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battery fuses, circuit breakers, flex relays and power distribution modules. Patrick shared that combined revenue for QES and Egis on a trailing 12- month basis through November 2025 was approximately $ 39 million.
“ These acquisitions further advance Patrick’ s long-term strategy to develop an innovative and custom suite of component solutions for OEMs in the outdoor enthusiast space and the aftermarket, while expanding our capabilities across wiring, engineered electrical components and system-level integration,” said Jake Petkovich, president of marine, Patrick Industries.“ Further, QES is strategically located near several major pontoon and RV OEMs, and Egis expands the breadth and depth of Patrick’ s engineering talent and capabilities. Together with the scale and focus in our existing businesses, both businesses enable us to deliver a more complete end-to-end solution and a deeper level of service for our customers.”
Consistent with the company’ s other acquisitions, QES and Egis will continue to operate under their existing brand names and within their current facilities.
Hanse Yachts CEO to step down
German sailing yacht and motorboat manufacturer Hanse Yachts AG has announced a management realignment, returning to a dual co-CEO leadership structure.
The company’ s Supervisory Board has appointed Holger Passauer as chief financial officer, effective immediately. A new chief executive officer will be
announced at the beginning of the year, following the departure of former CEO Hanjo Runde.
Andreas Müller, CEO of S. D. L. Süddeutsche Leasing AG, said the company is“ now on the right track.” The company also stated that investments in personnel expansion will be made in the near future.
Passauer is the first representative of the future management team. In addition to finance, he is responsible for production and human resources at Hanse Yachts. He brings production and efficiency improvement expertise from the automotive industry.
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