Frank Mohn

What Frank Mohn does

Framo (Frank Mohn AS) is a Norwegian-headquartered manufacturer of specialized submerged pumping systems, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Florvåg near Bergen. The company operates as part of Alfa Laval's Marine Division since its 2014 acquisition, with leadership under CEO Martijn Bergink. Framo designs, manufactures, assembles, and extensively tests all products in-house at four dedicated Norwegian facilities (HQ Florvåg, Fusa, Flatøy, Holsnøy) and supports them through a global service network spanning the Netherlands, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, Korea, China, and UAE. The company employs approximately 1,200-1,500 people globally.

Framo's product portfolio is organized around three business areas. Marine supplies submerged cargo pumps, ballast pumps, anti-heeling systems, cargo piping, circulation, heating, cooling, and fuel pumps (including methanol/ethanol and liquefied gas), with its submerged cargo pump technology recognized as the industry standard on the majority of chemical and product tankers worldwide. Offshore delivers seawater lift pumps, water injection pumps, fire water systems, cavern pumps, FSRU heating, FLNG cooling, and offshore wind suction anchor solutions to hundreds of oil & gas installations globally. Aquaculture — formalized as a dedicated business area in 2024 following Framo Innovation incubation and the 2021 LiftUP acquisition — supplies circulation pumps (SR2000, SR600, SX1000), AquaStream, Active Flow Control, and the remote-controlled LiftUP dead-fish handling system, with current named customers Lerøy and Sinkaberg.

The business model is direct enterprise sales through regional offices, with custom quote-based pricing under multi-year contracts, supplemented by recurring aftermarket revenue from the Framo+ lifecycle support program, original spare parts, parts reconditioning, hydraulic piping, and a global training program for marine crews. Revenue is split between one-time pump equipment sales (marine, offshore, aquaculture) and professional-services revenue (spare parts, reconditioning, training). Distribution is wholly owned, with no third-party channel partners, and marketing is anchored on industry exhibitions (Posidonia, ONS, Aquaculture UK, OTD Energy), digital presence, and direct enterprise engagement.

Name

Frank Mohn

Legal name

Frank Mohn AS

Website

https://framo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Framo (Frank Mohn AS) is a Norwegian manufacturer of submerged pumping systems serving marine cargo, offshore oil & gas, and aquaculture customers, operating within Alfa Laval's Marine Division with global service coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Aquaculture (11251)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration) (TLAHAMAF), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Submerged cargo pumps
• Marine pumping systems
• Offshore oil gas pumps
• Aquaculture circulation pumps
• FPSO pumping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bergen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pump Equipment Sales: Sale of submerged cargo pumps, offshore pumping systems, and aquaculture pumping systems to marine, offshore, and aquaculture customers worldwide.
2. Aftermarket Services & Spare Parts: Service and support including Framo+ lifecycle support program, original spare parts, parts reconditioning, hydraulic piping, cofferdam purging, and continuous monitoring and inspection.
3. Training Services: Training courses for marine crews on Framo pump operation and maintenance, offered at shipyards, onboard vessels, Framo training centers, through webinars and online training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frank Mohn AS (operating under the Framo brand) designs, manufactures, assembles, and extensively tests submerged pumping systems and related fluid-handling equipment at its own specialized facilities in Norway. Its portfolio spans marine cargo pumping (submerged cargo, ballast, anti-heeling, cargo piping/circulation/heating/cooling, FPSO solutions, liquefied gas and methanol/ethanol fuel pumps), offshore oil and gas and offshore wind pumping systems (seawater lift, water injection, fire water, cavern pumps, FSRU heating, FLNG cooling, suction anchor installation), and aquaculture systems (SR2000/SR600/SX1000 circulation pumps, AquaStream, Active Flow Control, and LiftUP dead-fish handling). It complements equipment sales with aftermarket services (Framo+ lifecycle support, spare parts, reconditioning, hydraulic piping, cofferdam purging, training).

Product overview

Framo is a world-leading manufacturer of pumping systems operating under the Frank Mohn AS brand. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pump solutions across three core business segments: Marine (cargo pumping systems, fuel pumps, and related services for tankers and offshore support vessels), Offshore (pumping systems for oil and gas production, processing, and offshore wind applications), and Aquaculture (circulation pumps and LiftUP dead fish handling systems for fish farming). The product architecture consists of core pumping products (submerged cargo pumps, offshore pumps, circulation pumps) complemented by add-on service modules (Framo+ lifecycle support, Framo MyPage customer portal, original spare parts, training) and specialized subsystems (cargo piping, heating, cooling, hydraulic piping). All design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing is conducted in-house at Framo's Norwegian facilities near Bergen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Submerged Cargo Pump
• Ballast Pump
• Anti-heeling Systems
• Cargo Piping
• Cargo Circulation
• Cargo Heating
• Cargo Cooling
• OSV Cargo Pumping
• FPSO Solutions
• Submerged Liquefied Gas Pump
• Methanol & Ethanol Fuel-pumping Solutions
• Seawater Lift Pumps
• Submerged Turbine
• Fire Water Pumping System
• Water Injection Pumps
• Cavern Pumps
• FSRU Heating
• FLNG Cooling
• Suction Anchor Installation
• SR2000 Circulation Pump
• SR600 Circulation Pump
• SX1000 Circulation Pump
• Framo AquaStream
• Framo Active Flow Control
• Framo LiftUP Dead Fish Handling System
• Framo LiftUP Sludge System
• Framo LiftUP Central System
• Framo+ Service Programme
• Framo MyPage
• Original Spare Parts
• Parts Reconditioning
• Cofferdam Purging
• Hydraulic Piping Services
• Framo Life Extension Services
• Marine Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplied cargo pumping systems to majority of chemical and product tankers worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiftUPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021LiftUP has developed and delivered solutions for dead-fish handling since 1994. Acquired by Framo in 2021 as part of the company's aquaculture strategy. Following the acquisition, the business relocated to Framo's factory at Venjaneset. Employee count grew from approximately 10 to over 30. The acquisition has been an important part of Framo's aquaculture strategy.
• Alfa LavalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Framo became part of Alfa Laval in 2014. Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, with over 100 years of experience pioneering solutions for the marine industry. As part of Alfa Laval's Marine Division, Framo's pumping technology contributes to more comprehensive solutions.
• LerøycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLerøy is a major aquaculture company that has been testing Framo's autonomous LiftUP dewaterer system since 2021. Full-scale production began summer 2024, with systems delivered to Lerøy sites. Lerøy prioritizes contributing to development processes for safer operations and better fish welfare. The system provides improved documentation for their operations.
• SinkabergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinkaberg (Sinkaberg AS) has been involved in the development process of Framo's autonomous LiftUP dewaterer system. A system was delivered in autumn 2024. The company reports the system provides entirely new opportunities to optimize operations at their sites and appreciates Framo's short decision-making paths and skilled professionals who understand their daily operations.
• DNVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNV is the certification body for Framo's quality management system, providing audits against ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2021, and ATEX certification requirements. DNV GL also provides accreditation for ISO 14001:2015 environmental management at Framo's production facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer with established presence in marine, offshore, and industrial applications. Comparable to Framo in centrifugal pump technology for demanding service environments.
• Flowserve: US-based industrial pump manufacturer serving oil & gas, chemical, power, and marine markets. Direct competitor to Framo in offshore and process pumping, with comparable centrifugal and specialty pump offerings.
• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered global pump manufacturer serving oil & gas, power, water, and marine markets. Competes directly with Framo in offshore pumping, FPSO, and chemical/process pump applications.
• DESMI: Danish-headquartered pump manufacturer specializing in marine cargo, ballast, and offshore pumping systems. Highly comparable to Framo across marine and offshore pump applications, with overlapping customer base in tanker and offshore operators.
• Sundyne: US-headquartered pump and compressor manufacturer serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and marine markets. Comparable to Framo in high-pressure, high-reliability process pumps for offshore and chemical tanker applications.
• Xylem: Global water technology and industrial pump company with marine, offshore, and aquaculture-related pumping applications. Competes with Framo in water-handling pumps and aquaculture circulation segments.
• IHI Corporation: Japanese industrial manufacturer with a pump division serving marine, offshore, and process industries. Direct competitor to Framo in marine cargo pumps and offshore pumping, especially across Asian shipbuilding hubs.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems integrator offering engines, propulsion, and ship machinery including pumps. Larger and more diversified than Framo but competes in marine equipment supply to similar shipowner and yard customers.
• Alfa Laval: Parent company of Framo since 2014 and a broader marine fluid handling incumbent offering separators, heat exchangers, and pumps. Overlaps with Framo in marine pumping but as part of a much wider portfolio across multiple process industries.

Emerging players

• AKVA Group: Norwegian aquaculture technology company supplying fish farming equipment including pumps and water handling systems. Direct competitor to Framo in the aquaculture circulation pump and dead-fish handling space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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