Helkama Bica was involved in the
massive cabling effort of the Allure
of the Seas. Headquartered in Hanko, the company specialises in the
manufacturing and development
Photo: Royal Caribbean International
Cable for Allure
Using the latest technology, the com-
Listening intently to its customers and re-
pany has also been able to reduce cable
sponding quickly to their needs, Helkama
weight and size to a minimum and still
has become known for its commitment
maintain quality, enabling easy installation.
to service.
Helkama marine cables are approved by all
major classification societies.
of marine cables, with a track re-
Furthermore, the company’s short
delivery times enable punctual deliveries
and a high level of client satisfaction. In
cord that spans already two deca-
MASTERING MARINE
addition to its Finnish factories (located
des.
Helkama has cooperated with STX and its
in Hanko and Kaarina, respectively), the
predecessors for years and expects that
new production plant in Shanghai, Chi-
elkama produces only halogen-free
quality shipbuilding will continue in Fin-
na, kicked off in 2006.
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cables, since they improve the fire
land in the future, as well. Helkama, how-
safety of the ships by not emitting toxic
ever, is mostly geared towards exports,
More information:
burning fumes or thick smoke, explains Sa-
with 90 % of the products going abroad.
www.helkamabica.fi
mi-Pekka Arlin, Helkama Area Sales Man-
“We’re delivering cables into over 40
ager.
countries around the world,” says Arlin.
“This also means that no corrosive
As a highly specialised, independent
gases damaging the ship and its equip-
and optimum-sized company, Helkama has
ment are emitted in case of a fire.”
been able to grow steadily over the years.
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