Alewijnse joins the Oceanco Group
Oceanco has announced that Alewijnse, a leading electrical systems integrator with more than 135 years of history, has officially joined the Oceanco Group. The move follows Alewijnse’s acquisition by Oceanco’s new shareholder, Gabe Newell, founder of Valve Corporation and initiator of the private research project Inkfish.
This milestone strengthens the Group’s capabilities by bringing together companies that share a long-term vision and a strong commitment to innovation.
A long-standing collaboration
Oceanco and Alewijnse have been working together since the 1990s on groundbreaking yacht projects, laying the foundation for a shared vision of the future of yachting. In recent years, with the support of Strong Root Capital, Alewijnse has consolidated its position as a high-performing company with a strong presence not only in yachting, but also in the naval and governmental sectors, dredging, offshore, and industrial markets.
Continuity and new opportunities
Alewijnse will continue to operate with the same team, leadership, and strategic direction. As part of a group that also includes Lateral, Mercury and Aluship, the company will be able to leverage synergies and draw on the integrated expertise of leading players in different fields.
“With Alewijnse joining the Group, we have the opportunity to develop new solutions and innovations that will benefit not only the yachting sector but the maritime industry as a whole,” said Marcel Onkenhout, Oceanco CEO.
Gert Bravenboer, CEO of Alewijnse, added: “Electrical systems integration lies at the core of modern yachting and maritime operations. Becoming part of the Oceanco Group allows us to further build on our expertise and take a leading role in a rapidly evolving sector.”
Finally, Patrick Zanders, Partner at Strong Root Capital, highlighted the company’s progress: “Over the past seven years Alewijnse has developed a clear vision for the future and secured a strong market position. With Oceanco and Gabe Newell, a new owner has been found who can continue to build on this foundation. This is without doubt the right step at the right time.”
Innovation and growth
With this acquisition, Oceanco confirms its strategy of consolidation and growth, uniting complementary companies and strengthening the Group’s role as a reference platform for innovation, engineering, and design in yachting and beyond.
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