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Mikael Norin joins Cavotec on May 1.

Cavotec names Mikael Norin as new CEO

The Board of Directors of Cavotec SA is pleased to announce that Mikael Norin has been appointed CEO of the Cavotec Group. Mikael Norin will join Cavotec on May 1, 2017 and will, after a transition period, assume full responsibility as CEO on July 1, 2017. He will be based at the company's headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland.

RMGC at APMT Portsmouth Virginia powered by Cavotec motorised cable reels

Cavotec wins port equipment orders worth EUR 10M

Global engineering group Cavotec has been awarded significant orders for its innovative systems for marine propulsion, shore power supply, and crane electrification systems, with a combined value of EUR 10 million, highlighting the Group's pivotal position in the global Ports & Maritime segment.

Cavotec rolls out EV charging stations at company sites

Cavotec rolls out EV charging stations at company sites

In line with Cavotec’s overall programme of CSR initiatives that promote sustainable operations across the Group, we're encouraging the wider use of electric car charging stations at Cavotec car parks.

Cavotec's strategic plan enters into effect

Cavotec's strategic plan enters into effect

Cavotec SA's previously announced strategic plan and new organisational structure — based on two distinct Business Units (BU), Ports & Maritime and Airports & Industry — entered into effect on January 1, 2017.

Living the life: the enclosed AMP unit and the Dilbar at Vauban.

Cavotec connects world’s largest super-yachts to shore power

Ever dreamt of drifting lazily on a luxury yacht? The Cavotec France team recently came a little closer to realising that dream – although no drifting was involved – when they installed a shore power connection system at Port Vauban, a marina located in Antibes on the French Riviera.

Cavotec secures major MoorMaster™ equipment, servicing orders

Cavotec secures major MoorMaster™ equipment, servicing orders

Marine systems innovator Cavotec has won important MoorMaster™ automated mooring orders from existing MoorMaster™ customer, the Port of Salalah in Oman, for use at two container berths – another sign of the increasing acceptance of this innovative mooring technology by the global shipping sector.

Cavotec 3Q16 report and conference call

Cavotec 3Q16 report and conference call

​Cavotec will publish its 3Q16 report on Thursday, 3 November, 2016 at approximately 12:00 CET. A conference call for shareholders, analysts and media will be held at 13:00 CET. Participating on the conference call from Cavotec will be CEO Ottonel Popesco and Kristiina Leppänen, CFO and IR. The meeting will start with some background on the 3Q16 results and will be followed by a Q&A session.

Power point: one of the two Cavotec shore power dispensers that charge the award-winning ferry.

Cavotec powers "Ship of the Year"

We're delighted that the carbon fibre passenger ferry, Vision of the Fjords, has been named "Ship of the Year" at SMM in Hamburg, the world's leading maritime trade fair. This extraordinary battery-powered hybrid vessel relies on Cavotec shore power systems to charge its battery units.

Mono-spiral monster

Cavotec builds 9.2m-drum crane cable reel

We have recently built what is believed to be one of the world’s largest mono-spiral motorised cable reels. With a drum diameter of 9.2m, and weighing in at 10,000kg, it is the largest drum manufactured by Cavotec to date.

All secure: 200,000 safe mooring operations

Cavotec MoorMaster™ achieves 200,000 moorings

Our innovative mooring technology for ships, MoorMaster™, recently achieved a landmark 200,000 moorings at applications worldwide, highlighting the growing acceptance of this unique technology.

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Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions that enable the decarbonisation of ports and industrial applications. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, we provide systems that ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide.

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