IHC IQIP opens new yard and offices in Australia

IHC IQIP, part of Royal IHC, is expanding its global presence with a new office and yard in Perth, Australia. With the acquisition of its Australian agent Machinery Supply on the 4th of May, IHC IQIP reaches a new milestone in her aim to be a strong local partner for its clients. The facility provides the rental and sale of foundation, installation and decommissioning equipment and aims to increase its service level to clients active in the oil & gas and coastal & civil market in Australia and New Zealand, IHC press release said.

Increasing its local presence globally is an important part of the overall IHC IQIP strategy, states Jan Albert Westerbeek, Executive Director of IHC IQIP. "As our existing customer base grows to include clients that operate all over the world, the demand to be served locally also increases, ultimately requiring equipment and servicing to be available nearby. Our intention is to develop into a true international company, using our footholds to be as close to our customer base as possible."

Through Machinery Supply, IHC has maintained a solid presence in the Australian region for many years, already offering Hydrohammers, vibratory hammers and FUNDEX foundation rigs to her local customer base. In order to further expand the level of service and to provide access to its full range of equipment, IHC has acquired its agent. By doing so, IHC as total solutions supplier is better able to support clients in the oil & gas market and the coastal & civil markets.

IHC is the global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment and a supplier of custom-built ships and supplies for offshore construction. IHC Merwede has in-house expertise for engineering and manufacturing innovative vessels and advanced equipment, as well as providing life-cycle support. The company’s broad customer base includes dredging operators, oil and gas corporations, offshore contractors and government authorities. IHC Merwede has over 3,000 employees based at various locations in The Netherlands, Brazil, China, Croatia, France, India, Malaysia, the Middle East, Nigeria, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.