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PEOPLE & COMPANY ¯ CADDEN ¯ Hytech-Pommec ¯ RTsys under the name RTsys Group, effective ¯ J oris Vogels Succeeds Eric Lam- ¯ CADDEN Becomes the Official Dis-

January 1, 2026. This change re? ects kin as Hytech-Pommec CEO tributor of CHASING ROVs in France

CADDEN, a French company in the Hytech-Pommec announced that Joris the company's strategic vision for the manufacture, distribution, integration Vogels has been appointed Chief Execu- coming years.

and support of advanced technological tive Of? cer as of January 1, 2026. He

RTsys Group supports clients world- solutions for geosciences, hydrography succeeds Eric Lamkin, who has led the wide across the scienti? c, research, and and robotics, announced that it is now company in recent years and will remain offshore industry and security and de- an of? cial distributor of CHASING un- closely involved in its strategic direction fense sectors, offering products, custom as a shareholder.

derwater drones in France. solutions, offshore services, and under-

Several years ago, Hytech – originally a

This new partnership allows CAD- water data analysis.

DEN to expand its portfolio of robotic spin-off from Royal IHC – was acquired

The new organization is structured

ROV solutions (Remotely Operated Ve- by a group of investors together with around three specialized business lines: hicles), by offering remote-controlled Pommec Diving Equipment. The suc- • RTsys Underwater Technologies cessful integration of both companies underwater vehicles adapted to numer- (formerly RTsys): the group's propri- resulted in the current Hytech-Pommec, ous scienti? c uses. etary products built around three core

CHASING ROVs are known for their boasting a broad portfolio of products areas of expertise — passive under- and services in hyperbaric technology. quality, performance and maneuver- water acoustics, underwater robotics, ability. The range includes lightweight The post-merger integration has now and marine electromagnetism.

been fully completed.

off-road ROVs as well as more sophis- • RTsys Monitoring Solutions

During this period, the company has ticated models for inspection (pipes, (formerly Neotek): customized mon- demonstrated growth across the sectors docks, pipelines, wrecks, etc.), observa- itoring solutions for understanding tion, scienti? c research, aquaculture or in which it operates: medical, tunneling, and observing marine and under- commercial diving, governmental & de- underwater maintenance operations. water environments, leveraging the fense, life support and yachting.

These systems combine: group's expertise along with partner “I am excited to lead Hytech-Pommec • Precise control and technologies integrated into tailor- into this next phase. We have deep ex- omnidirectional movements made systems.

pertise, a talented and committed team, • High-resolution cameras • RTsys Survey & Data Services: and a solid position in several attractive with powerful lighting offshore data collection services using and growing markets. Together, we will • Variable depth operation towed, remotely operated, or autono- continue to invest in quality, innovation capabilities mous underwater systems, comple- and sustainable growth. I am proud to • Accessories and expansion mented by data analysis and process- carry this forward with our entire team," options to adapt to business needs ing for end users.

CHASING ROVs are valuable tools said Vogels.

This new identity coincides with the for those involved in hull inspection, relocation of all Lorient-based teams to aquaculture, search and rescue missions ¯ The SeaVorian Group Becomes a new site as of January 2026, tripling or even underwater exploration, offering the group's production capacity.

RTsys Group

SeaVorian, a player in the ? eld of ma- a balance between performance, porta- The company Mappem Geophysics, rine and underwater technologies, an- bility and ease of use. specializing in marine electromagnetism nounced that the group will now operate and acquired by the group in September 52 January/February 2026

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