What Dimo does

DIMO AS is a Norwegian engineering and manufacturing company specializing in hydraulic systems and components for marine and offshore applications, headquartered in Hareid, Norway with a ParkerStore retail location in Ålesund. The company designs, assembles, and delivers complete hydraulic solutions including its proprietary DIMO Eco Power Unit (EPU), conventional hydraulic power units, deck equipment (winches, trawl trolley drives), DIMO Control System automation, high-pressure cleaning systems, and resale of HS Marine cranes. Its customer base spans offshore vessels, trawlers, ferries (including autonomous and hybrid-electric), live fish carriers, aquaculture service vessels, and land-based industrial applications.

Name

Dimo

Legal name

DIMO AS

Website

https://dimo.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIMO AS is a Norwegian engineering firm that designs, manufactures, and services hydraulic systems—including its proprietary energy-efficient Eco Power Unit—for vessel operators and shipyards across offshore, fishing, ferry, and aquaculture segments in the Nordic maritime cluster.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hydraulic Systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Marine hydraulic systems
• Hydraulic power units
• Vessel deck equipment
• Offshore hydraulic services
• Ship hydraulic components

Headquarters

HQ city

Hareid

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Systems and Equipment Sales: Design, engineering, assembly and delivery of complete hydraulic systems including power units, control systems, winches, and related components for newbuild and existing vessels.
2. Service, Repair and Maintenance: Field and workshop services including maintenance, repair and overhaul of hydraulic equipment including deck cranes, cylinders, pumps, motors, accumulators, and winches. Includes 24/7 service phone support.
3. Component and Spare Parts Sales: Sale of hydraulic components, fittings, hose assemblies and related products through ParkerStore locations. Also includes spare parts for DIMO-manufactured equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DIMO engineers, assembles, and delivers complete hydraulic systems for marine and offshore applications. Core offerings include the proprietary DIMO Eco Power Unit (EPU) and conventional Hydraulic Power Units, deck equipment (winches, trawl trolley drives, control systems, deck cranes), high-pressure cleaning systems, and HS Marine cranes, sold alongside 24/7 field and workshop maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through ParkerStore distribution and service agreements.

Product overview

DIMO specializes in engineering, designing, and manufacturing hydraulic systems for marine and offshore applications. The product portfolio centers on hydraulic power solutions (Eco Power Units and conventional Hydraulic Power Units), complemented by deck equipment (winches, trawl trolley drives, control systems), cleaning systems (high-pressure washers including the Electric Power Cleaner and offshore-rated models), and marine cranes (HS Marine). Services include hydraulic cylinder repair/overhaul, pump and motor service, accumulator service, hot oil flushing, 24/7 emergency support, and ParkerStore/HoseDoctor hose services. The company serves market segments including offshore vessels, trawlers, ferries, live fish carriers, aquaculture service vessels, and land-based industry. Key recent projects include automation control systems for autonomous ferries (Fjord1) and hybrid battery ferries (Norled).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DIMO Eco Power Unit (EPU) Proprietary energy-efficient hydraulic power unit for marine and offshore applications, delivering energy savings, lower noise emissions, and reduced total cost of ownership versus conventional HPUs.
• DIMO Hydraulic Power Unit Conventional hydraulic power units providing hydraulic power for deck equipment and vessel operations on maritime and offshore vessels.
• Diesel Hydraulic Power Unit Diesel-powered hydraulic power units for vessels and applications requiring standalone hydraulic power generation.
• DIMO Control System Automation and control systems for hydraulic deck equipment, enabling real-time feedback on winch load monitoring, cable length tracking, render mode control, and specialized spooling software for wire handling. Integrated into vessel hydraulic power units for newbuilds and equipment upgrades.
• DIMO Winch Hydraulic winches for various maritime applications including towing, lifting, and cable laying operations, supplied to vessel owners and operators.
• DIMO Trawl Trolley Drive Hydraulic drive system for trawl trolley operations on fishing vessels.
• DIMO Wire Splicing Tool Specialized tool for wire splicing operations on maritime vessels.
• DIMO Clean (High-Pressure Cleaner product line) High-pressure washer product line for maritime and offshore cleaning applications. Includes the Electric Power Cleaner (EPC, launched 2023-09) and the DIMO Clean Offshore EX/ATEX (launched 2024-08) for hazardous/offshore zones, both supporting multiple simultaneous users.
• HS Marine Cranes Ship and offshore cranes ranging from 5 to 1,000 tm capacity, supplied by DIMO as a HS Marine channel partner for maritime and offshore customers.
• EZconnect Charging System Automated pin-to-pin charging connection system for autonomous and electric vessels, featuring automatic connection without manual handling and real-time diagnostics. DIMO assembles and supplies the system under partnership with NOSTEC, with Yara Birkeland (world's first autonomous fully electric container ship) as the pilot customer.
• Hydraulic Cylinder Repair and Overhaul Service Workshop service for hydraulic cylinder repair, overhaul, and pressure testing, with a heavy-duty cylinder bench capable of handling cylinders up to 12 tonnes, 8,500 mm combined length, and pressure testing up to 500 bar.
• Pump and Motor Service Maintenance, repair, and overhaul service for hydraulic pumps and motors on maritime and offshore vessels, delivered via field service engineers and the Hareid service workshop.
• Deck Crane Service Maintenance, service, and repair service for hydraulic deck cranes on maritime and offshore vessels.
• Winch Service Product support and service for hydraulic winches used in towing, lifting, and cable laying operations.
• Accumulator Service Center Service center operations for hydraulic accumulators, providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul for maritime and offshore customers.
• Hot Oil Flushing Service Hot oil flushing service to clean hydraulic systems, remove contaminants, and restore hydraulic system performance on maritime and offshore vessels.
• ICAF/ICCP Corrosion Protection Service Impressed Current Anode (ICAF) and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) systems for vessel corrosion protection, available as rental services.
• Service Agreements Multi-year service agreements covering maintenance, repair, and emergency support for hydraulic equipment on maritime and offshore customer vessels, with 24/7 phone service access.
• ParkerStore Component and Hose Assembly Sales Certified Parker distributor retail locations in Hareid and Ålesund selling hydraulic components, fittings, hose assemblies, and providing Parker HoseDoctor hose assembly and repair services to mid-market and enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90% energy savings compared to conventional Hydraulic Power Units
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• NOSTEC (Norwegian Ocean Space Technology)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024DIMO signed assembly agreement with NOSTEC to become assembly partner for EZconnect - an innovative charging solution for autonomous and electric vessels. DIMO will assemble the full operational prototype at their Hareid facility in February 2025.
• ParkercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDIMO is a certified Parker distributor operating ParkerStore locations in Hareid and Ålesund. Offers wide range of hydraulic components, fittings, hose assemblies, and Parker HoseDoctor services.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Danfoss partner providing access to world's broadest portfolio of variable frequency drives, power converters, and software tools for maritime and offshore applications. DIMO produces customized PVG valves and offers Danfoss Drives products.
• HS MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDIMO is a supplier of HS Marine cranes - world's leading manufacturer of ship and offshore cranes with models from 5 to 1000 tm capacity. HS Marine cranes are specifically designed for demanding maritime environments.
• Yara BirkelandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's first autonomous fully electric container ship serving as pilot customer for EZconnect charging system. Stringent requirements and close collaboration helping shape the EZconnect system.
• Tersan ShipyardmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTurkish shipyard constructing Fjord1 autonomous ferries for the world's first fully autonomous ferry route. DIMO delivering complete hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Havyard LeirvikmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorwegian shipyard constructing Norled hybrid battery ferries. DIMO delivering complete hydraulic system with automation for four vessels with largest battery capacity for ferries in Norway.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HYDAC: Manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, filtration, cooling, and condition monitoring systems, plus complete hydraulic power units and service. Comparable to DIMO as a hydraulic systems integrator serving marine, offshore, and industrial markets with both components and service.
• Moog: Designer and manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic and electric motion solutions for industrial, marine, and offshore applications. Comparable to DIMO in providing custom hydraulic systems, motion control, and integrated automation for demanding environments such as offshore vessels and winches.

Regional players

• Kongsberg Maritime: Major Norwegian supplier of vessel automation, control systems, and integrated hybrid/autonomous ship technology. Comparable to DIMO as a Norwegian maritime tech provider addressing hybrid and autonomous ferries and offshore vessels, with overlapping control-system and hybrid-propulsion scope.
• Oceaneering International: Provider of engineered services and products, including hydraulic winches, ROV systems, and deck machinery for offshore vessels. Comparable to DIMO in serving offshore vessel operators with hydraulic deck equipment and the same subsea/PSV-to-cable-lay vessel conversion use case as the IT Infinity project.
• Aker Solutions: Norwegian engineering and EPC company serving offshore energy and maritime customers. Comparable to DIMO in the Norwegian offshore/energy supplier base and Magnet JQS-registered supplier universe, though operating at a much larger systems-integration scale than DIMO's hydraulic-system focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology and services company with hybrid propulsion, vessel automation, and lifecycle service offerings. Comparable to DIMO in serving the same Norwegian and Nordic ferry/offshore customers and addressing the same hybrid and autonomous vessel programs, but at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader and the principal brand behind the ParkerStore network that DIMO operates. Highly comparable because Parker supplies the same hydraulic components, fittings, and hose assemblies DIMO distributes, and overlaps in marine and offshore hydraulic system integration.
• MacGregor (Cargotec): Provider of marine cargo and load handling solutions including offshore winches, deck machinery, and hydraulic systems. Comparable to DIMO in supplying hydraulic deck equipment and winches to shipyards and offshore operators, including retrofits and lifecycle service for the same customer base.
• Danfoss Power Solutions: Authorized partner supplier to DIMO and a direct manufacturer of hydraulic components, PVG valves, and frequency converters for marine and offshore. Comparable because it offers the same product categories DIMO integrates (drives, valves, power conversion) and competes for similar vessel hydraulic system programs.
• Bosch Rexroth: One of the world's largest manufacturers of hydraulic components, power units, and motion-control systems for marine, offshore, and industrial applications. Directly comparable as a supplier of hydraulic power units, cylinders, and control systems serving shipbuilders and offshore operators, but at far greater scale and global footprint than DIMO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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