Springfield Marine Company

Name

Springfield Marine Company

Legal name

Springfield Marine Company

Website

https://springfieldgrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Seating & Hardware

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Marine seating systems
• Boat pedestal hardware
• Shock mitigation pedestals
• Marine OEM components
• Boat trailer accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Nixa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Boat Builder Sales: Primary revenue stream from supplying marine seating, pedestals, and hardware directly to boat manufacturers including Tracker Marine and Lowe Boats.
2. Aftermarket/Retail Sales: Sales through retail channels including mass merchants, specialty marine stores, and e-commerce platforms to boat owners for replacement and upgrade needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Springfield Marine Company manufactures and supplies marine seating, seat pedestal systems, and marine hardware for OEM boat builders and the aftermarket/retail channel. The product portfolio spans freshwater fishing, recreational, saltwater, helm, jockey, suspension, and deck/dock seating, plus quick-release and fixed pedestals, shock mitigation systems, table systems, ladders, swim platforms, ski tows, and trailer/engine/fishing accessories. Production is carried out at a 117,000 sq ft facility in Nixa, Missouri and through the sister company Jiangsu Carnahan Mfg. in China, with products distributed direct to boat manufacturers and via marine retailers and e-commerce.

Product overview

Springfield Marine Company is a global leader in marine seating and seating hardware, offering a comprehensive product portfolio organized into three main categories: Seating (including freshwater, recreational, saltwater, helm, jockey, suspension, and deck/dock seating with accessories), Pedestal Systems (removable, fixed-position, shock mitigation, and mounting systems), and Accessories (table systems, ladders, ski tows, and marine hardware). The company also provides Fabrication Services following a 2024 acquisition. Key product lines include the ELEVATE™ electric table pedestals, Shark Seating suspension systems (acquired 2024), and various pedestal technologies (KingPin™, Taper-Lock™, Thread-Lock™, Spring-Lock™). Products are designed for OEM boat builders and retail consumers across freshwater fishing, recreational boating, and commercial marine markets. The company operates from Nixa, MO with manufacturing in China through sister company Jiangsu Carnahan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shark Seating: Marine seating brand acquired in August 2024, expanding product offerings into shock mitigation and Commercial Marine and Defense markets. Operates from sharkseating.com.

Products and services

• Freshwater Fishing Seating Boat seating designed for freshwater fishing applications, including Premium Seating (Ozark Seat, Pro Fishing Speed Seat), Premium Folding Seats (Double Wide, Fish Pro), Folding Seats, and Casting Seats (Control Post, Folding Casting, Pro Casting, Stand-up Seat). For OEM boat builders and retail boat owners.
• Recreational Boat Seating Boat seating for recreational use including Deluxe Sport, Sport Bucket, Ocean Flip-up, Stingray, Sports Master, Pontoon Helm, and EVO models. For OEM boat builders and retail boat owners.
• Saltwater Fishing Seating Marine seating designed for saltwater environments including Leaning Stands, Ladder Back, Flip-Back Seats, Bench Seating, Deluxe Captain's Chair, Yachtsman, Commodore, Newport, Bluewater, Seafarer, Admiral, and Double Bucket models. For OEM boat builders and retail boat owners.
• Helm Seating Pilot seats and helm chairs including Charter Helm, Console Helm, Helmsman, Mariner Pilot, Wheelhouse, Bairdi Master, Bairdi Mate, and Momentum series. For OEM boat builders and retail boat owners.
• Jockey Seating Jockey console seating including EPIC and ULTRA models from Shark Seating, with seating accessories such as Easy Fit Covers. For commercial marine and OEM boat builders.
• Suspension Seating Advanced suspension seating systems including LUXE, EPIC, ULTRA, and EVO with FLEX suspension technology for shock mitigation and operator comfort. For commercial marine, defense, and OEM boat builders.
• Deck/Dock Seating Land-based seating including Deluxe Captain's Chair, Deck Chairs (Classic Folding, European Style, High-Back), Dock Benches, Captain Chair Packages, and On-Deck Ratchet Seats. For dock and on-deck use by boat owners.
• Seating Accessories Replacement and enhancement components including Seat Covers, 5-Legged Deck Bases, Seat Mounts, Backrests, Armrests, Footrests, Chair Stands, Hinges, and Service Parts.
• Removable Pedestal Systems Quick-release seat pedestals including KingPin, Taper-Lock, Plug-in, Thread-Lock, Spring-Lock/Clip-Lock, and EZ-Lift series with various height and locking configurations. For OEM boat builders and aftermarket boat owners.
• Fixed Position Pedestal Systems Permanent-mount pedestals in 2-3/8 inch, 2-7/8 inch, and 4 inch series, plus Economy Series for various load capacities and mounting requirements. For OEM boat builders.
• Shock Mitigation Pedestal Systems Advanced shock absorption systems including Shark FLEX Pedestal (225mm travel), Shark FLEXpod Pedestal, Shark Accessories (A1 Plinth), and EZ-Ride Wave Dampening technology. For commercial marine, defense, and OEM boat builders.
• Pedestal Mounting Systems Seat mounting hardware including Slide/Swivel combinations, Slides, Swivels, and Seat Mounts for various pedestal types.
• Table Systems and Accessories Electric and manual table pedestals including the ELEVATE 12V electric-actuated table pedestal series, table packages, tops, mounts, swivels, posts, and bases for marine dining and entertainment applications. For OEM boat builders and aftermarket boat owners.
• Ladders and Swim Platforms Boarding solutions including Telescoping Drop Ladders, Swim Ladders, Under Platform Ladders, Transom Ladders, Platforms, Dive Ladders, Folding Ladders, and Gunwale Hook Ladders. For OEM boat builders and aftermarket boat owners.
• Ski Tows Water sports tow equipment including Pop-Up Ski Tows, Twist-In systems, Ski Tow Bases, Receivers, and accessories. For OEM boat builders and aftermarket boat owners.
• Trailer Accessories Boat trailer components including Transom Motor Supports and Trailer Jacks for wheel sizes 10-15. For boat owners.
• Boating Accessories General marine hardware including Oarlocks and Transom Tuff'ner protective covers. For boat owners.
• Engine Accessories Engine compartment components including Fuel Separator Covers for marine engines. For OEM boat builders and aftermarket boat owners.
• Fishing Accessories Angling equipment including ABS Plastics Rod Holders for various fishing configurations. For boat owners.
• Fabrication Services Custom metal fabrication services including water jet, laser jet, press brakes, bending, shearing, and welding, added via the 2024 acquisition of Advanced Fabrication Technologies. For industrial and OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubled revenue in 2021-2022
• +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

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shark Seating LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 August 2024In August 2024, Springfield Marine acquired NZ-based Shark Seating Ltd. This acquisition expanded product offerings into shock mitigation technology (Shark FLEX, FLEXpod pedestals) and brought Springfield Marine into the Commercial Marine and Defense markets. Shark Seating products are now integrated into Springfield Marine's portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Shockwave Marine Sleds: Shockwave develops shock-mitigation hull and seating technology for commercial marine; overlaps with Springfield Marine's newly acquired Shark FLEX shock-mitigation product family in Commercial Marine and Defense markets.

Regional players

• Paterson Marine (NZ) / Shock Mitigation Seating Specialist: An NZ-based marine seating and shock-mitigation specialist competing in the same ANZ commercial marine and defense markets that Springfield Marine entered via the Shark Seating acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• Brunswick Corporation (Marine Parts & Accessories): Brunswick is the largest US marine conglomerate with captive boat brands and a substantial parts-and-accessories division that includes seating and hardware — a broad incumbent competitor to Springfield Marine's OEM business, and the prior employer of incoming Springfield President Mike Folkerts.

Direct peers

• Taylor Made Products: Taylor Made supplies marine hardware, windshield and trim components to boat builders and aftermarket — adjacent to Springfield Marine's accessory and hardware product lines (ladders, ski tows, oarlocks, table systems).
• TH Marine Supplies: TH Marine supplies a full line of marine seating, pedestals, hardware, and accessories to boat builders and the aftermarket, overlapping Springfield Marine's freshwater fishing and accessory product families.
• Garelick / Stoltzfus Marine: Garelick manufactures marine seating, pedestals, and helm chairs comparable to Springfield Marine's helm and saltwater product families, serving both OEM boat builders and the aftermarket.
• Lippert Components: Lippert is the largest Tier-1 marine and RV components supplier, with a marine seating, furniture and pedestal portfolio that competes head-to-head against Springfield Marine on OEM bids at Tracker, Lowe, and other OEM boat builders. Like Springfield it operates seating plus broader marine hardware, making it the closest scale and product-line comparable.
• Tempress Products: Tempress specializes in marine seating, backrests, and pedestals for fishing and recreational boats, directly competing with Springfield Marine's freshwater-fishing and shock-mitigation product lines.
• Wise Seats (The Wise Company): Wise is a long-standing marine seating and pedestal brand sold through West Marine and other aftermarket channels, competing directly with Springfield Marine's Pro Fishing, Folding, and Casting seat lines on both retail and OEM replacement business.
• Attwood Marine (Power-Pole): Attwood is a broad-line marine hardware and seating manufacturer selling OEM and aftermarket pedestals, seats, and hardware — comparable in channel mix and product breadth to Springfield Marine but a much larger brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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