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PRESS RELEASE
Rotterdam, 05 November 2015
RH Marine Group Launched Following Imtech Marine Acquisition
Radio Holland, part of RHMG, will keep its name
RH Marine Group, formerly known as Imtech Marine was introduced at the Europort
exhibition in Rotterdam today.
Following the recent acquisition by Parcom Capital and Pon Holdings, Imtech Marine will
now be known as RH Marine Group. RH Marine Group is built on the strong roots of the
founding companies, Radio Holland and van Rietschoten & Houwens.
The two major ‘pillars’ for service and newbuild activities within Imtech Marine are also
involved in the new naming structure. Radio Holland will keep its name but will have a fresh
new logo. Radio Holland is the renowned global NavCom, Connectivity, On Board ICT
service and maintenance brand and connects its customers to an unrivalled network of
offices and support locations along the global shipping routes. It delivers unique technical
service expertise that helps customers run smarter, more profitable businesses. Additionally,
the Radio Holland management team has announced a strategy to strengthen the company’s
offer in On Board ICT. Building on its experience of successful design and implementation of
integral on-board networks, Radio Holland will provide customers with customised solutions
that seamlessly align with their ICT and connectivity needs.
The newbuild pillar or former ‘Imtech Marine & Offshore’ is relaunched under the name RH
Marine. RH Marine is the leading system integrator and full-service provider of state of-theart technology to support the core processes of complex ships, with innovative solutions in
Electrical, Automation systems and HVAC. As a Maritime System Integrator, RH Marine is
active in a number of dedicated markets including: navy, megayachts, special vessels &
ferries and cruise ships (via the specialized HVAC company Schiffbau-/Dockbautechnik in
Hamburg). Its innovation focus is directed towards hybrid power solutions, future proof ship
automation and performance management.
René ten Brinke, CEO of RH Marine Group comments: “The rich heritage of the founding
companies, Van Rietschoten & Houwens, dating back to 1860, and Radio Holland dating
back to 1916, played a key role in the new naming. With both companies’ initials being RH, it
made sense for us to integrate those letters into the new naming and implement a new,
sharp and colourful branding for RH Marine Group, Radio Holland and RH Marine.
Note for the editorial board:
For more specific information please contact RH Marine Group,
Annet Boers, Manager Global Marketing & Communications;
annet.boers@rhmarinegroup.com
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Our fleet of brands including Radio Holland, RH Marine, Van Berge Henegouwen, Venteville,
Techsol Marine, Elkon, Schiffbau-/Dockbautechnik and Tess will all keep individual names
and branding styles and focus on their key specialisms, technology expertise and target
markets to deliver customised, flexible solutions which closely align with customers’
requirements. In a sense, this is a new start and we’re looking forward to the future.”
Symbolic to the heritage of the company, RH Marine Group showcases the ‘Flyer’ at its
booth at Europort. The Flyer is the famous sailing yacht with which Conny van Rietschoten
won the Whitbread race around the world in 1978, now known as the Volvo Ocean Race.
Delegates attending Europort can visit the Flyer on request.
Profile RH Marine Group
RH Marine Group, formerly Imtech Marine, is a leading company in the global maritime
market. A full-service provider and system integrator, providing tailor-made, innovative,
sustainable technology solutions covering the whole ship as well as global services during its
full life-time. It is built on the strong roots of the founding companies Radio Holland and van
Rietschoten & Houwens.
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