Two Rotterdam-based heavy lift specialists HEBO Maritiem Service and Bonn & Mees Floating Sheerlegs have decided to jointly seek growth through a merger. The collaboration between the two is seen as a significant milestone in the maritime sector, as they set sights on sustainable growth, expanded services, and strengthened market position.

With a combined experience of 170 years, the two companies a creating one of the most versatile maritime service providers in Europe. As a merged company HEBO and Bonn & Mees are looking to better cater to the ever-changing needs of their clients.

The partnership also ensures an efficient and specialised focus in areas such as heavy lifting, specialised transport, salvage operations, and emergency response.

Combining heavy-lift knowledge

HEBO and Bonn & Mees are now combining their knowledge, expertise, and specialties, ensuring improved availability and predictable outcomes for clients across Europe through their extensive fleet. Furthermore, this merger creates opportunities to further expand the wide range of maritime services offered.

Marius Punt, CEO of HEBO and Peter Leenheer, owner of Bonn & Mees ,aspire to seize new opportunities for growth, expansion, sustainability, and international development. Within this framework, the parties actively seek acquisitions and integration of new companies to enhance and complete their service offerings.

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