icon Add as a preferred source Download PDF version

Jotron, a renowned manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience delivering safety products is pleased to announce the acquisition of Skipper Electronics AS.

Skipper was established in 1984 and is a brand within the maritime market. As part of this strategic alliance, to integrate yet preserve the widely recognised brand, Skipper Electronics AS will be renamed Jotron Skipper AS.

Providing innovative solutions

Merete Berdal, CEO of Jotron AS, expresses her excitement about the acquisition: “We are thrilled to welcome Skipper Electronics AS to the Jotron family. Their strong brand presence and exceptional reputation within the maritime market will build a more solidified position for Jotron as a global leader. Renaming the company to Jotron Skipper AS ensures the continuity of the SKIPPER brand while capitalizing on the synergies between the organisations.”

As Jotron Skipper AS, we are confident in our ability to provide innovative solutions" 

Sigurd Paulsen, Managing Director of Skipper Electronics AS adds, “This strategic alliance marks a new era for Skipper Electronics AS. We are proud to be a part of Jotron AS, continuing to operate under the SKIPPER brand, which has gained significant trust and recognition in the maritime market. Together, as Jotron Skipper AS, we are confident in our ability to provide innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers.”

Delivering outstanding products

Jotron Skipper AS and Jotron AS are committed to preserving the strong brand presence of SKIPPER while leveraging their collective resources to drive growth and innovation.

With this acquisition and the creation of Jotron Skipper AS, both companies reaffirm their commitment to providing top-quality solutions and upholding the esteemed SKIPPER brand. Together, they will continue to prioritise customer needs and deliver outstanding products and services to the maritime market.

In case you missed it

Wärtsilä simulators boost maritime training in China
Wärtsilä simulators boost maritime training in China

Technology group - Wärtsilä and Sinocrew Maritime Services, a globally renowned provider of integrated crew management and marine training services to the international s...

How can the maritime industry benefit from applying AI?
How can the maritime industry benefit from applying AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a profound and multifaceted impact throughout the business world, driving a transformation across all sectors by significantly increasing eff...

Maritime Week Africa 2026: Bunkering & fuel insights
Maritime Week Africa 2026: Bunkering & fuel insights

ship.energy will stage Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26) from 20-22 January 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. The 17th edition will con...

vfd