Marine and Hydraulics

What Marine and Hydraulics does

M&H Finland Oy is a Vantaa, Finland-based, family-owned engineering firm founded in 2003 that designs, supplies, and commissions marine hydraulic and control systems for sailing yachts and motor boats, primarily serving superyacht builders and individual yacht owners. The company's product portfolio centers on high-pressure hydraulic architectures (proprietary 350 Bar and 700 Bar systems using titanium Grade 5 components and lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum blocks from Bosch Rexroth), in-house PLC-based monitoring and control electronics, Marex/Aventics propulsion controls (resold under channel partnership), Marsili hydraulic steering systems, custom lifting and canting keel hydraulics, titanium double-acting cylinders, and the OSB automated foiling stability system developed for high-performance catamarans.

The firm operates as Bosch Rexroth's first Certified Excellence Solution Partner in Finland (signed 2021) and is an official Aventics/Emerson and Marsili Aldo reseller in the region. Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales (power packs, valve manifolds, cylinders, pumps, control heads) combined with engineering, design, commissioning, training, and worldwide consulting services to a concentrated base of premium yacht builders. Pricing is handled via confidential quotation rather than disclosed list pricing, and distribution is direct sales to shipyards globally, with an express service point and warehouse in Vantaa stocking Bosch Rexroth components.

Name

Marine and Hydraulics

Legal name

M & H Finland Oy

Website

https://m-h1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M&H Finland Oy is a Vantaa-based, family-owned engineering firm founded in 2003 that designs, supplies, and commissions marine hydraulic systems, PLC controls, propulsion and steering systems, and titanium components for superyacht builders and high-performance sailing yacht clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hydraulic Systems

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Propulsion Drives, Gearboxes & Shaftlines (IMAJAHAD), Propulsion Integration, Commissioning & Testing (Factory/sea trials, alignment) (IMAJAHAM), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Marine hydraulic systems
• Yacht propulsion controls
• PLC marine electronics
• Superyacht engineering
• Titanium hydraulic cylinders

Headquarters

HQ city

Vantaa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic Systems and Components: Design, supply, and commissioning of hydraulic systems including power packs, valve manifolds, cylinders, and pumps for sailing yachts and motor boats.
2. PLC and Electronics: PLC design, implementation, hardware, programming, testing and commissioning for hydraulic management, monitoring systems, fuel/water tanks, electrical power, bilge pumps, and navigation lights.
3. Marex Propulsion Control Systems: Supply and service of Marex ECS, Marex OS III, and Marex OS II CPP propulsion control systems for sailing yachts, motor yachts, and work boats.
4. Steering Systems: Marsili steering systems including manual hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, orbitrol servo assisted, and electronic servo assisted systems.
5. Engineering, Design and Consulting Services: Custom design, engineering services, worldwide consulting, training, commissioning, and maintenance support for hydraulic systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

M&H Finland Oy designs, supplies and commissions custom-engineered marine hydraulic systems (power packs, valve manifolds, pumps, cylinders) together with PLC-based electronics and monitoring, Marex yacht propulsion control systems, Marsili steering systems, lifting/canting keels, and proprietary titanium cylinders. Solutions are tailored and delivered worldwide to superyacht builders, yacht owners, and selected work boat/military operators.

Product overview

M&H Finland is a marine systems provider offering hydraulic, electronic, and control systems primarily for sailing yachts and motor boats. The core product portfolio includes hydraulic systems (power packs, valves, pumps, cylinders) with proprietary high-pressure systems (350 Bar and 700 Bar), electronics and PLC systems for monitoring and control, Marex yacht control systems (ECS, OS III, OS II CPP, OS 3D), Marsili steering systems, keels (lifting and canting), and titanium cylinders. The company operates as a Bosch Rexroth Certified Excellence Solution Partner and Aventics/Emerson partner, supplying complete packages combining hydraulic systems with propulsion controls, monitoring systems, and engineering services for superyachts worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M & H Finland: Primary operating brand name for the company, also known as Marine and Hydraulics, specializing in marine hydraulic systems for sailing yachts.

Products and services

• Hydraulic Systems Complete marine hydraulic system design, supply and commissioning including power packs, valve manifolds, hydraulic control systems, and distribution piping for sailing yachts and motor boats; uses high-pressure systems that lower overall weight with titanium or special light aluminium components.
• Electronics and PLC Systems PLC design and implementation with in-house software development including hardware supply, electrical drawings, programming, testing and commissioning; monitors fuel/water tanks, electrical power, bilge pumps and navigation lights on yachts.
• Marex ECS Yacht Control System Yacht propulsion control system with exclusive chrome surfaces, language-independent icons, subtle backlight illumination and dynamic asymmetric levers, using CAN bus technology and self-diagnosis for recreational ships and utility vessels.
• Marex OS III Remote Control System Remote control system for reversing gear systems, jet propulsions and controllable pitch propellers, supporting up to 5 parallel powertrains and 6 control stations with integrated PLC functions.
• Marex OS II CPP Control System Remote ship control for controllable pitch propellers and jet propulsions with flexible engine speed and pitch control functions, using serial CAN bus for reliable control.
• Marex OS 3D Joystick Control System Joystick control system for intuitive ship control with direction compensation, manufacturer-independent engine control and integrated thruster actuator; usable stand-alone or combined with a control head.
• Marsili Steering Systems Hydraulic steering systems for all sizes of boats and yachts, including manual hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, servo assisted with Orbitrol, hydraulic servo assisted and electronic servo assisted configurations.
• Keels (Lifting and Canting Keel Systems) Special lifting keel systems and canting keel systems with custom-designed cylinders including titanium rams and yokes; includes lifting cylinders, locking cylinders and complete keel solutions for performance and cruising yachts.
• Titanium Double Acting Cylinders Titanium Grade 5 (6AL-4V) double acting cylinders with central trunnion and open jaw clevis mounting, originally developed for Volvo Open 70 racing boat canting systems; rustproof, lightweight and strong, capable of pivoting bulbs up to 6000 kg, with CERAMAX coated rods.
• 350 Bar Hydraulic System for Yachts World's first tried and tested 350 Bar high-pressure hydraulic system for sailing yachts with reactive load control minimizing energy consumption, leveraging aircraft aluminium blocks and new lightweight Bosch Rexroth pumps to deliver weight savings and maximum performance vs. older 250 Bar systems.
• 700 Bar Hydraulic System for Performance Boats High-pressure 700 Bar hydraulic system for racing and performance boats utilizing new material technology with small diameter piping and smaller size cylinders to reduce weight and enhance performance.
• OSB Foiling Stability System Automated foil control system providing self-sailing, self-foiling and self-righting capabilities for super fast sailing yachts and foiling catamarans, designed to create stability without manual helmsman intervention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 Bar system reduces flow rate in the system, resulting in substantial weight savings allowing yachts to achieve maximum performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bosch RexrothcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2021M&H Finland is the first Solution Partner in Finland for Bosch Rexroth's Certified Excellence Solution Partner program. This ensures top quality of service and parts. M&H Finland has Certified Excellence in experience and capability to design hydraulic systems and solutions with high performance requirements. They are authorized to supply all products from the Bosch Rexroth catalogue and offer certified technical experts with profound process knowhow in engineering, design, software coding, assembly, and commissioning. The partnership offers worldwide support through the Bosch Rexroth Group.
• Aventics/Emerson (Marex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM&H Finland is the official partner and reseller of Aventics/Emerson products including Marex Yacht Control Systems and Boat Pneumatics. They supply, install, and service Marex ECS, Marex OS III, Marex OS II CPP, and Marex OS 3D propulsion control systems.
• Marsili AldocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM&H Finland represents Marsili Aldo in Finland. Marsili is a family-run business established in 1957, manufacturing hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic helm pumps, and electric power packs for various hydraulic steering systems including manual hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, orbitrol servo assisted, and electronic servo assisted systems.
• PantaeniusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerM&H Finland is the Pantaenius Partner for Finland and a main cooperation partner. Pantaenius is a world leader in yacht insurance offering optimal coverage for yachts, owners, and crew.
• Hydraulik Nord GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM&H Finland partnered with Hydraulik Nord Fluidtechnik as an official distributor, giving full access to their Mobile Hydraulics catalog and ability to offer their products at competitive prices.
• Holland CompositesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerM&H Finland worked with Holland Composites on developing the G4 Foiling Catamaran, providing automated foil control systems and the OSB Foiling Stability Button for the self-sailing, self-foiling catamaran project.
• FHPA (Finnish Fluid Power Association)minorOthersM&H Finland is a member of the Finnish Fluid Power Association (FHPA).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glendinning Products: US designer and manufacturer of marine engine controls, throttles, and steering systems for yachts and commercial vessels. Comparable as a niche marine controls specialist offering integrated helm and propulsion control packages to similar customer segments.
• Twin Disc: Manufacturer of marine power transmission and propulsion control systems for yachts, commercial, and military vessels. Closely comparable as a systems integrator selling mission-critical drivetrain and control hardware into the same marine OEM and refit channels.
• Kobelt Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of marine steering controls, engine controls, and hydraulic brake systems for commercial and pleasure vessels. Comparable as a specialist supplier of hydraulic and electronic steering/control hardware to shipyards and vessel operators worldwide.
• Hydraulik Nord: German supplier of mobile hydraulics, pumps, valves, and power packs for marine and mobile machinery applications. Comparable as a regional hydraulics specialist whose catalog M&H distributes, with overlapping product lines in pumps, valves, and power units for marine use.
• Sleipner (Side-Power): Norwegian supplier of bow and stern thrusters, hydraulic systems, and stabilizers for yachts. Comparable as a hydraulics-driven marine motion-control specialist selling complementary thruster and steering equipment to the same superyacht and motor-yacht OEM base.
• Naiad Dynamics: Designer and manufacturer of marine fin stabilizers, ride-control systems, and hydraulic steering gear for yachts and naval vessels. Comparable as a niche specialist providing hydraulics-powered stabilization and steering solutions to superyacht builders and refit yards.

Emerging players

• Humphree: Swedish maker of interceptors and active ride-control systems for motor yachts and commercial vessels. Comparable as a growing player in the marine stabilization/control niche targeting similar OEM customers with electronic-hydraulic motion-control technology.

Broad incumbents

• Aventics (Emerson): Manufacturer of pneumatic and marine propulsion control systems under the Marex brand, distributed and serviced by M&H Finland. Comparable as the upstream principal whose products are integrated into M&H's yacht propulsion control offerings.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global leader in industrial hydraulics, pumps, valves, and motion control. Comparable as the broader hydraulics incumbent whose catalog M&H resells and integrates; relevant as both upstream principal and competitive benchmark in marine hydraulics.
• ZF Marine: Global supplier of marine propulsion systems, transmissions, and controls serving yacht, commercial, and naval markets. Comparable as a much larger incumbent providing integrated propulsion and steering packages where M&H provides specialized hydraulic and control subsystems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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