Engines Plus

What Engines Plus does

Engines Plus Ltd is a UK-based private company that distributes diesel engines, powertrains, and related parts to the marine and industrial sectors across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company holds authorized distributor status for at least nine OEM brands — Isuzu, Kioti, Sole Diesel, Hyundai SeasAll, Selva Marine, FPT Industrial (an Iveco Group brand), Subaru Industrial Power Products, Kirloskar, and Raywin — and complements this with a proprietary marinization program branded Canaline, which converts Kioti industrial diesel blocks into marine engines (Canaline 42, 52, 60, 70 and the RCD 2-compliant 70T) tailored for UK inland waterway vessels. The portfolio spans small industrial engines through 600hp Hyundai SeasAll marine diesels and outboards, plus industrial generators and an emerging hybrid/electric line following the 2022 partnership with MIT for Bellmarine electric drives and the May 2024 launch of the Canaline Hybrid Engine.

The company generates revenue from one-time sales of complete engines and powertrains, aftermarket parts and service kits sold through a direct e-commerce shop (121+ SKUs at enginesplus.co.uk/shop, priced ex-VAT), and ancillary technical support and warranty registration services. Go-to-market combines an independent dealer network across the UK and Ireland (with named regional coverage such as Christopher Hannon & Co in Waterford for the Republic of Ireland), direct enterprise sales for commercial marine and OEM/fleet customers, and trade-show presence at events including Seawork, Southampton Boat Show, Crick Boat Show, London Boat Show, and Skipper Expo Galway. Pricing on aftermarket components varies materially by tier (e.g., aftermarket alternators from £168 vs OEM alternators at £440.71; service kits £13.66 to £179.57), supporting both volume and margin flexibility.

Engines Plus is founder/management-owned, with no identified institutional investment, parent entity, or public listing. It is led by Managing Director Hedley Beavis and Sales Director Martyn Harris, operates from a purpose-built facility at Quedgeley, Gloucester (relocated from Dursley in 2016 to a site more than double the original size), and has been active in the UK marine engine market for over ten years. The company employs between 11 and 50 staff and has not disclosed revenue.

Name

Engines Plus

Legal name

Engines Plus Ltd

Website

https://enginesplus.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Engines Plus Ltd is a UK-based authorized distributor of diesel engines, powertrains, and aftermarket parts for marine and industrial customers across the UK and Republic of Ireland, operating through a dealer network and e-commerce shop, with a proprietary Canaline marine engine brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Industrial Engine Distribution

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Diesel & Dual-Fuel Engines (IMAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Marine diesel engines
• Industrial diesel engines
• Engine distribution services
• Marine propulsion systems
• Engine parts and spares

Headquarters

HQ city

Quedgeley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine and Powertrain Distribution: Revenue generated from distributing complete diesel engines and powertrains from branded manufacturers (Isuzu, Kioti, Sole Diesel, Hyundai Seasall, Selva, FPT Industrial, Subaru) to marine and industrial customers.
2. Parts and Spares Sales: Online shop sales of 121+ engine spares, service kits, filters, alternators, starter motors, marine gearboxes, and accessories. All prices quoted excluding VAT with per-unit pricing.
3. Technical Support and Service: Product support services including parts supply, service support, and warranty registration for supported engine brands across industrial and marine applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Engines Plus distributes diesel engines and generators for the industrial and marine sectors across the UK and Ireland. The company serves as an authorized distributor for multiple engine brands including Isuzu, Kioti, Sole Diesel, Hyundai Seasall, Selva Marine, FPT Industrial, and Subaru, and operates a proprietary Canaline marine engine line built on marinized Kioti blocks. It also sells 121+ spare parts, service kits, and marine gearboxes through its e-commerce shop.

Product overview

Engines Plus is a UK-based distributor and supplier of industrial and marine diesel engines with an e-commerce parts shop. The product portfolio consists of multiple branded engine lines: industrial engines (Isuzu, Kioti, Kirloskar, Raywin, Subaru), marine engines (Canaline, Sole Diesel, Hyundai Seasall, Selva, FPT Industrial), and industrial generators. The company also provides comprehensive parts, service kits, and marine gearboxes through its online shop. Services include parts supply, warranty registration, and technical support for UK and Irish markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canaline Marine Engines Proprietary marine diesel engine range including Canaline 42, 52, 60, 70, and 70T (RCD 2 compliant) for canal boats and inland waterway vessels, built on marinized Kioti industrial diesel blocks. Available with hybrid engine option. Designed for UK Inland Waterways market.
• Sole Marine Engines and Generators Sole Diesel marine engines and generating sets including Mini series (Mini 11, 17, 29, 33, 44, 55, 62, 74), SM-82, SM-94, and SM-105 for recreational and commercial marine applications, with HVO fuel compatibility. Distributed across UK and Republic of Ireland.
• Hyundai Seasall Marine Engines Hyundai Seasall marine diesel engines ranging from 125hp to 600hp in 18 configurations, including D-series (D150, D170), R-series (R200), S-series (S220, S250, S270), and G7 engines for faster boats and higher horsepower commercial and leisure marine applications.
• Selva Outboard Engines Selva Marine outboard engines distributed exclusively in the UK and Republic of Ireland, suitable for recreational and professional marine use. First showcased at Seawork 2025 and Southampton Boat Show.
• FPT Industrial Engines FPT Industrial engines (a brand of Iveco Group) covering marine, power generation, on- and off-road applications, distributed as official UK distributor since January 2025. Described as a game-changing partnership for the UK market.
• Isuzu Industrial Diesel Engines Industrial diesel engines from Isuzu for construction, agricultural, and general industrial applications, with parts and service support and dedicated Isuzu canal boat engine variants.
• Kioti Industrial Diesel Engines Industrial diesel engines based on Kioti (Daedong) block technology for various industrial applications, serving as the basis for the proprietary Canaline marine engine marinization program.
• Kirloskar Industrial Diesel Engines Industrial diesel engines from Kirloskar for industrial power generation and mechanical drive applications.
• Raywin Industrial Diesel Engines Industrial diesel engines from Raywin manufacturer for industrial applications.
• Industrial Generators Industrial generator sets for stationary and mobile power generation applications.
• Engine Parts and Service Kits Comprehensive range of 121+ spare parts, service kits (50, 200, 400 hour intervals), filters, belts, alternators, starter motors, and marine gearboxes (PRM, Technodrive) for all distributed engine brands, sold through the e-commerce web shop.
• Engine Parts Supply and Technical Support Service Product support services including parts supply, service support, and warranty registration for supported engine brands (Isuzu, Kioti, Subaru/Robin, marine product lines) across industrial and marine applications.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Selva MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2025Selva Marine appointed Engines Plus as Exclusive UK Distributor and Sales Agency for the Republic of Ireland. This strategic partnership marks significant expansion, allowing Engines Plus to offer Selva Marine's renowned outboard engine range. Engines Plus showcased Selva Marine products at Seawork 2025 and Southampton Boat Show debut.
• FPT Industrial (Iveco Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 January 2025Engines Plus appointed as official UK Distributor for FPT Industrial engines covering both marine and industrial applications. This strategic partnership brings a comprehensive range of cutting-edge, pre-validated engine solutions to the UK market covering marine, power generation, on- and off-road applications. Described as a 'game-changing partnership for the UK market'.
• Hyundai SeasAllcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyundai SeasAll appointed Engines Plus based in Gloucestershire to handle its range of marine diesel engines (125hp to 600hp in 18 basic configurations). Engines Plus committed to building Hyundai SeasAll presence with UK and Irish boatbuilders and in the repower market. First product showcase at Seawork 2017.
• Sole Diesel / Solé Diesel SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor for Sole Diesel products (marine engines and generators) for over 10 years. Later expanded to include Republic of Ireland distribution. Products include Mini series marine diesel engines, SM-82 and SM-94 workboat engines, and marine generating sets.
• Subaru Industrial Power ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as UK distributor for Subaru Industrial Power Products (previously marketed as Robin), including full range of petrol, single cylinder diesel engines, portable trash pumps and generators. Established brand with proven acceptability in small construction equipment.
• MIT (Marine Engineering Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership formed with MIT (official Bellmarine reseller) to bring diverse electric propulsion solutions to the UK leisure marine market. Combined efforts leverage Engines Plus' inland waterways market knowledge with MIT's commercial vessel expertise and Bellmarine electric drive technology. Jointly providing hybrid/electric propulsion for vessel owners transitioning from traditional diesel power.
• Christopher Hannon & Co (Waterford)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed as main dealer in Republic of Ireland to support commercial marine market, particularly for Sole Diesel products. Based in Waterford, Ireland.
• Isuzu MotorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Isuzu Industrial Diesel Engines and Isuzu canal boat engines with dedicated parts and service support pages.
• Kioti (Daedong)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Kioti Industrial Diesel Engines. Kioti engines serve as the basis for the proprietary Canaline marine engine marinization program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Penta: Global manufacturer of marine and industrial engines with extensive UK dealer network. Larger incumbent competing across the same commercial and leisure marine propulsion categories with broader portfolio and scale.
• Mercury Marine: Global leader in marine propulsion (outboards, inboards, sterndrives) with UK distribution. Incumbent in the outboard market where Engines Plus has secured Selva Marine distribution.
• Suzuki Marine UK: UK arm of a global outboard and marine engine manufacturer. Competes in leisure marine propulsion alongside Selva Marine and other brands carried by Engines Plus.

Direct peers

• Beta Marine: UK marine diesel engine manufacturer/distributor serving canal boats, narrowboats, and small commercial vessels. Direct competitor in the UK inland waterways engine segment served by Engines Plus's Canaline range.
• Barrus (E.P. Barrus Ltd): UK-based distributor of marine and industrial engines (including Sole Diesel, Yamaha, Yanmar, Kubota, and Suzuki outboards) with a comparable multi-brand distribution model and overlapping dealer footprint. Direct competitor to Engines Plus in the UK marine propulsion market.
• Nanni Diesel: European marine diesel engine manufacturer and distributor of small-to-medium horsepower marine engines. Competes in similar commercial and leisure marine propulsion categories served by Engines Plus.
• Vetus: Supplier of marine engines, generators, and onboard systems for leisure and small commercial vessels. Overlaps with Engines Plus in marine diesel and generator distribution for inland waterway and coastal boats.

Regional players

• SMG Marine (Southampton Marine): Regional UK distributor of marine engines and propulsion equipment with overlapping dealer and direct-customer channels in southern England. Comparable in target market and product mix.

Emerging players

• Hypro Marine (Webasto): Marine propulsion specialist focused on electric and hybrid drives for inland and commercial vessels. Competes with Engines Plus's new hybrid/electric offering for the energy-transition customer.
• Transfluid: Italian maker of hybrid and electric marine propulsion systems and industrial drivetrains. Partnered with MIT on hybrid solutions distributed by Engines Plus; competes in the emerging hybrid/electric marine space the anchor is targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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