Industry Europe – Issue 23.9

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An aerial shot of the construction quay in Zaandam

facilities are all driven by our service department, which is available on a 24/7 basis. Mr De Rijcke added, “Interestingly the offshore market is changing in so far as the big oil and gas companies are now seeking to rely upon the world’s shipyards

to provide their entire offshore operations package. This means that gradually our customer base is changing as in the future the shipyards will be placing the orders for our products. However, we still expect to be working directly with most of our big global

Two newly built 70mt boom hoist offshore pedestal cranes for the BP Magnus platform

customers on a one-to-one basis and are extending our global reach. We recently opened new offices in Perth, Australia and in Singapore and will shortly be looking to establish a presence in South America and the Middle East.”

Increasing presence in Asian markets With the manufacturing of offshore platforms becoming more focused on the Asian shipyards, the recent joint venture between Kenz Cranes and PH Hydraulics of Singapore makes sound strategic sense. The new joint venture will offer dedicated equipment for fixed platforms, FPSO’s, jack-ups, submersibles and multipurpose vessels. PH Hydraulics & Engineering is one of Asia’s leading equipment manufacturers for the offshore oil and gas industry and like Kenz Cranes, has a strong name in the provision of tailor-made offshore solutions. This joint venture will consolidate Kenz Cranes’ position as a key supplier of high-quality, cost-effective equipment in the Asian market.

New cranes serving the offshore wind-turbine industry Following its successful delivery of the replacement crane for Seajacks Leviathan in 2012, Kenz Cranes has received a


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Creating value from waste IL Recycling

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Unlocking potential Axa Stenman

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Flexible logistics solutions DSV

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Total tooling T-Plasztik

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Special steels – a new dimension ABS

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Constant innovation in linear technology

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Energy-efficient cooling Bonnet Neve

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