VAF Instruments has been acquired by Aalberts Industries
VAF Instruments' shareholders have sold the company to Aalberts Industries N.V. Financial details have not been disclosed.
VAF Instruments B.V. is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-tech sensors and measurement systems for the marine, power plant and industrial sectors. The company is dedicated to continuously developing and enhancing innovative, highly accurate measurement sensors and systems that maximize efficiency, improve operational excellence and reduce the environmental impact of its clients’ operations.
Aalberts Industries N.V. is a global technology company of mission-critical technologies. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the firm focuses on products in the installation, material, climate and industrial sectors.
This acquisition will further strengthen VAF Instruments’ worldwide reputation by bringing its world-class platform and tier-1 products for fuel and performance measurement into new B2B niche markets.
Oaklins' Dutch team acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of VAF Instruments. This transaction is a testament to the expertise of Oaklins' Marine Equipment team, which has advised on numerous mergers and acquisitions in the sector, including Vetus (sold to Yanmar), IMS (sold to Norac) and TMC Compressors (sold to Lifco), among others. It was the team's thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing global marine equipment suppliers that led VAF Instruments to choose to work with Oaklins.
Leo Blankenstein
CEO, VAF Instruments
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Mark Climate Technology has acquired Heber GmbH
Heber GmbH has been acquired by Mark Climate Technology, a specialist in climate control systems and a portfolio company of Bolster Investment Partners. This partnership strengthens the positions of both companies in the global market for innovative and sustainable climate solutions, as well as creating unique synergies. Mark Climate's expertise in standardized, scalable solutions is enhanced by Heber's emphasis on customer-specific customization.
Learn moreMid Continent Controls, Inc. has been acquired by HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI) has acquired Mid Continent Controls, Inc. (MC2). Following the acquisition, MC2 will maintain its established brand name while operating as part of HEICO’s Electronic Technologies Group. MC2 will report directly to Radiant Power Group, a complementary subsidiary of HEICO that provides electronic components for the commercial and private aircraft markets.
Learn morePOLYTEC EMC Engineering GmbH has been acquired by Cannon S.p.A.
PUR Holding GmbH has sold its majority stake in POLYTEC EMC Engineering GmbH to Cannon S.p.A., the manufacturer of advanced industrial equipment for plastic processing.
Learn more