IMS Group AS has acquired Jowa AB
IMS Group AS has acquired Jowa AB.
IMS Group is a Norwegian group of companies focusing on leading technological solutions for the offshore and marine market. Its vision is to be the preferred supplier of cost-efficient solutions, ensuring safe and sustainable operations. Today, it is the world-leading supplier of watertight doors, safety windows, ballast water management systems, incinerators, ejectors and fire-rated doors and windows, fire-resistant aluminum and glass structures. The group has independent offices in Norway, Germany, Finland, Singapore, China and the US, and several agents representing the group worldwide. With the acquisition of Jowa, IMS Group now has 500 employees.
Jowa, a Sweden-based group of companies, has supplied the maritime industry with environmental protection equipment for more than 60 years and has earned a solid reputation. The group specializes in water treatment and protection of the marine environment. Its products are designed to contribute to the global ecosystem by protecting the marine environment with the latest and best technology. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Jowa has offices in the Netherlands, Greece and Singapore, as well as factories in China and the US, and has a workforce of 110 dedicated employees.
Oaklins’ team in Norway acted as the buy-side advisor to IMS Group in this transaction.
Roy Langseth
CEO, IMS Group AS
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