What Imanna Laboratory does

IMANNA Laboratory, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned independent testing laboratory founded in 1983 in Rockledge, Florida, specializing in third-party certification testing for marine product manufacturers. The company operates a single integrated facility that houses a 20,000-gallon test tank for full-size boat and hull testing, semi-anechoic chambers for EMC/EMI/RFI testing, environmental chambers for accelerated aging and corrosion testing, and photometric equipment for navigation light certification. Its test portfolio spans boat and hull compliance, dock float certification, electromagnetic compatibility for commercial and military applications (MIL STD 461 F/G), fuel and ignition protection testing, environmental durability (MIL-STD-810), life raft and inflatable buoyancy apparatus (SOLAS) approval, and government contracting work.

The laboratory holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from ANAB (renewed through December 2027), ABYC-approved laboratory status, and NMMA Standards Compliance Specialist designation — making it one of only two NMMA-approved testing facilities in the United States. Its customer base is concentrated in marine OEMs and component manufacturers, with disclosed logos including Nautique Boat Company, Livorsi Marine, Dometic Marine, Den Hartog Industries, Franklin Electric, ARCO Marine, Core Survival, Bluewater Enterprises, and ACE Float Drums.

Revenue is generated on a project-quoted professional services basis, with no public pricing. Distribution is direct-only — phone and website quote requests routed to the Rockledge facility — and the company extends its reach to European customers through recognition by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) for ABYC and Recreational Craft Directive (CE-mark) certifications. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, and the founder, Robert L. White, continues to serve as President & CEO with documented authority in recreational boating standards development.

Name

Imanna Laboratory

Legal name

IMANNA Laboratory, Inc.

Website

https://imanna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IMANNA Laboratory is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited, NMMA-approved independent testing lab in Rockledge, Florida, providing third-party marine product certification testing (boats, fuel systems, EMC, navigation lights, docks, life rafts) to marine OEMs and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Testing and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Surveys, Testing & NDT (Thickness Gauging, UT/MPI, Pressure Testing, Commissioning) (TLAHAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials (IMDG) & Dangerous Goods Compliance Services (TLAHANAH), Marine Systems Commissioning, Testing & Certification Support (TLAKAKAM), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Marine product testing
• Certification laboratory services
• Boat testing services
• Electromagnetic compatibility testing
• Environmental compliance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockledge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Marine Product Testing Services: IMANNA generates revenue through providing third-party testing and certification services for marine products including boats, hulls, fuel systems, navigation lights, environmental testing, and EMC/EMI/RFI compliance testing. Services are quoted on a per-project basis based on specific testing requirements and standards compliance needs.
2. Certification and Listing Programs: Revenue generated from certification and listing programs for products such as Life Rafts, Inflatable Buoyancy Apparatus (IBA), and dock float components. Includes SOLAS approval by USCG and USCG approval of IBAs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMANNA Laboratory is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ANAB-accredited independent testing facility that provides third-party marine product certification testing services. The laboratory offers comprehensive testing for boats, hulls, navigation lights, fuel systems, EMC/EMI/RFI compliance, environmental durability, life safety equipment, and government/military applications per USCG, ISO, ABYC, NMMA, MIL-STD, and other industry standards. Equipped with a 20,000-gallon test tank and specialized photometric and environmental equipment, IMANNA serves as a single integrated facility where marine manufacturers complete product development and certification testing.

Product overview

IMANNA Laboratory offers a comprehensive suite of marine product certification testing services as a single integrated facility. The company's service portfolio includes nine distinct testing offerings: Boat Testing (featuring a 20,000-gallon test tank for hull, flotation, and open water testing), Dock Certification (dock float buoyancy and durability testing), EMC/EMI/RFI Testing (commercial and military electromagnetic compatibility), Environmental Testing (corrosion, aging, weathering), Fuel & Electrical Systems Testing (tanks, ignition protection, fuel hoses), Navigation Light Testing (LED and conventional photometric testing), Product Recall Mitigation (compliance certification to prevent recalls), Life Raft and IBA Certification (SOLAS/USCG approval), and Government Contracting (MIL STD testing). IMANNA's testing capabilities cover the full product development and certification lifecycle, allowing marine manufacturers to complete both product development and certification testing at a single facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Testing Comprehensive boat, hull, and steering system testing in accordance with USCG, ISO, and ABYC standards, featuring a 20,000-gallon test tank for full-size test articles and assemblies. Services include tank testing, open water testing, capacity determination, level flotation, static engine tests, steering system compliance, and engine endurance testing for recreational boat manufacturers.
• Dock Certification Dock Float Certification Program designed to determine failure modes of field-installed products, establish threshold performance of materials and assemblies, and prevent lake water contamination. Includes calibrated tank buoyancy, UV exposure, falling dart impact, 7-day Walter Hunt absorption, and encasement wall thickness testing for dock float and flotation device manufacturers.
• EMC/EMI/RFI Testing Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) testing supporting both commercial and military applications. Services include MIL STD 461 F/G compliance, CE-MARK, ESD, conducted and radiated emissions, and immunity testing using semi-anechoic and outside test sites, screen room, and open field test sites for marine electronics manufacturers.
• Environmental Testing Environmental testing including corrosion and salt water effects, accelerated aging and weathering (UV, Xenon, infrared), temperature and humidity exposure, vibration, mechanical shock, sand and dust, and blowing rain to UL and MIL STD 810 G/H standards for marine and military product manufacturers.
• Fuel & Electrical Systems Testing Fuel tank testing (portable/permanent, metal/non-metal, thermal resistance, pressure impulse, slosh tests), ignition protection testing (AC/DC components, controlled explosion, variable loads), and fuel hose testing (SAE hose testing, high/low temperature, pressure, bursting characteristics, accelerated aging) to ABYC, CARB, EPA, and USCG standards for marine fuel system manufacturers.
• Navigation Light Testing Photometric testing for LED and conventional navigation lights, PFD lights, strobes, flashing lights, and FAA survivor locator lights. Includes chromaticity testing, cutoff angles, ABYC operator glare avoidance assessments, Blondel-Rey effective candela measurements, and hemispherical mapping to ABYC A-16, EN 14744, ISO 19009, and UL 1104 standards for marine lighting manufacturers.
• Product Recall Mitigation Product testing and certification services to applicable USCG-recognized standards, helping manufacturers mitigate recall risks, protect brand reputation, and reduce business interruption, liability risk, and supplier relationship impacts.
• Life Raft and Inflatable Buoyancy Apparatus (IBA) Certification Certification and listing program for life rafts and inflatable buoyancy apparatus, including SOLAS approval testing by USCG and USCG approval of IBAs, serving life safety equipment manufacturers in commercial marine applications.
• Government Contracting Testing Services Testing services supporting government and military contracting requirements, including MIL STD 202 and MIL STD 810 tests, for government agencies and defense contractors requiring accredited environmental and EMC compliance testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 projects completed since 1983
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2020IMANNA Laboratory was recognized by IMCI for testing services related to the ABYC Marine Component Certification Program and the Recreational Craft Directive for the European Union. This recognition enables IMANNA to provide testing services for equipment to be approved under ABYC and European Union Recreational Craft Directive for local and international customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DNV: Maritime classification society and TIC provider offering vessel testing, EMC and environmental certification, and marine product approval services. Comparable to IMANNA across boat/hull testing and standards-based certification, particularly for commercial and military marine customers.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): Classification society offering marine product testing, certification, and type approval for vessels and marine components. Overlaps with IMANNA on standards-based certification, particularly for commercial marine applications.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a Marine & Offshore division that performs hull testing, EMC/environmental compliance, and CE marking for marine products. Directly comparable to IMANNA on recreational craft certification and EMC testing, though at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Lloyd's Register: Marine classification and certification body providing type approval, materials testing, and EMC/environmental compliance for marine equipment. Directly comparable to IMANNA on regulatory certification services for marine products, especially for European and international customers.

Broad incumbents

• National Technical Systems (NTS): US-based testing laboratory providing EMC/EMI, environmental, and MIL STD testing services for defense and commercial customers. Comparable to IMANNA on EMC/EMI testing and MIL STD 461/810 capabilities under the government contracting line.
• TÜV Rheinland: International TIC provider offering marine product testing, EMC compliance, and CE marking services. Comparable to IMANNA's commercial EMC and European certification capabilities but operates across many industries.
• SGS: Global testing and certification company with marine capabilities covering product testing, EMC, and environmental compliance for marine equipment. Overlaps with IMANNA on individual service lines but operates as a broad TIC incumbent rather than a marine specialist.
• Element Materials Technology: Global testing and inspection company providing EMC, environmental, and product compliance testing including for marine and military customers. Comparable to IMANNA on EMC/EMI and environmental test methodologies under MIL STD 810 and similar standards.
• UL LLC: Global safety certification body referenced on IMANNA's own website as a standards authority (UL 1104 for navigation lights). UL conducts marine product testing and EMC/safety certification across many industries, overlapping with IMANNA's safety and navigation light testing capabilities.
• Intertek: Global TIC firm offering marine product testing, EMC compliance, environmental testing, and CE marking services across multiple industries. Comparable to IMANNA on individual test methodologies but operates at vastly greater scale across many verticals beyond marine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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