Elcome and Radio Zeeland forge strategic distribution partnership to enhance presence in key maritime markets
Elcome International, a leading provider of maritime technology solutions with nearly 55 years of experience in the industry, has signed a sales and distribution agreement with Netherlands-headquartered Radio Zeeland DMP.
This strategic alliance, formalized at the annual METS Trade exhibition, heralds a new phase of growth and expansion for both companies’ innovative technology solutions in the yachting, inland waterways, and short sea shipping segments across a number of strategic geographical locations.
For inland and short sea shipping operations, Elcome is now the exclusive distributor of RZ DMP’s Thor and Commander product lines across Canada, Italy, Malaysia, Maldives, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.
The partnership will also see Elcome distributing Radio Zeeland’s bespoke yachting solutions in these countries, with Italy and Spain benefiting from non-exclusive arrangements.
Willem Blommaart, Chief Executive Officer, Radio Zeeland DMP, said: “Our partnership with Elcome positions us to elevate Radio Zeeland's market impact, leveraging Elcome's extensive marine electronics, communication, navigation, and control systems expertise to amplify our global portfolio presence.”
Founded in 1952, Radio Zeeland DMP has earned a solid reputation designing and manufacturing quality navigational equipment using its in-house developed rate of turn gyro. The company has since added bridge displays, consoles, autopilot systems, shallow water echosounders and a wide range of monitoring and control solutions to its portfolio.
"Radio Zeeland's strength in product innovation complements our leadership in system integration and servicing of advanced marine technologies," noted Jimmy Grewal, Managing Director of Elcome. "This partnership opens up substantial market opportunities and gives our customers access to a comprehensive one-stop shop for their navigation and control system needs."
The partnership equips vessel operators with a rich selection of Radio Zeeland's Thor line products, renowned for their versatility and suitability for both newbuilds and retrofits, already enhancing over 10,000 vessels worldwide.
For Elcome’s yachting customers, Radio Zeeland solutions include an impressive array of custom-built systems, from bridge consoles and displays, and wing and AFT stations, to sophisticated alarm and safety panels, monitoring, and control systems.
The new Commander range, developed by Radio Zeeland and targeting sectors such as coastal shipping, offshore wind activities, and fishing industries, aligns perfectly with Elcome's mission to deliver state-of-the-art, reliable navigation technologies to a broader clientele. ‘By introducing the Commander line to our portfolio, we are enhancing our suite of solutions and affirming our commitment to offering top-tier products that meet the diverse needs of the maritime industry,’ notes Grewal.”