Dutch cable logistics company expands with purchase of compatriot firm

Dutch provider of solutions for transport, handling and storage of subsea cables WIND Group has acquired compatriot equipment engineering and manufacturing company Draftec.

Founded in 2009, Draftec has grown into a specialized system integrator and manufacturer of custom-designed, multi-disciplinary systems and mission equipment for sectors including offshore wind, marine and dredging, and heavy lift.

Company founder Martijn Boone will together with Director Martijn Holtkamp continue to manage the company, bringing experience in mechanical design, hydraulic and electrical systems and control system software and automation.

Tom Nooij, CEO of WIND, said: “We are delighted to welcome Draftec to the WIND Group. By bringing their skills and capabilities into the group we will be able to offer even more support to our clients’ projects. With Draftec available at our yards around the world, WIND is making another move towards supporting our clients from A to Z.”

“This is an exciting step forward for Draftec and takes us closer to our goal of being a worldwide innovative equipment supplier. Our companies’ common culture and values make this a logical move that holds great potential for the future. We are very much looking forward to being part of the WIND family and serving our shared clients,” said Boone.

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