Marlon Marine

What Marlon Marine does

Marlon Marine A/S is a Danish manufacturer of cement-based marine deck coverings and sound-damping systems, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marlon Tørmørtel A/S (founded 1978). The company began producing marine products for private labels in 2012 and transitioned to its own brand, Marlon Marine, in 2019. From its headquarters and factory in Brædstrup, Denmark, it manufactures a complete system portfolio — primers, screed compounds, self-leveling compounds, visco-elastic sound and vibration damping layers, A60 fire-rated floating floor systems, waterproofing membranes, anti-skid polyurethane coatings, decorative coatings, and reinforcement accessories — all certified to IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 5 and approved under the IMO Marine Equipment Directives.

The company sells directly to shipyards, offshore drilling operators, ferry and Ro/Ro operators, and maritime contractors worldwide, delivering factory-direct from Denmark on short notice. Pricing is quote-based with no public list rates, and the business model is project-driven one-time sales of specialty materials rather than subscription or licensing revenue. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, downloadable technical datasheets, product catalogues, and named direct sales contacts (Business Development Manager and Customer Coordinator). The company currently operates with 40+ employees across production and administration and is led by second-generation director Martin Ladegaard, son of founder Karl Ladegaard.

Name

Marlon Marine

Legal name

Marlon Marine A/S

Website

https://www.marlon-marine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marlon Marine A/S is a Danish manufacturer of IMO-certified cement-based marine deck coverings, sound-damping systems, and A60 floating floor products, selling directly to global shipyards, offshore operators, and ferry operators from its Brædstrup factory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Construction Materials

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealants, Adhesives, Gaskets & Marine Elastomers (IMAJAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Marine & Offshore Coatings (IMAEAGAD), Marine Coatings (IMAEAHAD)

Keywords

• Marine deck coverings
• Shipbuilding floor systems
• Marine sound damping
• A60 floating floors
• Offshore anti-skid coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Brædstrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Construction Products Sales: Direct sale of cement-based marine floor products including self-leveling compounds, screed compounds, sound damping systems, and accessories to shipyards and maritime contractors worldwide. Products are manufactured in their Denmark factory and delivered on short notice globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Marlon Marine A/S manufactures and globally supplies a proprietary line of IMO-certified cement-based marine construction products — including screed compounds, self-leveling compounds, visco-elastic sound- and vibration-damping systems, A60 floating floor systems, waterproofing membranes, primers, decorative coatings, and polyurethane anti-skid coatings — sold directly to shipyards, offshore operators, and maritime contractors for vessel newbuild, repair, and retrofit projects.

Product overview

Marlon Marine is a manufacturer of specialized cement-based products for the maritime and offshore industry. Their product portfolio consists of screed compounds (Marine Mortar 900 SC, Marine Mortar 1600 SC, Marine Repair 1800 FC), self-leveling compounds (Marine 900 SL, Marine 1600 SL, Marine 1800 SL), sound and vibration-damping systems (Marine VE 1400 - Steel, Marine VE 1400 - Concrete, Marine VE 1600 - Steel), A60 floating floor systems (Marine A60 Sound Floor variants, Marine A60 Sound Floor Combi variants), coatings (Marine DecoCEM), waterproofing membranes (Marine Elastic 1000 Membrane), primers (Marine Primer F), anti-skid systems (Marlon Poly-Marine), and accessories (Marlon Fiber Reinforcement Mesh GF10). The products work together as a complete system for marine deck installations, with primers preparing surfaces, screed and self-leveling compounds creating level surfaces, damping systems reducing noise and vibration, waterproofing membranes protecting wet areas, and finishes like coatings and anti-skid systems providing durability and aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marine Mortar 900 SC Cement-based, plastic-reinforced lightweight screed compound for levelling all types of subfloor including making slopes for shower and galleys in dry and wet accommodation areas on marine and offshore installations.
• Marine Mortar 1600 SC Cement-based, plastic-reinforced lightweight screed compound for levelling all types of subfloor including making slopes for shower and galleys in dry and wet accommodation areas.
• Marine Repair 1800 FC Fast-drying, cement-based repair screed compound of special cement, adhesives, mineral fillers and fine dried quartz sand for most repairs, filling holes, slopes, and straightening uneven surfaces on marine installations.
• Marine 900 SL Polymer-modified cement-based self-levelling, pumpable and fine smoothing compound for steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum decks in thickness from 1 to 30 mm in dry marine accommodation areas.
• Marine 1600 SL Polymer-modified cement-based self-levelling, pumpable and fine smoothing compound for steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum decks in layer thicknesses from 2 to 30 mm.
• Marine 1800 SL Polymer-modified cement-based self-levelling, pumpable and fine smoothing compound for steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum decks in thickness from 2 to 30 mm.
• Marine VE 1400 - Steel Sound-damping visco-elastic system built up with a constrained layer of steel tiles or steel plate, providing excellent noise and vibration damping of noise sources such as propellers, pumps, and generators.
• Marine VE 1400 - Concrete Sound-damping visco-elastic system built up with a constrained layer of Marlon Marine 1600 SL, providing excellent noise and vibration damping of noise sources.
• Marine VE 1600 - Steel Sound-damping visco-elastic system built up with a constrained layer of steel tiles, providing excellent noise and vibration damping of noise sources without mechanical fastening for vertical installation.
• Marine A60 Sound Floor - Steel Floating floor system consisting of mineral wool, steel plates and Marlon Marine VE 1400 visco-elastic layer, providing very high sound reduction of both airborne and impact noise. A60 approved with low build height of approximately 67 mm.
• Marine A60 Sound Floor - Concrete Fire-retardant cement-based, plastic-reinforced medium-weight screed compound for A-60 sound-absorbing floating floor in combination with Rockwool. Non-combustible screed compound for interior decks.
• Marine A60 Sound Floor Combi - Steel Combined floating floor system with Marlon Marine VE 1400 Steel system and additional steel tiles/plates and mineral wool layers. A60 approved with low build height of approximately 58 mm.
• Marine A60 Sound Floor Combi - Concrete Combined floating floor system with Marlon Marine VE 1400 Concrete system, Marlon Marine 1600 SL, mineral wool and steel plates. Provides high sound reduction of airborne, structure-borne and impact noise. A60 approved.
• Marine DecoCEM Decorative concrete coating for multiple surfaces including concrete, steel, wood, fiber cement, and plywood panels. 1-component ready-mixed filler designed to create an exclusive and elegant appearance.
• Marine Elastic 1000 Membrane Plastic-reinforced one-component waterproofing membrane based on polymer modified cement for all types of marine and offshore installations. Used in wet accommodation areas such as galleys and toilets.
• Marine Primer F Water-based adhesion primer for products of the Marlon Marine cement-based series. Used for priming various kinds of metal and between concrete layers on board ships.
• Marlon Poly-Marine Durable and slip-resistant three-component polyurethane coating system for steel, concrete, wood and aluminum. Ideal for bridges, Ro/Ro ramps, ferry ramps, helidecks, platforms, and gangways. Spark-free with low flame spread.
• Marlon Fiber Reinforcement Mesh GF10 Textile glass mesh (E-glass) used as reinforcement together with Marlon self-levelling or screed compounds. Reduces risk of crack formation and increases elasticity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products walkable after 3-4 hours (20°C/68°F, 80% RH) allowing rapid project completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 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.

• Marlon Tørmørtel A/S (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 2019Parent company Marlon Tørmørtel A/S founded in 1978 by Karl Ladegaard. Current director Martin Ladegaard (son of founder). Marlon Marine A/S operates as subsidiary, having started producing marine products under own brand in 2019 after previously producing for private labels since 2012.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika: Global Swiss specialty chemicals company with a marine and offshore product line covering deck coverings, screeds, and waterproofing systems for shipbuilders. Much larger and broader portfolio than Marlon Marine but serves the same shipyard customers with overlapping cementitious and coating solutions.
• Mapei: Italian building chemicals manufacturer with a marine line (Mapei Marine) supplying screeds, levellers, adhesives and waterproofing products for shipyards. Overlaps directly with Marlon Marine's cement-based product categories, though Mapei serves a much wider construction market.
• Master Builders Solutions (BASF): BASF's specialty construction chemicals brand offering marine deck screeds, repair mortars and coating systems. Direct product overlap with Marlon Marine's Marine Mortar and Marine Repair lines, with the backing of BASF's global R&D and distribution scale.
• Jotun: Norwegian marine coatings giant offering anti-skid deck coatings, primers, and finishes for commercial shipping and offshore. Overlaps with Marlon Marine's coating/anti-skid SKUs and competes for the same shipyard accounts.
• International Paint (AkzoNobel): AkzoNobel's marine coatings division supplying anti-skid deck systems, fire-retardant coatings and primers to shipyards worldwide. Direct competitive overlap with Marlon Marine's Poly-Marine anti-skid and primer range.

Direct peers

• Hempel: Danish-founded marine coatings specialist serving shipyards globally with anti-skid, deck, and protective coatings. Highly comparable to Marlon Marine's Marlon Poly-Marine and Marine DecoCEM product categories, with much larger global market share in marine coatings.

Regional players

• Remmers: German specialty building chemicals manufacturer with marine and offshore deck coating systems. Comparable product positioning to Marlon Marine's cement-based and polymer coating portfolio, though primarily focused on European markets.

Emerging players

• KCC Corporation: South Korean coatings and chemicals group with a growing marine coatings business serving Asian shipyards. Comparable in product category to Marlon Marine's Poly-Marine and DecoCEM lines, with strong regional penetration in Korean shipbuilding hubs.
• CMS Danskin (Vibro-Acoustics): UK-based acoustic insulation specialist serving marine, construction and industrial markets with vibration-damping and sound-reduction systems. Closest comparable in sound-damping constrained-layer technology to Marlon Marine's VE 1400/1600 product line.

Others

• Rockwool: Danish mineral wool insulation manufacturer that is an input supplier to Marlon Marine's A60 floating floor systems. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — Rockwool supplies core acoustic and fire-rated material used within Marlon's combined floor assemblies.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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