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R.W. F & CERNSTRUM OMPANY

R.W. Fernstrum & Company, a global leader in engi-

PO Box 97 / 1716 11th Avenue neering and manufacturing keel cooling technologies,

Menominee, MI 49858 USA came to fruition in 1945 when Robert W. Fernstrum pat-

Telephone: (906) 863-5553 ented the ? rst rectangular tube keel cooler with an angled

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.fernstrum.com header for the United States Army and Navy. During

CEO: Paul Fernstrum

World War II, the U.S. Navy encountered engine cool-

President: Sean Fernstrum ing problems with their landing craft and required a new closed circuit cooling system. After intense research, Mr.

Fernstrum developed the basic keel cooler design that is

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R.W. Fernstrum & Company set the standard in marine still used today. The GRIDCOOLER Keel Cooler has heat exchangers over 65 years ago, building a reputation evolved over the years into a line of keel coolers that offers focused on innovation. Today, its commitment is to con- nearly limitless variations to ? t a particular application. tinual improvement, ensuring that customers have quality, R.W. Fernstrum today has more keel cooling related pat- reliability, and the latest in cooling technologies on your ents than any other company. In the workboat and brown side. Over the years, R.W. Fernstrum & Company has water sector, Fernstrum applications and solutions can be grown into a worldwide organization with more than two found on a myriad of platforms, including ATB’s, Barges, dozen representatives across 6 continents. Focusing exclu- Dredges, Escort/Specialty Tugs, Inland River Boats, Land- sively on marine cooling, this third-generation, family- ing Craft, OSV’s, Passenger Vessels & Ferries, Pilot Boats, owned business has built a respected reputation through- Push Boats and many other hull forms. Fernstrum is also out the industry for exceptional quality and service. active in the Repower markets.

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S -A M CHOELLHORN LBRECHT ACHINE

Schoellhorn-Albrecht is an industry leader in the design and

C ., I .O NC manufacture of Mooring Equipment and Systems including 1141 Reco Avenue

Capstans, Anchor Windlasses, Deck Fittings and Vessel Ac-

Saint Louis, MO 63126 cess Systems. In addition to standard products, the ? rm spe-

Telephone: (314) 965-3339 cializes in designing and manufacturing castings, fabrications,

E-mail: [email protected] and specialized machinery. Products can be designed and cer-

Website: www.schoellhorn-albrecht.com ti? ed to ABS, LLOYDS, MIL, ISO, NAVSEA, ASTM, JIS,

CEO: Bob Pavlisin / President: Brian Pavlisin

OCIMF, and NVR as required. The ? rm has 35 employees.

in 2015. Highlights from the Deck Machinery Division in-

R H / D / C :ECENT IGHLIGHTS ELIVERIES ONTRACTS clude a new Low Pro? le Capstan design and an enhanced

Schoellhorn-Albrecht has engineered and implemented Drive Control System for both Capstans and Winches. The a Programmable Control System designed for mooring new Low Pro? le Above Deck Capstan was developed in re- and positioning into dry docks. The system can be applied sponse to customer’s limited space below deck. It offers high to existing Capstans or Winch control systems. The com- pany also develops Roller Fairleads and Panama Chocks ef? ciency planetary gearing, allowing for a smaller footprint, that work in conjunction with synthetic mooring lines. lower horsepower, lower power consumption, while provid-

Polished stainless steel rope surfaces and high strength ing tremendous pulling power. Schoellhorn-Albrecht also composite rollers and sheaves provide non-abrasive rope expanded its Vessel Access Systems with several aluminum

Gangways and Accommodation Ladders. Recent deliveries surfaces which will extend synthetic rope lifespan. include a telescopic accommodation ladder deployed by a

Schoellhorn-Albrecht winch built for a US Navy Vessel and

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Schoellhorn-Albrecht has expanded its’ product line again ping winches and related stowage equipment for a PSV.

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