Vard acquisition extends automation offer
The acquisition of ICD Software, means that Seaonics is able to expand its business in deck handling equipment and automation technology.
Stig Bjørkedal, executive vice president for equipment and solutions, Vard and Chairman of Seaonics, said: “This acquisition is a catalyst for growth and development of Seaonics and an important step for VARD in strengthening our equipment and solutions portfolio.”
“The integration of in-house developed automation and control system software enables us to offer a complete complex product delivery to the customer.”
The new enlarged Seaonics will also be able to develop and deliver significant parts of the equipment for drilling vessels, including automation systems for cranes, winches, and other deck handling equipment, including the innovative drilling tower solutions from part-owned Castor Drilling Solution.
ICD Software is specialised in the development of automation software and control systems, and employs 63 workers, half of which in Norway and the remainder in two subsidiaries in Poland and Estonia.
The company has leading know-how and experience in automation and drive systems and it’s expected to be an important contributor to the development of new products for Seaonics and other companies in the VARD group.
Established in 2011 and 51% controlled by VARD, Seaonics delivers winches, cranes and handling equipment to the offshore and maritime sector. The company has developed cranes for critical offshore lifting operations up to 250t, and is one of the market leaders for Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS).
