The company’s operations and services are accredited according to ISO 9001 and it says it maintains a rigorous policy regarding health, safety and environmental matters. At the Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2011 Verkís will be introducing its services for the fisheries industry.

Verkís employs about 300 specialists in a wide variety of projects around the world. The company’s expertise spans across all aspects of the development and operation of projects, from conception to completion. In addition, Verkís says it has significant experience of diverse operational and maintenance projects.

Main projects

In recent years Verkís has worked on most of the large scale engineering projects in Iceland, especially in the fields of hydro power, geothermal power and heavy industry. In addition, the company has worked on general construction, industrial projects and infrastructure. Verkís also has significant experience of engineering projects around the world, for example in China, India and Russia.

Verkís for fisheries

Verkís says it played an active role during the development of the Icelandic fishing industry. The firm has worked on fish processing, freezing and rendering plants, including structural design as well as tendering and procurement. Verkís also designed electrical wiring, lighting and control systems.

Verkís has significant experience of the initial phase of projects. The correct definition of projects is especially important for the fishing industry, as the demand for profitability and return on investment is very high.

Engineering consulting

Verkís also offers the fisheries industry traditional engineering consultancy services with the objective to create a healthy and safe environment, enabling companies to offer high quality traceable products.

The company has experience of operational projects in several disciplines of engineering. Such services include measures to save energy, increase efficiency of ventilation and lighting systems, gauge magnetic fields and improve several other operational issues.

The importance of environmental issues is increasing, especially in the food industry. The objective is to save resources and reduce the impact on the environment. Occupational health and safety management increases productivity and reduces absence and turnover. Verkís offers comprehensive services in this field.

Management of large projects

Verkís has significant experience as an EPCM contractor which ensures that the project is delivered on time and within budget.