STEEL + TECHNOLOGY 01/2020 EXTRACT

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Material-flow logistics
Save lifting and efficient transfer of slabs
and heavy plates
With 40 years of experience Skanveir knows about any requirements, processes and challenges connected with
lifting and moving heavy loads. Professional expertise in the field of magnetic- and vacuum-lifting technologies
makes this company a reliable provider. Their own planning and production in Finland ensure high quality
products.
Skanveir’s core competence are
lifting technologies for heavy
metal. Since their founding in
1979 the Finnish enterprise put their focus
on the development of magnetic- and vacuum-lifting
technologies. With their tailored
solutions the company provides
products for customers in Northern
Europe, the Baltics as well as Russia and
Central Europe. The main customers of
Skanveir are steel factories, steel service
centres, leading shipyard Meyer as well
as big and small mechanical engineering
companies. ”Currently we export about
70% of our products. Right now, we are
trying to establish a stronghold on the
German market, where we can position
ourselves as a strong and competent partner
for metal- and shipbuilding companies”,
says Mika Seppänen, CEO of Skanveir.
“We don’t provide our customers with
pre-made stock-solutions but customize
the final product individually to fit the customers
unique requirements. Before we
define the conception of the lifting tools,
we do a requirement analysis in close
cooperation with the customer. Thereby
we can make sure, that our delivered solutions
fit the special requirements of our
customer application. The customer can
be sure to invest in a lifting solution, which
perfectly meets his requirements.”
Besides quality and functionality, another
strength of Skanveir is the implementation
of safety innovations, in which the
company is a pioneer. “We are actively
working on the development of dynamic
lifting beams. A good example is an installation,
which prevents a load from falling
off a magnetic beam. Also, we are currently
testing an IoT-based innovation, which
allows us to check on the maintenance
requirements remotely,” emphasises Seppänen.
Skanveir magnetic beam with motorised telescopes allows quick and safe handling of
different plate sizes (Picture: Skanveir)
We are actively working on the development of
dynamic lifting beams. A good example is an
installation, which prevents a load from falling
off a magnetic beam. Also, we are currently
testing an IoT-based innovation, which allows us
to check on the maintenance requirements
remotely
Skanveir has built a motivated team of
experts in the field of lifting technologies,
which is supported by a competent
supply network. “We are an agile partner
for our customers, who’s service
portfolio consists of reliable delivery,
installation, teaching on site, maintenance
as well as delivering spare parts.
Mika Seppänen, CEO of Skanveir
By producing our products here in Finland,
we make sure, to have the whole
production cycle close by. This allows us
to keep the delivery process simple and
easy.
• Skanveir Oy, Holola, Finland
STEEL + TECHNOLOGY 2 (2020) No. 1