Maritime Data Visualisation: FORTEC Acquires Nottrot
In The News | 14-07-2025 | By Matthew Walker
Key Takeaways:
- FORTEC acquires Nottrot B.V., expanding into the maritime data visualisation market with certified, rugged display systems.
- Nottrot specialises in DNV-approved monitors built for naval, military, and industrial environments exposed to vibration, saltwater, and extreme temperatures.
- The acquisition enhances FORTEC UK's capabilities in rugged TFT displays, embedded systems, and optical bonding for mission-critical applications.
- FORTEC positions itself as a long-term partner for engineers tackling complex, high-reliability HMI challenges in defence and transportation sectors.
FORTEC United Kingdom, a specialist in ruggedised display and embedded computing solutions, has taken a strategic step forward in expanding its offering for mission-critical environments. Its parent company, FORTEC Elektronik AG, has completed the acquisition of Nottrot B.V., a Dutch manufacturer renowned for its robust and certified display systems designed for demanding applications.
The acquisition not only marks FORTEC's entry into the maritime data visualisation market, but also reinforces the Group’s capabilities across key industries including defence, transportation, and industrial automation. With this move, FORTEC aims to address the growing global demand for reliable, rugged technology platforms that can perform under extreme environmental conditions.
Nottrot B.V.: A Specialist in Mission-Critical Display Technology
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oosterhout, the Netherlands, Nottrot B.V. has built a reputation as a trusted manufacturer of rugged, high-performance display systems tailored for harsh and mission-critical environments. The company serves a diverse range of sectors where reliability is paramount — including maritime navigation, military command platforms, and industrial control systems.
Nottrot’s product portfolio features DNV-approved displays engineered to operate in environments subject to extreme conditions such as vibration, saltwater exposure, and wide temperature fluctuations. These displays are designed for consistent performance in environments where standard commercial-grade solutions would typically fail.
The company’s focus on durability, certification, and application-specific design makes its technology a valuable asset for systems requiring long lifecycle stability and high reliability, particularly in maritime bridges, naval vessels, and heavy-duty industrial control rooms.
Integration with FORTEC’s Technology Portfolio
The acquisition of Nottrot B.V. represents a strategic enhancement to FORTEC United Kingdom’s existing competencies in ruggedised display solutions. Known for its expertise in TFT display assemblies, embedded systems, optical bonding, and touchscreen integration, FORTEC is well-positioned to leverage Nottrot’s marine-grade technology to deliver even more robust, application-specific visualisation platforms.
This integration allows FORTEC to expand its reach into sectors that demand not only visual clarity but also extreme reliability and environmental resilience. By combining Nottrot’s certified hardware with FORTEC’s system-level engineering capabilities, customers gain access to a more comprehensive offering that supports the development of complex HMI systems for maritime, defence, and industrial automation applications.
On a strategic level, the move supports greater vertical integration across the FORTEC Group, enabling improved design agility, faster prototyping, and tighter supply chain control. This synergy is expected to enhance the company’s ability to deliver tailored solutions while maintaining performance consistency across varied operating environments.
Meeting Market Demands for Rugged, Certified Visualisation
As industries such as maritime, defence, and transportation continue to evolve, there is a growing demand for rugged, application-specific display systems that can meet strict environmental and certification requirements. Engineering teams are increasingly seeking solutions that deliver not only performance and reliability but also long-term operational stability under extreme conditions.
FORTEC’s acquisition of Nottrot B.V. directly addresses this demand, strengthening the Group’s capability to deliver highly customised and certified display solutions for mission-critical environments. The move also signals a broader strategy to deepen its presence in key European markets and better serve OEMs and integrators facing escalating design complexity.
“With Nottrot, the FORTEC Group is gaining an established company with a high level of technical competence and a strong market position in special segments, which we will continue to develop in a targeted manner,” said Sandra Maile, CEO of FORTEC Elektronik AG. “The acquisition reinforces our position as a leading provider of data visualisation solutions for demanding applications in the maritime sector but also in the defence market.”
FORTEC’s approach to selective, strategic acquisitions — combined with its commitment to vertical integration and market-specific innovation — positions the company as a long-term partner for engineers and developers working on complex display challenges across regulated and high-reliability sectors.
