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BUKH is proud to announce the asset takeover of Marinediesel AB VGT engine series

16-04-2018

Today, BUKH A/S announces the acquisition of Sweden based Marinediesel AB´s production of VGT marine engines, taking over the production and development of the powerful GM based V8 Diesel. In the future, production, sales and support will take place from BUKH´s Danish factory, ensuring that the engines meet the high quality standards that have been the trademark of Danish-built BUKH engines since 1899.

Representing another milestone in our company’s growth plan, this acquisition strengthens BUKH´s position, expertise and competitiveness in the marine segments where BUKH has been represented for more than 110 years. BUKH has taken over all assets of Marinediesel AB relating to the VGT marine engines, and from this date all the marine activities from Marinediesel AB will be executed by BUKH.

The transition of the Marinediesels VGT marine engines assets will begin from the takeover date 16/04-2018, from this date all inquiries, support, spare parts and engine sales will be handled by BUKH A/S. There will be a transition period when assets are being moved. This will include stock items, and production will also be affected. Therefore, BUKH A/S hopes for the understanding of current and new customers during this period.  BUKH will do the utmost to speed up the transition period, to ensure engines and spare parts are supplied according to the BUKH standard which is well-known throughout the world: on time, in the right quantity and at the right place.

The BUKH staff has several years of experience with the VGT range, and the BUKH sales team is ready to support the Marinediesel AB customers / OEM / distributors.

As mentioned above, there will be a transition period when the assets from Marinediesel AB have to be moved from Ängelholm, Sweden, to the BUKH factory in Krusaa, Denmark. This transition period will affect the delivery time of spare parts as well as engines. To help your customers and BUKH, please contact us in good time; BUKH will do the utmost to assist you with your inquiry.

For all UK enquiries for spare parts, engines and technical support please contact Proteum, our UK distributors on 02380 457 656 or [email protected]

 

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