CMA

What CMA does

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. is a Greek family-owned industrial automation and marine technology company founded in 1987 by Dimitrios Argoudelis, headquartered in Athens with a regional office in Cyprus established in 2022. The company operates as an authorized distributor for more than 30 international brands — including Siemens, Festo, Moxa, DEIF, Danfoss, PR Electronics, Parker Lucifer, and KELLER — supplying pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, and sensor products to enterprise maritime, industrial, and energy customers. Its proprietary CEP12 electropneumatic controller is a compact, IP66-rated, programmable unit that combines instrumentation for shipboard use. CMA also operates a secondary platform, CMA Spares, for used and reconditioned automation components.

The business generates revenue through three streams: hardware product sales (the bulk of activity, sourced from international manufacturers and resold through a direct engineering sales team and authorized dealer network), technical services (commissioning, repair, retrofit, installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and marine thermography), and training seminars. Pricing is quote-based across all streams, and the company explicitly positions its sales department as specialized engineers offering complete solutions rather than pure product reselling. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales, an authorized dealer/reseller network across Greece and Cyprus, and an inside-sales website inquiry channel.

CMA primarily serves enterprise maritime clients (ship owners, managers, and operators) including V-Ships Greece, Tsavliris Russ (Worldwide Salvage & Towage), Stealth Maritime, Minerva Marine, Larus, Gaslog LNG Services, Eidesvik, and Global Cruise Lines, with secondary exposure to industrial and energy sectors. The firm holds five ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 22301, 27001) audited by ABS and EUROCERT, is a member of IMPA, ISSA, HELMEPA, and PSEPE, and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years. Leadership is family-held, with co-CEOs Ioannis Argoudelis and Nikolaos Argoudelis and founder Dimitrios Argoudelis as Chairman.

Name

CMA

Legal name

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A.

Website

https://cmagreece.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greek family-owned industrial automation and marine technology distributor and service provider founded in 1987, supplying pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, and sensor products from 30+ international brands plus its own CEP12 controller to enterprise maritime, industrial, and energy customers across Greece, Cyprus, and Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine & Industrial Automation Solutions

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Automation & Control Systems (Power, PLC/SCADA, Navigation/Comms Integration) (TLAHAMAE), Electrical Controls, PLC & Industrial Automation (EDAOABAE), Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Marine automation systems
• Industrial automation distribution
• Pneumatic system integration
• Power management solutions
• Vessel technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Attikí

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of automation components including pneumatics, valves, sensors, electrical parts, instrumentation, hydraulic parts, power management systems, safety equipment, and PLC/SCADA systems. Products sourced from international manufacturers.
2. Technical Services: Commissioning, repair, retrofit, installation, and troubleshooting services for marine and industrial automation systems. Includes authorized service partner offerings.
3. Training Seminars: High-level technical seminars delivered by experienced engineers for customer staff development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. distributes and integrates industrial automation components — including pneumatics, valves, sensors, electrical parts, instrumentation, hydraulic parts, power management systems, safety equipment, and PLC/SCADA systems — sourced from over 30 international brands, and supplies them alongside its own CEP12 electropneumatic controller to marine and industrial customers in Greece, Cyprus and abroad. The company also delivers commissioning, repair, retrofit, installation, troubleshooting, calibration, marine thermography and technical training services as a value-added partner.

Product overview

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. is a Greek industrial automation and marine technology company established in 1987, operating as both a product distributor and service provider. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of automation products including DEIF power management systems, Moxa networking equipment, PR Electronics signal converters, Danfoss pressure/temperature sensors, Festo pneumatics, KELLER pressure sensors, Parker Lucifer solenoid valves, Bosch Rexroth frequency converters, Lumel analyzers, KLAY Instruments transmitters, and Terasaki electrical components. CMA also provides its own CEP12 electropneumatic controller for ships and operates an online spares platform (CMA SPARES). The company offers extensive services including pneumatics, electrical/electronics, automation works, sensor manufacturing, hydraulics, calibration, marine thermography, and technical training seminars. CMA serves the marine, industrial, and energy sectors across Greece, Cyprus, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CEP12 Electropneumatic Controller CMA's own compact electropneumatic controller designed for ships, integrating instrumentation into a single enclosure for converting pneumatic processes to electronic operation, with Auto/Manual control modes and IP66 rating.
• CMA SPARES (Used & Reconditioned Products) Online platform operated by CMA's subsidiary CMA Spares, offering used and reconditioned automation products and spare parts for industrial and marine applications.
• Industrial Valves Industrial valves including solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, and process valves for fluid control applications across marine and industrial sectors, sourced from brands such as Festo, Parker Lucifer, and Danfoss.
• Air Preparation Equipment Air preparation equipment for industrial automation applications, including filters, regulators, and lubricators for pneumatic systems.
• Pressure Transmitters & Switches Pressure measurement devices including transmitters and switches with marine approvals for monitoring and control of marine engines and support systems, distributed from Danfoss, Keller, and KLAY Instruments.
• Temperature Sensors & Transmitters Temperature measurement devices including resistance thermometers, thermocouples, and transmitters for diverse industrial and marine applications.
• Level Control Instruments Level measurement and control instruments for tanks and process vessels in industrial and marine applications.
• Flow & Level Measurement Flow meters and level sensors for monitoring liquid and gas flow rates and tank levels in industrial processes.
• Signal Converters & Isolators Signal conditioning equipment including converters and isolators for industrial process control and automation systems, distributed from PR Electronics.
• Industrial Instrumentation Industrial instrumentation products including indicators, controllers, and display units for process monitoring.
• Electrical Parts Electrical components including contactors, breakers, and power distribution equipment for industrial and marine applications, supplied from Terasaki, Siemens, and Lumel.
• Bridge Equipment Marine bridge equipment including navigation instruments and indicators for vessel command and control.
• PLC-SCADA Systems Programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition systems for industrial automation.
• Power Management Solutions Power management and energy monitoring solutions for vessels and industrial facilities, including DEIF power management systems and Lumel power network analyzers.
• Pneumatics Services Pneumatic system design, installation, and maintenance services for marine and industrial applications.
• Hydraulics Services Hydraulic system design, maintenance, and repair services for marine and industrial applications.
• Sensors Manufacturing Services Custom sensor manufacturing and sensor system development services.
• Marine Thermography Services Thermal imaging and thermography inspection services specifically for marine vessels.
• Training Seminars Technical training seminars and continuous education programs for marine and industrial sector professionals, delivered by experienced engineers.
• Calibration & Inspection Services Professional calibration and inspection services for industrial measurement equipment.
• Automation Works Services Industrial automation system integration and engineering services for process optimization, including commissioning, retrofit, installation and troubleshooting.
• Electrical & Electronics Services Electrical and electronic systems installation, integration, and maintenance services for marine and industrial customers.
• CMA Training Center Continuous education and training service offering launched to strengthen technical capability across marine and industrial sectors, providing structured technical seminars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of minimum 10% with DEIF Blueflow energy management system through crew awareness

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EGEON TECHNOLOGIEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2025Strategic partnership to strengthen 2-stroke marine diesel engine services. Joint development of service capabilities for marine applications.
• MoxacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2025Official Distributor of Moxa products in Greece & Cyprus. Strategic partnership to deliver industrial networking, connectivity, and automation excellence across key markets.
• ELCO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2025Strategic collaboration in electrical and industrial automation sector for product distribution and technical support.
• DEIFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial DEIF Service Partner in Greece and Authorized Dealer. Provides complete authorized support for DEIF systems across marine, offshore, and industrial applications including commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and retrofit services.
• DanfosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Greece for Danfoss Industrial Automation products including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, pressure switches, solenoid valves, and sensing technologies.
• PR ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Greece for PR Electronics signal conditioning products including transmitters, isolators, and communication enablers for industrial applications.
• FestocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Greece for Festo pneumatic products including solenoid valves, cylinders, and automation components.
• Parker LucifercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller in Greece for Parker Lucifer solenoid valves for hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, refrigeration and aerospace applications.
• KellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCMA reseller of Keller pressure sensors and transmitters in Greece. Keller is Europe's largest manufacturer of isolated piezoresistive pressure sensors.
• Bosch RexrothminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Rexroth EFC series frequency converters for industrial applications.
• SiemenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Siemens industrial automation and control products.
• LumelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Lumel environmental monitoring and power quality analysis products.
• TerasakiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized supplier for Terasaki contactors and circuit breakers for marine and industrial applications.
• KLAY InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for KLAY Instruments differential pressure transmitters and measurement products.
• TESCOMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for TESCOM pressure control and regulation products.
• BRANDTALES LTD (WiWell)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of WiWell nanometric photocatalytic air sanitization products in the Greek market.
• Teison EV Charging SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized and main distributor in the Greek market for Teison electric vehicle charging products including OCPP AC charging stations.
• Cosmos Nautical Training CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining cooperation for maritime personnel education and professional development.
• AplisensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for industrial instrumentation and measurement products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vega Grieshaber: German manufacturer of level, pressure, and density instrumentation with strong channel-and-service model. Direct overlap with CMA's level-control and pressure-transmitter product categories and similar industrial/marine customer base.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss family-owned global leader in industrial process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow) with a sales-and-service distribution model directly comparable to CMA's instrumentation and calibration business, particularly in chemical, energy, and marine-adjacent process plants.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Division of Kongsberg Group delivering integrated automation, power management, and vessel-control systems to commercial shipping, offshore, and LNG operators globally. Closest large-scale direct competitor to CMA's marine automation systems-integration offering, particularly in Greek and Mediterranean shipowner accounts.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German manufacturer of industrial sensors and explosion-protection equipment with global sales-channel and system-integration model analogous to CMA's marine/industrial instrumentation offering. Overlaps in pressure/temperature/level sensing and hazardous-area instrumentation.

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Global marine technology group supplying engine room automation, hybrid propulsion, and ship electrical systems. Overlaps with CMA on power-management retrofits and marine automation, but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary equipment rather than distribution.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and energy-management supplier overlapping with CMA's PLC/SCADA, power management, and process-instrumentation portfolio. Operates via channel partners and direct sales, competing for the same industrial end-customers in Greece.
• Alfa Laval: Global marine equipment supplier covering pumping, heat transfer, separation, and increasingly automation/energy-efficiency retrofits. Competes with CMA on shipboard systems integration and on energy-efficiency mandates driving Greek fleet retrofits.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global supplier of marine electrical propulsion, automation, and digital solutions for vessels and ports. Competes with CMA on integrated shipboard automation and power conversion; a broad incumbent with global reach that could disintermediate regional integrators like CMA.
• Siemens Industry: Industrial automation and digitalization giant whose PLC, SCADA, and drive products are partly distributed by CMA. As an OEM and direct system integrator, Siemens competes with CMA on industrial-process automation tenders and could in principle bypass channel partners in key accounts.

Others

• Rexel: Global electrical and industrial automation products distributor serving contractors and industrial customers via a multi-brand branch model. A benchmark for CMA's distribution-channel scale economics; not a direct competitor in marine but structurally comparable as a multi-OEM automation distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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