According to the latest news, by the late-March, 2019, Sea Control System Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of XTronica AS, a professional manufacturer and supplier of level gauging and valve remote control system.
XTronica AS, founded in 2005, is a supplier of maritime instrumentation and systems with main focus on cargo instrumentation and sensor applications. It is known for many years of industry experience and solid technical background. The founding team of this company is the core team of Autronica, which was established in Norway, Sep, 1957. Autronica was acquired by Kongsburg in 2000. Its level gauging and valve control system became a vital part of Kongsburg’s product line in marine and off-shore industry. XTronica has reached almost 600 vessels sales record by the end of 2018. Owns 40% of marketing share of globe off-shore market. XTronica has a reputation for its high quality and leading technology.
Through this acquisition, Sea Control merges the advantage of both parties in technology, product and marketing. Combine the loading computer and level/valve control system into a highly intelligent marine fluid automatic control system for ballast water and cargo oil. Enhance the managing level for loading and unloading cargo and automatic ballast level, pushing the development for smart ship. In the future, Sea Control will base its own software development capability and marketing foundation in China, together with the technology and production center in North-Europe, providing highly integrated automatic control system and related services for all the shipyards and owners around the globe.