Alconza, with a strong background in the manufacturer of electric motors and generators, was chosen to benefit from subsidies within the Basque Government’s HAZITEK programme. These funds, intended to encourage business research and development, are an endorsement of the innovative projects Alconza is undertaking. The HAZITEK programme: Boosting business innovation in the Basque Country The…
Alconza, a reference in design and manufacturing of engines and generators, for the marine, hydroelectric and industrial sectors, reinforces its commitment with the protection of the environment, and the reduction of its environmental impact with great achievements cutting its carbon footprint during 2023. Global warming keeps being one of the biggest challenges facing the…
Alconza’s SAT team is proud to have successfully performed the five-year scheduled maintenance of the generators and motors on board the Maersk Minder in Denmark. During this technical assistance, extensive analysis was conducted on five QDV 560 S-8FW positioning motors, two QD 710 S-8 FW motors and five NIR 7194 A-10LW and NIR5661 A-8LW generators.…
Climate change is one of the main challenges we face as a global society. In Alconza we continue shaping the climate-neutral roadmap to become a key player in the field of sustainable mobility. We are firmly committed to the protection of the environment and climate change, sustainability and the reduction of our environmental impact. To…
Alconza Berango SL wagers for R&D as one of the keys for its development. Thus, we continue to innovate in product enhancement and the generation of new technological solutions. During 2022 we were involved in four HAZITEK projects, which covered different strategic lines of the TWINPROP The main objective of this TWINPROP project is…
A new year begins and we would like to seize this early news to express our best wishes to all customers, suppliers and partners. 2023 is a year full of new projects and after Christmas break we find ourselves with batteries fully charged to tackle new challenges ahead and those in which we are already…
2022 concludes, yet Alconza keeps up the pace We would like to highlight some Customer Service milestones. F-104 Mendez Nuñez maintenance This year Alconza has been involved in the maintenance of the generators on board the Mendez Nuñez (F-104), equipped with 4 generators Alconza NIR 63/5640 A-4LW 1100kW @ 450V. This Frigate belongs to the…
Alconza, as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electric motors and generators, is focused on the creation of added value and continuous improvement through multi-brand services, with the aim of ensuring customer satisfaction. Two recent cases illustrating these multi-brand actions are: The replacement of one of the 2.8MW propulsion motors of the Morne Blanc,…
Alconza delivers the 2 permanent magnet propulsion motors to the vessel of the year, MS Medstraum During the SMM trade fair held in Hamburg early September 2022, the winner for the Ship of the Year award was announced; the MS Medstraum. This vessel was developed in the so-called TrAM project, a European initiative for the…
Further to the release of the Basque Maritime Forum’s Bulletin no. 60 we would like to share some highlights from recent months in Alconza. In Alconza we have had busy summer months. New contracts, renewed work dynamics and special attention to international promotion and visibility. No less important, Alconza is focused on adapting to market…