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Combi Lift sets up new hub in Houston

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Grant Wattman President and Managing Director of Combi Lift Americas LLC
Bremen-based heavy lift and project logistics company Combi Lift is growing in the Americas, opening a new office in Houston, Texas.

“Houston is the perfect location in the USA. It is one of the main project capitals in the world,” explained Klaus Hilpert, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Combi Lift.

“Solutions are becoming more complex and project risk profiles are increasing. Clients are looking for trusted and globally connected partners who can leverage their assets and drive risk sharing throughout project delivery. Opening the Houston office was therefore the logical next step for us,” he added.

The new branch is headed by Grant Wattman, President and Managing Director of Combi Lift Americas LLC. “Grant brings life-long industry experience in leadership roles, defining and implementing strategic plans, driving growth, operational excellence and building a strong financial portfolio,” said Hilpert.

 “I am excited to be joining Combi Lift at a unique time for the global supply chain. Combi Lift provides subject matter expertise and assets and is a member of the Harren & Partner Group, which also owns SAL Heavy Lift and Intermarine. The market is looking to those companies that will stand up and take a fresh approach to project cost, risk, and predictability,” said Wattman.