INNOMAR & NORBIT join forces

 Trondheim, 27 June 2024: NORBIT has acquired INNOMAR Technologie GmbH, a leader in parametric sub-bottom profilers. Based in Rostock, Germany, INNOMAR has nearly thirty years of experience and serves customers in over 80 countries.

Acquisition of the leading manufacturer of parametric sub-bottom profilers

INNOMAR's parametric sub-bottom profilers provide high-resolution imaging of the seafloor and subsurface layers. They are used for sediment mapping  (e.g., for installing offshore wind farms, dredging, and construction), geological surveys, and detecting buried objects like pipelines and archaeological artefacts.

Image 1: Data visualisation of INNOMAR sub-bottom profiler

“We are enthusiastic about welcoming INNOMAR to the NORBIT family. Nearly 30 years of accumulated domain knowledge, combined with a strong and well-established brand, align with NORBIT’s vision to be recognized as world-class, enabling people to Explore More. INNOMAR has an experienced team, and the product portfolio complements our existing sonar technology," says Per Jørgen Weisethaunet, CEO of NORBIT.

INNOMAR's operations will continue in Rostock, Germany, under the INNOMAR brand as INNOMAR, a NORBIT Company.

“NORBIT, as the new owner of INNOMAR, will open the NORBIT toolbox and support to unleash positive synergies where this might be relevant. The main focus is to ensure that we together continue to deliver technology that enable our clients to Explore More," says Peter K. Eriksen, Business Unit Director of NORBIT Oceans.

“Joining forces with NORBIT is a great opportunity for INNOMAR. This partnership aligns well with our long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality technology in the Oceans domain. We believe that NORBIT’s global reach and resources will help us serve our customers even better and explore new opportunities in the maritime industry. We look forward to working together and contributing to our shared goals," says Sabine Müller, CEO of INNOMAR.

For further queries, please contact:

• Peter K. Eriksen, Business Unit Director of NORBIT Oceans, +1 (805) 708-3877

• Sabine Müller, CEO of INNOMAR, +49 173 2347132

About NORBIT: NORBIT is a global provider of tailored technology to selected applications, solving challenges and promoting sustainability through innovative solutions, in line with its mission to Explore More. The company is structured in three business segments to address its key markets: Oceans, Connectivity, and Product Innovation & Realization. The Oceans segment delivers tailored technology solutions to global maritime markets. The Connectivity segment provides wireless solutions for identification, monitoring, and tracking. The Product Innovation & Realization segment offers R&D services, proprietary products, and contract manufacturing to key customers. NORBIT is headquartered in Trondheim, with manufacturing in Europe and North America. It has around 500 employees and a worldwide sales and distribution platform.

 For more information: www.norbit.com