Furuno France

What Furuno France does

Furuno France SAS, headquartered at 12 avenue de la Grande Semaine in Mérignac, France, is the wholly-owned French subsidiary of Furuno Electric and Co. Ltd., a Japanese group founded in 1938 that employs more than 3,000 people worldwide. Established in 1990, Furuno France specializes in marine and navigation electronics, distributing and servicing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes NavNet TZtouchXL multifunction displays, DRS-series solid-state and magnetron radars, FCV fish finders and DFF3D sonars, ECDIS (FMD series), NAVPILOT autopilots and gyrocompasses, VHF and GMDSS radios, Inmarsat/Iridium satellite communications, AIS transceivers, VSAT antennas, Voyage Data Recorders, and the TIMEZERO navigation software suite. The 2023 acquisition of Robin Marine's professional activity added approximately 35 employees and a service operation supporting professional maritime customers.

The company serves a vertically-segmented market across pleasure boating, sport fishing, merchant marine (Integrated Navigation Systems), service vessels (harbor tugs, offshore platform supply, patrol boats), defense, professional fishing, and yachts/megayachts. Its go-to-market is primarily sales-led, executed through an accredited professional dealer network across France for both sales and installation, combined with direct enterprise relationships for maintenance contracts (SBM), on-board interventions, remote monitoring, classification society class surveys, and an in-house R&D workshop. Hardware revenue is supplemented by recurring professional services revenue, the Furuno Academy training program (NavSkills online courses, ECDIS CBT, custom sessions), and product-registration and MMSI programming technical support. Public list prices range from approximately €7,499 (TZT2BB black-box MFD) to €35,988 (SEA.AI Offshore 640 AI vision system), with professional pricing handled via the dealer channel under multi-year contract terms and standard net-60 payment terms.

Furuno France holds accreditation with the major maritime classification societies, is supported by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional government, and integrates partner technologies (SEA.AI for AI-based floating-object detection, TIMEZERO for navigation software, Navionics/CMAP4D/MapMedia for cartography) into its platform. The company reports no public revenue figures; its parent Furuno Electric and Co. Ltd. is publicly traded in Japan, and the French subsidiary operates as the group's national distribution and service node.

Name

Furuno France

Legal name

Furuno France SAS

Website

https://furuno.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Furuno France SAS distributes and services Furuno marine navigation electronics — radars, fish finders, ECDIS, autopilots, satellite communications, AIS, and AI-based collision detection — for French customers across pleasure boating, sport fishing, merchant marine, defense, service vessels, and professional fishing segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Navigation Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Safety & Navigation Electronics Retail (PFDs, EPIRBs, GPS, VHF) (CRAMAIAH), Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH), Fishing Electronics & Marine Tech Retail (Fishfinders, GPS, Sonar) (CRAMALAH), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine navigation electronics
• Marine radar systems
• Fish finder sonars
• Integrated bridge systems
• Marine communication equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Electronics Hardware Sales: Sale of navigation electronics equipment including radars, fish finders, GPS chartplotters, autopilots, communication systems, and safety equipment for marine vessels
2. Professional Services and Maintenance: Maintenance contracts (SBM), on-board interventions, remote monitoring and diagnostics, class surveys for vessel certification, and R&D workshop services
3. Technical Support Services: Product registration, beacon/MMSI programming, and technical support services
4. Training Services: Furuno Academy training programs for users and technicians, including online NavSkills courses and customizable training sessions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Furuno France distributes and services marine navigation electronics — radars, GPS chartplotters, multifunction displays, fish finders/sonars, autopilots, ECDIS, AIS, satellite communication systems, and integrated bridge systems — for recreational, sport fishing, commercial shipping, service vessels, defense, and professional fishing markets. The company supplements equipment sales with professional installation, maintenance contracts (SBM), on-board interventions, remote monitoring, classification society surveys, and the Furuno Academy training program. It also integrates and distributes the SEA.AI artificial-vision collision avoidance system and TIMEZERO navigation software.

Product overview

Furuno France offers a comprehensive portfolio of marine navigation electronics and communication systems. The product line centers on NavNet TZtouch XL multifunction displays combined with DRS radar series, professional fish finders and sonars (FCV series), ECDIS navigation systems, NavPilot autopilots, and satellite communication equipment. The company also provides specialized solutions like SEA.AI (AI-powered collision detection using thermal and visible cameras), ENVISION augmented reality navigation, and integrated bridge systems. Complementary products include VHF/GMDSS radios, AIS transceivers, VSAT antennas, voyage data recorders, and TIMEZERO cartography software. Services include professional installation, maintenance contracts (SBM), class surveys, remote monitoring, and Furuno Academy training programs. Products serve multiple maritime segments: recreational boating (plaisance), sport fishing, commercial shipping (marine marchande), service vessels (bateaux de servitude), professional fishing, defense, and terrestrial monitoring systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NavNet TZtouchXL Multifunction Displays Multifunction navigation displays combining GPS chartplotter, fish finder/sounder, and radar capabilities in a single touchscreen platform for recreational, sport fishing, and professional vessels.
• DRS Marine Radar Series Marine radar antennas for recreational and commercial vessels, with NXT solid-state and X-CLASS magnetron models providing target detection, weather overlay, and ARPA tracking.
• Furuno Fish Finders and Sonars Professional and sport fishing fish finders and sonars for fish detection, seabed discrimination, sediment analysis, and 3D fish-finding (DFF3D).
• ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System IMO-compliant Electronic Chart Display and Information System for commercial maritime vessels, including FMD3005, FMD3100, and FMD3200BB models, supporting regulatory navigation requirements.
• NavPilot Autopilots and Gyrocompass Systems NAVPILOT series autopilots and gyrocompass systems (NAUTOPILOT5000, PILOTSTARNX) for automated vessel steering and heading reference.
• VHF Radio and Satellite Communication Systems Marine VHF and BLU radios plus satellite communication systems (Inmarsat FELCOM and Iridium C700) for global maritime voice and data connectivity.
• AIS (Automatic Identification System) Transceivers
• SEA.AI Artificial Vision Collision Avoidance System AI-powered artificial vision system using thermal and visible-light cameras to automatically detect floating objects and warn of collision risks, integrated with Furuno NavNet TZtouch2 and TZtouch3 displays.
• VSAT Satellite Antennas Satellite VSAT antennas (IV100NX, IV130NX, IV150NX, IV85NX, V60KA2) for broadband internet connectivity at sea.
• Voyager Integrated Bridge System Integrated bridge gateway system (Voyager) for connecting and managing multiple navigation displays, sensors, and bridge equipment on merchant and large vessels.
• ENVISION Augmented Reality Navigation Augmented reality navigation system providing AR overlay on chart and sensor data for enhanced bridge situational awareness.
• Voyage Data Recorder and BNWAS Voyage Data Recorders (VR7000, BR500) and Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm Systems (BNWAS) for maritime safety regulatory compliance.
• TIMEZERO Navigation Software TIMEZERO navigation software suite (Coastal Monitoring, Navigator, and Professional editions) for route planning, chart display, and integration with Furuno navigation systems.
• Furuno Academy Training Program Training and certification program for Furuno marine electronics users and technicians, including online NavSkills courses, ECDIS CBT training, and customizable in-person sessions.
• Marine Electronics Maintenance and Support Services Professional services for marine electronics including maintenance contracts (SBM), on-board interventions, remote monitoring and diagnostics, classification society surveys, R&D workshop, and product registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 employees globally ensuring worldwide support and service capability

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RM NautismeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Joint acquisition of Robin Marine assets alongside RM Nautisme. Robin Marine sold in two parts to Furuno France and RM Nautisme starting July 2023, with aim to strengthen position in professional marine sector and expand collaboration with yacht builders and shipyards.
• PROGEDYSminorOthersIT services and web hosting provider for Furuno France systems and data hosting. Located at 15 av des 4 pavillons, 33150 Cenon, France.
• SEA.AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for SEA.AI artificial vision products. Furuno distributes and integrates SEA.AI collision avoidance and object detection systems into NavNet TZtouch2 and TZtouch3 displays. Products include SEA.AI Offshore 640, Competition 320/640, and SEA.AI Sentry for commercial and recreational vessels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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