Since 2003 PROTEA was cooperating with Aker Solutions company, previously named Aker Kvaerner.

Aker Solutions is a leading global provider of engineering and constructional services and integrated engineering solutions. The business within Aker Solutions comprises several industrial branches:

• shipyard
• gas
• petroleum and processing
• energy
• metallurgical
• chemical.

Aker Solutions means a tradition of 150 years. The Company currently employs 30 thousands people in 30 countries. PROTEA is a Sourcing Hub of the Aker Solutions group in Poland.

On Aker Solutions' request Protea:

• assists in finding the potential subcontractors/ suppliers
of e.g. steel structures, piping, vessels, mechanical components,
ship and deck equipment,
• participates in establishing business contacts,
technical settlements and commercial negotiations with Polish contractors
• conducts technical inspection and supervision in the factories located in Poland
• assures full organizational assistance to AS representatives travelling to Poland.