Kobelt Acquires Accu-Steer
Kobelt, the Canadian manufacturer of propulsion controls, steering systems, thrusters, stabilizers and braking systems, has acquired US-based Accu-Steer, well known for its line of hydraulic steering actuators.
“The synergies between the Kobelt and Accu-Steer product lines make these two companies such a natural fit.” stated Bill Pulse, Accu-Steer President. “Kobelt’s goal is to provide comprehensive systems to their customers and the Accu-Steer product line enables them to achieve this goal and better service the customer. “We are very excited about the future for these combined product lines.”
“We continue on our mission to design and manufacture systems that provide our customers with the safest, most trusted solutions to guiding and controlling movement.” said David Bockhold, CEO of Kobelt. “In our effort to provide complete steering packages to a broad range of the marine market, the Accu-Steer product line effectively fills some gaps in our current Kobelt product line. By packaging the hydraulic power steering unit into a complete steering package, we improve our ability to provide quality, cost effective and complete steering solutions.”
Kobelt will retain the Accu-Steer brand; a well-known, trusted and respected name in the marine industry. Accu-Steer branded products will be distributed and serviced through Kobelt’s Global Partner Network operating in 60 countries worldwide.
By Jake Frith
