The Van Aalst Group, Dordrecht, announced today that it became a majority stakeholder in Techano AS, a leading offshore crane specialist from Norway.
The transaction was closed on November 1, 2017, following the purchase of a 3D crane technology from another Norwegian company earlier in 2016.
With the acquisition the Van Aalst Group is now one of the very few companies in the world being able to deliver a crane as well as a gangway as a combined package, using the 3D crane function.
Founded in 2008, Techano in Kristiansand is specialized in designing and supplying innovative offshore cranes and state-of-the-art lifting equipment. By selecting the finest raw materials and by giving attention to even the smallest details, customers get top quality. Techano not only brings a wealth of reliable offshore crane technology to the Van Aalst group, its senior management also combines over 100 years of working experience in the offshore crane and lifting business. During its existence the company has served many well-known international customers.
Prior to this acquisition the Van Aalst Group had already bought patented 3D crane technology from A-lifting in Molde, Norway, specialised in the development and delivery of innovative lifting solutions for subsea and offshore operations. The company designed the 3D crane to transfer equipment, such as tools, small generators, spare parts and containers, safely to an offshore platform, wind turbine or substation using 3D motion compensation. By eliminating vessel motions, the 3D crane ensures a safe and efficient transfer, ensuring a perfect solution for service operation vessels and Walk-to-Work vessels.
