Denzai sets up and starts work in Ukraine

Denzai and Crane Ukraine signing the lease agreement. From left: Halyna Kukoba, Oleksii Bondarenko and Oleksandr Tsygarin from Crane Ukraine; Kohki Uemura, Omar Jradi and Natsumi Ueda from Denzai. Photo: Denzai KK

Japanese crane and transport specialist Denzai KK set up Denzai Ukraine LLC in April and went straight to work.

The new Kyiv-based company leased a pair of 800 tonne capacity cranes from Crane Ukraine to build wind farms to generate electricity in Ukraine. The agreement was signed 7 April in Munich, Germany, during the Bauma trade show for construction.

Kohki Uemura, Denzai president and CEO, signed the agreement with Oleksandr Tsygarin, Crane Ukraine director. Construction of the 384 MW wind farm is scheduled to start in July 2025.

Commenting on the move Kohki Uemura said, “In Ukraine, following the ceasefire agreement regarding energy infrastructure, large-scale projects such as the construction of onshore wind farms and the renovation of nuclear power plants are set to begin. However, there is currently a shortage of service providers in the region equipped with the large cranes and engineering capabilities necessary for such projects.”

Uemura continued, “Our company has received numerous inquiries, and in light of our proven track record both in Japan and internationally, we conducted a thorough assessment to explore how we might contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and the stabilisation of energy supply for its people. As a result, we have decided to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Kyiv, tentatively named Denzai Ukraine, to begin offering our services.

“The Denzai Group is honoured to take part in Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts in collaboration with local partners,” Uemura concluded.

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Halyna Kukoba, a Ukrainian, is a director at Denzai Ukraine. Commenting on the new business she said, “It’s deeply meaningful for me that Denzai is establishing an office to support the rebuilding and growth of Ukraine and that we’re partnering with Cranes Ukraine on this major project. As a Ukrainian, I’m proud of our continued efforts. Through this new office and our work in the country, we aim to contribute not only to Ukraine’s infrastructure, but also to its recovery and future prosperity.”

For his part Oleksii Bondarenko, Crane Ukraine commercial director, said, “Denzai and Cranes Ukraine join forces to deliver heavy lift and transport projects in Ukraine. This partnership aims to combine the technical capabilities, expertise, and logistical solutions of both companies to effectively implement infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects that require comprehensive heavy lifting and transport solutions. The goal of the partnership is to create new opportunities for the development of Ukrainian infrastructure, support post-war reconstruction, and integrate international standards into local projects.”

The new business was established following an invitation from Serhii Nahorniak, the People’s Deputy of Ukraine. He and Uemura discussed the restoration of energy-related infrastructure and the construction of wind farms.