Finland-based
Pemamek Ltd, a leading provider of welding and production automation — has won a major order to supply equipment to
Haizea Wind Group in Bilbao, Spain, which is a major producer of large metal structures for wind turbines. The order includes an extensive range of production systems designed to enhance the manufacture of extremely large monopile foundations for offshore towers, with the PEMA automation technology streamlining and improving Haizea’s overall manufacturing efficiency.
Jos Buijks, managing director at the Haizea Bilbao monopile plant, said: “The offshore wind energy industry is growing and the future for Haizea looks very good and we are excited about this new production technology. This investment represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy and will enable us to better serve our customers and expand our reach in the offshore wind-energy market.”
Pemamek’s delivery includes an extensive range of PEMA production systems designed specifically for thick, heavy structures over 8m in diameter. The machinery delivered to Haizea Bilbao’s plant will enable the company to manufacture XXXL monopiles with diameters up to 15m.
Bart Overbeek, Haizea Wind Group’s ‘organisation and operations developer’, said: “We already knew Pemamek from the tower business, and were convinced that the company has the technical knowledge and expertise to make such big projects. With Pemamek it has been easy to communicate and develop solutions that work specifically for Haizea. It is important to collaborate with the players who have the knowledge.”
The delivery is scheduled to be finished at the end of 2023 and ready for full production in early 2024. Pemamek was founded in 1970 and is dedicated to helping heavy fabrication industries, such as shipbuilding, wind energy, and power generation. Today, the company employs 350 personnel at its headquarters and factory in Finland and has local sales offices in the USA, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Poland.