Wärtsilä has acquired the German company Claus D. Christophel Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH (CDC), which specializes in the design, delivery and service of automation systems for ship owners and yards. The company is based in Hamburg and has three business areas, which are maritime information technology, project engineering and customer service.
CDC’s operations contribute to a significant increase in Wärtsilä’s automation and electrical engineering competence according to Tage Blomberg, Group Vice President, Wärtsilä Services.
CDC’s net annual sales were EUR 2.1 million in 2007. The company employs twelve people, all of whom have a high degree of competence in electrical engineering.
CDC’s operations and employees will be integrated into Wärtsilä Services. The company’s founder and former owner, Mr. Claus D. Christophel, will continue working for Wärtsilä. The acquisition value was not published.
Picture: Company offices CDC in Hamburg (source: https://www.christophel.de/index.php?site=3&lang=2[CDC])
