What Lalizas does

LALIZAS is a privately held Greek manufacturer and distributor of marine safety equipment founded in 1982 in Piraeus, Greece. The company designs, produces, and distributes a catalog of more than 10,000 marine safety products spanning liferafts (throw-overboard, davit-launched, open-reversible, self-righting), inflatable and foam lifejackets, MOB systems, immersion suits, breathing apparatus, firefighting equipment, navigation lights, IMO-compliant signs, marine distress signals and pyrotechnics, emergency communication devices, lifeboats, embarkation ladders, chemical and gas protection, and medical equipment. Manufacturing is conducted in-house under ISO 9001:2015 quality systems audited by Bureau Veritas, with products additionally type-approved by Germanischer Lloyd and Lloyd's Register and certified to SOLAS, IMO, USCG, and MED 2014/90/EU standards.

The company serves four primary vertical segments — commercial shipping, defense and military, yachting and recreational boating, and offshore oil and gas — across a commercial presence in approximately 130 countries. GTM combines direct B2B sales through a proprietary portal (lalizasb2b.com), a franchise network, third-party distributors (e.g., Gaelix Marine Service), and a global network of certified service stations in all major ports. Recurring revenue comes from the FSR (Fire, Safety, Rescue) services business, which delivers annual and five-year inspections, refurbishment, and mobile workshop support for liferafts, lifeboats, firefighting systems, and breathing apparatus. In April 2024, LALIZAS expanded into North America through the acquisition of Revere Survival Limited. The company is led by founder/CEO Stavros Lalizas, a former professional sailing athlete whose domain expertise is credited with informing product ergonomics; LALIZAS reports cumulative lifejacket sales exceeding 15 million units.

Name

Lalizas

Legal name

LALIZAS

Website

https://lalizas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LALIZAS is a Greek marine safety equipment manufacturer founded in 1982 that designs and distributes more than 10,000 products — including liferafts, lifejackets, firefighting and breathing apparatus, and distress signals — to commercial shipping, defense, yachting, and offshore operators across 130 countries, complemented by recurring inspection and service revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Safety Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH), Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution (CRAOAJAD)

Keywords

• Marine safety equipment
• Liferaft manufacturing
• SOLAS lifejackets
• Firefighting equipment
• Maritime distress signals

Headquarters

HQ city

Piraeus

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Safety Equipment Manufacturing & Distribution: LALIZAS manufactures and distributes over 10,000 marine safety products globally including liferafts, lifejackets, firefighting equipment, navigation lights, IMO signs, and related accessories. Products are sold through direct sales, B2B portal, franchise network, and global distribution partners.
2. FSR Services (Inspection, Maintenance & Refurbishing): Comprehensive service offerings including annual and 5-year inspections for liferafts, lifeboats, firefighting systems, and breathing apparatus. Mobile service capabilities at major ports worldwide. Refurbishing services for transfer baskets and lifeboats.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lalizas designs, manufactures and distributes more than 10,000 marine safety products — including liferafts, inflatable and foam lifejackets, MOB systems, immersion suits, firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus, navigation lights, IMO signs, pyrotechnics, and emergency communication devices — together with FSR inspection, servicing and refurbishing. Customers range from commercial shipping operators and defense forces to yachting and recreational boat owners across more than 130 countries.

Product overview

LALIZAS is a marine safety equipment manufacturer offering over 10,000 products through a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main pillars: Core Life Saving Appliances (Liferafts, Lifejackets, MOB Systems, Immersion Suits, Emergency Communication), Fire Fighting Equipment, and Services (FSR Services including inspection, testing, and refurbishing). The product line serves commercial shipping (cargo, passenger, offshore, defense sectors) and recreational yachting markets. Products are certified to international standards including SOLAS, ISO, IMO, and MED 2014/90/EU. The company operates a global service network across 130 countries and acquired US-based Revere Survival in April 2024 to expand North American market presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liferafts Inflatable liferafts for maritime safety, available in multiple configurations including throw-overboard, throw-overboard self-righting, davit-launched, open reversible, yachting and single-seat variants, for commercial and recreational vessels.
• Inflatable Lifejackets Automatic and manual inflatable lifejackets certified to ISO and SOLAS standards, including accessories such as replacement CO2 cartridges and inflation mechanisms, for seafarers and recreational boaters.
• Foam Lifejackets Buoyancy aids including ISO foam lifejackets, SOLAS foam lifejackets, ISO watersports buoyancy aids and pet buoyancy aids for maritime and recreational applications.
• Life Saving Lights Marine safety lighting, including lifejacket lights and lifebuoy lights, for visibility and distress signaling in emergency situations.
• MOB (Man Overboard) Systems Man Overboard detection and rescue systems including lifebuoy rings, horseshoe lifebuoys, lifesaving apparatus, rescue systems, safety harness and jacklines, safety ladders, sea anchors/drogues and retroreflective tapes.
• Breathing Apparatus and Spare Parts Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and related spare parts for firefighting and emergency response operations aboard vessels.
• Fire Fighting Equipment Comprehensive fire safety equipment including fireman's suits, firefighting accessories, fire extinguishers, fire hoses and relevant equipment, and fire blankets for vessel fire safety compliance.
• Immersion Suits Full-body thermal protective suits designed to prevent hypothermia in cold-water emergencies, essential for offshore and maritime operations.
• Navigation Lights Marine navigation lighting solutions including LED navigation lights, standard navigation lights and replacement bulbs for vessel compliance with maritime navigation regulations.
• IMO Signs International Maritime Organization compliant signage including IMO symbols and safety signs on photoluminescent vinyl, photoluminescent direction signs, fire signs, fire control symbols, low location lighting, prohibition signs, mandatory signs, hazard signs, ISPS code signs, deck and engine room signs, and pipe identification markings.
• Marine Distress Signals and Pyrotechnics Emergency signaling equipment including day signals and reflectors, sound signals, pyrotechnics, and pneumatic line throwing devices for distress situations at sea.
• Emergency Communication Devices Electronic distress signaling equipment including EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), SARTs (Search and Rescue Transponders) and related communication devices.
• Survival Crafts and Lifeboats Lifeboats and lifeboat equipment including release hooks, davits and associated launching apparatus for vessel safety compliance.
• Chemical and Gas Protection Equipment Personal protective equipment for chemical and gas hazards in maritime environments, including chemical suits and gas detection equipment.
• Medical Equipment Onboard medical supplies and equipment for maritime vessels including first aid kits, oxygen equipment and emergency medical supplies.
• Embarkation and Pilot Ladders Marine access equipment including pilot ladders, accommodation ladders, gangways and embarkation systems for safe boarding of vessels.
• Polar Survival Equipment Specialized survival gear designed for extreme cold environments in polar regions, including thermally enhanced immersion suits and survival kits.
• Mega Yacht Inflatable Fenders Premium inflatable fenders (Magnus Mega Yacht fenders) designed to protect mega yachts during mooring operations.
• Marine Buoys Marine buoys including round buoys for various maritime marking and safety applications.
• Clothing and Accessories Marine apparel and accessories including inshore foul weather gear, workwear, raincoats, fishing clothes, neoprene wetsuits, boots, deck shoes, hats, gloves, dry bags and sunglasses.
• FSR (Fire, Safety, Rescue) Services Fire, Safety and Rescue services encompassing liferaft service, lifeboat service, breathing apparatus service, fire fighting equipment service, refurbishing and lifesaving appliances service for commercial and recreational vessels worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 million+ lifejackets sold globally
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gaelix Marine ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 December 2025Gaelix Marine Service is expanding its international distribution network for LALIZAS liferafts and marine safety equipment. The expansion supports various maritime stakeholders with reliable delivery and technical guidance worldwide.
• Revere Survival LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024LALIZAS acquired Revere Survival Limited in April 2024 to expand presence in the US market and enhance product offerings. This acquisition is part of LALIZAS's strategic growth efforts in North America, leveraging Revere Survival's resources and expertise in survival equipment manufacturing.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationProduct quality verified by Bureau Veritas. ISO 9001:2015 certification maintained through Bureau Veritas. Ongoing certification and quality assurance partnership for marine equipment standards.
• Germanischer LloydcoreTechnology or IntegrationProduct quality verified by Germanischer Lloyd for maritime equipment certification and compliance with international standards.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationProduct quality verified by Lloyd's Register for maritime equipment certification and compliance verification.
• CareerBuilder LLCminorOthersCooperation with CareerBuilder LLC for recruitment software services. Company headquartered at 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA. CareerBuilder acts as Data Processor on behalf of LALIZAS.
• kariera.grminorOthersAffiliate recruitment partner of CareerBuilder in Greece. Located at Ap. Pavlou, 10A, Maroussi, Athens 15123. Acts as Data Processor for LALIZAS recruitment operations in Greece.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plastimo: French marine safety and leisure equipment brand (lifejackets, harnesses, buoyancy aids) competing directly with Lalizas in the European recreational and mid-market sailing segments.
• Datrex: US manufacturer of marine distress signals, life raft emergency rations, and pyrotechnics. Overlaps with Lalizas's distress signals/pyrotechnics line and serves similar commercial and SOLAS-regulated buyers.
• Ocean Safety: UK-based distributor and service provider of marine safety equipment including liferafts, lifejackets, and pyrotechnics. Directly comparable in service-station-led go-to-market and product breadth.
• RFD (Survitec subsidiary): Australia/UK-based liferaft and marine evacuation system manufacturer, now part of Survitec. Direct competitor to Lalizas in liferafts and SOLAS commercial equipment.
• Viking Life-Saving Equipment: Denmark-based manufacturer of liferafts, lifejackets, evacuation systems, and marine safety equipment with global service network. Directly competes with Lalizas across SOLAS-certified life-saving appliances for commercial shipping.
• Mustang Survival: North American manufacturer of flotation and immersion suits for defense, commercial marine, and recreational markets. Strong overlap with Lalizas's lifejacket and immersion suit portfolio and a key North American competitor following the Revere Survival acquisition.
• Crewsaver (Survitec subsidiary): UK-based manufacturer of lifejackets, immersion suits, and liferafts for commercial and leisure marine markets. Direct competitor to Lalizas in SOLAS/ISO lifejackets and one-stop safety solutions.
• Survitec Group: UK-headquartered global manufacturer and service provider of marine safety and survival equipment including liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits, and firefighting systems. Closest comparable to Lalizas in scale, product breadth, and global service-station network.

Broad incumbents

• Stearns (Solitude Brands / Coleman): US-based recreational PFD and watersports safety brand under a larger outdoor conglomerate. Comparable in lifejacket/PFD category but skews to mass-market recreational rather than SOLAS commercial where Lalizas competes.
• Dräger Marine & Offshore: Division of Dräger, a large German safety/medical technology company, providing breathing apparatus and gas detection for maritime and offshore. Comparable to Lalizas's SCBA and chemical/gas protection categories, but operates as a much larger incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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