Probe Manufacturing and Fabrication, and Claxton Engineering Services, confirm the successful completion of their acquisition by AF Gruppen, following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for both businesses and concludes a long and successful chapter within the Acteon Group. We extend our sincere thanks to Acteon for its support and partnership, and for the role it has played in developing our businesses. We look forward to continuing a positive relationship in the future.
Joining AF Gruppen provides a strong platform for the next stage of our development. We have already received a warm welcome to the group and are excited to continue strengthening our capabilities and the services we deliver to clients worldwide.
“Over more than 20 years, AF Gruppen has built strong expertise in removal and recycling of offshore installations. By combining AF Gruppen’s broad project and execution capabilities with Claxton’s innovative strength, equipment portfolio and proprietary technologies, we will strengthen and expand our service offering within offshore decommissioning, offshore wind and conventional energy,” says Amund Tøftum, CEO of AF Gruppen.
“With AF Gruppen as our new owner, we have a strong foundation to continue evolving Claxton as the leading specialist engineering and decommissioning services partner, strengthening our capability through continued investment in our people, technology and proprietary solutions. Our strategy is fully aligned with AF Gruppen’s vision of cleaning up from the past and building for the future, and this supports the continued development of our international footprint and the expansion of our service offering across decommissioning, conventional energy and offshore wind, together with Probe Manufacturing and Fabrication,” says Sam Hanton, Managing Director of Claxton and Probe.