What Kanon Loading Equipment does

Kanon Loading Equipment B.V. is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1978 that designs and supplies custom-engineered loading arms for marine, rail, and road liquid transfer. Its core products are hydraulically balanced Marine Loading Arms (MLA270 series and variants) and Top/Bottom Loading Arms for trucks and railcars, supported by precision-engineered swivel joints, a rigid pantograph balancing system, and a portfolio of safety accessories. Technical differentiation comes from proprietary design features—pioneering duplex steel for swivel joints, 32-meter reach arms, cryogenic loading arms with separate supporting structures for LNG/FSRU applications, ammonia-capable arms, and the Bunker Boom for LNG bunkering developed with Van Wijk B.V.

The company sells directly to enterprise customers in petrochemical, chemical, cryogenic, high-pressure gas, transport, and renewable energy verticals, complemented by a worldwide network of agents and 24/7 service engineers. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of custom-engineered loading arms (quote-based, multi-year contracts, 30-year product life), professional services including overhaul and 24/7 maintenance, and aftermarket spare parts for arms dating back 5–30 years. A 2,700+ installed-base of MLA270 units globally underpins a durable aftermarket annuity. Operations span Zeewolde (HQ), Biddinghuizen (manufacturing via Gema Apparatenbouw), and Kuantan, Malaysia (KLEM engineering hub, 50+ staff since 1997), with ISO 9001:2015, VCA 2-star, and SCC (Lloyd's) certifications supporting sales into safety-critical oil & gas, chemical, and energy infrastructure projects.

Name

Kanon Loading Equipment

Legal name

Kanon Loading Equipment B.V.

Website

https://kanon.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kanon Loading Equipment is a Netherlands-based, family-owned manufacturer (founded 1978) of custom-engineered marine, rail, and road loading arms for petrochemical, chemical, cryogenic, LNG, and ammonia liquid transfer, serving global oil & gas, chemical, and energy majors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Transfer / Loading Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF), Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Rail Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment Operations & Maintenance (Cranes, Reach Stackers, RTGs) (TLAJAFAG)

Keywords

• Marine loading arms
• Liquid transfer equipment
• Cryogenic loading systems
• LNG bunkering solutions
• Swivel joint engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeewolde

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Loading Equipment Sales: Sale of marine, rail and road liquid transfer loading arms including MLA270 series, cryogenic loading arms, high pressure loading arms, and land equipment (top and bottom loading arms for trucks and trains). Products are custom-engineered and built to last generations with 30-year lifespan.
2. Service and Maintenance: Worldwide 24/7 service performed by all-round service engineers offering hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical installation services. Includes annual inspection, preventive maintenance, repair and replacement services.
3. Spare Parts: Precision engineered spare parts including swivel joints, seals, O-rings, and wear parts. Original quality replacement parts for loading arms, available for arms ordered 10-30 years ago.
4. Overhaul Services: Complete overhaul service at comprehensive fixed pricing to extend lifetime of existing Marine Loading Arms. Includes disassembly, testing, repair, shot blasting, spray painting, and factory acceptance testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kanon Loading Equipment designs, manufactures, and services customized marine, rail, and road loading arms (including cryogenic, high-pressure, chemical, petrochemical, ammonia, and bunkering configurations), along with swivel joints, safety access equipment, and related components, primarily for the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, and LNG industries. More than 2,700 units of its MLA270 marine loading arm are in operation worldwide. The company also provides worldwide 24/7 aftersales service, overhaul services, and genuine spare parts for its equipment.

Product overview

Kanon Loading Equipment is a Netherlands-based manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of liquid transfer systems for marine, rail, and road applications. The core product line centers on Marine Loading Arms (MLA) in various configurations for petrochemical, cryogenic, high-pressure, chemical, and ammonia applications, complemented by Top and Bottom Loading Arms for land transport. Key supporting products include Swivel Joints, Safety Equipment (folding stairs, safety cages, elevating platforms), and Hose Towers through the Joined Jetty Solutions partnership. The portfolio is completed by comprehensive service offerings including aftersales support, overhaul services, and genuine spare parts—all backed by 40+ years of engineering experience and a global 24/7 service network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MLA270 Marine Loading Arms (and variants, e.g., MLA270DI) Custom-engineered marine loading arms for the transfer of crude oil, refined products, petrochemicals, chemicals, and other liquids between vessels and shore terminals, used by oil & gas majors, petrochemical operators, and chemical companies (e.g., Shell, Total, BP, Saudi Aramco, Sabic, VTTI, Vopak, Cargill, Neste, Dow, Ineos).
• Cryogenic (LNG) Loading Arms Specialized loading arms for cryogenic (LNG) transfer at LNG import/export terminals and for LNG bunkering, designed to keep cold product separated from warm structural components for safety and efficiency.
• Bunker Boom (LNG Bunkering System) LNG bunkering transfer system that uses vacuum-insulated pipework for efficient LNG cargo transfer while reducing operational expenditure, sold to LNG bunker vessel operators and LNG fuel infrastructure developers.
• Marine Loading Arms for High Pressure (HPNG / HP) Specialized marine loading arms designed for high-pressure gas transfer, targeting high-pressure natural gas and HP gas terminal operators.
• Marine Loading Arms for Ammonia Loading arms engineered for safe marine transfer of ammonia, used by ammonia terminal operators and renewable-energy/fertilizer industry customers.
• Bottom Loading Arms (Land Equipment) Bottom-loading arms for the transfer of liquid products into road tankers and railcars at industrial loading bays, used by chemical, food & beverage, agricultural, and renewable-energy operators.
• Top Loading Arms (Land Equipment) Top-loading arms for filling road tankers, railcars, and iso containers from above, used at industrial liquid product loading terminals where top loading is required.
• SHT850 Hose Towers Standalone hose tower product for land loading operations, supporting flexible hose arrangements at truck and rail loading bays (note: included as a separately branded product offering).
• Swivel Joints Precision-engineered swivel joints used in marine and land loading arms, manufactured by Kanon as both integrated components and as standalone components for loading-arm service and replacement.
• Safety Access Equipment (incl. QV Unit) Operator safety access equipment, including the QV Unit, used at loading bays to enable safe top-loading operations.
• Aftersales Service (24/7 Worldwide) Worldwide 24/7 aftersales service for installed Kanon loading arms and related equipment, including on-site engineering support delivered through Kanon's own engineers and its global agent/associate network.
• Overhaul Service Planned and corrective overhaul/refurbishment service for Kanon loading arms, executed by Kanon service engineers to restore equipment to original performance and extend asset life.
• Spare Parts Supply Supply of genuine Kanon spare parts for installed loading-arm equipment, supporting maintenance and overhauls across the global installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2700 MLA270 Marine Loading Arms in operation worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Van Wijk B.V. WerkendamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Dutch companies Kanon Loading Equipment and Van Wijk B.V. Werkendam (ship repair and marine equipment specialist) resulted in the development of the 'Bunker Boom' for LNG bunkering. This partnership adapted existing hydrocarbon systems to meet current and future LNG bunkering demands, creating a solution with vacuum-insulated pipework and enhanced safety features. The Bunker Boom has been successfully deployed in leading ports including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg.
• Verhoef Access TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKanon Loading Equipment B.V. and Verhoef Access Technology joined forces to provide best service for customers. The partnership created Joined Jetty Solutions (JJS) for hose towers designed to make hose connections safer and more efficient. Marcel van Buuren, Technical Director at Kanon, and Nils Duurkoop, General Manager at Verhoef, collaborate on this initiative. Both are Dutch family-owned businesses with long traditions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TechnipFMC: Global EPC and subsea equipment provider whose loading systems and onshore-offshore terminal technologies compete in the same marine loading arm and cryogenic/LNG space, but as part of a much larger integrated project portfolio.
• Flowserve Corporation: Large industrial machinery and flow control supplier with marine loading, cryogenic and chemical handling product lines, serving overlapping oil & gas and chemical end markets though at materially greater scale.
• Wärtsilä: Marine systems incumbent with ship-to-shore links, bunkering solutions and LNG fuel gas supply equipment for vessels; adjacent rather than head-to-head with Kanon's loading arm product line, but increasingly competing in LNG bunkering.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Maritime technology and offshore loading systems supplier (including offshore loading systems and mooring) for oil & gas, LNG and renewables. Adjacent incumbent in marine terminal fluid transfer and safety.

Direct peers

• SVT Brandschutz / SVT Loading Technology: German specialist in marine and land loading arms for petrochemical, chemical and cryogenic service, with comparable scope in swivel joints, emergency release couplers and bunkering solutions. Closest European direct competitor by product mix.
• Tormene Group: Italian specialist in gas handling and cryogenic loading/unloading systems for LNG, LPG and ammonia. Direct overlap with Kanon's cryogenic and high-pressure marine loading arm lines and ammonia offering.
• Woodfield (formerly Carbis Loadtec): UK-based loading arm and fall-protection system manufacturer serving petrochemical, LNG, food and rail/road loading applications — direct overlap with Kanon's MLA, top/bottom loading and safety access product lines.
• Emco Wheaton (OPW, a Dover company): One of the most recognized global manufacturers of marine loading arms and swivels for oil, gas, chemical and LNG transfer, with a similar product portfolio (MLA series, bottom loaders, cryogenic arms) and overlapping blue-chip oil major customers. Most direct head-to-head competitor to Kanon.
• Flogistec (Witzenmann Group): Manufacturer of marine loading arms, gangways and floating hoses for oil, gas, LNG and chemical service. Comparable specialization in cryogenic and bunkering applications to Kanon's MLA and Bunker Boom.

Emerging players

• Crosby Group (load monitoring and rigging): Diversified lifting and load-monitoring specialist expanding into marine terminal and offshore mooring/loading safety equipment, with partial overlap in loading bay safety and monitoring adjacencies to Kanon's safety equipment line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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