Clavon Engineering Group

What Clavon Engineering Group does

Clavon Engineering Group is a Singapore-founded marine, offshore, and industrial engineering services provider established in 1984. It delivers an integrated service-and-equipment offering spanning surface preparation (hydro jetting at 10,000-40,000 psi, open and chamber blasting), tank coating for cargo oil, ballast, chemical, slop, fresh water, and double-bottom tanks, structural steel fabrication, passive fire protection, and heavy lifting equipment design and manufacture (Goliath Cranes, Level Luffing Cranes, Floating Cranes, Stacker-Reclaimers). Its proprietary Mobile Blast Room (MBR) system automates steel-grit recycling, cleaning, and refilling via in-house software, enabling continuous 24-hour blasting; Vapor Blast technology reduces media consumption 80-90% versus conventional blasting. Clavon also distributes specialty coatings under exclusive partnerships — Climate Active Paint from SICC Gmbh Germany (thermo-ceramic membrane technology derived from NASA's Space Shuttle Thermal Protective System) and a portfolio of DefensTech polymer industrial coatings (Defend-X, DefensCrete, DefenseFoam, DefensBlast, Life Saver Hard Armor).

The company monetizes through project-based professional services contracts, custom hardware sales of blasting equipment and consumables, and licensing/distribution of third-party coatings. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales into shipyards, rig operators, oil majors, and EPC contractors — anchored by approved-vendor status with Shell, ESSO, Petronas (license holder), Keppel FELS, MMHE, COSCO Shipyard, Jurong Shipyard, PPL, and others. Clavon operates 14 wholly-owned subsidiaries across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, with resident-contractor status at Drydocks World Dubai.

The business is privately held and family-controlled (Managing Director Jason Khaw; Strategy Director Khaw Zhan Wei holding cross-regional board seats), with no evidence of external private equity or venture capital investment. Certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BizSafe Star, CIDB registration, and Petronas licensing have been renewed across multiple entities in 2024, supporting continued eligibility for major enterprise tenders in marine, oil and gas, and infrastructure.

Name

Clavon Engineering Group

Legal name

Clavon Engineering Pte Ltd

Website

https://clavonengineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Clavon Engineering Group, founded in Singapore in 1984, provides marine and offshore corrosion protection, surface preparation, tank coating, structural steel fabrication, passive fire protection, and custom heavy lifting equipment to shipyards, oil and gas majors, and EPC contractors across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Coating Services: Tank coating, open blasting, chamber blasting, hydro jetting, and structural steel work services for ships, rigs, platforms, and marine equipment.
2. Equipment Supply and Distribution: Supply of blasting equipment (MBR systems, Auto Blast Systems, Blasting Chambers), dehumidifiers, dust collectors, vacuum recovery systems, aftercoolers, and consumables.
3. Heavy Lifting Equipment: Design, manufacturing, and supply of Goliath Cranes, Level Luffing Cranes, Floating Cranes, Stackers-Reclaimers, and other heavy lifting equipment for shipyards.
4. Industrial Coating Products: Supply of specialized coatings including Climate Active Paint (SICC Gmbh products) and DefensTech polymer industrial protective coatings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clavon Engineering Group provides marine and industrial engineering services including tank coating, open and chamber blasting, hydro jetting, and structural steel fabrication for shipyards, offshore rigs, and petrochemical facilities. The company also designs and manufactures heavy lifting equipment such as Goliath Cranes, Level Luffing Cranes, Floating Cranes, and Stacker-Reclaimers, and distributes industrial coatings including passive fire protection, Climate Active Paint, and polymer protective coatings. Operations span 13+ countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

Product overview

Clavon Engineering Group is a marine and industrial engineering company established in 1984 in Singapore, providing a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion protection, surface preparation, and heavy lifting equipment solutions. The company operates across Marine Offshore services (Tank Coating, Open/Chamber Blasting, Hydro Jetting, Steel Fabrication), manufactures proprietary equipment (MBR Mobile Blast Room, Auto Blast Systems, Blasting Chambers, Dehumidifiers, Vacuum Recovery, Dust Collectors, Vapor Blast Systems), supplies consumables (Blasting, Painting, Electrical, Safety), and provides heavy lifting equipment (Goliath Cranes, Level Luffing Cranes, Stacker-Reclaimers, Floating Cranes). Their industrial offerings include Passive Fire Protection, Climate Active Paint (SICC Gmbh Germany distributor), and Polymer Industrial Protective Coating products (DefensTech USA). The company maintains global offices across Asia, Middle East, and Central Asia with certifications including ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BizSafe Star, and Petronas License.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBR (Mobile Blast Room): The Mobile Blast Room is a state-of-the-art Tank Coating Equipment that simplifies the Blasting process by automating the recycling, cleaning, and refilling of Steel Grit abrasive in one machine
• ClimateActivePaint
• DefensTech Industrial Coating

Products and services

• Tank Coating Services Internal tank coating services including Chemical Tank, Ballast Tank, Cargo Oil Tank, Slop Tank, Fresh Water Tank, and Double Bottom Tank coatings for ship and rig repair, conversions, and new builds.
• Open Blasting & Chamber Blasting Services Various open blasting and chamber blasting services for offshore rigs, platforms, ships, tankers, cranes, and marine equipment with multi-coat systems and specialty painting capabilities.
• Hydro Jetting Services High-pressure jetting and cleaning services using machines ranging from 10,000 psi to 40,000 psi for marine and petrochemical industries.
• Steel Fabrication And Staging Structural steel fabrication services for marine and offshore sectors, including blast and paint, steel fabrication, and staging operations.
• Goliath Crane Heavy lifting crane composed of main girder, rigid/flexible leg, gantry travel, trolley and service crane, available in single box girder, two box girder styles, and integrated trolley lifting systems.
• Level Luffing Crane Portal crane for shipyards composed of portal, slewing structure, A-frame, E-house and jib, operating via travelling, slewing, luffing and lifting mechanisms.
• Stacker-Reclaimer Efficient equipment for continuously loading and unloading bulk materials in harbors, docks, metallurgy, cement plants, ironworks, coking plants, coal plants and power stations.
• Floating Crane Fully revolving and shear leg heavy lift crane with barge for loading and unloading in portside, nearshore, river, shallow and deep sea operations; used for offshore oil drilling, salvage and rescue.
• Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Fire protection services using intumescent coatings (epoxy-based, spray-on) and cementitious products for preserving structural integrity of buildings and steel structures.
• Climate Active Paint Energy-efficient building coating by SICC Gmbh Germany using thermo-ceramic membrane technology based on NASA Space Shuttle Thermal Protective System, certified non-toxic and waterproof with temperature range of -50°C to 120°C.
• Polymer Industrial Protective Coating (DefensTech) Proprietary polymer coatings from DefensTech International, USA including Defend-X (anti-corrosion, structural strengthening), DefensCrete (structural lightweight concrete), DefenseFoam (void filling), DefensBlast (ballistic protection), and Life Saver Hard Armor.
• Mobile Blast Room (MBR) State-of-the-art tank coating equipment that automates the recycling, cleaning, and refilling of Steel Grit abrasive in one machine, with automated control panel for blasting intensity and abrasive refilling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous 24-hour blasting is possible with MBR system, significantly reducing work schedule for blasting-painting projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SICC Gmbh GermanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2016Clavon Engineering became authorized distributor of SICC Gmbh Germany products including Climate Active Paint, a thermo-ceramic membrane technology coating for energy efficiency based on NASA Space Shuttle technology. The partnership enables Clavon to distribute and apply SICC's climate active paint solutions in marine, offshore, and industrial sectors.
• Drydocks World DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2016Clavon Engineering Group successfully registered as Resident Contractor in Drydocks World Dubai, one of the largest ship repair and conversion facilities in the world. This registration enables Clavon to provide on-site marine coating and corrosion protection services within the Drydocks World Dubai facility.
• DefensTech International Inc. USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationClavon offers DefensTech International's proprietary polymer coating products including Defend-X Industrial Coating (anti-corrosion, structural strengthening), DefensCrete (lightweight concrete wall panels), DefenseFoam (slab-jacking and void filling), DefensBlast (ballistic polymers for blast mitigation), and Life Saver Hard Armor (personal ballistic protection). DefensTech holds the patent for 'Coating and Method of Application for Strengthening Structures'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lamprell: UAE-based shipyard and offshore engineering services provider focused on the Middle East — comparable regional shipyard-heavy footprint and serves similar oil & gas customers.
• Drydocks World Dubai: One of the world's largest ship repair, conversion, and new-build yards where Clavon holds resident contractor status — comparable marine MRO services in the Middle East.

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel (International Paint): Marine coatings arm of AkzoNobel, a global paints giant offering marine, protective, and yacht coatings with global applicator networks — broad incumbent serving the same customers with much larger portfolio.
• PPG (Protective & Marine Coatings): Global coatings incumbent with a dedicated Protective & Marine Coatings business serving offshore, marine, and infrastructure — broader portfolio but overlapping solution set.

Direct peers

• Chugoku Marine Paints: Japan-based marine and industrial coatings manufacturer with strong shipyard focus across Asia; directly competes with Clavon for tank coating and hull protection scopes in Asian shipyards.
• Clemco Industries: U.S.-based manufacturer of blast machines, nozzles, and surface-prep equipment with global distribution — same product category as Clavon's equipment manufacturing arm.
• Hempel A/S: Global marine and protective coatings manufacturer with technical service and on-site application support for shipyards, offshore rigs, and oil & gas facilities — directly competes with Clavon in tank coating and corrosion protection services.
• Jotun: One of the world's largest marine and offshore coatings manufacturers, supplying protective coatings, tank coatings, and applicator support services to shipyards and offshore operators globally — directly overlaps Clavon's core marine coating service and supply business.
• KCC Corporation: Korean paints and coatings major with marine, protective, and industrial coatings lines serving shipyards and offshore — competes head-on in Asia's marine coating market.
• BlastOne International: Global supplier of abrasive blasting equipment, consumables, and surface-preparation services — directly comparable to Clavon's MBR/Auto Blast/Vapor Blast equipment and consumables supply business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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