Alpa AS, Axess Group’s material handling legal entity, is proud to announce that it has secured a long-term agreement to deliver service, maintenance and modifications of offshore cranes and other lifting equipment. The contract covers a range of Statoil’s offshore installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The agreement has a duration of 4 years plus three optional periods of 4 years each. The contract’s potential is 16 years.

Gunnar Gjeldvik, Managing Director of Alpa, stated: “We are very pleased with the agreement and we are looking forward to continuing the strong cooperation with Statoil. We have been working together since 2006 and this contract confirms that our emphasis on safety, efficiency and cost-effective solutions is valued by Statoil.”

Alpa’s focus amid the industry recession has been to adapt to the new market conditions and listen to our clients’ needs by focusing on cost productive solutions to add value to their industry needs.

“This award is a recognition of the work and the expertise that we have extensively developed in Alpa and the Axess Group over the years. In a challenging market, this agreement will allow us to secure long-term activity and strengthen the Alpa team. With this contract, we will consolidate our position as a leading crane expert in the market.”, Gjeldvik added.

For more information about the contract, contact us at [email protected].