25.09.2014

Hiab opens new factory in Poland

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has opened a new multi-assembly unit (MAU) in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland. The company has also introduced a revolutionary anti-corrosion treatment process, called nDurance that is being used in the new Stargard facility.
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Hiab has opened a new multi-assembly unit (MAU) in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland.

nDurance is an advanced and environmentally friendly pre-treatment and paint process based on nanotechnology and e-coating which offers a three-layer protection against corrosion and harsh working environments. Hiab says the process is 100 percent phosphate-free, does not use any heavy metals and leaves no waste - resulting in great savings on energy and water.

The opening ceremony at Stargard coincides with Hiab’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Hiab's president Roland Sundén, said: "It's particularly pleasing that our Stargard multi-assembly unit has become fully operational in this, our 70th anniversary year. It shows how Hiab has developed from an industrial pioneer into the leading global provider of on-road load handling equipment. I would like to congratulate the Hiab team in Poland for ensuring that our customers continue to benefit from the very best equipment solutions."
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It has also introduced a revolutionary anti-corrosion treatment process, nDurance

Mika Selänne, Hiab's vice president of supply states: "Europe is an important market for Hiab and this investment demonstrates our continued commitment to and confidence in this market. Stargard is an ideal location that offers excellent logistics that will bring us close to our existing as well as future customers."

Hiab has a global network of nine multi-assembly units around the world.
"The processes, components, build quality and testing are consistently undertaken to the same method in all our assembly facilities worldwide. Our product development is driven by meeting customer needs and it's critical that we deliver consistent product quality, value, performance and safety wherever our customers are based around the globe," said Selänne.