Kenz Figee signs partner agreement with Saudi Drill

13-05-2019 Member news

Kenz Figee signs partner agreement with Saudi Drill

Kenz Figee, world’s leading supplier in the design, production and maintenance of innovative lifting- and hoisting solutions for the offshore- and harbor industries, is pleased to announce that they recently signed a partner agreement with Saudi Drill.

This agreement will cover the representation of Kenz Figee’s tailor-made marine cranes, offshore equipment solutions and services by Saudi Drill in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. This region is considered to be a strategic area for Kenz Figee’s international expansion ambition. Saudi Drill is an experienced and highly respected enterprise whose portfolio perfectly fits this strategy.

Kenz Figee will bring more than 150 years of experience and knowledge in lifting solutions and services to clients in the growing offshore sector in the Gulf region. Kenz Figee is convinced that together with Saudi Drill they are able to meet its client’s objectives in the demanding offshore industry.
Kenz Figee’s CEO, Jan-Pieter Klaver said: “I am proud to have signed this partner agreement with Saudi Drill. It reflects our long term commitment to the GCC region, and confirms our confidence in Saudi Drill as our partner as well as the valued relationship with its Chairman Mr. Megren Al Khaldi. This agreement will further accelerate our ongoing efforts to get foothold in the Gulf Region and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship in the future.”

The Chairman of Saudi Drill Mr. Megren Al Khaldi stated: “We are excited to partner with Kenz Figee, a renowned company in the marine cranes sector. Kenz Figee’s view is in line with Saudi Aramco IKTVA localizing and jobs creation plans. We believe that we will start offering MRO services initially and eventually hope to fully integrate the manufacturing in this region in the second phase. The offshore business segment in Saudi is expanding and are excited to take part of it. There are many local talents that we will rely to fulfill our ambitious.

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Pictured from left to right: Mr. Jan-Pieter Klaver, CEO of Kenz Figee Group and Mr. Megren Al Khaldi, Chairman of Saudi Drill, after the contract signing.

About Kenz Figee
Based in Zaandam, the Netherlands, Kenz Figee is a well-established leading supplier and service provider of tailor-made cranes for the marine and wind energy industries and offshore equipment solutions. Established in 1836, it has designed and built more than 4,000 cranes that fit the specific needs of its clients in the most demanding conditions.  Reliability and durability are paramount in delivering innovative solutions that meet clients’ requirements.

Kenz Figee has experienced professionals who provide services and innovative solutions to clients on a worldwide basis, making day-to-day operations more efficient. Kenz Figee operates from Zaandam, the Netherlands and Abu Dhabi, UAE.