Air Liquide reinforces its presence in the Netherlands
Air Liquide acquires Hatek, a leading wholesaler of welding technology and services, to expand its distribution network in the Netherlands, and enhance proximity with its customers, particularly in the packaged gas market.
As a result of the acquisition, Hatek becomes an Air Liquide company and will continue to provide products and services to its welding customers.
Hatek brings 50 years of welding expertise, customer proximity, and a strong local distribution network.
Hatek is present in Zuid-Holland (Wateringen, near Rotterdam) and Noord-Holland (Zwaag, near Amsterdam), and employs 27 professionals. Through its welding academy, technology and services, Hatek is a trusted partner of the manufacturing companies in the region.
Air Liquide, as a world leader in industrial gases, offers the region a variety of gases, products and services, a solid industrial supply chain and innovative technologies such as Qlixbi, the smart gas cylinder, developed by welders for welders. Thanks to this acquisition, Air Liquide continues to develop its growth in the Netherlands in the packaged gas business and confirms its commitment to the Dutch market, developing the best-in-class service: efficient, simple and fast with strong expertise and proximity to the customers in the region.
Mathilde Godard, General Manager, Air Liquide Benelux Industrial Merchant stated : “ This acquisition is an important step for the development in the Rotterdam and Amsterdam regions. I’m excited to embark on this new chapter and further develop activities together with Hatek management Erwin Haring and John Van Os, all Hatek employees, customers and partners. The acquisition provides Air Liquide with an enhanced capability in the distribution of packaged gases, welding hard goods and associated services, and increased geographical presence in the Netherlands.”
Erwin Haring, Director Hatek, stated: “This acquisition marks an important step in the continued success of Hatek and of our customers and will reinforce its future development“
