Ventilation specialist simplifies construction
Of the 16 large cruise ships set to be completed this year, Lindab is main supplier of ventilation solutions on six.
Lindab now aims to further position the company as the go to supplier of air solutions to the cruise industry and has created a new set of standards to make its products more ‘plug and play’ and hence save time and money for shipbuilders.
“We always strive to deliver solutions that cater to the needs of our customers. We have made installation easier with new stopping beads and a wider selection of materials and surfaces that is in demand,” Båring explains.
On some cruise ships the ventilation system uses as much as a third of a ship’s fuel consumption. To help reduce energy waste Lindab continuously work on improving the tightness of the duct systems. This effort has led to Lindab being one of few manufacturers on the market offering duct systems certified in the highest Eurovent category.
Michael Båring explains: “We know that a ventilation takes up a substantial amount of a ships’ fuel consumption, so we consider it our responsibility to help minimize energy waste. But it is not only about the products. We take the entire value chain into consideration. With production facilities in Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic we are close to most of the European shipyards and can offer a flexible delivery and minimize transport. This is good both for the environment and for the customers.“
By Jake Frith
