In October 2013, MacGregor acquired Hatlapa to strengthen its position in the merchant shipping segment with a product portfo ... lio that contained a wide range of deck machinery. Included in the Hatlapa acquisition was Triplex-branded equipment, which also became part of MacGregor’s portfolio. HATLAPA has been manufacturing marine equipment for the merchant shipping industry for over 90 years and is also well known in the offshore industry. As the offshore industry has shown extensive growth in the recent past, HATLAPA further developed its winch portfolio to meet specific offshore requirements, especially for anchor handling. Over the years, continuous internal improvements and product developments have made HATLAPA the well established global organisation it is now, striving to meet different industry standards, including tough offshore regulations. HATLAPA’s products are well known for their quality and reliability, which is particularly important in the offshore sector. Founded in 1919 in Germany, HATLAPA Marine Equipment has continuously grown and presently employs 500 staff worldwide. The company’s main production facility is at its headquarters in Germany. Additional sales and service offices include China, Cyprus, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, UK and USA. HATLAPA’s product portfolio includes a wide range of deck machinery, air and water cooled compressors and steering gear (ram type, rotary vane and others). In addition to its high quality products, the company is renowned for its comprehensive fleet support, ranging from troubleshooting to on-board repairs and supply of spare parts – for its own products as well as for other brands. HATLAPA’s global service network allows the company to act fast to support enquiries all over the world. read more