Alewijnse and Van Meer partner for smarter, greener ship operations
System integrator Alewijnse and Van Meer, a specialist in drive systems, have joined forces for a sustainable future. The companies are collaborating to accelerate the development and integration of hybrid and electric drive systems within the maritime value chain. The partnership was officially formalised on 5 November during the Europort exhibition at Ahoy Rotterdam.
Framework agreement lays the foundation for long-term collaboration towards a cleaner future
Today’s maritime and industrial sectors face major challenges, with energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction targets requiring smart, integrated solutions. Energy generation, storage, distribution, and conversion together will play a key role. Alewijnse and Van Meer share the same vision in these areas and will work closely together in developing and offering hybrid and electric drive systems as well as energy storage installations, with digitalization and innovative technologies acting as important drivers. Together, the companies are offering solutions for all types of projects in the maritime and industrial sectors.
Innovation starts with the right partners
Gert Bravenboer, CEO of Alewijnse, said: “At Alewijnse, we believe that strategic partnerships are the key to faster innovation. We are therefore proud to have found such a partner in Van Meer. Together, we have what it takes to make projects successful.
“By combining our expertise and experience, Alewijnse and Van Meer can offer clients a wide range of electrical solutions, which we not only manufacture but also install and commission. Clients can source highly complex and advanced products while receiving the best service from a single provider.”
One plus one equals three
Mischa Habermehl, Solution Manager Power Conversion at Alewijnse, added: “Alewijnse and Van Meer share the same DNA. We are moving from transactional to transformational approaches. We create value through knowledge sharing and practical innovation. As partners, we strengthen each other: one plus one equals three. We accelerate without compromising quality, standardise processes, and reduce risks through modelling and simulation in the pre-engineering phase.”
Luc Van Meer, Director at Van Meer, said: “Van Meer and Alewijnse speak the same language and share the same drive for sustainability. We also share the same vision, both building on long experience in the maritime sector. Together we can achieve a great deal, especially on larger and more complex projects. Mutual trust allows us to truly advance the electrification of shipping.”
The signing of the framework agreement marks the start of an intensive collaboration focused on accelerating sustainable innovations within the maritime sector. Alewijnse will be demonstrating what this means in practice at stand 1.308 during the Europort exhibition at Ahoy Rotterdam, where its experts will be happy to explain how joint solutions contribute to smarter, greener ship operations. In addition, various workshops held by young professionals will share knowledge of maritime electrification and the innovations that enable the energy transition.
