Kraatz, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is proud to announce the commencement of its first apprenticeship intake for the year 2024.

Kraatz, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, recently hosted a group of 3rd and 4th-year Civil Engineering students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) at its Walvis Bay headquarters. This initiative, in alignment with O&L’s Vision 2029 and their core values and characteristics of being authentic, caring and passionate, reflects Kraatz’s commitment to fostering local talent and caring about Namibia’s sustainable development.

From major ship repairs and manufacturing of mining equipment to precision welding on an oil rig, Kraatz offers professional solutions for engineering excellence in Namibia. Located on the southwestern coast of Africa we specialize in a wide range of services including ship and rig repair, fabrication, construction, machining, welding, maintenance, hydraulics and marine fabric maintenance. We have a strong presence in the mining industry and are equally proud to support the green hydrogen and oil and gas industries with our innovative and sustainable solutions and world-class expertise.

Windhoek, Namibia – 21 August 2024 – Kraatz Engineering, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, took centre stage at the 2024 Mining Expo held in Windhoek on 7th and 8th August. With the slogan “Engineering the Future”, Kraatz Engineering reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and the development of Namibia's engineering sector.‍

From humble beginnings in 1947 in Walvis Bay, Kraatz has evolved into a leader in industrial, maritime and offshore engineering.

Kraatz, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the latest wage negotiations with the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU). The new 1-year substantive agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, reflects Kraatz's commitment to its Vision 2029 goals and dedication to creating a supportive work environment for its employees.

Kraatz, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies, has been a cornerstone of Namibian engineering excellence since 1947.

Kraatz is proud to announce that it has recently been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully completing a series of external audits conducted by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is leading the way in a new venture with the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Welding Association of Namibia. This strategic alliance is set to revolutionise the engineering sector by enhancing the talent pipeline through a synergistic approach that integrates hands-on training within academia, aligns educational curricula with industry requirements, and propels innovation through collaborative research endeavours.

Kraatz Engineering (Kraatz), a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, that specializes in engineering services in the marine and offshore, mining, fabrication, heavy machine equipment, solar and welding sector handed over a scrum machine to the value of N$25 000 to the management and team of the Western Suburbs Rugby club on 13 March 2023.

In an exhibition of unparalleled precision and engineering excellence, Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the O&L Group of Companies, has announced the successful and expedited restoration of the Motor Fishing Vessel Seamount Explorer, which was involved in a collision that caused significant structural damage to the front part of the vessel. This triumph not only reinstates Kraatz Engineering's position as a local industry leader but also elevates the global standards in engineering, underscoring their commitment to delivering exceptional results both locally and internationally.‍