Parker Hannifin Acquires Kittiwake Group
Alliance provides total system health management to customers. Kittiwake Group, a leading global provider of asset control and protection technology, has been acquired by Parker Hannifin Corp., the global leader in motion and control technologies. The transaction is designed to offer greater value with a comprehensive and innovative range of products and solutions and includes the acquisition of the entire Kittiwake Group, including Kittiwake Developments Ltd, Kittiwake Procal Limited, Kittiwake Holroyd Limited and Kittiwake Incorporated. The two companies complement each other; dealing within the same markets but with clear differentiation in product ranges.
IBIA Elects New Executive Members
At its recent general meeting in London, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) elected new officers to its executive. Chris Leigh-Jones of Kittiwake Developments Ltd was elected the association's new chairman. He replaces Ivar Tonsen of Gearbulk and was previously IBIA's vice chairman.; the association's new vice chairman is Nicholas Ladis of NL Transol in Greece; David Peart of Tyne Tees Bunkering retired as honorary secretary. Paul Dyke of Tramp Oil takes over in this role; and Angus Ogilvie of Cockett Marine continues his term as honorary treasurer. "This is a strong management team and it will help guide and shape IBIA's efforts over the next two years.
Post Joints Kittiwake
David Post has been appointed as Sales Manager, Kittiwake Developments Ltd. Formerly with marine fuels and lubricants supplier, FAMM, Post takes on the responsibility for Kittiwake’s sales planning, coordination and development, including the management of the company’s global distributor and dealer network. He will also coordinate the ongoing development of product sales and key account management within Kittiwake.
