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Civil Infrastructure

Sarens has played a pivotal role in civil infrastructure projects around the world, delivering advanced lifting solutions, crane and equipment rental, as well as transport services to roads, railways, ports, shipyards, buildings, and grid infrastructure, as well as water supply and treatment facilities. With global expertise and local knowledge, Sarens operates in over 65 countries, ensuring minimal cost and transit time by reaching clients at their doorstep through an established network of depots, even in the most remote areas. For small or large-scale projects, cutting-edge equipment and value engineering, Sarens is recognised globally as the leading partner in civil infrastructure. Our unmatched expertise and proven track record, including long-term framework agreements around the globe, make us the trusted choice for clients across diverse sectors. Below is a comprehensive overview of the services we offer, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every project.

Roads & Rails: Land and water transport of bridge elements, bridge installation and removal of old bridges or existing structures, cranes for regular lifting assignments.
Ports & Shipyards: Ship lengthening, lifting decks, port construction, loading/offloading, ship to shore (STS) crane transportation, installation and height increase
Buildings & Facilities: Offices and public buildings, skyscrapers, schools, medical facilities, airports, stadiums, science and research, sports and entertainment, large production plants, including installation of complex roof structures
Grid Infrastructure: Electricity and telecom
Water Supply & Treatment Facilities: Water tanks, supplies, desalination plants

General Industry

Sarens has a long-standing presence in the General Industry, serving a diverse range of sub-industries since its inception. Whether small or large projects, we deliver complex solutions or crane and equipment rental and transport services either in one-off projects or long-term frame agreements with our clients. With operations in over 65 countries and strategically located depots to reduce costs and transit times, Sarens combines global expertise with local knowledge, making it possible to reach clients no matter where they are, including remote areas. We boast an impeccable track-record for timely and safe project execution in various sectors.

In General Industry, we boast an impeccable track-record for timely and safe project execution in pharmaceuticals. In the food and beverage industry, we provide essential lifting and shifting services for processing factories and distribution warehouses.

Beyond our well-established role in the oil and gas sector, Sarens is a key partner to chemical plants outside of that domain. Our capabilities extend to supporting cement plants, automotive factories, pulp, paper, and wood mills, as well as data centers across the globe. No matter the industry or the job’s size, Sarens brings its heavy lifting, crane rental, and transport expertise to every project, ensuring seamless execution and operational efficiency.

Oil, Gas & Petrochemical

Sarens is committed to meeting the rigorous standards of the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry. Our global expertise, coupled with local presence in over 65 countries, ensures efficient, cost-effective solutions, with depots in each region allowing us to minimise transit time and deliver projects even in the most remote locations. For either Crane, equipment rental and transport services or complex project solutions, our expertise extends to supporting production and distribution in refineries, LNG trains, petrochemical plants, and fertilizer facilities. In offshore yards, we handle offshore jackets, modules, yard work, and port activities related to the sector.

Sarens offers full-scope heavy logistics at any stage of a project and for any project size—from the construction of oil rigs, refineries, and distribution networks to turnarounds, shutdowns, and decommissioning—serving as a single service provider. We specialise in turnaround and revamp management for existing facilities, while also providing ongoing maintenance support after construction in long-term framework agreements.

Besides crane and equipment services, our operations include heavy haulage, lifting, skidding, and jacking of critical components like reactors, splitter columns, staircase modules, hydrocracker reactor vessels, depentanizers, rectifying towers, pipe rack modules, and regenerators. We manage the seamless coordination of materials and parts from factory to foundation, ensuring worry-free transportation to the site, and of course lifting, and installation on site. With a proven track record and a reputation for excellence, Sarens is a trusted leader in the industry.

Nuclear Energy

With the growing global demand for clean, reliable energy, nuclear power is more essential than ever. Sarens brings global expertise and local knowledge to nuclear energy projects, with a presence in over 65 countries and a network of depots that enables us to deliver efficient solutions at minimal cost and transit time, even in remote regions. With decades of experience, Sarens supports the industry at every stage, from new builds to life extensions and decommissioning. Our expertise and commitment make us a trusted partner in delivering the safe, efficient, and innovative solutions the nuclear sector requires.

Our global team of over 125 highly skilled engineers provide innovative, cost-effective, and safe solutions for new nuclear plant construction. We are a trusted partner in life exte nsion projects, specialising in critical component replacements (e.g., steam generators, reactor vessel heads, turbines) and ongoing maintenance. Our expertise also covers the decommissioning of aging plants and disposal of large components. Additionally, we are involved in small modular reactor (SMR) projects, positioning us at the forefront of industry evolution. We are the go-to partner for dry fuel storage and installation, supplying clients with 3D engineering solutions for all nuclear projects.

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Power - Thermal

With decades of global experience in small or large-scale projects, Sarens provides everything clients need, from crane and equipment rental and transport to complex project solutions. Our global reach spans over 65 countries, where our local depots allow us to deliver cost-effective solutions swiftly to any location, even remote ones, ensuring minimal transit time and maximum efficiency. Whether coal-fired, gas-fired, or oil-fired, Sarens is a key partner for the job. We offer cutting-edge engineering solutions for installations using cranes, gantries, jacking, and skidding. Our tailor-made services extend to internal transportation on-site, while our commitment to just-in-time delivery ensures optimal material flow and minimises storage costs, allowing seamless assembly with no risk of interruptions.

We utilise the lay-down area concept for efficient storage and facilitate on-ground assembly to reduce costs, enhance safety, and avoid double handling. Additionally, we offer specialised solutions for installing Denox/Desox systems (what is this)in existing coal plants. As a one-stop shop for all heavy lifting and transport needs, Sarens delivers the comprehensive expertise required for thermal power plant projects.

Power - Renewables

Sarens is a trusted expert in renewable energy projects, positioning itself as the industry's sustainability accelerator. Our operations in over 65 countries allow us to combine global expertise with local presence, utilising our strategically placed depots to reach clients quickly and cost-effectively, even in the most remote regions. Whether through simple crane and equipment rental or complex project solutions, we drive the transition to cleaner energy through specialised solutions in battery storage, hydropower, biomass, solar, and hydrogen infrastructure. For one-off projects or long-term framework agreements, here is a short description of the service we provide:

Energy Storage: We support the construction and maintenance of battery plants and storage facilities, ensuring efficient energy management.
Hydropower: In hydropower, our expertise extends to the installation and servicing of dams and hydropower stations.
Biomass & Waste-to-Energy: We also play a key role in biomass and waste-to-energy projects, contributing to the transformation of waste into valuable energy resources.
Solar: In solar energy, Sarens handles the installation of photovoltaic plants and solar towers.
Hydrogen: Additionally, we provide comprehensive services for hydrogen infrastructure, including hydrogen bullet transportation & installation, electrolyzer assembly and hydrogen storage solutions.

Mining & Metals

Since the mid-2000s, Sarens has established a strong reputation in the mining, minerals, and metals industries. With global expertise and a local presence in over 65 countries, Sarens utilises its network of depots to deliver heavy lifting and transport solutions directly to clients, minimising costs and transit time, even for remote mining locations. We provide comprehensive support across the entire production chain – from mineral extraction to the transformation of end products. As a trusted partner for crane and equipment rental and transport as well as complex project solutions, we work with metallurgy plants and factories, offering expertise in smelting, refining, and beyond in one-off or long-term framework agreements. Our proven track record includes successful projects in steel and aluminum plants, covering new builds, maintenance, shutdowns, and turnarounds. Looking ahead, the decarbonisation of steel mills will play a crucial role in the global energy transition. This transformation will include modular projects and the development of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) units. Sarens will be the perfect partner for heavy lifting and transport in driving these innovations forward.

Key services include:

Tailored engineering and on-site relocation of shovels, draglines, gantries, and tunnel boring machines, as well as assembly of stacker/reclaimer modules, sky shafts, and ship loaders.
Module handling, load-in services at manufacturing yards, inland transport to remote regions, and on-site heavy lifting and installation.
Equipment and facility relocation between mining deposits.
On-site project management, engineering, operator and installation teams, equipment maintenance, and spare part logistics.
Heavy haulage and lifting during plant expansions and turnarounds.
Mechanical maintenance of mining installations.

Onshore Wind

With a global presence, a vast crane fleet, and extensive expertise in the transportation, lifting, and installation of wind turbines, Sarens is a valuable partner in the onshore wind energy sector. Operating in over 65 countries, Sarens ensures that its local depots are strategically positioned to minimise costs and reduce transit times, delivering solutions even in remote locations, while combining global expertise with local knowledge. We provide comprehensive onshore wind services, ranging from bare crane rentals to turnkey projects with full PTCI (Port, Transport, Craning, and Installation) coverage and maintenance as needed. Our solutions include onshore logistics for the loading, unloading, and just-in-time delivery of heavy turbine components. Partnering with harbour operators, we also offer streamlined harbour logistics, ensuring time and cost efficiency for our clients.

At Sarens, we harness cutting-edge technology to address the heavy lifting and specialized transport needs of the onshore wind industry. Our fleet is equipped with advanced cranes and tools designed specifically for the movement and installation of wind turbine components. With a global team of over 300 highly trained professionals, we ensure safe, cost-effective solutions that deliver immediate results.

Our in-house division, Sarens Wind Services (SWS), offers comprehensive turbine maintenance, including regular preventive inspections and servicing throughout the entire lifespan of wind turbines. As an ISO-certified company, Sarens consistently meets and exceeds the highest industry standards for wind projects, from installation to ongoing onshore wind maintenance.

Offshore Wind

With an enviable track record that spans about three decades in crane and equipment rental and transport as well as complex project solutions, Sarens has been a pioneer in the offshore sector, delivering the highest level of expertise and service as the offshore wind sector expands globally. Our global expertise in over 65 countries is complemented by our local depots that allow us to efficiently reach clients, minimising costs and transit time, especially in remote areas. As offshore wind evolves, increasing the complexity of logistics and supply chain requirements, Sarens is the one-stop-shop partner of the sector with comprehensive solutions across various phases of offshore wind projects, including foundation and WTG marshalling, WTG pre-assembly and integration, and substation load-outs.

Our services include:

Engineering, design, and execution of port marshalling for fixed-bottom offshore wind equipment.
Lifting and marshalling of wind farm foundations such as jackets, monopiles, transition pieces, and floaters.
Load-in, load-out, and transport of XXL monopiles, transition pieces, jackets (including suction bucket jackets), and pin piles.
Pre-assembly, integration, and marshalling of wind turbine generators (WTG).
Complete support for OSS substations (AC and DC) and floating offshore wind (FLOW) projects, providing one-stop-shop solutions for nearly all project phases.