Name

NORIS Group

Legal name

NORIS Group GmbH

Website

https://noris-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Industrial Automation Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Maritime automation systems
• Industrial sensor technology
• Shipbuilding instrumentation
• Rail transport sensors
• Measurement and control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sensor Products: Sale of speed sensors, temperature sensors, acceleration sensors, pressure sensors, and encoders for maritime, transport, and industrial applications. Both standard catalog products and custom-designed sensors.
2. Maritime Automation Systems: Complete automation solutions including alarm, monitoring, control, propulsion control, integrated platform management, power management, and energy management systems for ships.
3. Custom Automation Solutions: OEM and custom automation solutions for manufacturers and suppliers, including design, integration, and commissioning services.
4. Maritime Refit Services: Modernization and upgrade services for existing maritime automation systems, including refit solutions for specific systems like Wärtsilä WECS 2000 and MTU Blueline MCS-5.
5. Service and Support: Global service including commissioning, inspection, maintenance, technical support, and training for maritime automation systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NORIS Group designs, manufactures and supplies measurement and automation technology for the shipbuilding, rail transport, megayacht, defense, machinery and meteorology industries. Its portfolio spans magneto-resistive speed sensors, Pt100/Pt1000 and thermocouple temperature sensors, ±100g acceleration sensors, pressure sensors, encoders, microprocessor-controlled analogue indicators, and complete maritime automation platforms (noriMos 4 alarm/monitoring/control, noriSys 4, integrated platform management, propulsion control, energy/power management, integrated bridge systems). Custom OEM automation solutions, cyber-secure Local Operating Panels, and maritime refit/retrofit services round out the offering.

Product overview

NORIS Group is a technology company specializing in maritime automation solutions and sensor technology for shipbuilding, transport technology, and meteorology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into maritime system solutions (including noriMos 4 alarm/monitoring/control systems, Integrated Platform Management, propulsion control, energy management, and bridge systems), sensor products (speed sensors including FAM52, temperature sensors, BAM53 acceleration sensors, and signal processing devices under the noriMeter brand), and transport technology solutions (traction control, bogie monitoring, bearing monitoring, and brake management). The company also provides custom automation solutions for OEM manufacturers and refit services for maritime vessels. Their products range from individual sensors to complete turnkey automation packages, connected through their proprietary noriMos and noriSys platforms. The subsidiary Graw handles meteorological instruments including radiosondes for weather measurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Graw Radiosondes: Subsidiary specializing in radiosondes for meteorological balloon ascents and weather measurement equipment
• norisys 4
• noriMos
• noriMeter
• norispeed

Products and services

• noriMos 4 Alarm, Monitoring and Control System Alarm, monitoring and control system for maritime applications providing comprehensive ship operating technology automation for shipyards and vessel operators.
• nor iSys 4 Automation Platform Automation platform used for controlling complex systems including ballast tank management and floating dock operations, enabling semi-automatic control of valves and pumps for ship positioning.
• Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) Comprehensive automation portfolio for coast guard and military vessels including propulsion control, engine and gearbox monitoring, power and energy management, and monitoring and control capabilities.
• Propulsion Control Systems Propulsion control systems for ships including customized solutions for megayachts with timelessly elegant design.
• Energy Management System Energy management systems for vessels covering the latest findings in maritime energy systems for ship operators.
• Power Management System Power management systems for vessels including monitoring and control of shipboard electrical systems.
• Integrated Bridge System Modern, standardized bridge systems with distinctive look and feel for yachts and vessels, including appropriate sensors and signal processing devices.
• Remote Access and Telemetry Remote access and telemetry solutions for maritime systems enabling monitoring and control from shore.
• Main and Emergency Switchboards Main and emergency switchboard systems for ship electrical distribution on vessels.
• FAM52 Speed Sensor 2-channel speed sensor with stainless steel flange housing using magneto-resistive measurement principle for rail technology applications, with frequency multiplication up to 8x for high-precision measurements, type tested to EN 50155.
• Temperature Sensors Temperature sensors with Pt100/Pt1000 elements, thermistor elements or thermocouples for industrial applications in harsh environments, available in standard and custom designs.
• BAM53 Acceleration Sensor Acceleration sensor for measuring shock, impact and vibrations up to ±100g, suitable for bearing monitoring and detecting wheel flats on rails.
• Speed Sensors (Portfolio) Speed measurement sensors for maritime, transport technology and machinery applications, measuring speeds from 0 to 30 kHz with standard or custom configurations.
• Pressure Sensors Pressure sensors for industrial applications in harsh environments.
• Encoders and Tachogenerators Encoders and tachogenerators for speed and position measurement.
• Multi Sensors Multi-sensor combinations for integrated measurement solutions.
• noriMeter Analogue Indicators Microprocessor-controlled analogue indicators with high-resolution stepper motors for displaying speed, RPM, pressure, temperature and other measurements, compliant with DIN EN 50155 for rail applications.
• Signal Processing Devices (norisp eed) Signal converters and limit switches for processing measurement signals from speed and temperature sensors, converting to standard industrial signals, suitable for DIN rail mounting.
• Maritime Refit Solutions Retrofit and modernization solutions for existing vessels including refit for Wärtsilä WECS 2000 and MTU Blueline MCS-5 systems.
• Custom Automation Solutions (OEM) Special solutions for manufacturers and suppliers (OEM) including cyber-secure Local Operating Panels (LOPs) for single or series production.
• Anti-slip Protection and Brake Management Systems Anti-slip protection and brake management systems for rail transport including wheel slide protection.
• Traction Control System Traction control systems using FAM52 speed sensor for optimal traction and braking force regardless of weather conditions.
• Bogie Monitoring System Bogie monitoring systems using speed, temperature and acceleration sensors for traction motors, gearboxes and axle monitoring on rail vehicles.
• Bearing Monitoring System Bearing monitoring systems using temperature and acceleration sensors to detect hot spots, bearing damage and for preventive maintenance.
• Graw Radiosondes and Meteorological Sounding Systems Radiosondes for meteorological balloon ascents measuring temperature, air pressure, wind and humidity, including sounding systems, receiving antennas, analysis software, balloons and balloon filling stations, delivered via the Graw Radiosondes subsidiary brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• noriMos 900 alarm system demonstrated over 40 years of continuous operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIBO ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoris and SIBO Electric are strengthening their long-standing partnership with a new joint venture in China, focusing on advanced sensor technology and innovation-driven growth. The partnership involves Noris-Sibo Automation with ISO/TS 22163 IRIS certification.
• Zamil OffshoreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZamil Offshore - West Pier Project provided excellent on-site support for the Saudi Aramco floating dock automation project in Saudi Arabia.
• Main SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for Navalia trade fair in Vigo, Spain, representing Noris at the shipbuilding industry event.
• Trevor McDonald Marine Engine Services Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for Scottish Skipper Expo in Aberdeen, Scotland, representing Noris at the maritime industry event.
• SIBO GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for Sea Japan trade fair in Tokyo, representing Noris at the maritime industry event.
• Wallaby BoatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoris provides alarm, monitoring and control systems (noriMos 4) for Wallaby Boats WB-18 high-tech ferry featuring innovative Nauti-Craft suspension system. Product showcased at launch event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine automation, propulsion control, power management, and integrated vessel control systems. Competes head-to-head with NORIS's noriMos 4, noriSys 4, and Integrated Platform Management offerings across shipyards and shipowners worldwide.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology group offering automation, propulsion, and power management systems for ships. Directly comparable to NORIS's maritime platform; notably, NORIS actively offers refit services for legacy Wärtsilä WECS 2000 systems, evidencing overlap in installed-base ecosystems.
• BEMAC Corporation: Japanese marine automation and switchboard manufacturer supplying alarm monitoring, power management, and integrated bridge systems for shipyards. Closely comparable in product scope to NORIS's maritime automation portfolio, with deep penetration into Japanese commercial and naval new-build customers.
• IFM Electronic: German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial sensors (position, temperature, pressure, vibration) and control systems for harsh environments. Directly comparable to NORIS's FAM52 speed sensors, temperature sensors, BAM53 acceleration sensors, and noriMeter indicators across industrial and rail customers.
• Praxis Automation Technology: Dutch-headquartered specialist in maritime automation, alarm/monitoring, propulsion control, and integrated platform management. Similar size and product scope to NORIS, also serving commercial and naval shipbuilding with direct overlap in alarm, monitoring, and control systems.
• Knorr-Bremse: Global leader in rail vehicle braking and on-board systems, including wheel slide protection, traction control, and bogie/bearing monitoring. Direct overlap with NORIS's transport technology rail sensors and brake management portfolio serving locomotive and rolling stock OEMs.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian provider of integrated ship automation, integrated platform management systems (IPMS), propulsion control, and alarm/monitoring systems for commercial and naval vessels. Direct overlap with NORIS's noriMos 4 and Integrated Platform Management System portfolios across similar shipbuilder and shipowner customers.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson Automation Solutions: Global industrial automation and process control specialist offering sensors, valves, and integrated control platforms. Adjacent competitor to NORIS in industrial sensor and process measurement markets; broader portfolio but less maritime/shipbuilding-specific specialization.
• Siemens Mobility: Global rail technology supplier providing rolling stock, signaling, and rail automation systems. NORIS supplies Siemens with rail sensors, but Siemens Mobility's broader portfolio and scale position it as both a key customer and indirect competitor for transport-technology automation contracts.
• HENSOLDT: German defense electronics and sensor specialist serving naval and maritime customers with radar, optronics, and platform management. Comparable to NORIS in maritime sensor expertise but operates at much larger scale and broader defense portfolio; partially overlaps with NORIS's defense segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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