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Royal IHC has acquired the Netherlands-based Maritime Design and Engineering Services (MDES).
The Hardinxveld-Giessendam-based company provides engineering services, such as feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed engineering, to a range of clients in the maritime sector, including IHC.
Following the acquisition, the staff of MDES will continue their activities within the department of IHC Engineering.
MD&ES General Manager Wim van de Voorde will become Director Engineering Shipbuilding at IHC.