Benefiting from Danish design & innovation competencies
HawkeyePedershaab is the world leader in providing innovative solutions to manufacturers of concrete pipes, manholes, and other precast concrete products. The company has been located in Brønderslev for more than 100 years. The Danish company delivers both simple stand-alone machines and fully automated plants and is committed to incorporating the latest in electronics, hydraulics, robotics, and control technology into all their machinery and solutions.
HawkeyePedershaab is part of their US parent company Afinitas, a global market leader for infrastructure equipment and services. Afinitas is committed to bringing HawkeyePedershaab’s innovation solutions to global clients, and is part of Barry Wehmiller Companies with 12,500 employees worldwide.
”We are excited about HawkeyePedershaab’s facilities in Denmark and proud to demonstrate that Danish production and design are among the best. With these facilities, Hawkeye Pedershaab will further develop the Danish design ecosystem, while also growing their business and developing advanced concrete machinery and new solutions.”
Leading with creative Danish solutions
HawkeyePedershaab is a key manufacturer in the industry of concrete construction equipment and machinery due to its forward-thinking approach to automation of concrete pipe and manhole production.
The company also benefits from a well-established Danish design ecosystem, which allows companies to access end-user design innovation, two world-class design schools and a cluster of cutting-edge designers and companies. These benefits have allowed HawkeyePedershaab to innovate and grow their business in Denmark.
HawkeyePedershaab is dedicated to the principle and philosophy that successful design anticipates the needs of the user. Furthermore, they strive to create innovative and applicable technologies so users can manufacture the highest quality product with the least possible cost and complication.
“Denmark offers the competencies and talent in design and manufacturing that allow us to continue to innovate, grow our business and deliver world-class solutions to a global client base.”
Assistance from Invest in Denmark North America
HawkeyePedershaab and Invest in Denmark have been in dialogue regarding Denmark as an investment location for more than six years. Throughout the dialogue, Invest in Denmark has supported HawkeyePedershaab with information about the Danish labor market and access to R&D funding opportunities.
Furthermore, Invest in Denmark has assisting with benchmarking of Denmark in a European context, as well as talent attraction and discussing opportunities for further expansion.