GPES joins the Villari Certified Partner Program to strengthen real-time structural monitoring capabilities for port equipment across Southeast Asia

Delft, the Netherlands – December 9, 2025, Villari is proud to announce that GPES (Global Port Engineering & Services) has joined the Villari Certified Partner Program, expanding access to continuous crack-detection and fatigue monitoring technology for port operators across the Southeast Asian region.

With decades of experience in the modification, repair, upgrading, refurbishment, and relocation of port equipment, GPES is a trusted engineering partner for terminals seeking reliable, safe, and fully optimized crane operations. Their work is guided by international engineering and maintenance standards, a focus on minimizing downtime, and an unwavering commitment to operational safety.

By integrating Villari’s wireless Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technology into their services, GPES can now help port operators measure steel fatigue at an early stage, improve inspection accuracy, and plan maintenance activities with far greater confidence.

“Ports operate in an environment where every hour of downtime matters. - Ruud Knoops, Partner Manager at Villari - GPES’ hands-on expertise in crane modifications, upgrades, and repair perfectly complements Villari’s real-time monitoring capabilities. Together, we’re giving terminals a clearer picture of their steel structures so they can prevent failures, reduce maintenance costs, and improve asset reliability.”

For GPES, the partnership strengthens their mission to support port operators with innovative engineering solutions that increase safety and operational efficiency.

“Our customers rely on us to keep their cranes safe, compliant, and performing at their best .- Hafifi Hassan, Senior Project Engineer at GPES - By partnering with Villari, we can provide continuous visibility into the structural health of steel-based assets. This means earlier detection of fatigue, smarter repair planning, and fewer operational disruptions for the ports we serve.”

Through this collaboration, GPES will offer Villari’s SHM technology as part of its engineering, retrofit, and maintenance services, providing terminals with a scalable, data-driven approach to managing the lifetime of their port equipment such as STS, RTG, and yard cranes.

As a Villari Certified Partner, GPES receives full training, technical support, and access to the latest sensor technology from Villari.

About GPES

GPES is a Malaysia-based engineering specialist serving the port and cargo-handling industry across the Southeast Asia region. The company delivers comprehensive services including crane modification, repair, upgrading, refurbishment, and relocation, all aligned with international engineering and maintenance standards. GPES’ experienced technical team provides rapid response to emergency work, helping terminals reduce downtime, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain a safe working environment.

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About Villari

Designed for steel structures that keep industries moving, Villari provides continuous visibility into fatigue and crack growth, helping operators avoid unplanned downtime, plan maintenance and repairs better and make smart investment choices through extending the life of critical steel assets with confidence. Villari’s wireless sensor technology is trusted by leading operators across ports, industrial, infrastructure, and other sectors, supporting critical assets in over a dozen countries worldwide.