Fapmo

What Fapmo does

Fapmo is a French industrial manufacturer founded in 1923 in Outreau, specializing in custom-designed centrifugal pumps for naval, defense, nuclear, and heavy industrial applications. Through its 2024 acquisition of EN Moteurs (originally founded 1946), the company also designs and manufactures wet rotor electric motors and generators under a unified subsidiary of Moret Industries Group. The product portfolio spans magnetic, wet rotor, multi-stage, close coupled, self-priming, and submersible centrifugal pumps; propulsion motors; flooded rotors; 900 Hz alternators; and rotating groups. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary acoustic prediction software, ultra-silent pump designs for naval discretion, and Class 1E nuclear-grade motor qualifications. Operations span two French sites (Outreau headquarters with ~11,750 m² of workshops and the Couëron EN Moteurs facility with ~1,700 m²), supplemented by 1,400 m² of secured test facilities including hydraulic loops, a 3m diameter vertical pump testing well, and acoustic bunkers.

The business model is direct B2B engineering sales of custom equipment to enterprise and government clients, with revenue derived primarily from one-time equipment sales and supplemented by professional services (retrofit, technical consulting, qualification testing, after-sales maintenance). The customer base includes Naval Group, EDF, Ovivo, GE Power, Boccard, Exail, and SPIE, with the company supplying more than 20 foreign navies in addition to the French Navy. The go-to-market is long-cycle enterprise field sales: projects typically require custom design, qualification testing, and direct engagement with defense contractors, nuclear operators, and industrial clients. Approximately 10% of revenue is reinvested in internal R&D covering acoustic programs, new materials development (titanium, composites, nickel alloys, super duplex), and prototype development. The company holds ISO 9001 certification at the EN Moteurs facility and GDPR-compliant data practices.

In 2024, Fapmo completed the acquisition of EN Moteurs assets, integrating pump and motor manufacturing under Moret Industries Group and initiating an ERP implementation program to unify operations. The combined entity employs 51-100 people and continues to serve French and international defense, naval, nuclear, railway, and renewable energy end markets with no public listing or disclosed financial figures.

Name

Fapmo

Legal name

SAS FAPMO

Website

https://fapmo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fapmo is a French manufacturer founded in 1923 that designs custom centrifugal pumps and wet rotor electric motors for defense, naval, nuclear, and heavy industrial clients. Operating as a subsidiary of Moret Industries with 51-100 employees across two French sites, the company supplies 20+ foreign navies and nuclear operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pumps and Motors

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Centrifugal Pumps (IMAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Submarine Propulsion Systems Manufacturing (Diesel-Electric, AIP, Nuclear Plant Components) (IMAJAOAF), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial centrifugal pumps
• Wet rotor motors
• Naval pump systems
• Nuclear pump equipment
• Electric motor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Outreau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom centrifugal pump sales: Design and manufacture of custom centrifugal pumps for defense, naval, nuclear, and industrial applications. Products range from simple to complex multi-cellular, magnetic, wet rotor, multi-stage pumps.
2. Electric motors and generators: EN Moteurs designs and manufactures custom wet rotor electric motors and generators for nuclear, military, naval, railway, and renewable energy applications.
3. Equipment retrofit and optimization: Equipment upgrades and optimization services for both Fapmo pumps and competitor equipment, including redesign of mechanical or electrical parts.
4. Technical expertise and consulting: Worldwide technical expertise in pump system diagnostics and optimization, including on-site expert interventions and assessment in workshops.
5. After-sales services: Installation, commissioning, training, and maintenance services (corrective, preventive, predictive maintenance).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fapmo designs and manufactures custom centrifugal pumps (magnetic, wet rotor, multi-stage, close coupled, self-priming, submersible) and, through its EN Moteurs subsidiary acquired in 2024, custom wet rotor electric motors and generators (propulsion motors, flooded rotors, 900 Hz alternators, generators, rotating groups). Products are engineered for extreme environments including naval submarines and surface vessels, civil nuclear plants, military equipment, railway and renewable energy applications, with full in-house design, manufacturing, qualification testing and after-sales support.

Product overview

Fapmo and EN Moteurs (acquired in 2024, both brands under Moret Industries Group) offer a complementary portfolio of custom-designed centrifugal pumps and electric motors/generators engineered for extreme environments. Fapmo manufactures centrifugal pumps (magnetic, wet rotor, multi-stage, self-priming, submersible types) while EN Moteurs specializes in wet rotor motors and generators for nuclear, military, defense, naval, and civil nuclear applications. Together they provide integrated solutions from design through manufacturing, qualification/testing, and after-sales support, with approximately 10% of revenue invested in R&D for continuous innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centrifugal Pumps Custom-designed centrifugal pumps for extreme environments, marketed as among the quietest, most reliable and highest performing pumps available for naval, industrial, nuclear and defense applications. Offered in magnetic, wet rotor, multi-stage, close coupled, self-priming and submersible variants and tailored to each customer's interface and operating conditions.
• Electric Motors and Generators (EN Moteurs) Custom electric motors and generators designed by EN Moteurs for demanding nuclear, military, naval, railway and renewable energy environments. Portfolio includes propulsion motors, flooded rotors, 900 Hz alternators, generators and rotating groups, with EN Moteurs positioned as the French leader in wet rotor motors for nuclear and military pumps.
• Design and Manufacturing Services End-to-end design and manufacturing services including magnetic circuit design, polyphase and hole winding analysis, 2D/3D mechanical design, finite element calculations, and production across over 10,000 m² of manufacturing space with paint facilities, machine tools and clean rooms. Targets customers needing custom-engineered pumps, motors and rotating machines.
• Qualification and Testing Services Qualification and testing services performed across 1,400 m² of secured test facilities with 7+ hydraulic loops, pressure and flow testing, cavitation testing, a 3 m diameter × 7 m deep vertical pump test well, insulated acoustic bunkers for noise testing and electrical test benches. Tests performed to NF EN ISO 9906 and other applicable standards for naval, nuclear and industrial customers.
• Equipment Retrofit and Optimization Services Equipment upgrade and optimization services for both Fapmo pumps and competitor equipment, including detailed operational studies, redesign of mechanical or electrical parts, and improvements to hydraulics, motors and vibration behavior. Targets customers modernizing or extending the life of installed pumping equipment.
• Technical Expertise and After-Sales Services Worldwide technical expertise in pump system diagnostics and optimization, with experts available for on-site intervention or assessment in workshops using high-performance test benches and an extensive empirical testing database. Bundles installation, commissioning, training (basic pump use, hydraulic theory, vibration/acoustics theory) and maintenance services (corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance based on vibration analysis), supported by an English-speaking team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3,000 different motors produced by EN Moteurs over 30+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• Moret IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Moret Industries is the parent company of Fapmo. In 2024, Fapmo acquired EN Moteurs assets, creating a unified entity combining pump and motor manufacturing under the Moret Industries umbrella.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KSB: German pump and valve manufacturer with a strong European industrial and energy footprint. Comparable to Fapmo in centrifugal pump design for power, water, and industrial applications, including nuclear-qualified equipment.
• Flowserve: US-listed global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. Comparable in engineered centrifugal pumps for power generation and industrial process applications, including nuclear.
• Jeumont Electric: French manufacturer of electric motors and generators for marine, naval, nuclear, and industrial applications. The closest direct peer to EN Moteurs, serving the same naval and nuclear propulsion markets with custom electrical machines.
• Sulzer: Swiss-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial centrifugal pumps and rotating equipment for energy, water, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Fapmo in centrifugal pump technology, customer base (power generation, oil & gas, water), and engineered-to-order business model.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine and energy technology company providing engines, propulsion systems, and shipboard equipment for naval and commercial vessels. Comparable as a supplier of mission-critical marine systems, including pumps and electric motors for naval platforms.
• Grundfos: Danish global leader in pumps with broad coverage of industrial, water utility, and building services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in centrifugal pumps, though operating at much higher volume and a wider, less defense-specialized customer mix.
• ITT Inc. US-listed diversified manufacturer with engineered components including pumps for industrial, energy, and defense applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in engineered fluid handling equipment.
• Nidec Leroy-Somer: French manufacturer of industrial electric motors and generators (part of Nidec Group). Comparable to EN Moteurs in custom and standard industrial motor manufacturing, with overlap in industrial and energy end markets.

Others

• Mersen: French-listed industrial group providing electrical specialties and advanced materials, including solutions for energy, transportation, and process industries. Comparable as a French industrial supplier with overlap in nuclear and electrical equipment ecosystems rather than direct pump/motor competition.

Regional players

• Crouzet: French subsidiary of Schneider Electric manufacturing motors, sensing, and motion control products for industrial and transportation markets. Comparable as a French specialty motor supplier, though with a less defense-skewed product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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