CTM-Marine Air Conditioners

What CTM-Marine Air Conditioners does

CTM Marine LLC is a Doral, Florida-based manufacturer and distributor of marine air conditioning systems incorporated in 2019. The company designs and sells self-contained units (6,000-25,000 BTUs), split systems (10,000-48,000 BTUs), chilled water systems (24,000-72,000 BTUs), air handlers, split evaporators, and complementary magnetic-drive (PM series, 500-1,000 GPH) and bronze centrifugal (PCX series) seawater pumps for marine applications. Technical differentiators include NMEA 2000 protocol compatibility enabling vessel-network integration with Garmin OneHelm/Empirbus and Raymarine YachtSense multifunction displays, titanium coils, turbo blowers, ABS drain pans, Micro-Air EasyStart compatibility, and a proprietary CTM Marine Pro mobile app (iOS/Android) for remote multi-zone climate control, alerts, and maintenance reminders. Products are engineered as drop-in replacements for Dometic, Marine Air, and Cruisair brands.

The company makes money exclusively through hardware sales via a channel-only distribution model. It does not publish pricing; products are sold through a network of 160+ authorized global service dealers (not retailers) under a Minimum Advertised Pricing policy, tiered discounts tied to annual performance, and a reward-points redemption program. Customer segments fall into three primary buckets: OEM boatbuilders (named accounts include Nordic Tugs, MagBay, Apex, Numarine, Solace) for new-vessel installations; boat owners/end users purchasing retrofits and replacements through dealers; and marine service dealers who install and service equipment. Commercial marine and workboat is flagged as an additional segment.

Go-to-market combines dealer recruitment and activation with event-driven demand generation through FLIBS, METSTRADE, IBEX, and International WorkBoat Show, complemented by content marketing via blog and newsletter. Strategic positioning emphasizes an NMAA association membership, multi-vendor integration partnerships, and a reported 0.02% defect rate across 15,000+ units sold as the proof point for quality and reliability. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors and no reported funding rounds in the source data.

Name

CTM-Marine Air Conditioners

Legal name

CTM Marine LLC

Website

https://ctm-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CTM Marine LLC, founded in 2019 and based in Doral, Florida, designs and manufactures marine air conditioning systems (self-contained, split, and chilled water units) and seawater pumps, selling exclusively through 160+ global authorized service dealers to OEM boatbuilders (Nordic Tugs, MagBay, Apex, Numarine, Solace), boat owners, and marine service technicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Air Conditioning

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine HVAC, Refrigeration & Ventilation Systems (IMAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Marine air conditioning
• Boat HVAC systems
• Marine water pumps
• Vessel climate control
• Marine cooling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Air Conditioner Sales: CTM Marine generates revenue through the sale of marine air conditioning systems including self-contained units, split systems, chilled water systems, air handlers, and split evaporators. Products are sold through an authorized global dealer network with pricing available via quote.
2. Marine Water Pump Sales: Revenue from magnetic drive pumps (PM series) and centrifugal water pumps (PCX series) designed for marine air conditioning systems.
3. Dealer Network Program: Authorized dealers purchase products at exclusive discounts with higher discounts based on annual performance. Dealers accumulate reward points on orders redeemable for future purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CTM Marine manufactures and distributes marine air conditioning systems — self-contained units (6,000–25,000 BTU), split systems (10,000–48,000 BTU), chilled water systems (24,000–72,000 BTU), air handlers, and split evaporators — alongside magnetic-drive (PM) and bronze centrifugal (PCX) seawater pumps. All air conditioning units are NMEA 2000 compatible and pair with the proprietary CTM Marine Pro mobile app for remote climate control. Products are sold exclusively through a 160+ authorized global dealer network serving boat builders, service dealers, and end boat owners.

Product overview

CTM Marine is a marine air conditioning company offering four main air conditioner types: Self-Contained units (all-in-one cooling/heating with titanium coils, 6K-25K BTU), Split Systems (condensing unit + air handlers for mid-to-large vessels up to 80 feet, 10K-48K BTU), Chilled Water systems (centralized for yachts and large vessels, 24K-72K BTU), and Air Handlers/Split Evaporators (6K-24K BTU). All units feature NMEA 2000 compatibility, titanium coils, turbo blowers, and Wi-Fi capability. The product lineup is complemented by PM Magnetic Pumps (500-1000 GPH sealless design) and PCX Centrifugal Pumps (bronze construction) for seawater circulation. The CTM Marine Pro App enables remote control and monitoring via iOS/Android. Water pumps support the air conditioning systems, while the app provides connectivity across the NMEA 2000 compatible product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTM Marine Pro: NMEA 2000 compatible air conditioning system with mobile app connectivity for remote climate control on vessels.

Products and services

• Self-Contained Marine Air Conditioners All-in-one cooling and heating units designed for boats of any size. Models range from 6,000 to 25,000 BTUs in 115V and 208-240V configurations with titanium coils, stainless steel hardware, and rotatable turbo blowers.
• Split System Marine Air Conditioners Two-part systems placing the condensing unit in the engine room and air handlers in living spaces, designed for mid-to-large vessels up to 80 feet. Capacities range from 10,000 to 48,000 BTUs with quiet operation.
• Chilled Water Marine Air Conditioners Centralized cooling and heating systems that circulate temperature-controlled freshwater through insulated piping to multiple air handlers, designed for yachts and larger vessels. Capacities from 24,000 to 72,000 BTUs.
• Air Handlers Air handler units for new installations and drop-in replacements compatible with Dometic, Marine Air, and Cruisair systems. Capacities from 6,000 to 24,000 BTUs.
• Split Evaporators Evaporator units designed for split system configurations, compatible with all major marine A/C brands. Capacities from 6,000 to 16,000 BTUs.
• Magnetic Water Pumps (PM Series) Sealless centrifugal magnetic drive pumps designed for marine air conditioning systems. Open Drip Proof motor design with flow up to 1,000 GPH and ISO 8846 Marine Ignition Protection. Models include PM500L, PM500LH, PM1000A, and PM1000AH.
• Centrifugal Water Pumps (PCX Series) Bronze centrifugal water pumps engineered for demanding marine conditions, with simplified maintenance and corrosion-resistant construction. Models include PCX1500, PCX2100, PCX3000, and PCX3600.
• CTM Marine Pro App Mobile application for Apple iOS and Android that enables remote climate control, push notifications and system alerts, multi-unit zone management, maintenance reminders, and secure access from anywhere. Works without requiring user account creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.02% Defect Rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Garmin (Empirbus/OneHelm)coreTechnology or IntegrationCTM Marine's NMEA 2000 compatible air conditioning units integrate with Garmin's Empirbus and OneHelm displays, enabling users to control climate systems directly from their Garmin multifunction displays and digital switching systems.
• Raymarine (YachtSense)coreTechnology or IntegrationCTM Marine's NMEA 2000 compatible air conditioning systems work with Raymarine YachtSense digital switching, allowing control of HVAC systems from Raymarine multifunction displays and marine electronics.
• National Marine Aftermarket Association (NMAA)minorOthersCTM Marine is a proud member of the NMAA, demonstrating commitment to the marine aftermarket industry and professional standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dometic Group: Dometic is the largest global manufacturer of marine air conditioning through its Marine Air Systems and Cruise N Comfort brands, directly competing with CTM across self-contained, split, and chilled water categories with a deeper global service network and broader OEM relationships.
• Marine Air Systems (Dometic brand): Marine Air Systems is one of the most established marine HVAC lines; CTM explicitly positions its air handlers and condensing units as drop-in replacements for Marine Air Systems units, making this the single most directly comparable competitor.
• Mabru Power Systems: Mabru specializes in marine air conditioning and refrigeration for yachts and commercial vessels, offering a comparable product scope (self-contained, split, chilled water) and targeting a similar dealer/OEM channel structure to CTM.
• Webasto: Webasto is a major mobility-climate OEM supplying marine air conditioning units globally; it competes with CTM in OEM and retrofit channels with significantly larger manufacturing scale and cross-category (automotive, marine, RV) R&D leverage.
• Cruisair (Tropical Marine Air): Cruisair is a legacy marine air conditioning brand now distributed under Dometic; CTM's drop-in replacement compatibility and customer testimonials describing replacement of working Cruisair systems place it in direct head-to-head competition.

Others

• Garmin: Garmin is a CTM technology partner (OneHelm/Empirbus integration via NMEA 2000) rather than a direct competitor, but its dominance in marine multifunction displays shapes the addressable market for CTM's connected climate control story and influences which OEM channels CTM can leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ctm_marine
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ctm-marine

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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