You increasingly examine your options and test the boundaries.


Thinking Posibilities

IHC Hydrohammer® is the global standard in the field of pile driving hammers.

Why? Because we think in solutions. After all, in practice, every problem on the market demands its own, innovative solution. It is in our nature to think in opportunities. Our years of experience, our empirical approach and – in particular – our intensive cooperation with many onshore and offshore clients means we always see room for improvement. For example, in recent decades we have broadened our horizons.

On the one hand, by not compromising and only being satisfied with the best. On the other, by entering into joint ventures and partnerships with users. Elevating each other, creating opportunities and subsequently capitalising on them. Success starts with the right attitude. It makes you think in solutions.



2001 - IHC Wave equation simulation program

1999 - Addition S-120 and S-150 to S-series


1998 - Sound Insulation System in combination with (tubular) steel piles

1997 - One Piece Anvil for Tubular Piles with a Diameter of 3500 mm

1995 - Sound Insulation System in combination with concrete piles

1994 - Development of a special 'Pile Toe Drive' system

1992 - Underwater installation in 900 m depth of water

1991 - Publication of the 'BLUE' IHC piling book

1990 - Introduction of the IHC SC-series for concrete piles

1989 - Biggest hammer: the S-2300

1988 - Pile-driving Hammer as Rock Breaker

1985 - Hammer with Extraction Mode

1984 - Fully electronic control system

Projects & News

IHC Merwede makes major investment in new sustainable offshore technology

IHC Hydrohammer®, a subsidiary of IHC Merwede and market leader in the field of pile driving equipment, is continuing to make a major investment in...[more]

IHC Hydrohammer® celebrates 25th jubilee

IHC Hydrohammer® has been in business for 25 years. This is a special milestone in the history of this IHC Merwede business unit, and the occasion...[more]