Convex advises on Martek Marine sale to James Fisher and Sons plc.
Convex advised Martek Marine, a leading and trusted supplier of safety, performance and crew protection equipment to the global shipping industry, on a sale to James Fisher and Sons Plc, a leading provider of innovative marine solutions and engineering services.
Founded in 2000, Martek is an international distributor of premium mission and life-critical safety, monitoring and medical equipment to the maritime industry.
Headquartered in Rotherham, Yorkshire, Martek Marine has a team of 60 people in the UK and in Singapore. The Company has supplied more than 30,000 pieces of equipment to major ship operators based around the world.
Products include a range of portable and fixed gas detection systems, defibrillators and water testing solutions. Martek is an expert at interpreting the complex matrix of maritime regulations. Twice a winner of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise and a holder of the ISO 9001 international quality benchmark, Martek has a strong market reputation and a loyal customer base. The Company provides guidance on health and safety requirements and delivers frictionless global fulfilment.
“Convex provided invaluable guidance and support from start to finish. The team’s focus and tenacity were instrumental in delivering a deal which surpassed our expectations.”
Paul Luen, CEO
