Key results
Faster project turnaround: Reduced time in the design and budgeting phases by streamlining workflows.
Improved collaboration across global teams: Eliminated countless emails and manual updates through a centralized component library.
Enhanced customer experience: Increased transparency and early-stage visibility for customers, leading to better project outcomes.
The client
The Kenz Figee Group is one of the world’s oldest crane manufacturers, approaching 200 years of innovation and excellence. With a strong foundation in the design, production, and maintenance of offshore and harbor cranes, the company has continuously adapted to changing market demands.
Their three key imperatives for success today are:
Focusing on the customer.
Transparency, quality, and value at all customer touchpoints.
Recognizing new opportunities.
From their roots in harbor cranes in Haarlem, the Netherlands, as far back as 1836, Kenz Figee expanded into offshore lifting equipment in the 1980s, and more recently, the renewable energy sector. To maintain their competitive edge, they leverage technology to improve efficiency, quality, and customer service.
The challenge
To uphold their legacy and stay ahead in an evolving market, Kenz Figee needed to:
Deliver faster to customers while maintaining high quality.
Improve transparency and visibility in the design and budgeting phases.
Ensure accurate and efficient maintenance of offshore cranes and equipment.
“HydroSym has significantly improved our efficiency, from the design phase to after-sales service. With its integrated component library and automatic Bill of Materials generation, we have better visibility and improved collaboration across global teams.”
How did Paro help?
Kenz Figee implemented HydroSym hydraulic software to enhance efficiency in design, budgeting, and maintenance:
Design phase: HydroSym allows Kenz Figee to create hydraulic schematics based on customer requirements, enabling early value delivery. Customers gain better project visibility even before the design phase begins.
Budgeting and transparency: HydroSym’s built-in Component Library integrates with Kenz Figee’s ERP system, automatically generating Bills or Materials (BOMs). This ensures accurate cost estimations and streamlined budgeting.
Maintenance and service: The hydraulic schematics created with HydroSym are easily accessible by Kenz Figee’s service team and customers. Linked data sheets provide quick identification of components, improving service efficiency and equipment longevity.
Conclusion
By implementing HydroSym, Kenz Figee has reinforced its commitment to customer-centric innovation, efficiency, and quality. The ability to streamline design, budgeting, and maintenance processes has positioned them to remain competitive in a fast-moving industry. As they continue to evolve and embrace new opportunities, HydroSym will remain a vital tool in their ongoing success.