2011 WIND INDUSTRY in gERMany - Wind-Energy-Market

SuppliersHANSA-FLEX AGHANSA-FLEX has developed into one of the leading companies in the hydraulics sector.The secret behind their success is called “system partnership”. It is the breadth anddepth of their range of products and services that makes HANSA-FLEX a valued partnerin the wind industry.HANSA-FLEX AGAddress Zum Panrepel 4428307 BremenFederal state Bremen / GermanyPhone +49 (0) 421 / 48 90 70Fax +49 (0) 421 / 48 90 78 08E-Mail info@hansa-flex.comWebwww.hansa-flex.comProfileCategorySuppliers of mechanicalcomponentsHydraulic componentsTurnover € 269 million (Group)Employees 2,600Founding year 1962[01]40 years of hydraulicsWhat originally started in 1962 with entrepreneurialspirit and a green workbench inthe garage of company founder JoachimArmerding has now developed into thelargest and most powerful range of productsand services around the fluid technology inEurope. Global players from all economicsectors benefit from system partnershipsacross the worldwide network of HANSA-FLEX.Experience in the wind energy sectorCompanies from the wind energy sectorhave valued HANSA-FLEX for years as acompetent partner in all aspects concerninghydraulics. A diverse spectrum of commissionsand individually developed solutionshas enabled HANSA-FLEX to acquirean in-depth industry-specific expertise.Their customers have been able to build onthis specialist expertise, product availabilityand rapid hydraulic services.All solutions are delivered from a singlesource, from the planning, manufacturing,assembly all the way to the start up ofentire systems; the commissioning of ringconnections for the lubrication of live ringsin wind turbines is only one example. Inthe field of hydraulic connection technologyfor brake systems (rotor and azimuthbrakes), HANSA-FLEX can draw on manyyears of experience with renowned manufacturers.Further, HANSA-FLEX is indemand as a partner when it comes todesigning complex hydraulic systems, suchas those used in the equipment for thelamination of the ever-larger rotor blades.Also, with the seawater-resistant offshoreindustrial hoses specifically designed forthe maritime sector HANSA-FLEX is wellequipped for the offshore wind farms ofthe future.Individual solutionsWith the production of tailor-made hoseconnections and hydraulic components,HANSA-FLEX supports their customers fromthe development of prototypes to the seriesproduction. Continual documentation of allstages enables HANSA-FLEX to supply –quickly and on time – ready-to-assemblekits for series production, including all fittings,complete hose lines, couplings oreven entire assemblies. HANSA-FLEX’sextensive network of branches enables youto get directly in touch with a competentcontact person in your vicinity.74 Wind industry in germany