Discom

What Discom does

Discom B.V. is a privately held Dutch engineering and manufacturing firm founded in 1978, headquartered in Alblasserdam, Netherlands, specializing in custom exhaust gas systems that combine three integrated competencies: noise reduction, emission control, and waste heat recovery. The company serves three primary verticals — maritime (naval, commercial shipping, cruise, fishing, offshore support), energy (fixed and mobile diesel generator sets, power plants), and industrial (rail, greenhouse horticulture, manufacturing) — with a project-based go-to-market in which senior engineers consult directly with customers from specification through type-approval certification.

Its product portfolio spans complete custom-engineered exhaust systems and a standardized component line. Proprietary offerings include the DMES (Discom Modulaire Emissie Skid), a plug-and-play SCR/DPF/DOC unit for Stage V diesel generators; the DER2000, an airless-urea SCR system achieving up to 99% NOx reduction for fishing vessels in Natura 2000 areas; the BlueCAT, an ammonia-free NOx reduction system for IMO Tier III / ECA compliance; the WCV (Water-Cooled Valve) series for naval vessels certified to 250g shock load; and Waste Heat Recovery shell-and-tube exchangers rated 300-2300 kW. Standard components — silencers (HM/HMC, HXM/HXMC, L25/L45, LH-series, CompaC), SCR/DPF/DOC modules, spark arrestors, compensators, deck penetrations, flanges, brackets, and exhaust hoses — are stocked under the 'Discom Standaard' program.

Revenue is generated through custom system design and manufacturing (one-time project revenue), standard component sales, retrofit/upgrade services, and OEM partnerships with engine and vessel builders. Pricing is quotation-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has 11-50 employees, holds certifications to EU Stage V, IMO Tier III, Natura 2000, EN 15085, and ISO 3834-2, and has obtained type approvals from DNV, LR, BV, and RINA. Marketing is primarily direct, technical, and content-driven, with named customers including Glomar Offshore, Foppen Shrimp Cutters, and an unnamed dairy-industry enterprise.

Name

Discom

Legal name

Discom B.V.

Website

https://discom.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Discom BV, founded in 1978 in the Netherlands, designs and manufactures custom exhaust gas systems combining noise reduction, emission control, and heat recovery for maritime, industrial, and energy sector customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Exhaust Systems and Emission Control

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment) (IMAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Exhaust gas systems
• Marine emission control
• Selective catalytic reduction
• Noise reduction silencers
• Waste heat recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Alblasserdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Exhaust System Design and Manufacturing: Design and production of complete custom exhaust gas systems tailored to specific customer requirements. Includes engineering consultation, CAD design, CFD/FEM analysis, testing, and certification support.
2. Standard Components and Parts: Stock components including deck penetrations, compensators, silencers, mounting brackets, exhaust hoses, spark arrestors, and flanges. The 'Discom Standaard' ensures availability and timely delivery.
3. Retrofit and Upgrade Solutions: After-market emission reduction and noise control upgrades for existing installations, including modular skid solutions that can be retrofitted without major engine room modifications.
4. OEM Partnership: Original equipment manufacturing partnerships with engine and vessel builders, providing custom-designed exhaust systems integrated into new builds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Discom designs, engineers and manufactures custom exhaust gas systems for marine, industrial and energy applications, combining acoustic silencers, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), diesel particulate filters (DPF), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), water-cooled valves, spark arrestors and waste heat recovery. The company delivers both fully engineered turnkey systems (e.g., DMES modular emission skid, DER2000 and BlueCAT NOx reduction, WCV naval valves) and standardized components sold from stock under its "Discom Standaard" program.

Product overview

Discom is a specialized manufacturer of exhaust gas systems and emission reduction solutions for the maritime, industrial and energy sectors. The core product portfolio centers on complete exhaust systems combining acoustic dampening, emission control, and heat recovery capabilities. Key products include the DMES (Discom Modulaire Emissie Skid) modular emission control system for generators, the DER2000 SCR system for fishing vessels, the BlueCAT ammonia-free NOx reduction system, and the WCV (Water-Cooled Valve) series for naval applications. These systems integrate components including silencers (HM, HMC, HXM, HXMC, L25, L45, LH35-LHCP35, LH45-LHCP45, CompaC series), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst), SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction), spark arrestors, and accessories (compensators, deck penetrations, flanges, mounting brackets, bulkhead penetrations, rain caps, exhaust hoses). The company also offers Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems for energy efficiency. Discom provides both complete turnkey exhaust systems and individual components through their standard product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DMES (Discom Modulaire Emissie Skid)

Quantifiable outcome

• NOx emissions reduced by 90-99% with Discom SCR systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MENENScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscom is a cooperation partner in the MENENS research and development project supporting the shipping industry's transition to methanol-powered vessels. The project focuses on developing exhaust gas solutions for alternative fuel engines.
• Netherlands Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the Netherlands Maritime Academy for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, and development of maritime exhaust gas technologies.
• Maritime & Offshore Netherlands (MONL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscom is a member of Maritime & Offshore Netherlands, an industry association supporting the Dutch maritime and offshore sector.
• Fa. Meijer & ZonenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMachinery manufacturer collaboration for shrimp cutter projects, working together on engine installation and exhaust system integration for fishing vessels.
• Hoekman ShipbuildingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShipyard partnership for vessel conversion projects, specifically for installing SCR systems on fishing vessels at Hoekman's facilities.
• FugrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner with Discom providing exhaust solutions for Fugro's offshore vessels and marine operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Major marine engine OEM offering integrated emission solutions (SCR, scrubbers, SCR-water) for IMO Tier III compliance on its own engines, competing with Discom when bundled with new-build packages.
• MAN Energy Solutions: Large marine and stationary engine OEM with proprietary emission aftertreatment solutions (e.g., MAN SCR). Competes indirectly when its bundled exhaust packages displace third-party suppliers like Discom on new-build vessels.
• Caterpillar Marine: Global marine and industrial engine manufacturer with integrated emission aftertreatment for EU Stage V and IMO Tier III. Discom's Caterpillar 3512 Stage V aftermarket system is a counter-positioning example.
• Tenneco Clean Air: Global Tier 1 supplier of emissions control systems including SCR, DPF, and silencers. A broad incumbent competing with Discom across multiple vehicle and engine categories with substantially greater scale and global footprint.

Direct peers

• Eminox: UK-based designer and manufacturer of exhaust and emission control systems for commercial vehicles, marine, rail, and stationary engines. Comparable in combining silencers, SCR/DPF, and aftertreatment engineering under one roof.
• Miratech Group: US-headquartered provider of emissions and noise control solutions for engines across marine, oil & gas, rail, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Discom's integrated silencer + SCR/DPF offering for combustion engines.
• Purem (Eberspächer): German exhaust and emissions aftertreatment specialist serving commercial vehicles and stationary engines with SCR, DPF, and silencer systems. Comparable technical portfolio though primarily automotive/OEM focused.
• HUG Engineering: Swiss specialist in marine SCR systems and NOx reduction solutions for ships, offshore, and power generation. Directly competes with Discom's BlueCAT and SCR product lines for IMO Tier III and ECA-compliant marine emission control.
• Bosal: Belgian manufacturer of complete exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and emission control components. Comparable in delivering full exhaust system solutions with in-house engineering, though at much larger scale and broader market reach.

Others

• AVL List: Austria-based powertrain engineering consultancy developing emission reduction and exhaust aftertreatment technologies across marine, rail, and stationary applications—an enabling ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw5eW1ZJnC0N9gQe5Z3vU8w
• Facebookfacebook.com/discombv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/discom-bv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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