Bolidt acquires Boteka to consolidate position in cruise industry

Bolidt has acquired a majority stake in Florida-based Boteka in a move Bolidt said is intended to consolidate its leading position in the global cruise industry.

As a specialist in prefabricated elements for cruise ships, Boteka has worked exclusively with Bolidt products during a 14-year relationship that has seen the two parties serve major operators including Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Group and Celebrity Cruises. The collaboration has covered both newbuild and retrofit projects.

In line with Bolidt’s all-under-one-roof principle, the acquisition will allow the Dutch company to accelerate its development of custom-made solutions while enhancing its efficiency, planning and flexibility in cruise ship projects. It also strengthens Bolidt’s presence in the US and increases its manufacturing capacity with an additional production facility in Miami.

“We are delighted to welcome Boteka into the Bolidt Group as we move forward with our strategy for growth – expanding our portfolio to provide total solutions for our clients,” said Bolidt chief executive Rientz-Willem Bol. “Boteka possesses considerable technical expertise and customer insight that can inspire our R&D efforts, further optimise internal processes, enhance employee learning, and provide added value for our global cruise clients.”

Under the terms of the expanded co-operation, Boteka will continue to develop prefabricated synthetic elements at the Miami production facility and oversee their installation, inspection and measurement on board the vessel, while Bolidt remains exclusively responsible for sales activities.