Wärtsilä Corporation’s acquisition of Hamworthy PLC will go ahead after approval by Hamworthy’s shareholders this week. Hamworthy is a global company providing specialist equipment and services to the marine, oil & gas and industrial sectors. Wärtsilä is a global provider of complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets, including specialization in natural gas-powered solutions. Björn Rosengren, CEO, Wärtsilä Corporation, said, “We believe strongly that by combining our resources with Hamworthy, we will be able to broaden and enhance our capabilities in rapidly evolving offshore, marine gas application, and environmental solutions markets.”
(This article compiled using information from a Wärtsilä Corporation press release)