Comrod has Acquired a 75% Share in Sørskår Mekaniske Verksted AS. The Acquisition Will Enable Growth in the Comrod Product Range and Improve Production Processes and Efficiency.

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Jan 20, 2020, 08:37 ET

STAVANGER, Norway, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Comrod is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sørskår Mekaniske Verksted AS, a key supplier of mechanical services including robotization to Comrod for 20 years. The acquisition secures jobs and expertise in the local community and will contribute to Comrod's growth in the future.

From left Kari Duestad (CFO Comrod), Knut Sørskår (General Manager Sørskår), Ole Gunnar Fjelde (CEO Comrod) and Øyvind Sørskår (chairman of the board Sørskår)

Sørskår brings to Comrod a strong name, reputation and skill set; and in order to ensure continuity and maintain expertise all Sørskår management and staff will remain with the company. The Sørskår mechanical workshop will be relocated to Comrod at Tau in a new 3,000 sqm building to be completed by June 2020.

"Acquiring a highly efficient mechanical workshop as part of the company provides opportunities to both expand the Comrod product range, and to streamline production processes. This is an important strategic acquisition for Comrod," says Ole Gunnar Fjelde, CEO of Comrod Communication AS.

About Comrod Communication Group
Comrod Communication AS is a leading international manufacturer of antennas, control systems, masts and power supplies for the defence and commercial markets.

For further information please contact:
Ole Gunnar Fjelde, CEO Comrod Communication AS
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +47 5174 0500

SOURCE Comrod Communication AS