Elomatic acquires cruise engineering specialist Ablemans LCS Oy
Turku-based engineering firm, Elomatic, has bought Ablemans LCS Oy (ALCS), a cruise ship docking, refit, and technical service specialist. The acquisition will broaden Elomatic’s service provision in the marine sector, taking the company beyond design to hands-on project servicing.
The combination of ALCS’s expertise in fleetwide conversions and technical upgrades with Elomatic’s expertise in fuel and energy efficiency initiatives, the company is now well-placed to provide shipowners with a complete service in establishing and achieving demand sustainability goals., the company said.
Elomatic plans to expand into technologies including battery energy storage, air lubrication, scrubber conversions, future fuel upgrades, and life-saving appliances. Combining these systems with the company’s existing patented ElogridTM tunnel thruster grid system will provide a foundation for developing comprehensive fuel savings and energy efficiency systems, the company said. These will become increasingly important as the regulations tighten.
Rami Hirsimäki, Elomatic senior vice president, Marine, said: “This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Elomatic’s strategic development and the beginning of a new chapter in shipowner and operator technical services from concept to completion. Elomatic and ALCS consolidation will set the stage for future growth and innovation in marine engineering to support the maritime industry's transition to greener, more sustainable, and more efficient operations.”
ALCS chief executive, Hannu Petäjäsuvanto, commented: “This day is a special one in our company's history as we now officially join forces with Elomatic Oy, a company that shares our forward-looking, customer-centric values. Our strategic alliance creates exciting new opportunities for us to grow, develop, and better meet the needs of our customers with a service offering that complements our established expertise within the market.”
