Name

Masson Marine

Legal name

Masson Marine SAS

Website

https://masson-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Propulsion Equipment

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC), Propellers & Waterjets (IMAJAHAE), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Marine propulsion systems
• Marine gearboxes
• Controllable pitch propellers
• Fixed pitch propellers
• Hybrid marine propulsion

Headquarters

HQ city

Sens

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Gearbox Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and commissioning of marine gearboxes including W Range, Merlin Range, and Full Electric Range products. One-time equipment sales for new shipbuilding projects.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Supply of genuine spare parts and after-sales service support for installed equipment. Large stock of spare parts maintained for quick delivery.
3. Propeller Systems: Manufacturing and supply of controllable pitch propellers (CPP), fixed pitch propellers (FPP), propeller pumps, and nozzles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Masson Marine designs, manufactures, and commissions a full range of marine gearboxes (W Range, Merlin Range, Full Electric Range), brakes (integrated and external), shaft lines, and controllable or fixed pitch propellers. The company also delivers hybrid propulsion systems via PTI (Power Take-In) configurations, covering power requirements from 300 kW to 10,000 kW. Customers include shipyards, navies, commercial vessel operators, and engine OEMs worldwide.

Product overview

Masson Marine is a marine propulsion technology company that designs, manufactures, and commissions complete marine propulsion systems. The product portfolio centers on three main gearbox lines: the W Range (reversing, non-reversing, PTO, PTI, dual speed, and twin-input configurations spanning MM W1900 to W20500), the Merlin Range (compact gearboxes ML 90 to ML 415 for smaller vessels), and the Full Electric Range (E-range for synchronous motors including EM311/540/611 and thrust bearings for asynchronous motors supporting vessel electrification). These are complemented by propeller products including Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP), Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP), propeller pumps, and nozzles. The company also offers hybrid propulsion solutions through PTI (Power Take-In) systems. Masson Marine's systems power vessels from 300 kW to 10,000 kW across diverse applications including tugs, fishing vessels, cargo tankers, dredgers, navy vessels, inland vessels, passenger vessels, and leisure craft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• W Range: Complete range of marine gearboxes including reversing, non-reversing, PTO, PTI, and dual speed variants
• Merlin Range
• E-Range

Products and services

• W Range Gearboxes

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 gearboxes manufactured and delivered worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and supporting.

• L. Nemitsas LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew dealer in Cyprus. Located in Cyprus, serves as authorized dealer and service station for Masson Marine products in the Cyprus region.
• MARINSA InternationalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer/distributor network operating across multiple regions including USA, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and other countries.
• Global Dealer/Distributor Network (>30 entities)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive worldwide network of authorized dealers and service stations covering Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, and Australia. Includes companies such as: ADS Van Stigt (Netherlands, Germany), Barthels + Lueders Gmbh (Germany), VMS Group (Denmark), Atoy Oy/Gearman Oy (Finland), Xanthis S.A. (Greece), Vitelli Srl (Italy), SC WATERMOTA SRL (Romania), Tamarix Marine cc (South Africa), Ramco for Engineering & Marine Supply (Egypt), Maritime Systems Australia, and many others.
• Engine Manufacturers (Caterpillar-MAK, Cummins, Mitsubishi, MTU, Volvo, Wärtsilä)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor engine manufacturers have chosen Masson gearboxes as original equipment, indicating technical integration and OEM partnership relationships.
• Chantier Piriou (France)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipyard partner for construction of vessels including the 85m Sand Dredger Michel DSR and 56m fishing vessel Le Saint Andre.
• AMP Factory (China)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPropeller assembly partner in China. Propellers are assembled at the AMP factory in China, with testing, reassembly, and inspection also possible at the French site.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZF Marine (ZF Friedrichshafen): ZF Marine is a division of ZF Friedrichshafen and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of marine propulsion systems, including marine gearboxes, propellers, and driveline technology. Directly comparable to Masson Marine in marine gearboxes, ZF competes across the same power range and customer base but operates at much larger scale.
• Twin Disc: Twin Disc is a US-based manufacturer of power transmission products for marine, industrial, and off-highway applications, including marine gearboxes, marine control systems, and hybrid drives. Competes with Masson in marine gearboxes for commercial and military vessels globally.
• Reintjes GmbH: Reintjes is a German manufacturer of marine and industrial gearboxes, including reversing, non-reversing, and hybrid variants for commercial shipping, fishing, and offshore. Direct competitor to Masson in marine reduction gearboxes with overlapping customer base in European and Asian shipyards.
• Renk Group: Renk is a German specialist in high-quality gear units and power transmission systems, with a marine gearbox product line for naval and commercial vessels. Closely comparable to Masson in gearbox technology, classification society approvals, and naval/military customer base.
• Schottel GmbH: Schottel is a German manufacturer of marine propulsion systems specializing in azimuth thrusters, controllable pitch propellers, and complete propulsion packages for tugs, offshore vessels, and naval ships. Comparable to Masson in CPP technology and tug/AHTS customer overlap.
• Brunvoll AS: Brunvoll is a Norwegian manufacturer of marine propulsion and manoeuvring systems, including CPP, fixed pitch propellers, and azimuth thrusters for offshore, fishing, and naval vessels. Comparable to Masson in propeller systems and northern European shipbuilder customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a Finnish marine technology major producing marine engines, propulsion systems, hybrid solutions, and lifecycle services. While Wärtsilä is a customer of Masson (uses Masson gearboxes), it also offers integrated propulsion packages that compete with Masson in large commercial and offshore segments.
• Caterpillar Marine: Caterpillar Marine is a division of Caterpillar Inc. producing marine engines, propulsion systems, and integrated power solutions. As an OEM customer of Masson, it competes in part through its own driveline offerings and represents both a partner and adjacent competitor in the marine propulsion value chain.
• MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions is a German manufacturer of large-bore marine engines, turbochargers, and propulsion systems for commercial shipping, naval, and offshore. Competes with Masson indirectly through integrated propulsion packages in large commercial and naval segments.

Emerging players

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a Norwegian technology provider offering marine automation, control systems, electric and hybrid propulsion, and digital fleet management. Represents the digitally-enabled, integrated propulsion system competitor that Masson would need to match to win next-generation vessel contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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