W&S enters new growth phase thanks to strategic partnership and new leadership

W&S, an established distributor and service partner of capital goods,
automation solutions and lifecycle services for the electronics industry in the Benelux,
has a new strategic partnership and a strengthened shareholder structure
announced in support of the company's next growth phase.

As part of this development, Jochem Winkelman has joined W&S as
investor and Managing Director. With his experience in senior management positions within
production and electronics organizations, he will lead the next growth phase of the
company, in collaboration with strategic partner DDJ Holdings, the group behind Altus Group
in the United Kingdom and Ireland and Danutek in Central and Eastern Europe.

The partnership strengthens the long-term market position, technical expertise and
customer support for W&S, and simultaneously creates new opportunities for
collaboration within the broader group.

Jochem Winkelman, Managing Director of W&S, says:
“W&S has built a strong reputation in recent years in the field of
technical expertise, customer focus and service quality. By using this solid foundation
combine with the experience, resources, and industry knowledge within the broader group, create
we a stronger platform for future growth, while maintaining the close customer relationships and
retain technical support that our customers appreciate.”

The new structure enables W&S to manage its sales, service, and lifecycle
to further expand support capabilities, so that customers the performance of their equipment
can maximize, improve production efficiency and their
can support long-term production objectives.

Joe Booth, Chief Executive Officer of Altus Group, says:
“We are very enthusiastic about this opportunity and look forward to the further development of
to support W&S. The company has a strong reputation in the Benelux market, long-standing
customer relationships and an excellent portfolio of technology partners.

With Jochem at the helm and the support of the broader group, we believe that W&S
is excellently positioned for future growth. Through knowledge, expertise and best practices
by sharing between our organizations, we can improve support for both customers and
further strengthen suppliers in the region.”

For existing customers and suppliers, W&S continues to operate as the trusted partner that they
know today. Existing contracts, service levels and ongoing business activities
remain unchanged.

To ensure continuity during the transition, Ruud Bouwhuis and Goos van Pelt will remain.
actively involved with the company. In addition, Helen Pels continues her work within W&S
continue until her retirement, so that valuable knowledge and relationships are preserved
to stay.

Since its founding in 1984, W&S has developed into a trusted partner for
electronics manufacturers throughout the Benelux. With the strengthened shareholder structure and
through the strategic partnership with DDJ Holdings, the company wants to strengthen its position as
leading supplier of equipment, automation solutions and lifecycle
Further strengthen services for the electronics industry.

Contact:

Jochem Winkelman
Managing Director & Shareholder

+316 4817 8797
jwinkelman@wsbenelux.nl