Huisman celebrates 95 years of innovation and excellence

Huisman celebrates its 95th anniversary as a leading designer, manufacturer, and service provider of innovative and step changing technical solutions for the world's leading companies in the renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, naval and entertainment markets. The company was founded in 1929 by Mr. M.M. Huisman as a steel construction company. It has been family owned and operated by the Roodenburg family since 1980, with David Roodenburg taking on the role of CEO in 2020, becoming the third generation of the family to lead the company. The history of Huisman is one of setting new industry standards, that enable their clients to carry out the most challenging projects. 

95 years built on innovation

Over the decades, Huisman has delivered groundbreaking solutions to global industries. A notable milestone was the introduction of electric heavy lift cranes in 1980, with the first two 550mt Offshore Mast Cranes delivered in 1984 for BigLift’s “Happy Buccaneer.” These cranes operated for 40 years, showcasing Huisman’s commitment to durability and innovation.

A commitment to sustainable energy

As the world shifts towards renewable energy, Huisman has played a vital role in wind energy production, designing and building heavy lifting cranes and installation tools for the construction of both onshore and offshore wind farms. Remarkably, over 70% of offshore wind farms worldwide are built with Huisman equipment. With over 13 orders for Leg Encircling Cranes, ranging from 1,540mt to 3,200mt+, and multiple Monopile Grippers, they strengthened their position as a leader in the offshore wind industry.

In addition to renewable energy, Huisman continues to develop sustainable solutions for the oil and gas industry to make the extraction of fossil fuels as sustainable as possible. For instance, the Dual Multi Purpose Tower, which minimises environmental impact and reduces emissions through efficient operations.

Global service support expansion

Huisman has expanded its global service team to ensure seamless operations for clients. With service locations in the Netherlands, North America, Brazil, Singapore, and the recent opened service location in China, the company enhances its capabilities to streamline maintenance and maximise equipment life cycle value. Additionally, in 2023 Huisman took a step toward digitization by launching the myHuisman client portal.

The journey continues

Huisman takes great pride of its accomplishments to date and looks forward to the future as they continue to innovate and lead in their industry.