Founded in 2001 by a team of experienced professionals.

The Beginnings of Protea
Protea was founded in 2001 in Gdańsk by brothers Tomasz and Paweł Paszkiewicz. Tomasz Paszkiewicz gained many years of experience in Norway, working on projects for the offshore and oil & gas sectors. It was there that the idea was born to establish a company that would combine the high engineering standards known from the Scandinavian markets with a more flexible and competitive approach to design and manufacturing.
From the very beginning, Protea’s ambition has been to design and deliver specialized lifting equipment and transport systems that combine reliability, quality, and advanced engineering expertise. The foundations of the company’s activities have been built on long-term relationships with clients, an individual approach to each project, and the ability to deliver solutions for demanding offshore, marine, energy, and heavy industry environments.

Building the foundations (2001–2005)
In its early years, Protea quickly strengthened its position in the Scandinavian market. A major step forward came in 2004, when the company joined forces with the design office NTD from Olesno, significantly expanding its engineering and design capabilities. Just one year later, Protea delivered its first offshore pedestal crane – a milestone project that defined the company’s future direction and opened the door to international contracts.

Scaling up production facility (2008–2012)
Growing demand led to the opening of Protea’s own production facility in Ligota Górna in 2008. This investment brought greater independence, shorter lead times and improved quality control.
In 2012, Protea took another major step by building a 26-metre assembly hall, increasing production capacity to 2,000 tonnes of steel structures per year.

Entering new industries (from 2010)
Since 2010, Protea has been actively developing solutions for the offshore wind sector, supplying equipment for global Offshore Wind projects. At the same time, the company has continued to modernise its infrastructure and machinery to meet the growing technical and quality requirements of the industry. Protea’s mining activities also continued to evolve in parallel. In 2018, the company delivered a specialized mining crane with a lifting capacity of 140 tonnes — a landmark achievement and an important milestone in the history of Protea, highlighting the company’s expertise in handling demanding projects across multiple industries.

Entering innovation (from 2014)
In 2014, Protea designed its first Active Compensation System, marking an important technological milestone in the company’s development. The system enhanced operational safety and precision in offshore lifting operations, strengthening Protea’s engineering capabilities and expanding its portfolio of advanced motion-compensation solutions.

Expanding innovative solutions (from 2020)
Since 2020, Protea has taken a significant step into the development of highly specialized and innovative lifting equipment. The company began designing an advanced automatic overhead crane for biomass handling, marking its entry into the waste-to-energy sector.

A new stage of development (2024)
In 2024, Protea completed another important phase of growth. The company expanded its paint shop and warehouse, installed photovoltaic panels, and built a modern test field for cranes. These investments support Protea’s sustainability strategy and further strengthen its position in the offshore market.

Looking ahead
In 2026, Protea will celebrate its 25th anniversary — a quarter of a century of continuous growth, international projects and engineering expertise that continues to shape the future of global energy and industry.