AUTRONICA APPOINTS ALPHATRON MARINE B.V. AS FIRE & GAS DETECTION DISTRIBUTOR FOR HOLLAND, BELGIUM AND LUXEMBORG
Benelux Boost for Autrosafe & Autroprime and Omicron products
Autronica Fire and Security AS has appointed Alphatron Marine B.V. as its new distributor in the Netherlands. Starting July 2011, the established marine electronics supplier will be responsible for domestic and Benelux sales, distribution and service of all Autronica fire detection systems, including the AutroSafe and Autroprime product ranges in addition to the company’s Omicron gas detection systems.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Alphatron Marine is a well-established Dutch distributor and manufacturer of maritime navigation, maneuvering, communications and safety systems. With a strong presence in the commercial marine, offshore and superyacht sectors in the Netherlands and internationally, Alphatron Marine is an ideal Dutch partner for Autronica, whose fire & gas safety systems are highly regarded by shipbuilders, operators and owners worldwide.
“Autronica is well known for developing the most reliable and technically advanced fire & gas detection systems available, so we’re delighted to add them to our own extensive portfolio of safety systems for commercial vessels, workboats and superyachts,” comments Luuk Vroombout, Director of Alphatron Marine B.V.
Wictor Wilmann, Global Sales Manager from Autronica adds: “The Netherlands is a very important shipbuilding market and appointing Alphatron Marine to support our activity there and in Belgium and Luxemborg will ensure that our products are readily available to shipbuilders in the region. Alphatron’s worldwide network will also provide added value to vessels sailing with Autronica onboard in terms of being able to provide support whenever and wherever it’s needed.”
For further information, please contact:
Cees Bochoven
T +31 (0)10 453 4000
D +31 (0)10 453 4082
F +31 (0)10 452 9212
E-mail
c.bochoven@alphatronmarine.com