03-09-2008 Substantial German order to Nicon Industries A/S

Nicon Industries A/S in Frederikshavn is in the process of manufacturing two large funnels for the German shipyard Meyer Werft.

 

Meyer Werft that is one of the remaining large German shipyards – and one of the largest and most modern shipyards in the world – has gained international recognition through the construction of e.g. roll on/roll off ferries, passenger ferries and container ships. In recent years, Meyer Werft has specialized in the construction of luxury cruise liners.

 

Funnels for world-class cruise ship

The two large funnels that are now beginning to take shape at Nicon Industries in Frederikshavn weigh 30 tonnes each and are 12 metres high.  They are to be used for the luxury cruise liner Celebrity Solstice, accommodating more than 2,800 passengers, a theatre, several restaurants, bars and clubs as well as a number of other unique facilities.

 

A stamp of approval

“It is a very important order for Nicon Industries simply because of the size of the funnels and the scale of the challenge”, says sales manager Jesper Jørgensen. “But it is also very important to us because Meyer Werft is recognized worldwide for being uncompromising when it comes to quality. Being a sub-supplier for a well-reputed shipyard of this size is a stamp of approval of Nicon Industries, our competences and our products.”

 

Primarily for the maritime sector

Nicon Industries A/S operates primarily within the maritime sector but covers all aspects of steel works from ship construction with new buildings, superstructures, and sections in steel and aluminum, to unique steel assemblies for offshore requirements.

 

From staff leasing to steel construction

Nicon Industries was originally established in 1997 as a staff leasing company under the name Nordjydsk Industrimontage. In 1999 it became a privately owned limited company and the name was changed to Nicon Industries A/S. In 2006 the company moved from its original address in Hjørring to its present location by the harbour in Frederikshavn. At the same time, the company profile changed to that of a steel shipyard. In Frederikshavn Nicon Industries A/S has approximately 3,000 square meters of production facilities and 80-ton mobile cranes at their disposal and the company is located only 100 meters from the quay areas allowing for easy access, discharging and transportation.