Mourik is working hard on the construction site of the future which must be clean, quiet and emission-free. Innovation is not an end in itself in this process, but a means to realize this ambition. Tools include a hydrogen-powered crane, electric track welders and hydrogen-powered generators. Developed in-house by people with vision and the space to innovate.
Practical innovations with impact
Mourik's emission-free hydrogen-powered crane is well known in the industry. Meanwhile, our specialists continue to innovate. The engineering office at Mourik Techniek works daily on smart solutions that contribute to zero emission working. The hydrogen-powered crane has already been upgraded to a 2.0 version. The team also developed two emission-free welding lines and three hydrogen-powered generators that are already being used on projects.
Innovations at Mourik are always developed jointly, with engineering and the field working closely together. ‘We speak the same language and complement each other’, says Peter de Rooij, head of the planning department at Mourik Techniek. ‘Practical input is given for each design
so we can make adjustments right away.’ Mourik also works closely with Accenda on the dimensioning of the e-components and the software for the machines.
These internal and external partnerships are crucial. ‘When you are working with hydrogen, every detail counts. We work cleanly and safely’, says Bart Korevaar, a mechanic at Mourik. ‘Everyone looks at a project from their own perspective and is not afraid of sharing their thoughts.’
Space for innovation
What helps? Trust and freedom. ‘We are given a tremendous amount of space to experiment. We can and are allowed to make things that no one else has yet,’ says Niels Koppejan, a mechanical engineer at Mourik. ‘That is something to be proud of.’ And the market is starting to sit up and take notice, with various companies already paying us a visit.
Mourik is thus gradually moving towards an emission-free construction site. Peter says, ‘We are now focusing on hydrogen for our own equipment. We have already gained a lot of experience with the two excavators and the generators. The technology is advancing rapidly and we are constantly learning. We have already vastly improved our fuel cells and battery packs.’
‘We are given a tremendous amount of space to experiment. We can and are allowed to make things that no one else has yet. That is something to be proud of.’
