LeBlanc Joins the Heinen & Hopman Group
HVAC specialists Heinen & Hopman have announced a merger that takes them a step closer in their ambitions of expanding a global network. Gulf of Mexico-based LeBlanc & Associates will bring access to a wider market, both geographically and in terms of sectors.
The Netherlands-based Heinen & Hopman has announced a merger with LeBlanc and Associates in Houma, the Gulf of Mexico. The subsidiary will continue to operate under the name LeBlanc & Associates LLC as part of the Heinen & Hopman Group.
LeBlanc & Associates have a strong reputation for the delivery of quality products and services in the marine heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration sectors for navy and offshore vessels.
Broad Range
The US-based company was founded in 1986 and, Heinen & Hopman report, is a good match with their own operations as they share a focus on modern technology and latest industrial trends. 
The other North American Heinen & Hopman Group member, ARW Maritime, operates exclusively in the superyacht sector. LeBlanc & Associates are well established across a broad range of sectors including military vessels, large commercial vessels and offshore drilling rigs and platforms.
Mutually Beneficial
Joep Hopman, CEO of Heinen & Hopman, said the merger would be of mutual benefit and would allow the group to distribute a wider product range in that part of the world. “We are delighted at this opportunity to further grow our mutual business with such a highly qualified team of dedicated experts,” Mr Hopman said.
“LeBlanc & Associates will enable us to offer an even better coverage of quality products and services in the Southern United States and across the Gulf of Mexico. It is the next step in our ambition to expand our global network and ensure clients benefit from the same standard of service wherever they may be in the world. With our joint expertise we can continue to develop the latest design and products with a high common standard of engineering and workforce worldwide.”
Heinen & Hopman were recently at the Antibes Yacht Show to showcase their product range and promote their Mediterranean office.
