the total job needed for our customers. A job well done takes an engineer trained and highly motivated for the job. This we shall provide to you – with the right parts.

REFERENCES: 2012 MAERSK GIANT: 5 year class / yard stay MAERSK INNOVATOR: 5 year class / yard stay MAERSK RESOLUTE: Various maintenance work MAERSK INSPIRER: Various maintenance work NJORD A: Project management TRANS OCEAN LEADER: Hydraulic installation 2011 MAERSK GARDIAN & NJORD A TYPICAL JOBS: Documentation, Project management, Engineering, Mud pumps, Draw work, Top drive, Crown Block, Dolly frame, Travelling block, Cabeling, Drill line, BOP overhaul, Jacking system, Valves / pipe overhaul, Welding, Genset & Engine work.

SAFE OCEAN SERVICE APS Dalsagervej 9 A, DK-9850 Hirtshals, Denmark Tel.: +45 98 94 96 98 cd@safeos.dk www.safeos.dk

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Safe Ocean Service is a service and engineering company within the Marine & Offshore industry. We are offering you our expertise in servicing of all rotating equipment from these industries. We represent an innovative group of enthusiastic engineers who brings pride in solving a top quality job done on time.


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Danbor A/S

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Offshore Services Danbor, a Maersk offshore supply company, is growing their business focusing on a wide variety of competences within Offshore and Wind Logistics, Port and Agency Services, Safety Services, and Offshore Maintenance and Service. The Danbor Group was established in 1974 and has turned into a leading international contractor operating all over the world. Almost four decades of experience running offshore supply bases in Denmark, Scotland, and Greenland means that the company represents a wealth of experience. It is therefore not too surprising that Danbor has established a reputation for high-quality service, particularly in dealing with complex projects, thus providing multiple services to some of the major oil and gas companies on a global basis. The Offshore Construction Group within Danbor handles offshore repair and maintenance and builds extensions and modifications for production, service, and living-areas offshore. The modern and effective production facilities in Denmark offer a wide range of services related to the offshore industry. This division is able to meet customer requirements for all kinds of steel constructions and special alloys in different dimensions including painting, coating, and surface treatment. A couple of hundred technicians of various trades are employed to support the offshore operations. To be operational round the clock without any interruption is one of our priorities. Being in a position to handle supply base services for the offshore business includes providing engineering capabilities as well as related technical consultancy. Danbor’s staff of skilled craftsmen represents among others black-smiths, scaffolders, welders, painters, carpenters, riggers, and rope access technicians. Services provided cover the following areas: • Non-Destructive Testing, NDT, approved by DNV • Installation and maintenance of drilling equipment • Installation of scaffolding • Rig upgrade • Welding • Tank cleaning • Rope access The Danbor Group has a good track record of experience from long-standing work with offshore projects and services for the offshore industry. In addition, our corporate affiliation with the Maersk Group enables us to take advantage of the substantial and far-flung network existing worldwide in this respect. Thus our global position of strength is a guarantee of reliability and quality.


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KIRK & HOLM

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WHEN EXPERIENCE IS A FACT NOT JUST A FIGURE OF SPEECH The synergy between our substantial know-how and long-standing experience in offshore solutions is a sure guarantee and vouch for our professional competences and seriousness. •

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Danbor was established in 1974 as a supply base for oil and gas activities in the Danish part of the North Sea. Since then, Danbor has developed a strong position in the offshore, energy, and transportation industries as a leading service provider and logistics company operating worldwide. Being headquartered in Esbjerg, the Danbor Group employs 550 people onshore and offshore. We consider our employees our most important asset. Hence our payoff: OUR PEOPLE – OUR PROMISE.

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Danbor A/S Kanalen 1, DK-6700 Esbjerg Tel.: +45 7911 1900 Fax: +45 7911 1901 dk@danbor.com www.danbor.com


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Ib Andresen Industri A/S Our know-how – your strength

We develop and produce solutions for a wide variety of sectors, including solutions for wind turbines, solar systems, transportation, construction and the offshore industry. We guarantee that we will be your competent development partner, and we guarantee flexible, efficient and fast delivery, with the focus always on the quality of our products and services and our customers’ specific needs. We fill all our orders based on more than 40 years of experience, our knowledge of materials and process technology and the very latest technology. We have developed and manufactured solutions for many different industries and the basis of the solution is always the same; to find the most technical effective and efficient solution, which complies the customers’ needs.

Ib Andresen Industri A/S Industrivej 12–20, DK-5550 Langeskov Tel.: +45 63 38 22 22 Fax. +45 63 38 20 00 iai@iai.dk www.iai.dk

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Ib Andresen Industri is an international supplier specialized in the developing and processing of customized steel solutions. Together with our customers, we create individualised solutions that take account of the requirements for value, quality and, of course, delivery.


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Denmark has a relatively short history of design, but the creative minds of the country have certainly advanced to leading positions when it comes to developing useful objects of beauty. Shortages of materials, the need for durability and a degree of frugality held Danish design down to bare necessities, although demand for craftsmanship was always there. Then in the postwar years, the same conditions became fundamental influences of Danish design and Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Kaare Klint, Mogens Koch, Børge Mogensen, Verner Panton, Jørn Utzon, Hans J. Wegner and many others emerged to put the country on the map. Design, or applied arts, began in Denmark during the Renaissance. Prior to that, most items were either for daily use or imported works of art. Danish talent began to show itself, but of course most pieces were made for royalty or the aristocracy until mercantilism had its influence in the 18th century. Metals, wood and glass were the prime materials. Scandinavia’s first faience factory was founded in 1722 and produced blue-painted pieces. Three years later, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory was founded and porcelain began to replace faience as the object of

choice for those who could afford it. The blue floral motif became a staple of the factory, but the flagship was the exquisite Flora Danica dinner service, which exists to this day. Products from the factory found their way out into the world as the years went by. Two centuries later, Royal Copenhagen would acquire other companies, including Georg Jensen silversmiths, and become a brand known around the world. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, some individuals made their mark internationally, but what was more important is how the pool of talent evolved up to the Second World War. Since those post-war years, and especially in the past decade, awareness of design within the country has exploded. Danes are quite conscious of their contributions to the world of design, while their cityscapes and homes certainly reflect their aesthetic sense. It should be noted, too, that Danes appreciate design as consumers, as opposed to products with the adjective designer in the name, although designer products are certainly popular. What characterises Danish design is the approach that underscored an organic functionalism in which


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Industrial design Sigvard Bernadotte and Acton Bjørn established in 1949 the first studio to specialise in industrial design. One of the employees, Jacob Jensen, would go on to design a minimalist radio for Bang & Olufsen and helped the company lift itself from a domestic supplier to an icon in design of electronics for the discerning household or office. Jensen worked from a studio in northern Jutland on the banks of a fjord and found inspiration for his severe minimalist lines, as well as his use of colour and shape. The themes of user-friendliness and functionalism would make Denmark a talent centre for industrial design, and new generations would follow Bernadotte + Bjørn. The aesthetic elements in useful objects can be seen in the products of Lego, Novo Nordisk, Danfoss, Coloplast, Grundfos and many others.

Adding value to precious metals No name stands out more than Georg Jensen in the area of the silversmith’s craft. Following training as a goldsmith and as a sculptor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Jensen opened his own workshop in 1904. His early works were characterised by ornamentation, but it was the smith’s hammer that would determine his style as it subdued the ornamentation somewhat. Jensen’s background in metalsmithing along with his other studies in the fine arts gave him the foundation to combine the two. The result was a revival of the artist craftsman tradition in Denmark. The quality and aesthetics of his Art Nouveau creations gained popularity and soon Georg Jensen was a household name in Denmark. Success forced him to greatly expand his Copenhagen workshop to meet domestic and international demand. By the end of the 1920s, Jensen had retail shops in London, Stockholm, Paris, New York and Berlin as well as at home. While nobody could fill Georg Jensen’s shoes, a couple of companies have done very well on the world stage Photo: Stingray 3520 ICICLE 1230. www.fredericia.com

Since the heyday of the late 1950s and early 1960s, Danish design has gone through many schools and transitions, but the core values and aesthetic remain.

In the realm of furniture, manufacturers such as Fredericia Furniture, Fritz Hansen and Erik Jørgensen have added contemporary design to their lines of Danish design classics. One modern success is Thomas Pedersen’s Stingray rocking chair done for Fredericia Furniture. The piece reflects the qualities of classic Danish design, but with a new mode of expression achieved with 3-D technology.

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the aesthetic drew from nature. The clean lines of Danish creations stood in contrast to the geometry of international functionalism. Usability, user-friendliness and a kind of sacred respect for materials became core values of Danish design. In actual fact, Danish designers extended the concept of functionalism by adding a dimension, and changed perceptions of design all over the world. It may sound odd, but the similarities between elements of Danish design and Japanese design are remarkable. Both reflect simple beauty.


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180 | d e st i n a t i o n D EN MA R K with their assortments of fashion jewellery. Pilgrim was founded in 1983 by Annemette Markvad and Thomas Adamsen who sold their wares on the streets and at rock festivals. Today the brand of sunglasses, watches and jewellery is represented at 5,000 retailers around the world. Ole Lynggaard founded his eponymous brand in 1963. Now it is run by the next generation and has a global presence earned from modern interpretations of traditional design. Probably the biggest modern success story belongs to Henrik and Charlotte Jorst who moved to the USA and founded a company to distribute Danishmade corporate-gift watches in 1989. Two years later, the couple designed a few watches of their own to show at a trade fair where they were urged to make more. Their Skagen Denmark watches became wildly popular and the company, and its selection, grew dramatically. In 2011, they sold the company to Fossil for a reported cash sum of DKK 1.2 bn and a minority stake in Fossil.

house, and was instrumental in building it up from 1948 until 1991. The other couture designer of note is Malene Birger whose brand was acquired by the Danish group IC Companys. By Malene Birger shops have been opened in major cities around the world.

Growing a fashion industry Few Danish names featured in the world of fashion until a young man named Erik Mortensen landed a job at Balmain. He worked as a designer at the esteemed Paris

Building for function and beauty Danish Functionalism is sometimes used to describe the Danish school of architecture that became popular in the 1960s. Some may say the emphasis on function came at

Denmark’s clothing industry was centered in Jutland and mainly supplied the domestic market. In the late ‘70s companies and brands began exporting and earning global reputations. Clothing design has become a newer area of focus. In the old guard were Margit Brandt and Ivan Grøndahl, the latter still going strong, but several new names have emerged such as Wood Wood, Henrik Vibskov and Peter Jensen for the “cool” generation. Two companies dominate the design/production end and both have a slew of brands and retail outlets: Bestseller is the biggest, covering the mid-range mainstream, followed by IC Companys with brands stretching from casual to couture.


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A stunning example of recent Danish architecture is Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Playhouse done by Lundgaard & Tranberg, a studio that also did the Tietgenkollegiet student-housing complex in the city. Schmidt Hammer Lassen, with offices in London and Oslo, has designed for Westminster College in London and the new University of Aberdeen library.

A new generation assumes its role The current crop of Danish designers clings to the aesthetic principles of simple form that emphasises materials, fine craftsmanship and a functionalism that makes life easier. Newer design firms such as Hay, Muuto, Gubi and Normann Cph select designers who carry on an updated Danish mode of expression that has put their works onto the world stage. Many of their pieces are represented in museums such as MOMA in New York.

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Contemporary names have achieved a broader reach. 3XN designed the award-winning Muziekgebouw Concert Hall in Amsterdam and the Museum of Liverpool, and won a competition to design new Berlin headquarters for Deutsche Bahn.

BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has skyrocketed since its founding in 2006. The group won international recognition for its Mountain Dwellings in the new Ørestad section of Copenhagen, but the big breakthrough came in 2009 when they were chosen in six international competitions to design an art museum in Mexico City, a neighbourhood by a canal in Hamburg, a new city hall in Tallinn, Estonia, Kazakhstan’s new national library, the World Village for Women’s Sports in Malmö, Sweden and a low-energy housing project in Shenzhen, China.

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the expense of aesthetics as the geometry of minimal concrete slabs were considered somewhat austere. Fine examples of Danish Functionalism are C.F. Møller’s Aarhus University and the works of Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen who branched out into designing furniture that would be dubbed Danish Modern. Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House would later become a monument and point in a new architectonic direction.


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index of companies | in alphabetical order 1St Mile A/S . ............................................. 44

Hindsgavl Slot ........................................... 82

A-consult A/S ............................................ 116

Hotel Maribo Søpark ................................. 84

AXEB LAB SOLUTIONS ............................. 129

Hotel Sørup Herregaard ........................... 86

AXLAB A/S . ............................................... 124

Ib Andresen Industri A/S . ................. 47 & 173

Bioneer A/S ............................................... 121

In Vitro as .................................................. 127

Bojesen A/S – Axelborg ............................ 80

Inno Power ApS . ....................................... 40

Brüel & Kjaer Vibro A/S ............................ 63

ITW Densit ApS ................................. 68 & 158

CERTEX A/S . ............................................. 45

J.A.K. Workwear A/S.................................. 168

CytoVac A/S ............................................... 114

Krüger A/S ................................................ 56

Dako Denmark A/S ................................... 115

Kurhotel Skodsborg .................................. 87

Damvig Develop A/S . ................................ 130

Larix A/S . .................................................. 122

Danbor A/S ................................................ 170

LiqTech International A/S ......................... 161

Danish Solar Energy LTD........................... 32

Maersk Oil ................................................. 162

Danish Wastewater Equipment,

Momentum Gruppen A/S .......................... 70

Part of KD Group.................................... 54

Niels Clauson-Kaas A/S ........................... 144

Danish Wind Energy Group ....................... 62

Opitek International .................................. 138

DBB Jack-Up Services A/S ....................... 64

Plougmann & Vingtoft a/s . ....................... 100

Dezide Aps ................................................ 66

Polyteknik AS ............................................ 48

DrivhusEffekten ApS.................................. 33

Radisson Blu ............................................. 88

Egalet Ltd. ................................................. 142

Raingates, Part of KD Group . ................... 58

Elektromarine A/S .................................... 166

Robotek Gruppen ...................................... 59

Elektromarine Service A/S ....................... 167

SAFE OCEAN SERVICE APS . .................... 169

Ergolet . ..................................................... 133

SALTOFTEHUS .......................................... 91

European Energy A/S ................................ 34

Scion DTU . ................................................ 50

FBC Device ApS......................................... 134

Shark Solutions A/S .................................. 52

Gaia Solar A/S............................................ 37

Skanska Oresund A/S ............................... 42

GEO . .......................................................... 165

Stansomatic A/S ....................................... 140

Global Lightning Protection Services A/S . 67

Storm Flood Protection,

GreenGo Energy A/S.................................. 38

Part of KD Group.................................... 61

Greenwave Reality ApS.............................. 46

World Courier Denmark A/S . ......... 118 & 174

Gruber A/S ................................................ 137



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