DIGIT Elektrotechniek part of Batenburg Techniek

With effect from 1 November 2020, Batenburg Techniek will acquire DIGIT Elektrotechniek. The Zwaag-based company develops, installs and implements electrical installations for production processes. DIGIT Elektrotechniek also develops various PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions for various industrial clients in North Holland. Batenburg Techniek is a technical service provider that operates in the heart of the smart industry.   The acquisition of DIGIT Elektrotechniek supports the ambition of Batenburg Techniek to further expand its activities in industrial automation.

Ralph van den Broek, CEO at Batenburg Techniek: ‘DIGIT Elektrotechniek is a good addition to our Batenburg Industrial Automation division. With this acquisition, we focus on further building on our specialist knowledge in order to operate close to our clients. In addition, with this takeover we are positioning ourselves more strongly and more broadly in the market.’       

Martijn Dekker, DIGIT Elektrotechniek: ‘Our employees are at their best when they can contribute to large-scale and technically sophisticated projects. By joining Batenburg Techniek, we significantly increase our chances of winning projects of this type. This connection is also an improvement in terms of career opportunities for DIGIT employees.’

The Batenburg Industrial Automation division has 500 employees working for clients in food production, specialist mechanical engineering, marine and offshore, water treatment, horticulture and drinking water supply. The activities of DIGIT Elektrotechniek fit seamlessly with the activities of Batenburg Industrial Automation. By combining mutual knowledge and experience, Batenburg Techniek offers a broadening of the range of services and expands its activities in North Holland.

With more than 70 employees, DIGIT Elektrotechniek will form an important part of the Batenburg Industrial Automation division. This division also comprises the companies Beenen, Bellt, JB Systems, IAS and Hoogendoorn Growth Management.