Turning a Scattered Server Archive Into a Searchable Engineering Library

H. Henriksen is a technology company rooted in the maritime and offshore industry, built on more than 150 years of experience and five generations of innovation. The company develops systems designed to enhance performance and reduce operational risk, including solutions for Safe MOB boat lifting operations, launch and recovery systems, oil spill recovery systems, and entering and boarding systems used in maritime and urban environments.

Over time, H. Henriksen accumulated a large project-based file library on their server. As an engineering company, they create a high volume of photos and documentation during projects, and those visuals become critical reference material when starting new work. In theory, they had internal protocols to keep the server structured—but in practice, the archive grew and became messy, leaving teams unable to reliably locate what they needed.

Engineers needed quick access to previous project data to identify proven solutions they could replicate or adapt. At the same time, marketing and sales teams needed a searchable repository to support customer work, produce user manuals, and prepare marketing collateral without wasting time digging through folders.

Daminion gave H. Henriksen a practical way to bring structure back to their archive. Instead of relying on folder navigation, the team could centralize assets in one repository and tag them consistently, making search faster and more reliable for both engineers and marketers.

Today, H. Henriksen uses Daminion Local daily to manage a library of 50,000 images and videos, ensuring that project documentation stays accessible and reusable across teams. Engineers can quickly find earlier work for guidance on new projects, while marketing can locate the right visuals for client communication and documentation.