PRESS RELEASE

28.02.2020

KM CONTROS GMBH TO DIVEST SENSOR BUSINESS TO -4H-JENA ENGINEERING GMBH

On March 1, 2020, KM Contros GmbH (Contros) has sold the sensor business to -4H-JENA engineering GmbH (-4H-JENA).

The business has six highly qualified employees who will be a welcome addition to the -4H-JENA team. The agreement also includes a transfer of products (sensors), trademark and patents. The business will remain in Kiel.

The following sensors will now become part of -4H-JENA’s portfolio:

Contros HydroC pCO2 and pCO2-FT
Contros HydroC CH4 and CH4-FT
Contros HydroFIA pH
CONTROS Sensors

The sensor portfolio is a good supplement to the current portfolio of FerryBoxes, Clean Seawater Distribution Systems, Underwater Nodes, and their peripheral systems.
As the CEO, Michael Boer, from -4H-JENA explains, the -4H-FerryBox systems in connection with pCO2 / CH4 sensors, as well as the high accurate measurement of alkanlinity and pH, are complete and thus attractive system, especially regarding the ocean-carbonate-system, for customers from science and industry.

With this addition, -4H-JENA grows to 40 employees. The company has worked in the marine market for more than 20 years and is looking forward to serving its customers with an enlarged team and portfolio.

You are very welcome to contact the team at the OI 2020 in London.

Michael Boer                                                               Daniel Esser
CEO -4H-JENA engineering GmbH                         Managing Director KM Contros GmbH