Swedish technology

May 1, 2008
Esab’s commitment to shipbuilding and the offshore sector dates to 1904, when Swedish engineer Oscar Kjellberg founded the company.

Esab

Esab’s commitment to shipbuilding and the offshore sector dates to 1904, when Swedish engineer Oscar Kjellberg founded the company. He developed the first flux-coated MMA electrode to solve a problem related to ship and boiler repairs. Today the company retains a leading position as a provider of welding and cutting solutions. Its specializations include welding consumables for all processes, integrated cutting systems, narrow gap welding, CTOD requirements, and duplex steels.
www.esab.com

Hagglunds Drives

Hagglunds Drives is a leader in hydraulic drive systems, specializing in heavy duty applications that demand high torque, low speed, and variable rpm. Production is based in Mellansel, Sweden, and the company has wholly owned sales and service companies in 16 countries. The group is itself owned by the listed private equity company Ratos.
www.hagglunds.com

Kohlswa Gjuteri

Kohlswa has been manufacturing steel for 460 years. The company works to the requirements of numerous classification societies, including DNV, LRS, ABS, Bureau Veritas, GL, and RMS. It is also approved by the Achilles Joint Qualification System in Norway. Offshore references include supplies of steel to Ramnas Bruk, Karmoy Winch, Moorlink, and Rolls-Royce Marine.
www.kohlswagjuteri.se

Outokumpu

Outokumpu is a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products used by companies in a range of industries worldwide. Stainless steel, Outokumpu points out, is fully recyclable, maintenance free, strong, and durable.
www.outokumpu.com

Ramnäs Bruk

Ramnäs Bruk provides offshore safety through high quality anchor chain for demanding mooring systems to customers in the offshore industry, with over 40 years experience in this sector. Its steelworks, which manufacture high-grade steel, have also developed the alloys and characteristics for the company’s Grade 5 chain with a five-year quality warranty.
www.ramnas.com

Volvo Penta

Volvo Penta is encountering increased demand from major service companies worldwide for its ATEX-approved Zone 2 – D12 electronic engine. Having completed further tests on this engine type, the company is confident it will release this engine series soon for operations in 45-50°C environments. The company is also working with Pyroban to promote its ATEX-approved Zone 2 – D7 mechanical engines.
www.volvopenta.com