DALFSEN – We berichten hier gisteren ook al iets over, maar nu een officieel persbericht: Ons bedrijf (Amarcon), een toonaangevende speler in beslissingsondersteunende software voor zeeschepen, is op 22 augustus overgenomen door ABB, een multinational met ongeveer 145.000 werknemers. Amarcon opereert in een zeer bijzondere en snel groeiende niche markt, met een grote focus op innovatie. Het doel is om door de overname van ABB flink uit te breiden wat betreft R&D capaciteit, wat een goede boost zal zijn voor de werkgelegenheid in Dalfsen in de komende jaren.
Wat tevens ook leuk is om de melden is dat we dit jaar ons 10 jarig bestaan vieren.
Aanstaande donderdag is er receptie bij Hotel Mooirivier in Dalfsen waar we deze overname samen met een delegatie van ABB mensen zullen vieren. De burgermeester van Dalfsen, Han Noten, zal hier eveneens een korte toespraak houden.
Al met al denk ik dat er veel aanleidingen zijn om eens aandacht te schenken aan ons bedrijf, vooral omdat we door ons internationale profiel eigenlijk in de regio altijd onder de radar vliegen.
ABB acquires Amarcon to expand its marine software offering
Acquisition extends ABB’s capability for Marine Advisory Systems and supports Smart Marine initiative
Zurich, Switzerland, July 19, 2012 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Amarcon BV, a Dutch company that develops and markets software solutions for the shipping industry. The acquisition will expand ABB’s advisory systems offering for customers in the maritime sectors. The transaction was closed on the 22nd of August 2012.
Based in Dalfsen, The Netherlands, Amarcon employs 15 people. Amarcon’s product portfolio provides software solutions for ships that focus on safety and improved operational ability. This addition to ABB’s portfolio will enhance the recently released offering of Marine Advisory Systems. Amarcon will join ABB’s Process Automation Division.
As energy cost, emissions and ship safety become increasingly important on ships, the need for advisory systems will grow. Advisory solutions play a critical role in helping ships to optimize their onboard operations and realize efficiency improvements. ABB’s Smart Marine initiative provides these solutions based on its unique expertise in all three fields of marine technology –propulsion systems, electrical systems, and automation and advisory systems.
“Amarcon’s Octopus product, its know-how of ship hydrodynamics and ship modeling capabilities are a complementary and strategic fit for our existing software portfolio,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s Process Automation division. “With a strong software background, this acquisition will provide ABB with additional access to fast growing energy optimization markets.”
“For Amarcon, joining ABB will accelerate our capacity to develop marine advisory products that improve vessel operational availability and safety for this fast growing market.” said Leon Adegeest, founder and Managing Director of Amarcon BV. “We will also expand our ability to reach a broader range of customers in new geographic regions.”
ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people.