Post by DEME Group

Did you know that by 1935, the DEME founders had already built a legacy spanning multiple continents? To celebrate his 80th birthday on April 6, 1935, one of our founders, Hendrik Willem Ackermans was gifted a unique piece of Delft Blue pottery. This commemorative plate displayed the iconic vessels and worldwide locations that defined his life’s work. Between names of iconic dredging vessels like La Plata and Schelde, the artwork featured names like Le Havre, Pointe-Noire, and Phnom Penh. Whether showing vessel names or the pioneering projects the founders tackled, it was a striking symbol of a company that was already shaping maritime infrastructure on a truly global scale. This is just one of four new 150 years DEME stories we've just launched. Explore our anniversary website to discover: https://lnkd.in/eRmKyqZG ✅ Innovation on display: A trip back to the 1935 Brussels World Expo, where the DEME founders showcased their dredging expertise with a massive cutter head. ✅Building Poland's maritime infrastructure: How the founders helped transform Gdynia from a small fishing village into a major Baltic maritime hub.  ✅Braving hard sea conditions in Algeria: A gripping look at the immense operational risks, and devastating losses, crews faced while expanding the Port of Bougie. #DEME150 #anniversary