26 October 2007
FURUNO has successfully been selected as an approved supplier of the navigation and communication equipment for A.P. Moller-Maersk Group
FURUNO is pleased to announce that A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S has selected FURUNO as an approved supplier of the navigation and communication equipment, from which shipyards may choose when deciding on the specifications of a newly-built vessel or rig.
The Danish ship owner A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is the world's largest ship owner operating well over 1,000 vessels worldwide. FURUNO DANMARK A/S is conducting business with this major ship owner on a daily basis.
In the autumn of 2006, FURUNO DANMARK A/S received an "Invitation for Markers Management for Navigation & Communication Equipment for APMM Maersk Group" with aim to formalize a vendor selection process for all A.P. Moller-Maersk Newbuildings by creating a list of approved suppliers. It is needless to say that being selected as an approved supplier to newbuildings of one of the world's most established ship owners would be of importance for and encouragement to all of FURUNO Group companies.
Therefore, FURUNO swiftly responded to this invitation and went through the vender selection process. Subsequently, FURUNO staged thorough presentation on various criteria, including: design and manufacturing quality, total lifetime costs, spare parts availability, after-sales service, innovation capability and so on.
On the 5th of October 2007, Mr. Freddie Hansen, Managing Director of FURUNO DANMARK A/S, received the message in writing from A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, notifying, "FURUNO will now be listed on all newbuilding projects ordered in future by A.P. Moller-Maresk".
It is believed that this decision will ensure the continued cooperation and further strengthen than ever the business relation between A.P. Moller-Maresk A/S and FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.