Maritime systems integrator Alewijnse has joined the Oceanco Group, which has been acquired by Gabe Newell, founder of US-based Valve Corporation and initiator of the private ocean research project Inkfish.
Mr Newell established Valve in 1996, developer of the hugely successful Half-Life and Portal video game series, among others. Valve is also the creator of Steam, the world’s largest digital distribution platform for PC games.
Alewijnse specialises in electrical engineering and automation systems, working across the yachting, naval, dredging, offshore and industrial sectors.
It will continue to operate as an independent company within the Oceanco Group, maintaining its existing identity and client base. The move follows seven years under the ownership of Strong Root Capital.
“We are proud of what we have achieved at Alewijnse over the past years. Joining the Oceanco Group is a logical step in the further development of our organisation,” said Gert Bravenboer, CEO of Alewijnse.
“We are strengthening our market position without compromising our own identity. Electrical systems integration is at the heart of our maritime and industrial segments. Together with Oceanco and Gabe Newell, we can further build on our leading expertise and see great opportunities to realise our long-term ambitions.”
