Technava

What Technava does

Technava S.A. is a privately held Greek marine and industrial equipment distributor and service company founded in 1968 and headquartered in Paleo Faliro, Athens. The company supplies, installs and services equipment on board all types of ships for the Greek shipping industry, and extends the same capabilities to the industrial sector across power plants, city municipalities and the oilfield industry. Its portfolio spans engine room, propulsion, safety, shipbuilding, environmental, LNG, electronics automation, accommodation and telecommunications equipment, plus marine coatings, spare parts, dry dock repair coordination, shipbroking via affiliated Casstechnava, consulting and a 600 sqm in-house training center.

The business model is a multi-principal distributor and authorized service partner model. Technava represents more than 20 international manufacturers — including SCHOTTEL (nearly 50 years), Alfa Laval, WinGD via CSSC Marine Service, Yoowon Industries, VIKING Norsafe, KCC Marine Coatings, ENOC Marine, Tricor, Metos Marine and others — generating revenue through one-time equipment sales, recurring spare parts transactions, professional services (after-sales support, dry dock coordination, consulting) and transaction fees (shipbroking). Distribution is supported by an extensive global supplier network with key spare parts stock points in China, Europe, UAE and Singapore, and two owned facilities: a 2,800 sqm multi-workshop at Schisto Industrial Park in Perama and a 600 sqm service station in Aspropyrgos, both operating 24/7. The go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement supplemented by channel/distributor partnerships, with marketing through a multilingual website (Greek, English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese), weekly press releases, monthly newsletters and participation in SNAME Greek Section events. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification from Lloyd's Register and the 2022 Lloyd's Piraeus International Centre Award.

Name

Technava

Legal name

Technava S.A.

Website

https://technava.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Technava is a Greek marine and industrial equipment distributor and service company, founded in 1968, supplying, installing and servicing equipment for shipowners, power plants, municipalities and oilfield clients via authorized partnerships with 20+ international manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine and Industrial Equipment Supply & Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Automation & Control Systems (Power, PLC/SCADA, Navigation/Comms Integration) (TLAHAMAE), Retrofits, Upgrades & Compliance Conversions (Scrubbers, BWTS, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (TLAHAMAI), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Marine equipment supply
• Shipbuilding equipment
• Industrial equipment supply
• Marine spare parts
• Ship repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Equipment Supply: Supply of marine equipment and technical support to the Greek Shipping Industry. Technava supplies, installs and services equipment on board all types of ships including engine room, propulsion, safety, shipbuilding, environmental, LNG, electronics automation, accommodation, and telecommunications equipment.
2. Industrial Equipment Supply: Services and equipment for the industrial sector including power plants, city municipalities and oilfield industry. Covers liquid waste management, desalination, burner and boiler reconstruction, and new power generation unit commissioning.
3. After Sales Service and Technical Support: Technical support services including 24/7 availability. Staff undergoes continuous training from manufacturers and includes qualified technical team experienced in mechanical and electronic equipment as well as automation systems.
4. Spare Parts Supply: Spare parts department performs thousands of orders globally annually. Provides spare parts from European, Japanese, Korean and Chinese manufacturers for all types of equipment on board at competitive prices with availability at key stock points in China, Europe, UAE and Singapore.
5. Dry Docks and Ship Repairs: Collaboration with shipyards in the Far East, especially in China, providing competitive prices combined with proper quality and reliable services for all types of ships requiring repairs.
6. ShipBroking: Brokerage services for ships through affiliated company Casstechnava.
7. Consulting: Consulting services for marine and industrial projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technava supplies, installs, and services marine and industrial equipment. Its portfolio covers engine room, propulsion, safety, shipbuilding, environmental, LNG, electronics automation, accommodation, and telecommunications equipment for all types of ships, as well as industrial equipment for power plants, city municipalities, and the oilfield industry. The company also provides spare parts, dry dock repair coordination, after-sales technical support, shipbroking, and a 600 sqm Training Center with simulation equipment.

Product overview

Technava is a shipbuilding and industrial equipment supplier founded in 1968, serving the Greek shipping industry and industrial sector. The company operates as a distributor and service provider for marine equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including: Marine Equipment (Engine Room, Propulsion, Safety, Shipbuilding, Environmental, LNG, Electronics, Accommodation, Telecommunications), New Building services, Industrial Equipment, ShipBroking, Marine Coatings, Spare Parts, Dry Docks, After Sales Support, Service Station & Field Services (with facilities in Schisto Industrial Park and Aspropyrgos), Training Center (600 sqm facility), Consulting, Yachting, and Recreation Activities. The company represents numerous international manufacturers including SCHOTTEL, KCC, Alfa Laval, WinGD, Yoowon Mitsubishi, and others, providing equipment and technical services for all types of vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Technava Training Center: A 600 sqm modern training facility at the Schisto industrial park service station providing technical seminars in Greek language on marine equipment including boilers, evacuation systems, life rafts, echo sounders, wastewater treatment, and cryogenic units.
• Technava Dry Dock Repair Department

Products and services

• Marine Equipment Supply & Service Supply, installation, and service of marine equipment for all types of vessels, covering engine room, propulsion, safety, shipbuilding, environmental, LNG, electronics automation, accommodation, and marine telecommunications.
• New Building Services Supply of optimal equipment for hundreds of newbuilding and repair projects in Greece and worldwide, providing technical and commercial expertise.
• Industrial Equipment Equipment and services for industrial sector including power plants, city municipalities, and oilfield industry, covering machinery, services, environmental, safety, and LNG applications.
• ShipBroking Shipbroking services through affiliated company Cass Technava.
• Marine Coatings Marine coating solutions and products through partnership with KCC Marine Coatings, including METACRUISE Neo Silicone antifouling coatings.
• Spare Parts & Stock Holdings Spare parts supply from European, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese manufacturers for all types of vessel equipment; thousands of orders globally annually with key stock points in China, Europe, UAE, and Singapore.
• Dry Docks Dry dock repair services with partnerships with shipyards in the Far East, particularly China, providing competitive prices and reliable services for all types of ships.
• After Sales Support Technical support with continuously trained personnel from manufacturers, providing 24/7 service capability for mechanical and electronic equipment and automation systems.
• Service Station & Field Services Two state-of-the-art facilities: 2,800 sqm multi-workshop at Schisto Industrial Park and 600 sqm station at Aspropyrgos, serving repairs and inspections 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Training Center 600 sqm modern training facility at Schisto Industrial Park offering technical seminars in Greek language with simulation equipment for boilers, evacuation systems, echo sounders, wastewater treatment, and cryogenic units.
• Consulting Services Consulting services for integrated project execution in shipping and industry, including equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Yachting Services Equipment and services for recreational boats and yachting.
• Recreation Activities Support Equipment and support services for recreation activities.
• ENOC Marine Lubricants Marine lubricants supply through dedicated Marine Lubricants Department in partnership with ENOC Marine, with competitive pricing and global port coverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• State-of-the-art training center of 600 sqm at Schisto industrial park with simulation equipment for hands-on training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KCC (Korea Coating Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKCC Marine Coatings partnership for marine coatings distribution and application. Technava promotes KCC products including METACRUISE Neo Silicone antifouling coatings.
• CSSC Marine Service (CMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized service partner of CSSC Marine Service in the Greek Market for genuine spare parts and services for Hudong Heavy Machinery (HHM) & CMD built 2-stroke engines and all WinGD designed engines.
• Yoowon IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive certified representative and Service Partner of Yoowon Industries Steering Gear & Deck Machinery. Provides maintenance plans for YDFT (Ram type) steering gears with 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year overhauling intervals.
• ENOC MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorENOC Marine Lubricants Department handling lubricant inquiries. ENOC Group achieved 120% sales growth in Greece from 2022 to 2023.
• SCHOTTELcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial representative of German propulsion expert SCHOTTEL for nearly 50 years. Equipped many Greek-owned vessels with rudder propellers, bow thrusters and navigators. SYDRIVE hybrid propulsion systems.
• Alfa LavalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarket leader in marine boilers. Technava offers boiler pressure part inspections, spare parts supply, and maintenance services. One-day inspection package offered at 850 EUR.
• VIKING NorsafecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-brand approval from DNV, BV and ABS with flag state authorization from Liberia, Panama, Bahamas, Marshal Islands and Malta. 270 service stations network for lifeboat and launching appliance inspection.
• WinGDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinGD After Sales Support - authorized service partner for WinGD engines. 11 technicians listed for WinGD support team.
• SPECSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPECS Oil Mist Detection Systems - Korean manufacturer providing engine room and crankcase oil mist detection solutions.
• Tricor (KEM Küppers Elektromechanik Gmb)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Coriolis Mass Flowmeter manufacturer. Tricor flowmeters offer accurate measurement of fuel consumption independent of temperature and pressure (±0.1%).
• Metos MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetos Marine galley and laundry equipment - leading supplier with over 860 newbuilding orders since 2000. Equipment used in more than 6000 ships.
• ColtracominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortascanner Watertight Plus for hatch covers watertight integrity verification.
• SaierNicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShore Power connection (COLD IRONING) and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) solutions.
• Chris Marine / LemagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShaPoLi system for EEXI compliance, LEMAG ShaftPower torque measurement systems. Certified by DNV, RINA and ABS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marpoint: Greek marine services and equipment supplier offering engine, deck, and electrical solutions to shipowners. Comparable in scale and service mix to Technava, with similar OEM representation and field-service orientation.
• Lemmar Group: Greek marine equipment supplier and service provider based in Piraeus, operating as a multi-principal distributor and after-sales service partner for shipowners. Closely comparable in business model, Greek-market focus, and customer base to Technava.
• Anargyrios Maritime: Greek shipchandler and marine equipment supplier serving Greek and international shipowners with a similar distributor-plus-service model. Direct competitor for marine equipment, spare parts, and shipyard service contracts in the Piraeus hub.
• SAFETYNET Hellas: Greek supplier of marine safety, lifesaving, and firefighting equipment. Directly comparable in the VIKING-style safety-equipment distribution and servicing space that Technava addresses via VIKING Norsafe.
• MarineTech (Marine Technical Systems): Greek marine automation, navigation, and electrical service provider. Overlaps directly with Technava's electronics-automation, navigation, and onboard electrical services lines.

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Global marine equipment OEM (boilers, separators, heat exchangers). Although Technava is a certified Alfa Laval distributor and service partner, Alfa Laval's broader direct-service footprint competes for the same Greek-shipping wallet share.
• Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA: Global maritime services group providing ship spares, marine products distribution, and ship management. Serves the same shipping-company customer base as Technava but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global supplier of marine automation, navigation, and electrical systems with an extensive service network. Overlaps with Technava's electronics-automation, navigation, and control-systems integration work, especially for higher-end newbuildings.
• Wärtsilä Services: Global marine engine and lifecycle services arm of Wärtsilä. Competes with Technava's WinGD/CSSC engine after-sales business and broader marine service offering, but operates a global direct service network rather than a local distributor model.

Regional players

• V.Ships: Global ship-management group headquartered in Monaco with strong ties to Greek shipowners. A buyer-side counterpart rather than direct competitor, but competes for the same Greek-fleet service budgets as Technava via in-house technical management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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