IKM Gruppen AS Acquires Hendrik Veder Group

After 225 years as one of the Netherlands’ oldest maritime companies, the Hendrik Veder Group are entering a new chapter as part of IKM Gruppen AS..

IKM Gruppen AS is a leading Norwegian industrial group with over 4,000 employees, operations in 15 countries, and annual revenues of approximately EUR 1 billion.

Going forward, the Hendrik Veder Group will operate under the name IKM Hendrik Veder B.V.. ‘A name, the company says, that reflects both our long-standing heritage and the strength of our new parent company. This partnership brings financial solidity, renewed investment capacity, and access to a broad network of specialist sister companies across the offshore and maritime industries. For our customers, suppliers and partners: our team, our expertise and our commitment to quality remain unchanged for our customers, suppliers and partners. What changes is our reach, and our ability to deliver.’

IKM Hendrik Veder B.V. look forward to writing this next chapter together with all parties.

Ståle Kyllingstad, owner of IKM Gruppen AS, said, “This step strengthens our position in the maritime industry and expands our capabilities in Europe. Hendrik Veder’s expertise and strong focus on sustainability make it an excellent strategic fit.”

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Ståle Kyllingstad and Egbert Vennik  (Photograph courtesy of IKM Group)

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