Company
Our history
2000-2009
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
We further expand the range of customers. We take over a very important fleet in service. We open the branch in Sardinia. Inspections are now a regular part of the business: we intervene having thoroughly understood all the maintenance needs of the generator, which allows for better planning of activities and in practice repairing minor damage in hidden time; work time is thus reduced by 30%. OptiXpert ™, our proprietary image capture and reprocessing technique allows us to "discover" much more than the human eye can see, further improving the efficiency of inspections. Our staff grows further and the first in-house specialisation courses are held. We move the headquarters of operations to the industrial area of Carini (Palermo). We start building a Class C catamaran for the Small America's Cup.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Repairs are becoming more and more challenging. We have developed repair/reconstruction procedures for severe lightning strike damage at the root of blades. These are activities which we carry out in close cooperation with our Customers; these are the advanced borderline between daily maintenance and R&D.
Company
Our history
2000-2009
The largest shipyard in Southern Italy for composite megayachts over 40 metres long is established in Sicily. Five megayachts between 42 and 45 metres in length are launched for the world's leading yachting brands, in addition to the moulding model for a 49-metre megayacht. Also produced are models/moulds and moulds for a series of 4 20-metre yachts, models and moulds for a 24-metre series for one of the world's leading yachting brands, as well as models/moulds/moulds for parts of many other yachts for various Customers.
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
We further expand the range of customers. We take over a very important fleet in service. We open the branch in Sardinia. Inspections are now a regular part of the business: we intervene having thoroughly understood all the maintenance needs of the generator, which allows for better planning of activities and in practice repairing minor damage in hidden time; work time is thus reduced by 30%. OptiXpert ™, our proprietary image capture and reprocessing technique allows us to "discover" much more than the human eye can see, further improving the efficiency of inspections. Our staff grows further and the first in-house specialisation courses are held. We move the headquarters of operations to the industrial area of Carini (Palermo). We start building a Class C catamaran for the Small America's Cup.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Our turnover has grown by 300% in five years and we are growing in double figures again this year.
We work all year round and now serve 50% of the towers installed in Italy.
2022
Repairs are becoming more and more challenging. We have developed repair/reconstruction procedures for severe lightning strike damage at the root of blades. These are activities which we carry out in close cooperation with our Customers; these are the advanced borderline between daily maintenance and R&D.
Our team
Management Team
Roberto Grippi
Chief executive officer
Lawyer working in structural engineering, 40 years of experience in the technical management of industrial companies.
Filippo Di Lucia
Chief Operation officer
Benedetto Bonomo
Chief technical officer
Structural engineer specialising in composite materials, he does not hesitate to get his hands on the most complex jobs.
Rosi Cartabellotta
HSEQ Manager
Sea captain, she specializes in the management of quality systems and operational safety.
YCE Code of Conduct and Ethics
The focus on ethics is an essential approach to ensure the reliability of a company’s behavior in the entire civil and economic context in which it operates. The purpose of the principles of conduct in business activities is to emphasize the need for an ethical approach to the conduct of all activities, translating in practice the behavioral principles of society through their consistent application and supporting the company’s commitment to sound and proper management. Aware of the importance of an ethical and moral approach, YCE has adopted a “Code of ethics” that regulates rights, duties and responsibilities, which are expressly used with all stakeholders.
General Principles
The activity of YCE is compliant with laws and regulations as an essential principle; this criteria is adopted by every employee in all activities. The same applies to suppliers, customers and to anyone who has dealings with YCE, which will not initiate or continue any relationship with anyone who does not agree with the principle of strict compliance with all applicable laws. Our ethics also requires us not only to respect the rule of law in every situation, but also to do what is morally correct and responsible for our business, without compromising the principles of honesty, loyalty, trust, mutual respect and dignity, responsibility, and transparency. Employees of the company must act with integrity and be open, honest and loyal in all aspects of their work, requesting the same behavior from everyone they deal. In particular, the General Principles are about:
- human resources development and integrity of the person
- legality
- confidentiality
- responsibility towards customers
- honesty and fairness
- responsibility to society
- transparency
- fight against corruption and conflicts of interest
- quality of products and services
- impartiality
- protection of the environment
- fairness of authority
Organization, management and control
In addition to the Code of Ethics, the company enforces specific organizational, management, and control functions. This Organizational Model establishes clear procedural guidelines that must be followed throughout all stages of decision-making and operational activities, ensuring the effective functioning and credibility of management, as well as the company’s reputation.
Together, the Code of Ethics and the Organizational Model provide a framework of rules and principles, guided by the standards of legality, fairness, and transparency.
Our Customers
Technologies served
The Italian market
Italy: 10,619 MW
YCE operates in more than 180 wind farms
Our certifications
ISO 9001:2015 – DNV-GL
Our quality management system is certified by world leader DNV-GL according to ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The continuous improvement process of our organization is reflected in the overall improvements of our products, services and efficiency.
Scope of certification:
Design, construction, maintenance, repair and inspection of composite material items.
GWO – Global Wind Organization
Company personnel safety training.
Scope of certification:
safety training.
Standard reference:
international safety training standard promoted by
E-ON, Gamesa, Siemens, Dong Energy, Statoil, Suzlon, Acciona, Vattenfall, Senvion, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, GE, Vestas
The members of GWO accept that the GWO standard fulfills the need for Basic Safety Training. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all personnel working for them have safety critical competences; GWO has put forward an industry recognized standard in the Basic Safety Training that can aid employers meet this responsibility.
DNV-GL Shop Approval
Shop certification.
Scope of certification:
repair of Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines fabricated frm Fibre Reinforced Plastics.
Normative reference:
DNVGL-SE-0436:2016-03
Shop approval in renewable energy.
ISO 14001:2015
It is the most recognised international standard for environmental management systems and is used worldwide. It is a truly universal standard, which is one of its great advantages.
It provides a framework through which an organisation can continuously improve its environmental performance.
ISO 45001: 2018
It is an ISO standard for management systems of occupational health and safety (OHS). Its goal is the reduction of occupational injuries and diseases, including promoting and protecting physical and mental health. It exists to help organizations put in place demonstrably sound occupational health and safety performance. It is a widely recognized and popular occupational health and safety management system.
