Hendrik Veder Group brings a distinguished 225-year legacy, making it one of the oldest maritime enterprises in the Netherlands. With 79 employees, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-standing customer relationships. It remains a trusted provider of steel wire and synthetic rope solutions for lifting, mooring, towing, and rigging in the maritime and offshore industries, with a clear focus on sustainability. Together, the combined organization will offer a broader range of services to its customers.

IKM Gruppen AS is a major international industrial group with approximately 4,000 employees and operations in 15 countries. The company generates annual revenues of around EUR 1 billion and continues to expand its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

Following the transaction, the combined entity will operate under the new name IKM Hendrik Veder B.V, reflecting both organizations’ heritage and future ambitions.

“This acquisition represents an important step in strengthening our presence in the maritime industry and expanding our capabilities in the European market,” said the owner of IKM Gruppen AS, Ståle Kyllingstad. “Hendrik Veder Group’s long history, expertise, and focus on sustainable solutions make it a strong strategic fit for our organization.”

About Hendrik Veder Group

Founded nearly five centuries ago, Hendrik Veder Group is a Rotterdam-based maritime company with 79 employees. The company is recognized as one of the oldest maritime businesses in the Netherlands, with a strong legacy of expertise and service in the industry, and a clear focus on delivering sustainable solutions.

Ståle Kyllingstad and Egbert Vennik