Springfield Marine Company
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1952
- HeadquartersNixa, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Springfield Marine Company firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Springfield Marine Company industry classification
Industry- 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
Where Springfield Marine Company is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nixa
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Springfield Marine Company business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- OEM Boat Builder Sales: Primary revenue stream from supplying marine seating, pedestals, and hardware directly to boat manufacturers including Tracker Marine and Lowe Boats.
- 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
Springfield Marine Company product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use Springfield Marine Company
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Springfield Marine Company technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature11 records
Springfield Marine Company partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Shark Seating LtdcoreIn 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
Springfield Marine Company competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging 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
Springfield Marine Company social profiles
Digital presenceSpringfield Marine Company compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Springfield Marine Company financial estimates
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Springfield Marine Company leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Springfield Marine Company subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Springfield Marine Company funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Springfield Marine Company M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Marine Company
What does Springfield Marine Company do?
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.
Is Springfield Marine Company a public or private company?
Springfield Marine Company is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Springfield Marine Company founded?
Springfield Marine Company was founded in 1952. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Springfield Marine Company based?
Springfield Marine Company is headquartered in Nixa, United States, in the North America region.
How does Springfield Marine Company make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. OEM Boat Builder Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket/Retail Sales.
Who are Springfield Marine Company's main competitors?
Shockwave Marine Sleds is listed as an emerging player. Paterson Marine (NZ) / Shock Mitigation Seating Specialist is listed as a regional player. Brunswick Corporation (Marine Parts & Accessories) is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Taylor Made Products, TH Marine Supplies, Garelick / Stoltzfus Marine, Lippert Components, Tempress Products, Wise Seats (The Wise Company) and Attwood Marine (Power-Pole).
Does Springfield Marine Company have an API?
No public API is recorded for Springfield Marine Company.
What industry is Springfield Marine Company in?
Springfield Marine Company's product category is Marine Seating & Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAF, Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture), with a secondary code of TLAKAKAL, Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment. Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.