Thordon adds new Danish distributor Damzgard Mechanics to its network
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High-performance shaft bearing and seal systems specialist Thordon Bearings<\/a>, has added Frederiksv\u00e6rk, Denmark-headquartered Damzgard Mechanics to its network of authorized distributors.<\/p>\n With a solid reputation as a supplier of mechanical engineering solutions to Denmark\u2019s maritime industries, Damzgard Mechanics will be responsible for facilitating existing and new maritime customer requirements and developing new business opportunities in other markets outside of marine.<\/p>\n \u201cLed by Henrik Damsgard, Damzgard Mechanics has the background and proactive customer-centric approach needed to deliver exceptional value to our Danish customers,\u201d said Neil McDonald, Thordon Bearings\u2019 regional manager \u2013 Northern Europe & Africa. \u201cWe are confident that this new addition to the Thordon distributor network will help expand our presence across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHenrik brings unique qualifications to the role,\u201d continued McDonald. \u201dAs a former Hundested Propeller <\/a>engineer with experience in a global services and support role, he possesses an exceptional understanding of bearing design and installation, combined with a drive to actively encourage shipyards, shipowners and system integrators to \u2018Thordonize,\u2019 Damzgard Mechanics will add significant value to the Thordon portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored to collaborate with Thordon Bearings, a global leader renowned for its innovative and eco-friendly polymer ,\u201d said Henrik Damsgard. \u201cThis partnership represents an opportunity to expand and deliver Thordon value to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n Thordon Bearings is a pioneer in the development of high-performance, water-lubricated and grease-free bearing technology for all rotating machinery and deck equipment.<\/p>\n Since its incorporation in 1990, Burlington, Ontario-headquartered Thordon has established a global reputation for sustainability, reliability and performance, with its award-winning bearings and seals referenced aboard ships of all types.<\/p>\n Home to some of world\u2019s leading shipowners, shipyards, engine builders and manufacturers, Denmark is a key market for pollution-free Thordon solutions.<\/p>\n \u201cWe aim to secure bearing and shaft sealing business from all of these stakeholders, with emphasis on promoting Thordon\u2019s seawater-lubricated Compac and SXL solutions for propeller shafts and rudders, ThorPlas-Blue bearing material for deck equipment, and TG100 shaft seals,\u201d said Damsgard.<\/p>\n Damzgard Mechanics will also work with shipowners and shipyards to influence newbuild decisions away from oil-lubricated sterntubes towards the more commercially and environmentally favorable T-Boss sterntubeless ship design.<\/p>\n Since signing the exclusive sales and service agreement, Thordon\u2019s newest distributor has already secured a contract to supply and install a pair of TG100 shaft seals operating aboard a Danish Port Authority crew boat.<\/p>\n \u201cDamzgard Mechanics has hit the ground running delivering immediate results. We are confident that Henrik\u2019s expertise and local knowledge will help expand our presence, which will of course benefit our customers and the marine environment alike,\u201d said McDonald. \u201cWe look forward to building on this momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The post Thordon adds new Danish distributor Damzgard Mechanics to its network<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n