Woodfield Systems LTD Buy Loadtec Marine Arm Division

Loadtec Engineered Systems is delighted to announce the sale of its Marine Arm division to Woodfield Systems Ltd. Based in Whitstable, UK, Woodfield Systems has manufactured marine arms since the 1950s.

The Loadtec Marine Arm division has developed enormously over the last two years and has revolutionary designs that customers can immediately benefit from. Sales have been robust from a standing start, and the division has reached a point where it needs to develop and grow within a like-minded business. Woodfield Systems Ltd have the resources and ambition to support the “Loadtec Marine Arm” product range, and it will complement the established Woodfield Marine Arm brands, which have a long and vital history.

The core Loadtec Marine team will also transfer to Woodfield to continue their excellent work.

Alec Keeler, Managing Director of Loadtec, said, “We have long enjoyed a friendly relationship with Woodfield Systems Ltd, and their enthusiasm for this transaction made the offer a compelling proposal for both companies. We are excited to see how they will develop the Loadtec Marine Arm brand using their resource and support activities, and we wish them well. Our people were key to this success, and we were very fortunate to have an excellent team on board.”

David Williams, Sales Director of Woodfield Systems Ltd, said, “This is an exciting time for Woodfield Systems Ltd, and the acquisition of the Loadtec Marine Loading Arm division will complement our existing range of marine loading arms. Additionally, the extensive knowledge that comes with the personnel joining from Loadtec Marine Arms will strengthen and enhance the Woodfield team.”

Loadtec Engineered Systems will continue to focus on its core competencies: road and rail tanker bulk liquid transfer and fall prevention systems. Alec Keeler stated, “The markets are seeking more sophistication in automating manual processes and increased safety assurance. We are taking strong and positive steps to lead the way with new products and packages that represent the cutting edge of what is achievable in Chemical plants and terminals.”