Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.v.

What Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.v. does

Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.V. is a Dutch maritime electrical engineering services firm founded in March 2013 and headquartered at Blankenstein 760, Meppel. The company provides a full suite of electro-technical services for vessels — including new-build electrical fit-outs, repairs, troubleshooting, panel and cabinet building, project preparation, E-Plan drafting, consulting and certification support under IL&T, CE, BV, ADN and VCA frameworks. Its primary customer verticals are Dutch inland vessels (binnenvaartschepen), yachts and pleasure craft, dredging and crane ships, and luxury yacht builders, with selected service reach into Belgium and Germany.

The firm operates a hybrid product-and-service model. Services are delivered on a project/quote basis across conversions, retrofits and new builds. Alongside services, Martronics sells hardware through an online shop — including Victron and Mastervolt inverters (€50-€500), Jabsco searchlights, Van der Velden steering controls, switch panels, sensors and other marine electronics — and offers a proprietary MBS Monitoring & Besturing Systeem, an in-house developed control and monitoring platform built with European Regional Development Fund (EFRO) subsidy, featuring touch screen operation and customizable screen layouts. Complementary products include LED engine-room fixtures (10-year warranty), glass and flexible solar panels, alternators/dynamos, camera systems and timer/battery/generator remote-control modules.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers reach the firm via phone (+31 6 10547344) or [email protected] for quotes, supplemented by the website and a Facebook page. Distribution is anchored by three structural partnerships — preferred-supplier status with Combi Electric Propulsion Systems for electric propulsion installations, house-installer status at Scheepswerf Meppel for vessels undergoing IL&T inspection, and a 2020 channel partnership with Wijkstra Watersport — plus a certified Fibaro installer relationship since 2018 and a long-running LEDitProgress lighting partnership. Ownership remains concentrated with founders Martijn van der Woude (Directeur, Chef-monteur) and Charlotte van der Woude (Administratie), with no external institutional investment.

Name

Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.v.

Legal name

MarTronics Maritiem Elektro BV

Website

https://martronics.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Martronics Maritieme Elektro is a Dutch maritime electrical engineering firm providing installations, panel building, repairs, troubleshooting, and its proprietary MBS monitoring system for inland vessels, yachts, pleasure craft, and dredging ships in the Benelux region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Automation & Navigation MRO (Power, Controls, Comms, ECDIS/Radar) (IMAJAFAD), Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Maritime electrical engineering
• Vessel electrical installations
• Marine panel building
• Maritime monitoring systems
• Ship electrical repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Meppel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Services including electrical installations, new builds, repairs, troubleshooting, panel building, consulting, project management and drafting work.
2. Product Sales: Sale of electrical components, inverters, control panels, lighting, navigation equipment and marine electronics through e-commerce shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.v. provides electrical engineering services for marine vessels, including new builds, repairs, troubleshooting, panel and cabinet construction, sustainable energy solutions, project preparation, project management and electrical drafting. The company also sells marine electrical components (inverters, solar panels, LED fixtures, searchlights, control panels, sensors) through an online shop and offers its proprietary MBS Monitoring & Besturing Systeem for vessel control and automation.

Product overview

Martronics Maritieme Elektro B.v. is a maritime electrical engineering service company that offers a combination of proprietary monitoring/control products and installation/repair services for vessels. The core product is the MBS Monitoring & Besturing Systeem (MBS Monitoring & Control System), complemented by solar panels (glass and foil-flex types), LED fixtures, generators, camera systems, and various electronic components sold through their online shop. Services include new construction & repair, panel/cabinet building, sustainable energy solutions, innovation & consulting, project preparation, and certification. The company operates as a Fibaro dealer and certified installer, and distributes Victron and Mastervolt products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MBS Monitoring & Besturing Systeem: Proprietary monitoring and control system developed by MarTronics for marine applications, allowing technical overview, ease of operation, and automation with mouse switches or touch screen control

Products and services

• MBS Monitoring & Besturing Systeem Proprietary vessel monitoring and control system providing technical overview, ease of operation and automation. Operable via mouse switches or touch screen with customizable screen size and color composition. Targeted at vessel owners requiring integrated control and automation.
• Nieuwbouw & Reparatie New construction and repair service for marine vessels including (strip)lighting and fixtures (LED, incandescent, halogen, direct or indirect light), equipment (navigation, alarm, monitoring, communication, steering), and cabling and routes.
• Panelen - Kastenbouw Custom cabinet and panel building service including subdivisions, start-stop installations, control systems, energy supplies, PLC monitoring & control, and custom design and installation of control panels for wheelhouses, switchboards, and local installations.
• Duurzaam & Energiebesparing Sustainable energy and energy saving consulting and implementation including solar panel advice and customization, energy recovery and storage (batteries), power generation via dynamos or shaft generators, and development and realization.
• Innovatie & Advies Innovation and consulting services for upgrading older installations to work better and longer, energy storage advice, efficient power generation, energy saving, comfort, and material preservation.
• Werkvoorbereiding, Projectbegeleiding & Tekenwerk Project preparation, project management, and drafting services using E-Plan software, from project start to finish including material procurement and personnel.
• Storingen Troubleshooting and repair service committed to resolving electrical issues before leaving the vessel.
• Zonnepanelen (Solar Panels) Solar panels for marine vessels available in German-quality glass (79cm x 1.19m, 35mm height) with minimal shade sensitivity and flexible rollable foil-flex variants for ship hatches or rounded surfaces (70W to over 500W). Capable of charging 30-60 Amperes or more.
• LED-Armaturen voor machinekamers Robust LED fixtures for engine rooms including standard 230V lighting and 24V emergency lighting. Powder-coated to prevent rusting with a guaranteed lifespan of at least 10 years.
• Victron Omvormer 24V 300VA Block Sinus inverter with 24Vdc input to 230V 50Hz output, 300VA capacity. Priced at €50.00.
• Mastervolt Omvormer - Sine 24/3000 Pure Sine inverter, 24Vdc input, 3000VA 230Vac output, 50Hz/60Hz compatible. Priced at €500.00 with 1 month exchange guarantee.
• Schijnwerper (Jabsco) ITT Jabsco searchlight with pan and tilt, 200mm, 24V. Priced at €95.00.
• Stuurwerk Bedieningspaneel Steering control panel with alarm, dimensions 400x300mm. Priced at €150.00.
• Piloot Euro 500 display unit. Priced at €100.00.
• Clinometer-Sensor Clinometer sensor for marine applications. Priced at €15.00.
• Schakelpaneel Aluminum plate with 13 switches, dimensions 300x300mm. Priced at €25.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty on LED fixtures for engine rooms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wijkstra WatersportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Partnership since 2020. Wijkstra Watersport focuses on watersports, offering equipment, service, maintenance and cleaning. Provides service for pleasure yachts and boats with electrical installation support.
• Scheepswerf MeppelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership as house installer at the shipyard of Meppel. Provides electrical services for vessels undergoing inspection or maintenance at the shipyard.
• Combi Electric Propulsion SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Combi from Vollenhove for electric propulsion. Combi manufactures and supplies electric drive solutions including inboard motors, outboard motors, hybrid and POD systems. Martronics is preferred supplier for Combi product installations, providing complete packages for propulsion and electrical systems.
• FibarocoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial certified Fibaro installer since 2018. Fibaro is a home automation system enabling ship security, notifications, device and lighting control, heating/cooling and complete installation management via app or browser.
• OC BargingminorOthersSpecialized partner in inland navigation for waste wood transport, particularly wood chips (B-wood and C-wood). Supports complete logistics from loading to unloading of raw materials for various clients in Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RH Marine: Major Dutch marine electrical and automation contractor (formerly Imtech Marine), serving navies, offshore, and commercial shipping with integrated electrical/automation packages. Direct competitor in marine electrical installation, though at significantly larger scale.
• Heinen & Hopman: Dutch-based marine electrical engineering company delivering power, lighting, navigation, and automation systems for yachts, naval and commercial vessels. Closely comparable in scope, certifications, and target customer verticals.
• Alewijnse: Dutch marine electrical engineering company providing installation, automation, and navigation systems for commercial and naval vessels. Closest comparable peer given shared Dutch origin, similar vessel vertical focus, and overlapping certifications (BV/IL&T/CE scope).
• Elkon: Turkish marine electrical engineering contractor supplying switchboards, automation, and installation services for newbuilds and retrofits across inland vessels and commercial ships. Comparable in service offering though operating at different geography/scale.
• Veth Propulsion (Veth Group): Dutch maritime technology company producing electric and hybrid propulsion systems for inland shipping and yachting. Overlaps with Martronics on the propulsion-electrical integration and Dutch inland/pleasure craft customer base.
• Bakker Sliedrecht: Established Dutch marine electrical engineering firm specializing in power conversion, drive systems, and automation for vessels including inland ships and yachts. Comparable customer segments and same Dutch maritime installation/services niche.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: Global incumbent supplying marine electrical systems, propulsion, automation, and shore power for commercial vessels. Provides overlapping capabilities but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Wärtsilä Marine: Broad incumbent offering marine electrical, automation, and propulsion solutions across vessel segments globally. Competes in electrification but serves much larger shipyards and fleets than Martronics.

Others

• Mastervolt (Navico Group): Power electronics manufacturer of inverters, chargers, and battery systems sold through Martronics as a distributor/installer. Acts as a supplier/partner rather than direct competitor but competes indirectly via self-install channels.
• Victron Energy: Manufacturer of inverters, chargers, monitoring (VRM) and battery systems used in Martronics installations. Functions as enabling technology partner rather than competitor, but also offers direct-to-consumer monitoring products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarTronicsMaritiemeElektro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martronics-maritieme-elektro-bv

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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