What Baudouin does

Baudouin (Société Internationale des Moteurs Baudouin) is a French engine manufacturer founded in 1918 and headquartered in Cassis, France. The company designs and manufactures diesel and gas engines spanning 18 to 6,250 kVA, organized across four product segments: Marine Solutions (propulsion engines, gensets, and auxiliary engines for commercial, recreational, and military vessels), PowerGen Solutions (generator sets for data centres, healthcare, and critical infrastructure), Off-Highway Solutions (Stage V compliant engines for agricultural, construction, mining, and industrial machinery), and Green Solutions (hybrid marine systems, HVO-compatible engines, and SCR emissions technology). Core technology includes High Pressure Common Rail fuel systems, turbocharged and charge-cooled induction, spark-ignited gas combustion (lean burn and rich burn), and water-cooled architectures. Sub-brands include PowerKit Diesel, PowerKit Lean Burn Gas, and PSI Rich Burn Gas.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weichai Group, a major Chinese industrial conglomerate, which provides supply chain and capital backing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of engines and generator sets, plus professional services revenue from spare parts, maintenance, and technical support delivered via an extensive global partner network. Distribution runs through authorized distributors, resellers, and service partners supported by digital platforms (Baudouin Asset Manager, MyBaudouin Spares, Service MyBaudouin), with marketing conducted through industry exhibitions, social media (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook), and downloadable technical documentation. The firm employs 101–250 people and is privately held with no public listing.

Name

Baudouin

Legal name

Société Internationale des Moteurs Baudouin

Website

https://baudouin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Baudouin is a French engine manufacturer (founded 1918, subsidiary of Weichai) that designs and produces diesel and gas engines from 18 to 6,250 kVA for marine propulsion, power generation, off-highway industrial, and data centre applications, distributed globally through a partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Industrial Diesel and Gas Engines

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Diesel & Dual-Fuel Engines (IMAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diesel Engine Power Plants (Medium/High-Speed Reciprocating) (EUACACAB), Reciprocating Engine Generator Sets (Diesel/Gas/HFO) (IMAHAFAC), Marine Diesel & Barge-Mounted Power Generation (EUACACAJ), Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC), Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment) (IMAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Marine diesel engines
• Power generation engines
• Gas engine manufacturing
• Off-highway engines
• Generator sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Cassis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engine Sales: Baudouin generates revenue through the sale of marine engines, power generation engines, and off-highway engines. The company offers diesel engines, gas engines (natural gas, propane, dual-fuel, wellhead gas configurations), and hybrid systems across various power ratings and applications.
2. Spare Parts & Services: Revenue generated from genuine spare parts, maintenance, repair services, and technical support through the parts & services network.
3. Generator Sets: Sale of complete diesel and gas generator sets specifically designed for demanding data centre and power generation applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Baudouin designs and manufactures diesel and gas engines for marine propulsion, power generation, and off-highway industrial applications. The product portfolio includes PowerKit diesel engines, PowerKit Lean Burn Gas engines, PSI Rich Burn Gas engines, marine propulsion and genset engines, data centre generator sets up to 6250 kVA, Stage V off-highway engines, hybrid marine systems, HVO-compatible engines, and SCR emissions solutions. Power outputs range from 18 kVA to 6250 kVA, supported by a global network of partners for sales, spare parts, and service.

Product overview

Baudouin provides innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for the marine and power generation industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main segments: Marine Solutions (including propulsion engines, gensets, and auxiliary engines for fishing, tugboats, yachts, offshore, and military vessels), PowerGen Solutions (diesel and gas generator sets ranging from 18 to 4125 kVA for data centers, commercial buildings, and critical power applications), Off-Highway Solutions (Stage V compliant engines for agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial machinery), and Green Solutions (including hybrid marine systems, HVO-compatible engines, and SCR emission reduction technology). The product lineup spans PowerKit Diesel engines, PowerKit Lean Burn Gas engines, PSI Rich Burn Gas engines, and marine-specific propulsion systems, all designed for reliability, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerKit: Baudouin's full range of PowerKit products spanning from 18–4125 kVA, the most comprehensive range available on the market today.
• PowerKit Lean Burn Gas
• PSI Rich Burn Gas

Products and services

• PowerKit Diesel Engines High-performance diesel generator sets and engines designed for reliable power generation in critical applications including data centres, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings.
• PowerKit Lean Burn Gas Engines Lean burn gas engines ranging from 63 kVA to 1750 kVA, designed for efficient, cost-effective, and low-emissions power generation that complements renewable energy sources.
• PSI Rich Burn Gas Engines Rich burn gas engines ranging from 2.0L to 65L displacement, available in natural gas, propane, dual-fuel, and wellhead gas configurations for emergency standby genset applications.
• Marine Propulsion Engines Marine engines with genuine marine design, high reliability, and easy maintenance for propulsion applications including fishing, inland waterways, military, offshore, passenger vessels, tugboats, workboats, and yachts.
• Marine Gensets Generator sets specifically designed for marine vessels, providing reliable auxiliary power for ships and marine operations.
• Data Centre Generator Sets Diesel generator sets for data centres with power ratings up to 6250 kVA, offering the highest power rating on the market for backup power applications.
• Hybrid Marine Solutions Complete hybrid system supplier for marine applications, analysing operational environments, vessel requirements, and load profiles to define bespoke efficient solutions.
• HVO Diesel Compatible Engines Engines compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) diesel, supporting sustainable fuel alternatives while maintaining performance.
• Stage V Off-Highway Engines Off-highway engines meeting Stage V European emission standards, designed for non-road mobile machinery including agriculture, construction, material handling, forestry, mining, and locomotive applications.
• Off-Highway Engine Solutions Mobile and stationary engines for various industrial applications requiring resilience to varying fuel quality and exceptional flexibility.
• Baudouin SCR Solutions Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) solutions to reduce emissions and meet environmental regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Generator sets with highest power rating on the market (up to 6250 kVA)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weichai GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026Weichai is the parent company of Baudouin. Under Weichai's ownership, Baudouin operates as a European subsidiary, contributing to Weichai's global industrial reach while maintaining its heritage and brand identity. Weichai Group is a major Chinese industrial company with operations in power generation and marine propulsion sectors.
• Curie InstituteminorOthers · 8 March 2026Baudouin partnered with the Curie Institute for cancer research as part of breast cancer awareness initiatives. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Baudouin repainted its blue engines pink and donated €500 per engine sold to the institute.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Volvo Penta: Volvo Penta supplies marine diesel engines and marine gensets for commercial and leisure vessels, directly comparable to Baudouin's marine propulsion and auxiliary engines portfolio.
• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a global leader in marine propulsion engines and power generation solutions, directly comparable to Baudouin across marine engines, dual-fuel technology, and hybrid marine systems.
• MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions manufactures large marine diesel and dual-fuel engines and power plant solutions, competing with Baudouin in marine propulsion and reciprocating engine generator sets.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): MTU manufactures diesel and gas engines for marine propulsion, power generation, and off-highway applications, directly competing with Baudouin in gensets and propulsion engines.
• Yanmar: Yanmar produces marine and industrial diesel engines for propulsion, gensets, and off-highway machinery, overlapping significantly with Baudouin's mid-power marine and industrial range.
• Deutz AG: Deutz AG manufactures diesel and gas engines for off-highway, automotive, and stationary applications, comparable to Baudouin in off-highway and industrial engine segments.
• Perkins Engines: Perkins, a Caterpillar subsidiary, manufactures diesel and gas engines for industrial, marine auxiliary, and power generation applications, comparable to Baudouin's lower-kVA PowerKit offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar (CAT): Caterpillar is a dominant incumbent in diesel and gas generator sets, including high-rating data centre backup gensets, broadly competing with Baudouin's PowerGen portfolio.
• Cummins: Cummins is a leading global manufacturer of diesel and gas engines and generator sets serving marine, power generation, and off-highway markets, broadly overlapping with Baudouin's full range.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries produces large marine engines, gas turbines, and industrial power systems, with a broader portfolio that overlaps Baudouin's marine and power generation offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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