Elomatic, an international consulting and engineering company, has today announced the acquisition of Ablemans LCS Oy (ALCS), a company renowned for its expertise in cruise vessel refits, dockings and technical services.
The acquisition of ALCS will enhance Elomatic’s offerings for shipowners, providing a full suite of technical services and solutions. ALCS brings extensive knowledge and experience in managing refit and retrofit projects for the shipbuilding industry. This enhances Elomatic’s established expertise within the marine sector, whilst supporting the expansion of Elomatic’s service capabilities beyond design solutions.
The acquisition establishes Elomatic as an end-to-end solutions provider for the maritime industry. By combining ALCS’s expertise in fleetwide conversions and technical upgrades with Elomatic’s expertise in fuel and energy efficiency solutions, the company is now equipped to offer a comprehensive solution package to help shipowners manage the increasingly demanding sustainability goals of the marine industry.
With this latest acquisition, Elomatic can expand its offerings into areas such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), air lubrication systems (ALS), scrubber conversions, future fuels upgrades, and life-saving appliances. This expansion, when combined with Elomatic’s current technology, such as the patented Elogrid™ tunnel thruster grid system, will serve as an entry point for comprehensive fuel savings and energy efficiency solutions. As the maritime industry adapts to more stringent emissions regulation, measured by CII and EEXI, these innovative solutions will become increasingly more vital in achieving compliance.
Rami Hirsimäki, Senior Vice President, Marine at Elomatic, 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 transition to greener, more sustainable, and more efficient operations.”
Hannu Petäjäsuvanto, CEO, at ALCS, said: “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. This is the beginning of a long-term collaboration that will strengthen both businesses, whilst providing an enhanced level of support to shipowners worldwide.”
This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to continuous innovation, paving the way for a more sustainable future in the maritime industry as part of the group’s updated strategy.