The oil and gas market is experiencing a massive price decline – a development with serious impacts on several industries. One company that is immediately affected by the structural crisis of the oil and gas industry is HD Cladding. The French company is a cladding specialist and has long been a much sought-after partner of subcontractors of oil platforms and oil producing companies. HD Cladding faces the crisis with competence, commitment and the spirit of realistic optimism. Today, after a tough period, the company can see glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel.