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There is no doubt that most branches are willing to look at things in another way than now, and that business models are being changed. that together we can reduce costs to a sustainable level. concrete suggestions during our close dialogues, for only We may starve a bit for a period, but we shall all be able by cooperation and through dialogue is it possible for us to live together in the future,” states Steen Brødbæk to press down costs.” who in general has trust in a more innovative approach to future projects. IMPROVED COMPETITIVENESS Talking together is extremely necessary as the market at “There is no doubt that most branches are willing to present is most uncertain. Semco Maritime is accepting look at things in another way than now, and that busi- that this is the game for the years to come, so it is neces- ness models are being changed. In a rather conservative sary to act without jeopardizing quality. industry like ours it is necessary to come up with ideas for a continuous reduction of costs by for instance listen- “The economic and political signals are pointing in all ing to experience from other segments of customers. directions, but one thing is for certain: If consumption How can we perform in a more effcient way considering does not go up, we shall witness a low and perhaps the fact that our level of safety still has to remain very dropping oil price. Such are the conditions, but we do high?” asks Steen Brødbæk rhetorically of course having not weep. We focus at performing our jobs at a high the answer ready at hand. “We have to come up with quality level. It warms one’s heart to read the latest ▲ Your partner Construction Engineering within the energy industry Services Engineering Construction Installation Decommissioning Service Oil tools Agencies Esbjerg Maritime Service Tel: +45 76 56 99 00 · Web: www.ems.as 24 / IT’S ALL ABOUT DIALOGUE