Penn Elcom has acquired Netherlands-based flightcase manufacturer, Flightware.

Struck by Thomas Mostert (CEO of Penn Elcom GmbH, the distribution arm of the Penn Elcom Group in Continental Europe) and Marcel Vlot (MD of Flightware, who is now planning to leave the industry to pursue other interests), the agreement amicable acquisition is reckoned to ‘strengthen and diversify’ the Penn Elcom Group’s flightcase product design capabilities and ranges.

‘Marcel is delighted that his business has been delivered into good hands, and that the innovation and standing that he’s built up over the past 30 years of dedication to the industry will be continued,’ says Roger Willems, Chairman of the Penn Elcom Group. He adds that Flightware’s history of producing high quality hardware and accessories for flightcase construction is a match with Penn Elcom’s core business.

Flightware has a number of new designs in the pipeline that Penn Elcom will now bring to the market, and these, plus existing Flightware products will be available worldwide through the Penn Elcom distribution network.

The move is part of an ongoing expansion strategy, geared to consolidating Penn Elcom’s worldwide operation and enhance its reputation for quality, dynamic product ranges, efficiency and the very best service and support.

The company recently gained a majority shareholding in Chinese based 1- inch rack manufacturer, Forsight. and has also ramped up its general production capacity in the UK. Penn has also recently landed a major OEM deal from Latin America worth £1.8m.

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