Norfloat International

Name

Norfloat International

Legal name

Norfloat International Limited

Website

https://norfloat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation & Aids-to-Navigation Works (Beacons, Buoys, Markers) (IMAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Navigation buoys
• Mooring buoys
• Marine fenders
• Rotational moulding
• Aids to navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiverton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Buoy and Navigational Aid Sales: Norfloat International generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of navigational aids, mooring buoys, beach markers, fenders, and race marks to maritime authorities, commercial operators, and leisure customers globally.
2. Custom Product Manufacturing: Revenue generated from tailor-made products meeting exact customer specifications, including bespoke mooring systems and custom-designed solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norfloat International manufactures navigational aids, mooring buoys, beach/zone markers, marine fenders, race marks, and associated mooring accessories using rotational moulding of UV-stabilised polyethylene. The company supplies its products to ports and harbour authorities, aquaculture operators, marine leisure organisations, civil engineers, and government/MoD customers in the UK and internationally.

Product overview

Norfloat International is a manufacturer of navigational aids and marine safety equipment using rotational moulding processes. The product portfolio consists of multiple interconnected product lines: Navigation Buoys (NN1100, NN1400/1500, NN1900, NN60, CM1100, NN30) forming the core Aids to Navigation range; Mooring Buoys (Rigid, Soft/MBS1-2, A Series, Rod, Bar/Dahn, Pick-up) for secure vessel mooring; and specialised Aquaculture Buoys (Spring and Perimeter) for offshore fish farming. Supporting products include Beach/Zone/Race Markers and Emergency Towing System Buoys for safety marking applications, Heavy Duty/Leisure/Narrow Boat Fenders for vessel protection, LifeBuoys with cabinets for water safety, Navigation Lighting systems (1-7+ NM ranges), Mooring accessories (Chains, Swivels, Shackles, Rope), and the Swiftie rope installer tool. The company is owned by International Marine Holdings alongside sister companies RWO Marine, Anchor Marine, and Seaswift, enabling comprehensive marine equipment solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Navigation Buoys (NN Series)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain colour fastness for up to 10 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Marine Holdingsparent companyOthersNorfloat International is owned by International Marine Holdings, which also owns RWO Marine, Anchor Marine and Seaswift. This corporate family provides a comprehensive range of marine products and services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Zeni Lite Buoy Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of navigation buoys, channel markers, and marine lights. Comparable in product type to Norfloat's aids-to-navigation range, but primarily serving the Asia-Pacific market.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Large Norwegian marine technology group offering navigation, positioning, and safety systems including e-AtoN. Represents the broader incumbent ecosystem where Norfloat's traditional physical buoys compete against, and could be complemented by, digital aids to navigation.
• Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure: Global leader in marine fenders, buoy systems, and offshore infrastructure. Directly competes with Norfloat's heavy-duty cylindrical fenders and mooring buoy ranges, but as a much larger diversified player with a broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Mobilis (Kershaw Group): Manufacturer of navigation buoys, mooring buoys, and floating breakwaters with strong presence in European ports. Comparable product portfolio to Norfloat with similar end customers in harbour authorities and offshore energy.
• Tideland Signal: Supplier of marine aids to navigation including buoys, lanterns, and range lights. Overlaps directly with Norfloat's aids-to-navigation product line for ports, harbours, and offshore applications.
• Floatex Srl: Italian manufacturer of navigation buoys, mooring buoys, and floating barriers. Overlaps with Norfloat's buoy and marker range and serves similar Mediterranean port and harbour customers.
• Carmanah Technologies: Designs and manufactures solar-powered marine lanterns, beacons, and aids to navigation equipment. Comparable to Norfloat's navigation lighting systems (1-7+ NM range) and self-contained LED buoy lighting offerings.
• FenderCare Marine: UK-based supplier of marine fenders, mooring equipment, and buoy products. Closely comparable to Norfloat's commercial fenders and rigid mooring buoys, serving similar port, defence, and commercial vessel customers.
• Sealite: A leading global manufacturer of marine aids to navigation including buoys, beacons, and lights. Directly comparable to Norfloat's NN1100/1400/1500/1900 navigation buoy range, with overlap in ports, harbours, and offshore energy customers.

Emerging players

• Polyform US: Manufacturer of rotational moulded plastic fenders, buoys, and floats using similar polyethylene/rotational moulding technology. Comparable to Norfloat's leisure and commercial fender lines and certain mooring buoy products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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