VINCI Energies acquires RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht in the Netherlands
VINCI Energies gains market position in the maritime sector in the Netherlands and strengthens its industrial portfolio.
- Two well-known industrial players in the maritime sector
- More than 620 employees and annual revenue of around €160 million
- Strengthening VINCI Energies industrial portfolio in the Netherlands
Veghel October 7th, 2024
Today, VINCI Energies announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Dutch companies RH Marine Netherlands B.V. (RH Marine) and Bakker Sliedrecht Electro Industrie B.V. (Bakker Sliedrecht). With this transaction, VINCI Energies gains market position in the maritime sector in the Netherlands and strengthens its industrial portfolio.
RH Marine is a major system integrator, founded in 1860, that provides engineering and integrating tailored solutions for automation and electrical systems in the maritime industry. With its high-end expertise and experience, RH Marine offers innovative solutions for all ship support platform systems in the market for marine vessels and superyachts.
Since its founding in 1919, Bakker Sliedrecht has been developing into an electrical and automation integrator that designs, installs, and maintains electrical installations in the dredging, offshore, maritime and land-based industries. Bakker Sliedrecht provides sustainable solutions that prepare the maritime fleet for the future.
Hugo Loudon, Managing Director RH Marine: “In joining VINCI Energies, both RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht will be better positioned to support our clients even more with innovative, qualitative and sustainable solutions. Moreover, VINCI Energies is an inspiring organization with a culture that fits well with our way of working. A good workplace where our employees can continue to develop further.”.
Jos van Uden, Managing Director VINCI Energies NL Infrastructure, Building Solutions and Industry: “The activities of both companies are complementary to the VINCI Energies portfolio, a welcome addition that further expands our market position into the maritime sector. The knowledge and expertise have a lot of similarities with the services of our business units focusing on industry. I see many opportunities for cooperation and knowledge sharing. With great pleasure I welcome RH Marine and Bakker Sliedrecht and their employees to our organization.”.
The transaction will be submitted to the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) and is expected to be completed in Q4 2024.