roland

Name

roland

Legal name

Roland GmbH

Website

https://roland-germany.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Galley Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht Refurbishment, Refit & Modernization (Leisure Craft) (IMAJAEAN), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Yacht galley manufacturing
• Custom kitchen fabrication
• Stainless steel equipment
• Marine galley systems
• Commercial kitchen fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Harpstedt

HQ country

Germany

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 Yacht Galley Manufacturing: Design, engineering, production, and installation of bespoke galley and pantry solutions for mega yachts, including furniture, wall systems, and specialized equipment. Revenue is generated through project-based custom manufacturing contracts with yacht builders and owners.
2. Refurbishment and Refit Services: Galley refit and renovation services for existing yachts, including partial upgrades and complete redesigns.
3. After-Sales Maintenance and Repair: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for installed galley systems, providing recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ROLAND designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs custom stainless steel galley and pantry systems for mega yachts and commercial gastronomy establishments. Its offering spans proprietary modular Furniture and Wall Series, plus a full portfolio of yacht-specific appliances (dishwashers, minibars, outdoor refrigeration, wine cabinets, sinks, taps), produced in its own German stainless steel facility since 2021.

Product overview

ROLAND is a manufacturer specializing in professional galley systems for mega yachts and commercial gastronomy. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on custom-built kitchen and galley equipment, including galley systems, minibars, dishwashers, refrigeration units, outdoor bars, taps, sinks, displays, wine cabinets, and specialty equipment like icemakers and vacuum sealers. The product line is complemented by a proprietary furniture and wall system with modular design specifically developed for yacht interiors. All products are Made in Germany, with the company operating its own stainless steel production facility since 2021. The portfolio is characterized by marine-grade stainless steel construction, modular/interchangeable design principles, and customization capabilities for yacht specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ROLAND Galleys Custom-built galley systems for mega yachts and commercial gastronomy establishments, featuring stainless steel construction and modular design for yacht installations.
• ROLAND Furniture Series Proprietary modular design furniture system for mega yachts, featuring interchangeable outfits, hygiene standards exceeding H1, complete stainless steel construction, and precision engineering for marine applications.
• ROLAND Wall Series Specialized wall system for mega yachts with templates for electrical and plumbing installations, removable and changeable panels, powder-coated color options adapting to furniture design and outlines.
• ROLAND Minibar Complete stainless steel minibars designed for yacht owners' areas, custom-made to interior specifications.
• ROLAND Dishwasher Series (FP-Y and FXL-Y) Yacht-specific dishwashers developed in collaboration with HOBART Company. FP-Y features integrated vapor extraction for pantries; FXL-Y has an enlarged wash chamber for galleys accommodating wash ware up to 600 x 400 mm GN.
• ROLAND Outdoor Bars and Refrigeration Units Custom-made outdoor refrigeration units with six equipment options, available in V4A inside and outside 4A ground and polished finishes, supporting up to four refrigerating units in one body with high-performance evaporators and glass touch panel thermostats.
• ROLAND Wine Cabinet Climate-controlled wine cabinets in all technically feasible measurements made of V2A steel, ground, polished, and foliated, with compact cooling mechanism, vibration absorbers, and accessible maintenance through front glass door.
• Galley Refit and Refurbishment Services Refurbishment and refit services for existing yacht galleys, ranging from partial upgrades to complete redesigns, delivered as project-based custom manufacturing engagements with yacht owners and management companies.
• After-Sales Maintenance and Repair Ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for installed ROLAND galley systems on mega yachts, providing recurring service revenue across the project lifecycle.
• Commercial Gastronomy Kitchen Manufacturing Custom commercial kitchen design, production, and installation for restaurants and professional gastronomy establishments, leveraging ROLAND's stainless steel manufacturing capabilities and modular design systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 galleys installed in the top 100 large alive superyachts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HOBART CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with HOBART Company to develop a new series of dishwashers specifically designed for yacht use. The FP-Y and FXL-Y models combine the expertise of both German market leaders, featuring integrated vapor extraction and enlarged wash chambers suitable for various GN container sizes. The products are designed for both galleys and pantries on board yachts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• HOBART GmbH: German manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, cooking, and food preparation equipment. ROLAND co-developed its yacht-specific dishwasher series with HOBART, making HOBART both a partner and an adjacent commercial kitchen equipment peer whose products overlap with ROLAND's installed equipment.

Emerging players

• INDEL Webasto Marine: Specialist in marine refrigeration and galley cooling equipment for yachts and boats. Highly comparable product overlap with ROLAND's refrigeration units, minibars, and wine cabinets, and competes in the same yacht OEM and refit channels.
• Isotherm (Indel Webasto Marine): Marine refrigeration brand under INDEL Webasto Marine, supplying built-in fridges, freezers, and icemakers for yachts. Direct product overlap with ROLAND's refrigeration and icemaker lines for the same yacht customer base.

Regional players

• Vitrifrigo: Italian marine refrigeration manufacturer producing compact fridges, freezers, and icemakers for yachts and recreational marine. Comparable to ROLAND's stainless steel cooling products, with similar yacht OEM and refit channels, primarily serving European builders.

Broad incumbents

• Miele Professional: Premium German manufacturer of professional and household appliances including dishwashers, cooking, and refrigeration. Comparable on the commercial kitchen equipment side and competes with ROLAND's appliance content in yacht galleys.
• Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH: German specialist in commercial dishwashing systems for professional kitchens. Directly comparable to ROLAND's dishwasher products and an alternative supplier that yacht builders and refit yards might specify in place of the ROLAND-HOBART line.
• Rational AG: Global leader in professional combi-ovens and cooking systems for commercial kitchens. Comparable to ROLAND's cooking equipment content in yacht galleys and competes for the same equipment specification slots on board.
• Dometic Group: Broad supplier of marine HVAC, refrigeration, cooking, and sanitation products for yachts and boats. Comparable across multiple ROLAND product categories (galley, refrigeration, sanitation) and competes with ROLAND for installed content on yachts.
• Webasto SE: German automotive and marine systems supplier, including marine refrigeration, HVAC, and rooftop solutions via INDEL Webasto Marine. Adjacent to ROLAND's marine comfort and cooling offerings and serves overlapping yacht customers.

Direct peers

• Eggersmann Küchen: German manufacturer of premium custom kitchens for residential and luxury projects including yachts. Directly comparable to ROLAND as a bespoke premium kitchen manufacturer competing for the same yacht interior fit-out specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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