ALE and Roll-Lift joint venture in Canada

International heavy lift and specialized transport providers ALE and Roll-Lift have formed a joint venture company, ALE Roll-Lift Canada.

Starting in early 2013, the Edmonton, Alberta-based company will offer heavy lift and transport primarily in the oil, energy, mining and petrochemical industries. Investment of around $50 million over the next two years is planned in a fleet of cranes from 50 tonnes to more than 1,000 tonnes capacity. Other lifting and specialized transport equipment will also be acquired and the company will be able to draw on the existing fleets owned by the parent companies.

Bas Bronder, ALE Roll-Lift Canada vice president, said, "I am very excited about the joint venture that will see ALE and Roll-Lift working together in Canada. Together we can make a difference and add something to the market that is new and refreshing. With innovation at our core, our clients have the best solutions at their fingertips."

Wout van der Zwan, Roll-Lift CEO, said, "As a modern company we understand the importance of being agile within the industry. Our philosophy of not believing in limitations is highlighted in the decision to join forces with ALE to offer clients the ultimate in heavylift and transportation solutions within Canada."

Mark Harries, ALE global managing director, said, "This joint venture will see the combining of industry experts and the latest innovations within the heavy lift and transportation market. The extensive experience and proven track record that is combined within ALE Roll-Lift Canada will truly provide an alternative heavy lift contractor for complex and major projects."

UK-based ALE, established in 1983, has more than 20 offices around the world and its fleet includes the AL.SK super heavy lift cranes and the Mega Jack system. Netherlands-based Roll-lift was established in 2011, headed by Frans van Seumeren, and has established itself in Latin America and Russia. Sister company RollDock offers heavy lift vessels for worldwide project cargo.