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RBC Group and Twence join forces for future-proof safety supervision.

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RBC Group and Twence have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in the field of safety supervision. With this collaboration, both parties are taking an important step towards structurally and future-proof safeguarding safety supervision during planned and unplanned maintenance stops and project-based work.

Integrated approach to safety.

Within the collaboration, RBC Group plays a central role in organizing and implementing safety support. This includes both preparation and supervision during planned and unplanned shutdowns and project-based work.

Business lines.

The deployment consists of a broad mix of expertise and innovative solutions, from four of the RBC Group’s nine business lines.

Safety Supervison will deploy safety coordinators, fire and manhole guards and gas metrists. VISICS ensures efficient and effective safety surveillance through the application of technology and AI for the static parts of supervision, using camera surveillance, access control, intercom, alarms and continuous gas detection. All this under the supervision of the lead and field operators. The Consultancy business line involves the deployment of qualified safety experts. In addition, the Rental & Sales business line supplies fall protection and gas detection equipment, which further guarantees safety on site.

Long-term collaboration.

The collaboration stems from the joint ambition to guarantee the quality and continuity of safety supervision. The market for safety supervision has proven to be highly fragmented in recent years, with an increasing dependence on the self-employed. By choosing a strategic partner such as RBC Group, Twence is committed to stability, quality and further professionalisation.

With this collaboration, RBC Group and Twence underline their shared ambition to take safety to the next level and to organise it in a future-proof way.

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RBC Group visits VISICS India

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Last week Michel Tooren & Pim Van Der Est, directors and owners of the RBC Group visited VISICS India. They were joined by Remco Coenen, CTO of VISICS Europe.

VISICS provides safety and security solutions through the deployment of technology, including confined space monitoring where VISICS is the global market leader. Over the years VISICS has established locations around the globe where the office in India plays an important role.

A Strong team in India
At our office in India, more than 30 VISICS colleagues form a strong, dedicated team delivering advanced safety and security solutions. By leveraging technology, they monitor activities in confined spaces, hot work areas, and other high-risk environments. These solutions combine VISICS-developed hardware and software with the expertise of highly qualified operators and engineers.

In addition, part of the team supports our 24/7 remote support services, ensuring that VISICS clients around the globe can rely on continuous monitoring, fast response times, and expert support whenever it’s needed.

Driving Innovation together
Beyond operations and support, the team in India plays an essential role in the ongoing development. Working closely together with our R&D team in The Netherlands, our team in India is further working on innovating our technology solution and the integration of artificial intelligence.

With the use of artificial intelligence, VISICS is reshaping the safety and security standard in maintenance, projects and turnarounds in the heavy industry and maritime sector. With the integration of AI it allows us to enhance safety and increase efficiency on the work floor.

VISICS offers a complete digital solution for Confined Space Monitoring and together with the people of VISICS we take care of the people and the processes involving industrial turnarounds & maintenance.

VISICS continues to push boundaries and set new standards for safety and security solutions worldwide.

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RBC Group acquires VISICS and further expands its technological capabilities

Rotterdam (NL) – RBC Group proudly announces the acquisition of VISICS, the global market leader in Confined Space Monitoring.

This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion of RBC Group’s Technology business line, which has been part of the company since 2012. With the addition of VISICS and its offices in the Netherlands, India, Australia, and the United States, RBC Group strengthens its international presence and operational capabilities even further.

VISICS is a leading technology company, widely recognized for its innovative solutions and advanced technologies that ensure safe and efficient Confined Space Monitoring. With a strong in-house R&D department, VISICS continues to lead globally in a critical niche market within the heavy industry and maritime sectors.

Dusan Rakic, Division Director Technology at RBC Group, views VISICS as an ideal addition to the existing portfolio: “VISICS is a perfect fit for RBC Group – both technologically and culturally. We share the same entrepreneurial DNA and the ambition to lead in technological innovation. This acquisition strengthens our global presence, both operationally and in R&D.”

The day-to-day management of VISICS will be handled by an enhanced leadership team. From VISICS, René Slegers and Remco Coenen will remain actively involved. Slegers will focus on commercial strategy and customer relations, while Coenen will oversee technology and innovation. From RBC Group, Dusan Rakic will assume overall leadership. Together, they form a complementary team that will drive VISICS’s further growth and international rollout.

For VISICS employees, the acquisition provides a solid and stable foundation for the future. They will become part of the financially strong and specialized RBC Group, a recognized expert in Confined Space Monitoring within the heavy industry and maritime sectors. This integration offers new opportunities within a larger international network.

Remco Coenen emphasizes the importance of stability and continuity for VISICS’s future: “Joining RBC Group not only enables VISICS to continue innovating but also provides the strong and financially secure foundation needed for sustainable international growth. For our customers and employees, this means continuity, strength, and new opportunities.”

René Slegers adds: “This partnership allows us to accelerate the development and global rollout of our technology. Together with RBC, we can serve our customers even better and maintain our leading position in safety and efficiency.”

The acquisition benefits not only VISICS’s clients but also existing RBC Group customers. By adding VISICS’s technology, expertise, and global reach, RBC Group enhances its ability to support clients across the Benelux and DACH regions with faster, more innovative, and more comprehensive solutions to complex operational challenges. With this acquisition, RBC Group reaffirms its long-term vision: to build an international technology platform that helps clients in demanding industries excel – safely, intelligently, and sustainably.

About RBC Group
Founded in 1994, RBC Group operates in the heavy industry and maritime sectors through nine Business Lines: Safety Supervision, Security Services, Technology (now VISICS), Inspection & Testing, Marine & Offshore, Rental & Sales, Rescue, Consultancy, and Training & Education. With approximately 1,000 employees and nine locations, RBC Group delivers integrated solutions to leading companies worldwide.

About VISICS
Founded in 2005, VISICS is an international technology company specializing in temporary visual and gas detection solutions for confined spaces. With a strong focus on safety and innovation, VISICS develops advanced systems that are essential for safe access and monitoring in the heavy industry and maritime sectors. The company maintains in-house R&D capabilities and operates globally with offices in the Netherlands, India, Australia, and the United States.

For media inquiries
Please contact RBC Group, attention Elin Lindegren, via +31 10 28 80 227 or info@rbc-group.eu.

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Rotterdam – RBC Group maakt met trots bekend dat het de activiteiten van VISICS, wereldwijd marktleider in Confined Space Monitoring, heeft overgenomen.

Deze strategische overname betekent een krachtige uitbreiding van de business line Technology van RBC Group, die sinds 2012 actief is binnen het concern. Met de toevoeging van VISICS en haar vestigingen in Nederland, India, Australië en de Verenigde Staten, beschikt RBC Group nu over een nog krachtigere internationale dekking en operationele slagkracht.

VISICS is een toonaangevend technologisch bedrijf en staat bekend om zijn innovatieve oplossingen en geavanceerde technologieën voor veilige en efficiënte monitoring van besloten ruimten. Met een sterke eigen R&D-afdeling blijft VISICS wereldwijd vooroplopen in een kritieke nichemarkt binnen de zware industrie en maritieme sector.

Dusan Rakic, Division Director Technology van RBC Group, ziet in VISICS een ideale aanvulling op het bestaande portfolio: “VISICS past perfect bij RBC Group – zowel op technologisch als op cultureel vlak. We delen hetzelfde ondernemende DNA en de ambitie om voorop te lopen in technologische innovatie. Met deze overname versterken we ons wereldwijd, zowel operationeel als op het gebied van R&D.”

De dagelijkse leiding van VISICS komt in handen van een versterkt managementteam. Vanuit VISICS blijven René Slegers en Remco Coenen betrokken. Slegers richt zich op de commerciële koers en klantrelaties, terwijl Coenen verantwoordelijk is voor de techniek & innovatie. Vanuit RBC Group neemt Dusan Rakic de algemene aansturing op zich. Samen vormen zij een complementair team dat de verdere groei en internationale uitrol van VISICS zal leiden.

Voor de medewerkers van VISICS betekent de overname een solide en stabiele basis voor de toekomst. Zij worden onderdeel van de financieel gezonde en gespecialiseerde RBC Group, die de markt van Confined Space Monitoring in de zware industrie en maritieme sector goed kent en daar als expert actief is. Deze aansluiting biedt hen nieuwe mogelijkheden binnen een groter internationaal netwerk.

Remco Coenen benadrukt het belang van stabiliteit en continuïteit voor de toekomst van VISICS: “De aansluiting bij RBC Group geeft VISICS niet alleen de ruimte om verder te innoveren, maar biedt ook de stevige en financieel gezonde basis die nodig is om internationaal duurzaam te groeien. Voor onze klanten en medewerkers betekent dit continuïteit, versterking en nieuwe kansen.”

Rene Slegers vult aan: “Deze samenwerking stelt ons in staat om onze technologie nog sneller te ontwikkelen en wereldwijd uit te rollen. Samen met RBC kunnen we onze klanten nog beter bedienen en blijven we toonaangevend in veiligheid en efficiency.”

De overname biedt niet alleen voordelen voor de klanten van VISICS, maar ook voor bestaande opdrachtgevers van RBC Group. Door de toevoeging van de technologie, expertise en wereldwijde aanwezigheid van VISICS, vergroot RBC Group haar vermogen om klanten in de Benelux en DACH regio nog sneller, innovatiever en completer te ondersteunen bij complexe operationele uitdagingen.

Met deze overname onderstreept RBC Group haar langetermijnvisie: het bouwen aan een internationaal technologieplatform dat klanten in veeleisende sectoren helpt excelleren – veilig, slim en toekomstgericht.

Over RBC Group
RBC Group is sinds 1994 actief in de zware industrie en maritieme sector met negen Business Lines: Safety Supervision, Security Services, Technology (nu VISICS), Inspection & Testing, Marine & Offshore, Rental & Sales, Rescue, Consultancy en Training & Education. Met ongeveer 1.000 medewerkers en negen vestigingen biedt RBC Group totaaloplossingen aan toonaangevende bedrijven wereldwijd.

Over VISICS
VISICS is sinds 2005 een internationaal opererend technologiebedrijf dat gespecialiseerd is in tijdelijke visuele en gasdetectie-oplossingen voor besloten ruimten. Met een sterke focus op veiligheid en innovatie ontwikkelt VISICS geavanceerde systemen die essentieel zijn voor veilige toegang en monitoring in de zware industrie en maritieme sector. Het bedrijf beschikt over eigen R&D-capaciteit en is wereldwijd actief met vestigingen in Nederland, India, Australië en de Verenigde Staten.

Vragen naar aanleiding van dit persbericht?
Neem contact op met RBC Group ter attentie van Elin Lindegren via telefoonnummer +31 10 28 80 227 of info@rbc-group.eu.

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Industry 5.0 in Digital Turnarounds

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From Automation to Collaboration: Industry 5.0 in Digital Turnarounds

As the industrial world transitions from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, we stand at the threshold of a transformative era. While Industry 4.0 revolutionized the landscape with automation, smart systems, and data exchange, Industry 5.0 shifts the paradigm by emphasizing collaboration between human ingenuity and machine intelligence. This synergy not only fosters innovation but also addresses critical needs such as operational safety and efficiency—especially in the context of industrial turnarounds.

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The Future Of Turnarouds And AI

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The Future of Turnarounds: Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

In the dynamic world of industrial maintenance, leading the pack requires the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that revolutionize operational capabilities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this revolution, reshaping the potential and execution of digital turnarounds. As pioneers in crafting innovative solutions for enhanced safety and efficiency, our commitment to embedding AI within our offerings is unwavering. This strategic integration ensures that our customers consistently remain at the cutting edge of industry developments.

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VISICS on Site – Nobian Salt

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Nobian Salt increases safety and improves efficiency maintenance stop with VISICS

VISICS on Site

Chemie Park Delfzijl – Chemie Park Delfzijl is located in Farmsum, Groningen. It is home to high-quality companies that, thanks to the natural raw materials available and good logistics, have jointly developed into an advanced and sustainable business chain. One such company is Nobian Salt.

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