Eekels Technology

What Eekels Technology does

Eekels Technology B.V. is a Dutch system integrator headquartered in Kolham, Netherlands, with approximately 750 employees executing electrical engineering, automation, and mechanical engineering projects across two primary markets: Marine & Offshore (superyachts, commercial vessels, government vessels, and refits/conversions) and Industry & Infra (process industry, skids & equipment, and energy & infrastructure). The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBI Holdings B.V. (Techniek, Bouw en Infra), one of the largest construction and engineering groups in the Netherlands with over 6,200 employees, which provides financial backing and group-level resources. Eekels was founded in 1908 (per firmographic data) and has been active for over 110 years, evolving into a long-standing specialist in technical automation, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering with project execution across the Netherlands and internationally through shipyard and shipowner customers.

The company's core technology portfolio centers on two proprietary brands. Marpower provides electrical drive systems, power converters (grid and shore converters), ship automation (alarm, monitoring, and control), and electronic products (signal columns, emergency telegraphs) for maritime and offshore applications. Corvia, Eekels' dedicated energy-transition brand, delivers the Modular Propulsion Platform (MPP) — a compact DC-based architecture that integrates multiple clean energy sources (batteries, fuel cells, solar) into a flexible, Configure-to-Order platform for zero-emission shipping. Complementary product lines include Hydrogen Power Solutions (modular fuel cell stacks from 200 kW to approximately 2 MW, mobile/containerized) for maritime, industrial and built-environment applications, Ballast Water Treatment Systems (over 300 installed worldwide during refits), and Shore Power Connection Systems for emission reduction at berth.

Eekels generates revenue through project-based contracts with shipyards and industrial clients, delivering full-lifecycle services from engineering and panel building through execution, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and service. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales via competitive bidding with major shipyards (e.g., Damen Shipyards Den Helder, Scheepswerf Niestern Sander) and vessel operators (e.g., AG Ems/MS Münsterland, Thun Tankers, FWN Adriatic, Clipper Stad Amsterdam). Pricing is custom per project based on scope, specifications, and complexity, with multi-year contracts; revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company also benefits from a public funding partnership (Waddenfonds) and internal group collaboration (Mobilis within TBI) to pursue energy-transition maritime projects.

Name

Eekels Technology

Legal name

Eekels Technology B.V.

Website

https://eekels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Eekels Technology B.V. is a Dutch system integrator with approximately 750 employees specializing in electrical engineering, automation, and mechanical engineering for marine, offshore, and industrial applications. Operating as a subsidiary of TBI Holdings, the company delivers full-lifecycle project services under proprietary brands Marpower and Corvia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electrical Systems Integration

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL), Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM), Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Marine electrical systems
• Ship automation solutions
• Maritime energy transition
• Industrial process automation
• Hydrogen power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolham

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Execution & Engineering Services: Full-service project execution including engineering, panel building, installation, commissioning for marine and industrial electrical systems. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with shipyards and industrial clients
2. Maintenance & Service: Ongoing maintenance and service work for installed systems throughout their lifecycle

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Eekels Technology is an independent system integrator that designs, engineers, builds, and commissions electrical, automation, and mechanical systems for the Marine & Offshore and Industry & Infrastructure markets. The company delivers end-to-end project execution — from engineering and panel building through installation, commissioning, and lifecycle maintenance — anchored by its proprietary Marpower brand (drive systems, power converters, automation, electronics) and Corvia brand (Modular Propulsion Platform for zero-emission shipping). It also offers sustainability solutions including Hydrogen Power Solutions, Ballast Water Treatment Systems, and Shore Power Connections.

Product overview

Eekels Technology operates as an independent system integrator offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical systems and solutions for the Marine & Offshore and Industry & Infra markets. The product portfolio centers on the Marpower brand (for electrical energy and drive systems including drive systems, power converters, automation, and electronics) and the Corvia brand (for maritime energy transition featuring the Modular Propulsion Platform). Supporting solutions include Hydrogen Power Solutions for hydrogen-based energy systems (200 kW to 2 MW range), Ballast Water Treatment Systems, and Shore Connection Systems. The company delivers complete project lifecycle services from engineering and panel building through execution, commissioning, maintenance, and service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marpower: Specialized brand for electrical energy and propulsion systems for maritime and offshore sectors, offering power management systems, drives, automation, and electronics.
• Corvia
• Marpower eXperience

Products and services

• Marpower Drive Systems Electrical drive systems for marine and offshore applications, providing propulsion and energy storage solutions for vessels, including power management, electric pods, and frequency converters.
• Marpower Power Converters Energy conversion systems that manage power conversion and distribution within marine electrical installations, including grid converters and shore converters.
• Marpower Automation Ship automation systems including alarm, monitoring, and control systems for marine vessels.
• Marpower Electronics Electronic products including signal columns and emergency telegraphs for marine applications.
• Corvia Modular Propulsion Platform (MPP)
• Hydrogen Power Solutions (HPS)
• Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS)
• Shore Power Connection Systems
• Marine & Offshore Engineering, Panel Building, Execution, Commissioning and Maintenance Services
• Industry & Infrastructure Solutions (Process Industry, Skids & Equipment, Energy & Infrastructure)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ Ballast Water Treatment Systems installed worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Scheepswerf Niestern Sander Repair BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2020Niestern Sander Repair BV awarded Eekels the refit project for MS Münsterland electrical installation. Eekels responsible for engineering, supply and installation of switchboards, grid converter, propulsion drives, fire and gas detection systems.
• Damen Shipyards Den HeldercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 September 2019Damen Shipyards awarded Eekels the electrical subcontract for the Clipper Stad Amsterdam midlife maintenance refit project. Eekels is responsible for engineering, delivery and installation of switchboards, Li-ion battery package, alarm systems and shore converter.
• TBIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBI (Techniek, Bouw en Infra) is the parent company of Eekels. TBI is one of the largest construction and engineering companies in the Netherlands with over 6,200 employees. Eekels operates as part of TBI while maintaining its own brand identity. Companies work together on projects while operating independently.
• Marpower (Brand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarpower is the specialized brand of Eekels for electrical energy and drive systems within the maritime and offshore sector. Based on decades of electrical engineering expertise, Marpower develops, designs and realizes reliable and efficient solutions for complex energy challenges.
• Corvia (Brand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorvia is Eekels' dedicated brand for the maritime energy transition. Based on decades of electrical and maritime expertise, Corvia delivers smart, modular propulsion solutions. At the heart is the Modular Propulsion Platform (MPP) - a compact, DC-based product connecting multiple clean energy sources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Corvus Energy: Marine battery energy storage specialist whose ESS offerings pair with hybrid propulsion architectures like the Corvia Modular Propulsion Platform — an enabling technology peer rather than a direct integration competitor.
• PowerCell Sweden: Hydrogen fuel cell stack developer for marine and other heavy-duty applications — directly overlapping with Eekels' Hydrogen Power Solutions (200 kW–2 MW) at the component level.

Direct peers

• Alewijnse: Dutch marine electrical systems integrator delivering engineering, panel building, installation, commissioning, and drive systems for commercial, naval, and superyacht vessels — a near-twin to Eekels/Marpower in scope and customer base.
• Bakker Sliedrecht: Netherlands-based marine and offshore electrical systems specialist focused on drives, automation, power conversion and integrated retrofit solutions — directly comparable to Eekels' Marpower portfolio and refit business.
• Veth Propulsion: Dutch marine propulsion specialist (now part of Twin Disc) focused on electric and hybrid drive systems for inland and short-sea vessels — overlaps with Marpower Drive Systems and Corvia MPP for smaller commercial tonnage.
• RH Marine: Dutch marine systems integrator providing electrical, automation, and integrated platform systems for naval, offshore, and commercial vessels — overlapping with Eekels' Marine & Offshore customer segments and engineering scope.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine electrical propulsion, power distribution, automation, and shore power — competes with Eekels across newbuild and retrofit segments but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Wärtsilä: Major marine engine, propulsion, and hybrid/electric systems provider with a broad portfolio in lifecycle services — competes with Eekels in hybrid propulsion and refit opportunities at a much larger scale.
• Siemens Energy (Marine / Industrial): Major energy and electrical systems supplier with marine and industrial electrification offerings — competes broadly with Eekels' power conversion, drives, and shore power products as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global maritime technology vendor covering ship automation, propulsion control, navigation, and integrated energy systems — a much larger incumbent whose automation/propulsion lines compete directly with Marpower.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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