Roermond-based Sif Group has decided to expand its production capacity with more than EUR 60 million to be invested in the headquarters in Roermond and in Rotterdam at Maasvlakte 2.
In Rotterdam, an assembly hall and a coating hall will be built at Maasvlakte 2. In addition, a storage and logistical hub covering approximately 40 hectares will be constructed by Sif, allowing for direct loading of the company’s offshore client vessels. This facility is planned to be fully operational early 2017.
Rotterdam has one of the best harbours for offshore wind, Sif pointed out. There are no restrictions in height or depth for the biggest of all installation vessels and seagoing barges, now and in the future. This is important for Sif because monopiles will continue to increase in diameter, length and weight.
In Roermond, approximately EUR 20 million will be invested in new production equipment and operational modifications to facilitate production expansion.
The majority of the production facilities and the headquarters of Sif Group will remain in Roermond. The expansion will entail additional opportunities for qualified jobs, for instance in project management, engineering, and production management.
The total number of jobs is expected to increase with time and business growth.