What SH Group does

SH Group A/S is a Danish private industrial engineering company headquartered in Svendborg, founded in 1974 and operating across six offices in Denmark (Svendborg, Lindø, Frederikshavn, Copenhagen), Norway (Stavanger), and the United States (Houston). The company designs, manufactures, and services integrated hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical handling systems and deck equipment for three primary verticals — marine and offshore operations, defence handling, and marine electrification/renewable energy — serving shipyards, vessel operators, offshore oil and gas platforms, offshore wind installers, ports, and defence customers. Its proprietary product portfolio includes the Sepro™ A-Frame launch and recovery systems, E-ship™ turnkey ship electrification retrofits, the Cube™ Multi-mission Module for defence, Blade Mover™ and DNV-approved Tower Gripper and Lifting Yoke for offshore wind, Shore Power™ infrastructure, and Containerised Battery Solutions.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time engineering and manufacturing contracts for custom handling systems and deck equipment (covering A-frames, winches, cranes, and electrification retrofits); recurring service and maintenance revenue from a 24/7 one-point-of-contact model supported by certified service partnerships with Corvus Energy and Danfoss; and spare parts sales from in-house manufacturing. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven with multi-year contract cadence. GTM is predominantly enterprise field sales via specialized product and service specialists, regional General Managers, Sales Directors for Wind & Green Energy and Maritime Sales, and dedicated Service Sales teams. The company holds DNV approvals, ISO9001:2015 certification, Norwegian Maritime Authority B-1 certificates, and Cralog certifications, providing defensible regulatory positioning for class-regulated marine and offshore equipment supply. With more than 400 employees including a 30-35-person apprentice pipeline, SH Group operates as a privately held A/S with no disclosed external investors.

Name

SH Group

Legal name

SH Group A/S

Website

https://shgroup.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SH Group A/S is a Danish industrial engineering firm that designs, manufactures, and services hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical handling systems and deck equipment for marine, offshore, defence, and marine electrification customers across Europe, Norway, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Handling Systems and Deck Equipment

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Environmental, Waste & Emissions Control Systems (Wastewater, VOC Capture, Spill Response) (IMAJALAK)

Keywords

• Maritime handling systems
• Marine deck equipment
• Ship electrification solutions
• Offshore wind installation
• Launch and recovery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Svendborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Maritime Handling Systems and Deck Equipment: Manufacturer and global supplier of tailor-made handling systems and deck equipment for marine, offshore and wind industries. Revenue generated from design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom systems including A-frames, winches, and handling equipment.
2. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service solutions covering mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation services. One-point-of-contact service model with 24/7 support. Includes inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization services.
3. Marine Electrification Solutions: Turnkey retrofit solutions for ship electrification including Eship™ systems, shore power installations, and containerised battery solutions. Revenue from design, installation, and deployment services.
4. Spare Parts and Components: In-house production of spare parts with rapid availability for maritime equipment. Quick turnaround times for supply vessels and offshore operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SH Group designs, engineers, manufactures, and services tailor-made maritime handling systems and deck equipment—including launch and recovery systems (A-Frames, winches), marine electrification retrofits, offshore wind installation tools, and defence handling modules—for shipyards, offshore operators, wind developers, navies, and port operators worldwide. Revenue is generated through custom-built equipment sales, turnkey retrofit projects, spare parts, and 24/7 lifecycle service and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

SH Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of tailor-made handling systems and deck equipment for the maritime, offshore, and wind industries. The company's product portfolio centers on two main branded product lines—Sepro™ (launch and recovery systems integrating A-Frames, winches, and control software) and E-ship™ (turnkey marine electrification retrofit solutions)—supplemented by wind industry products (Blade Mover™, Tower Gripper, Lifting Yoke), containerised energy storage solutions, Shore Power infrastructure, and bridge automation systems. Service offerings include the Energy Survey product for vessel efficiency analysis. The Cube™ System addresses defence sector handling requirements. All products are supported by in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities across hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sepro: A-Frame product line for ROV handling systems
• E-ship
• The Cube System
• Blade Mover
• Shore Power

Products and services

• Sepro™ Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) Integrated A-Frame launch and recovery systems with winches and control software for deploying ROVs, oceanographic equipment, and subsea tools across challenging marine environments, sold to shipyards and offshore operators.
• E-ship™ Turnkey Electrification Retrofit Turnkey ship electrification solution covering identification, design, installation, and deployment of hybrid and electric propulsion systems, including peak shaving, full battery propulsion, shore power integration, and power backup for vessel owners and shipping companies.
• Cube™ Multi-mission Defence Modules Flexible multi-mission technology modules for the defence market designed to increase operational efficacy in defence handling operations, delivered via wholly-owned subsidiary SH Defence.
• Containerised Battery and Fuel Cell Solutions Class-type approved 10' (746 kWh) and 20' (1,491 kWh) containers with battery and fuel cell solutions for peak shaving, shore charging, and marine electrification, including water-mist fire safety, gas detection, and short-circuit protection.
• Shore Power™ OPS and Ferry Charging Solutions Onshore power supply (OPS) and ferry charging systems that enable vessels to connect to onshore electricity while docked, eliminating diesel emissions and supporting climate transition goals for port operators and ferry lines.
• Blade Mover™ Blade handling vehicle for offshore wind installations, designed to transport large blades between storage and installation sites, capable of assembly or disassembly in 5 minutes for various blade sizes and types.
• Tower Gripper DNV-approved mechanically operated gripper for single-lift tower section installation in offshore wind projects, with lifting capacity ranging from 715 to 1300 tons.
• Lifting Yoke Customised nacelle lifting yoke with variable center-of-gravity adjustment and built-in redundancy, DNV-approved for lifting capacities from 450 to 1000 tons in offshore wind and heavy-lift operations.
• Boat-In-A-Box™ Davit Innovative quick-deployment davit system for lifeboats and rescue operations, designed for rapid operation in life-threatening maritime emergencies on ships, rigs, and specialised marine vessels.
• Drop-In-Ball™ Hook System Life-saving appliance hook system designed for rapid deployment in maritime safety scenarios, setting new industry standards for shipboard rescue equipment.
• Cable-Laying Tensioners 4-track and 2-track cable-laying tensioners with intelligent feedback-loop tension control for precise, controlled cable deployment during marine and offshore cable-laying operations.
• Bridge Systems (Swing and Bascule) Turn-key bridge systems encompassing electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, control systems, and steelwork for swing bridges and bascule bridges across northern Europe, delivered to public infrastructure authorities and contractors.
• Energy Survey Service Energy efficiency survey analysing vessel energy usage across equipment, engines, accommodation loads, and cooling systems to identify optimisation opportunities for reduced fuel consumption and emissions, positioned with a claimed ROI of less than 6 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced installation and testing time on site through in-house manufacturing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corvus EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationSH Group is a certified service partner for Corvus Energy, providing inspection, troubleshooting, and repair services for battery installations. Corvus Energy is a leading battery and fuel cell technology provider for marine applications.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationSH Group is a certified service partner for Danfoss, providing service and maintenance for Danfoss marine electrification equipment including power conversion systems.
• CralogcoreTechnology or IntegrationSH Group is certified by Cralog to perform annual and 5 yearly inspections with load tests on Davits and cranes. Cralog is approved by the Danish maritime authority and several classification companies.
• PronorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPronor partnership for electrical motor and generator workshop services including machine washing, drying, armature balancing, and testing operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• MacGregor: A Cargotec business and the most direct global peer in marine and offshore cargo handling, A-frames, winches and load-handling systems. Overlaps closely with SH Group's Sepro™ launch-and-recovery line and offshore wind handling offerings.
• Huisman: Dutch designer and manufacturer of heavy-lifting marine equipment including cranes, winches and A-frames. Directly comparable to SH Group's Sepro™ LARS, Tower Gripper and offshore handling systems across offshore wind, oil & gas and naval customers.
• TTS Group: Norwegian supplier of marine and offshore cargo access and load-handling systems (now operating within MacGregor/Cargotec). Competes head-to-head with SH Group in shipboard A-frames, gangways and handling equipment.
• Palfinger: Global manufacturer of marine cranes, davits and deck equipment with a strong life-saving-appliance business. Overlaps with SH Group's Boat-In-A-Box™ davit, Drop-In-Ball™ hook and general deck-handling offerings.
• Liebherr: Major OEM of maritime cranes and heavy-duty offshore lifting equipment. Competes with SH Group in offshore wind installation, shipboard cranes and offshore construction lifting solutions.
• Konecranes: Industrial lifting specialist with a marine and ports portfolio of cranes and service. Comparable to SH Group in deck equipment, port handling solutions and recurring service business.

Broad incumbents

• Cargotec: Parent of MacGregor and Kalmar, offering a broad portfolio of cargo and load-handling solutions across marine, ports and offshore. A larger incumbent competing with SH Group via its marine-handling subsidiaries and global service network.
• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology group covering ship engines, electrification and lifecycle services. Overlaps with SH Group in marine electrification (E-ship™ adjacent), hybrid propulsion and shipowner service contracts.
• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Large-scale supplier of equipment and components for offshore oil & gas drilling, production and marine operations. Comparable to SH Group's offshore O&G handling, winches and crane/MRO offerings, though at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Vard (Fincantieri): Norwegian-Italian shipbuilder of offshore and specialized vessels. A customer and adjacent peer to SH Group, both supplying and integrating handling, davit and electrification packages into newbuild offshore and wind installation vessels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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