Innovation at Borssele Wind Farm Site V
Borssele Site V is built on two foundations, one of which is a so-called slip joint connection. This makes it possible to install a wind turbine on a foundation without using grout or bolts.
Joost Heemskerk successor Michel Kurstjens
As of June 1, Joost Heemskerk (42) will succeed Michel Kurstjens as CCO of Sif. Michel has indicated that he would like to take up another position at Sif after 7 years.
Sif supplier for Monopiles and Transition Pieces for Akita-Noshiro Project in Japan
Roermond, 2nd March 2020. Kajima Corporation and Sif Holding n.v. have signed a final contract for the delivery of 33 monopiles and 33 Transition pieces (25 KTon steel) for the 140 MW Akita-Noshiro wind farm in Japan. Sif’s scope comprises manufacturing of the monopiles and transition pieces, storage at our MV2 facility and delivery at our deep sea quay side in 2020.
TKI Wind op Zee
As one of the 14 founding fathers of GROW, Sif saw the need for making the pile installation process as efficient as possible and therefor adressed the research and development of Gentle Driving of Piles (GDP). Read more
Our 2000th monopile!
Despite the concerns and measures due to the corona crisis, our craftsmen and women are still working hard to fullfill our orderbook in a responsible and safe way. Thanks to their dedication, inventiveness and resilience, we have reached a special milestone: Sif’s 2000th monopile!
Enhanced corona measures: Restrictions regarding physical appointments
Residents of the Netherlands are discouraged from visiting private occasions where groups of people are present. We follow this policy for all Sif employees. We take the following measures regarding work situations:
- Only visits (at Sif or elsewhere) that are necessary for safety reasons or to keep production going (for example maintenance and repair) are allowed. Other visits or activities are suspended until further notice.
- If business group meetings are planned, such as company visits, guided tours or presentations, they must be postponed until further notice or be offered in another way (online).
- Physical meetings with more than 6 people are not allowed.
In general and for everyone: Try to communicate as much as possible via telephone, e-mail and Skype.
Corona guidelines Sif
The corona virus (officially COVID-19) is spreading. No reason to panic, but it is important to take a number of measures to prevent the virus from spreading as much as possible. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) monitors the spread of the virus and indicates which measures (should) be taken. Based on those measures and the current situation, Sif has daily crisis team consultations. This resulted in the following guidelines. Because we operate on a daily basis, the guidelines below can be adjusted daily:
Sif welcomes you at Wind Expo Tokyo 2020, booth A9-52
Sif welcomes you at Wind Expo Tokyo 2020, booth A9-52. Meet us there!
Sif provides Monopiles and Transition Pieces for Saint- Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm Project
Roermond, The Netherlands – 17 December 2019. Eiffage Métal SAS awarded Sif Holding n.v. the order for the delivery of 80 monopiles and the primary steel for 80 transition pieces (77 KTon steel) for the 480 MW Saint- Nazaire offshore wind farm in France. Sif’s scope comprises manufacturing of the monopiles, storage at our MV2 facility and delivery at our deep sea quay side in 2020-2021 and the delivery of the primary steel for the transition pieces to Smulders Hoboken.