At KIMUA, we are fully committed to quality and meeting our clients’ requirements. To achieve this objective, we are constantly optimising our resources, procedures and methodologies to ensure compliance with the specifications of each project, international standards and maximum quality in each of the design and manufacturing stages. In this sense, one of the latest […]

As an engineering company specialised in providing comprehensive solutions for handling, lifting and transporting loads, at Kimua we have developed our own production process that includes all the values and internal culture of our kimuality philosophy. This production process involves a set of activities carried out in different stages aimed to provide turnkey solutions for […]

Fast, simple and effective. These are the 3 basic principles that govern our work at Kimua when we design and manufacture our handling, hoisting and transport solutions for bulky, delicate or heavy loads. Our work processes comply with the highest quality standards in every phase of the project, and rely on a highly qualified team […]

Kimua Group offers optimal solutions tailored to the needs of each and every customer thanks to its 3D scanner reverse engineering service that offers significant levels of precision. The digital and technological advances of recent years have allowed us to understand and design tools for load handling, transport and lifting in a much simpler, more accurate […]

The use of load lifting components is essential in certain operations. Industrial and engineering companies need to be able to guarantee the safety of every one of their work processes and, to do this, it’s vital to have the right tools to hand. Having these solutions in place is the best way to prevent any […]

FAT and SAT tests are two types of acceptance tests performed at the end of the manufacturing process of a given product, which verify whether or not the equipment or system in question is functioning properly and complies with all relevant specifications.  Performing FAT and SAT tests can offer businesses a number of significant competitive […]

3D rendering programs have made impressive leaps forward in recent years for product design and development companies. Industrial companies, among others, have come to see them as an optimal and efficient solution with tests carried out by programs for rendering in 3D where any product can be evaluated, even major tools for lifting and transporting […]

To meet the growing needs of industrial production and the railway sector, the solutions and products at your disposal nowadays must be designed and provided by a genuine specialist. Rail logistics services must provide quality, flexibility, durability, safety and an appropriate performance all at the same time. The railway sector and challenges in the field […]

Kimua Group is proud to present the new beam lifting yoke, a safe and smart solution for optimising handling processes and lifting long steel products. As a general rule, the industrial sector hasn’t given such handling tasks the attention they deserve, and this has had a significant and direct impact on the results of many […]

Whatever the operation in question, whatever the scale of the project, the efficiency of your entire process is always a number one priority. Finding appropriate solutions for the needs of a particular situation, security, agility, standardisation, costs… there’s no shortage of factors to consider for developments to remain efficient. And having a partner like Kimua […]

The steelworks sector requires specific tools for load handling and transportation. And it’s essential these types of industrial facilities have access to the necessary equipment and machinery to adapt to their work procedures and guarantee the highest levels of safety at all times. To achieve this, there are a number of key tools available for the […]

In train maintenance and manufacturing, it’s essential you can rely on effective railway tools that allow for all kinds of handling operations to be carried out in total safety. And beyond guaranteeing effective handling and lifting processes, having the right tools helps facilitate the entire work chain, from initial concept and developing ideas through to implementation.  […]

The difference between the CE and China Export markings is so subtle on paper that consumers can often confuse them without even realising. Despite the great similarity of their appearance, it’s important to understand that they actually have nothing to do with one another. While a CE marking is a declaration by the manufacturer that […]

Feasibility should always be a key consideration when planning any major project. As such, one of the key elements in developing this kind of infrastructure – load handling – must be paid careful and close attention. In this way, load handling equipment must meet a series of specific characteristics, a number of quality and efficiency […]

Kimua Group benefits from a training simulator for handling large components, creating a much more realistic training experience for learners. With the help of our ‘beam lifting tool’ simulator, Kimua is able to offer an 8-hour handling course alongside a 40-hour handling masterclass using solutions based on augmented virtual reality for efficient professional training on lifting […]

Using the Ansys simulation system can offer a number of significant advantages when designing tools. In essence, the software provides solutions to various engineering challenges with the help of the theory of finite elements in structural calculations. Ansys simulations are used by industries that need to perform static calculations to solve both linear and non-linear […]

Carrying out load testing is essential before commissioning any solutions for handling and lifting heavy loads. More specifically, companies from all sectors need to carry out this type of preliminary testing in order to obtain the most precise information that can be used to detect any potential issues with their handling equipment before it’s too […]

During December 1 and 2, Kimua Group will participate in the Rail Live 2020 virtual conference, an international event bringing together all the biggest stakeholders in the rail sector. Despite the fact the conference was due to take place in Madrid this year, given the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, proceedings will now […]

Kimua Group will participate in this year’s WindEnergy Hamburg 2020 digital conference, taking place between 1 and 4 December 2020. Over the course of the four days, the exhibition – which is taking place entirely online for the first time this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – is gearing up to be a […]

Developing industrially complex infrastructure projects always brings a wide variety of challenges. And handling and transporting large components is one of the most delicate. All the various components must be handled with precision, effectiveness and careful use of resources, above all, in terms of time, efficiency and safety. Properly designing tools for transporting heavy loads […]

Any major installation or project requires a considerable amount of advance planning. Within this planning, it’s not just economic factors or deadlines and implementation phases that come into play. Nowadays, environmental sustainability is a crucial element. To contribute to a lower environmental impact, sustainability factors have to be taken into account, including – among others […]

At Kimua, we work closely alongside our customers who install and develop wind energy facilities. Both onshore and offshore. As such, we understand the vital importance of proper environmental impact studies and how they can make all the difference when designing an ecologically responsible future. Our products perfectly respond to this commitment to adopting all […]

¿Did you know that Kimua has developed the Arin Box eco-design box project? A line of ultra-light boxes designed for lifting special loads in the wind sector. By introducing this technology, and together with the help of IHOBE (the Basque government’s company for environmental management), the aim is to encourage new and innovative approaches from […]

Our environmental footprint and the impact of industry on Earth are clear. As such, offering products that have been specifically designed with eco-design principles embedded, and that allow us to calculate our environmental footprint – either directly or indirectly – are vital. Only in this way will it be possible to promote sustainability and greater […]

It’s hardly a stretch of the imagination to say we may be living through the final chapter of a productive and industrial system underpinned by linearity. Everything around us is showing signs of exhaustion because of our endless producing and consuming. And that also goes for the way we understand our economy and our impact […]

Given the wide variety of options and requirements when handling heavy loads across the rail sector, at Kimua, we design and manufacture modern loading equipment and lifting spreaders, all specially adapted to the needs of the modern business. Here, we’ll show you just some of the advantages that custom designed lifting tools can offer, as well […]

Everyone who works with industrial equipment must make sure they’re properly prepared to look after their health and safety in the workplace. This is true for all load handling operations, whether done manually, using forklifts or lifts. Taking part in a load handling course guarantees you’ll learn everything you need to know about working safely, so take […]

Planning and assembling offshore wind turbines can be a real challenge due to the harsh weather conditions, the diversity of the composition of the seabed and a whole range of other technical and logistical factors that can hinder the process. It’s important to have the right technology in place when installing the various sections of […]

A significant part of the train parts manufacturing process lies in transport logistics when assembling and moving various elements. Modern rail vehicles all contain bulky sections that need to be handled with the utmost care in order to avoid twisting their component materials. Kimua gives you the tools and teams you need to transport these […]

Transitioning to wind energy is one of the most viable ways to reduce our environmental impact. Besides plans to increase our reliance on wind power, the development of support tools and transporting offshore wind turbines will be crucial in making decisions at logistics and planning levels in such complex environments as wind energy. Installing offshore […]

Offshore wind farms provide a clean and renewable source of energy that takes advantage of the wind in areas far off the coast. The wind reaches higher and more constant speeds here due to the absence of any natural barriers. These farms represent a firm commitment to meeting the growing demand for renewable energy sources […]

Nowadays, lots of products have to achieve a CE marking before they can be bought and sold within the European Economic Area. This mark is the symbol that proves a product meets a series of health, safety and environmental protection standards. Here, we’ll explain exactly what a CE marking on appliances and machinery actually means, […]

The rail industry is vitally important for the economic development of any country or region. Acutely aware of this, the European Union have funded a knowledge exchange programme with an international focus to help leading companies from the rail sectors of Member States travel to Japan, one of the world’s most recognised leading countries in […]

Wind energy is set to meet the needs of a quarter of Europe by 2030. As such, it represents one of the core strengths of the global energy market for the European Union and will continue to do so for a very long time indeed. In fact, 44% of new power stations opened across the […]

At KIMUA we are constantly looking for improvement, at all scales, and we knew we owed you this, a new website, easier to understand and that would allow you to get in touch with us in an easier way. KIMUA has evolved a lot during last years so we also owed us a new website […]

Renewable Energies are rooted deep inside Kimua’s DNA and Marine Energy Industry is not an exception. We have been following this industry for a long time, celebrating the achievements it has made so far and supporting it until the commercialisation stage it has finally reached. For all these reasons and also because we believe that even today there is still […]

As part of the interesting analysis about the huge potential the Basque Country has in terms of development and implementation of marine energies, you’ll find an abstract about KIMUA’s capabilities and what it has to offer to this ascending industry in the latest issue of Wave & Tidal. The article focuses on how KIMUA is extrapolating […]

KIMUA and Mondragon Goi Eskola Politeknikoa (MGEP) have presented together the results obtained from a study on fatigue life prediction in welded joints, focused on searching alternatives for optimizing engineering designs that allow a reduction of associated manufacturing costs of producing transport frames destined to be used in heavy cargo sea shipping. The study started with the analysis […]

Offshore Wind Energy 2017 will take place next June, from the 6th to the 8th in “ExCel London”; it is the world’s Wind Offshore largest conference and exhibition taking place this year. KIMUA didn’t want to miss this great chance to exhibit in one of the main halls of the exhibition and there we’ll be, in stand N-F50. We’d like to meet you […]

The exhibition will take place from September the 27th to the 30th in Hamburg Messe und Congress and KIMUA will be there waiting for you in Hall 2 – Stand 316, within the Basque Country’s Pavilion. This event is the world’s largest Wind Energy Exhibition, it is a unique occasion for meeting not only offshore and onshore key leading companies within the Wind Industry, but also all […]

KIMUA Group has recently finished the process of engineering & manufacturing a certified offshore frame prototype that will transport theADWEN’s 8 MW tower sections in an upright position on a vessel. KIMUA Group’s team of engineers powered this project since its early stages and drove it through the process until achieving the Product Certification from DNV-GL, the scope of the certificate covers the main stages of […]

The transport frames were produced at KIMUA’s facilities in May and are already being used for the maritime transport of ADWEN’s S3 tower sections. This time, production process was inspected by DNV-GL surveyors from beginning to end; as a consequence, the frames were manufactured not only according to ADWEN’s specifications for offshore tooling, but also […]

KIMUA Group adds two new Official recognitions to its range of credentials: ISO 3834-2:2006 and EN 1090-2:2011 (EXC 3); accordingly, KIMUA Group can now ensure the maximum quality of its welded products since the beginning and optimize the whole welding process, thanks to the tight quality control that is mandatory for meeting the guidelines of […]

KIMUA takes part in the first Offshore Wind Farm of United States by engineering and manufacturing a Tower Assembly and Storage Frame; KIMUA’s tool is currently being used in the erection of GE’s wind turbines at its Tower Assembly Facility in Providence Port (Rhode Island). Wacth the following video published by GE: Source: General Electric. Block Island Wind Farm […]