Company: General Oceans, RS Aqua
Business Type: Marine Technology
UK & International Business Sales and M&A News
General Oceans has acquired ocean technology specialists RS Aqua in a move that will strengthen the positions of both companies.
General Oceans seeks to make a difference in the world of ocean technology by leveraging the combined knowledge and business acumen of a group of innovative companies with a successful track record of bringing pioneering technologies to market. The group is structured to enable rapid funding and execution of greenfield projects to quickly respond to market needs.
Recent acquisitions in the underwater technology market include Tritech International Ltd in 2022 and Klein Marine Systems in 2023. General Oceans, with its management office in London, consists of six operating companies including Nortek (Norway), Tritech (UK), Reach Robotics (Australia), Strategic Robotics Systems (USA), and Klein Marine Systems (USA). General Oceans employs more than 300 people based in Europe, UK, US and Australia, and sectors covered include marine biology, aquaculture, defence and seabed mining.
Atle Lohrmann, President of General Oceans, said:
“RS Aqua are an important acquisition for General Oceans and we couldn’t be happier they are joining the group. We believe RS Aqua will play a significant role in strengthening the position of General Oceans within the UK market, and vice versa.
“There are significant opportunities for collaboration and partnerships for RS Aqua within the group: something that is fundamental to General Oceans.”
Atle Lohrmann – President of General Oceans
RS Aqua, based in Portsmouth, UK, has over 40 years experience of supplying ocean technology sensors and systems across a variety of sectors, including autonomy and robots, offshore energy and fish tracking.
Martin Stemp, Managing Director of RS Aqua, commented:
“I’m delighted that RS Aqua has joined the General Oceans group. We share a passion and commitment to ocean technology innovation and I’m excited for this next crucial stage of RS Aqua’s growth.”
Martin Stemp – Managing Director of RS Aqua
RS Aqua will continue to operate as an autonomous business within General Oceans and it is their shared commitment to growth, technology and innovation, combined with shared values to drive future exploration, that brings both businesses together and paves the way for an exciting future.
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