{"id":7553,"date":"2023-11-01T11:24:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/blog\/?p=7553"},"modified":"2023-11-01T11:24:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T11:24:09","slug":"aquaread-acquired-by-nke-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/blog\/aquaread-acquired-by-nke-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaread Acquired by nke Group: A New Era in Water Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We\u2019re pleased to be able to announce some exciting news about Aquaread\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Aquaread has been acquired by <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nke-group.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nke Group<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, marking an exciting development for all involved. This feels like a natural progression for both nke Group and Aquaread that serves to strengthen our ability to innovate and provide high-quality products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>\u201cThis is an exciting time for Aquaread as we join forces with nke group. This transaction opens up new opportunities for our products and our people, and we are confident that it will strengthen our position in the market. We look forward to working closely with the team at nke group,\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> says Craig Harrison, CEO of Aquaread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is nke Group?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">nke Group is a marine instrumentation and electronics company that, for the last 40 years, has been no stranger to innovation in the field. Leaders in the design, manufacture, and sale of measurement and monitoring equipment, they sell <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nke-instrumentation.com\/profiling-floats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>profiling floats<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, tools for oceanography study, multiparameter probes, instrumented <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nke-instrumentation.com\/buoys-and-instrumented-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>buoys<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">They also offer a range of instrument systems for sailboat racing and cruising, including sensors, displays, autopilot, and chart plotters. It\u2019s safe to say nke Group knows the world of water inside out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">nke Group\u2019s team of professionals take their environmental responsibility seriously and care deeply about issues like fighting climate change \u2014 a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/blog\/global-warming-impacts-of-rising-sea-temperature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>cause dear to our hearts<\/strong>,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/awards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>multi-award-winning<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> designers and manufacturers of water quality monitoring equipment ourselves, this partnership opens the door to many exciting opportunities. Mr. Alain Boschet, CEO of nke Group summed it up perfectly:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>\u201cWe are delighted to complete this acquisition, which will unlock significant synergies, not only by strengthening our product portfolio but also by creating new business opportunities through complementary distribution networks and merged R&amp;D expertise.&#8221;<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/nke-group-water-monitoring-device.webp\" alt=\"An nke Group water quality monitoring device placed in a river by a bridge.\" width=\"365\" height=\"360\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the acquisition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We feel strongly that this alignment with the highly reputable nke Group is the start of something special \u2013 a new dawn for Aquaread.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A key advantage of this collaboration lies in our enhanced ability to innovate and develop global solutions in the water monitoring sector. With our combined wealth of research and development expertise, this merger empowers us to offer a broad spectrum of highly advanced instrumentation \u2013 underscoring our commitment to staying at the forefront of our industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The combination of nke Group\u2019s exceptional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nke-instrumentation.com\/underwater-monitoring-instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><strong>underwater monitoring equipment<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> and our results in a powerful, comprehensive range of precision instruments that will benefit our customers, partners, and employees alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We\u2019re still <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaread.com\/about-us\">Aquaread<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: everything you\u2019ve come to expect from us and why we do it remains intact. In fact, this union provides an opportunity to do even more of the things we are so passionate about. The exceptional standards that have come to define us will be maintained, and we look forward to a future marked by innovation, collaboration, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Keep your eyes peeled for exciting things to come!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re pleased to be able to announce some exciting news about Aquaread\u2019s future. Aquaread has been acquired by nke Group, marking an exciting development for all involved. 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