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Taking the maritime and offshore industries by Storm August Storm Group offers comprehensive, cost-efficiency for offshore life extension
August Storm, specialists in the service of engines and prime movers, is on the move. In addition to fixing its sights on increased offshore support, the group has recently acquired the Dutch Koedood Marine Group. With this, it stands ready to support the maritime and offshore sectors as they face up to the challenge of our generation: sustainability. CEO of August Storm Benelux, Erik van Nieuwenhuizen
A timely offshore offer You might think the timing questionable to increase presence in the North Sea energy industry right now, but CEO of August Storm Benelux Erik van Nieuwenhuizen is confident his company has a good offer – and not only because of its relative proximity to the area and its technical expertise. “Recent years have been tough for the North Sea industry. Historically low
prices have combined with the approaching end of life for many installations. The effect of this is a considerable increase in cost consciousness and, ultimately, lower investment. We’ve been asked ‘with investment a low priority, is your timing right?’ “But this situation is precisely why we are currently so well positioned to support our customers offshore,” Erik says. “With installations past peak produc-
tion it doesn’t make sense to invest in new infrastructure. We’re not looking to install new equipment; our speciality is life extension. We want to ensure our customers get the best from their existing assets.” This, he says, is typical of the service sector in which August Storm is experienced. “This is normal in our line of work. We introduce new components, upgrade old equipment, optimize op-
