The annual net sales of Maritime Service were 26 million NOK (EUR 3.2 million) in 2007. The company employs 28 people, of which 25 are service workers. Maritime Service's businesses will be integrated into Wartsila Services business in Norway. All employees will continue as Wartsila employees. The value of the deal is not published.
''Maritime Service's skilled personnel, knowhow and established customer relations within fishery are a valuable addition to Wartsila's offering,'' says Mr Tage Blomberg, Group Vice President, Wartsila Services.
''Through the acquisition, Maritime Service will benefit from Wartsila's broad capabilities and service offering, strong market presence and customer relations,'' Blomberg continues.