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TECHNICAL
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT | STEERING & TRANSMISSION
STEERING SYSTEMS
CMC
Italian-based manufacturer of electric stabilisers,
thrusters and steering systems, primarily for the
large yacht and superyacht sectors, with a strong
emphasis on R&D. Founded in 2005.
cmcmarine.comEdson Marine
Established in Boston, USA in 1858, Edson
manufactures complete steering systems including
wheels and pedestals. It has a dedicated ‘tiller to
wheel’ department to ‘fit every sailboat ever made.’
edsonmarine.comJefa
Established in Copenhagen in 1980, Jefa provides
complete steering systems, cable and hydraulic,
for most of the major OEMs. It also manufactures
rudders, replacement bearings and supplies
autopilot installations.
jefa.comLewmar
UK-based manufacturer of steering systems
established in 1946. Provides pedestals and pre-
assembled cassette units for OEMs.
lewmar.comMavimare & Mancini
Italian manufacturer of hydraulic steering systems,
established in Rozzano in 1968 and currently
specialising in large outboard installations.
mavimare.comSchmitt & Ongaro
Makers of a wide range of steering wheels and
other steering accessories. Specialises in stainless
steel. Founded in 1968 and based in the US with
warehouses in Europe.
schmittongaromarine.comUltraflex
Italian-based manufacturer of steering systems,
including cable, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic.
Also manufactures steering wheels and controls. A
US branch was established in 1989.
ultraflexgroup.comOUR THANKS TO: Key movers and shakers
Vetus
Dutch-based manufacturer of cable and hydraulic
steering systems. Established in Rotterdam in 1964
vetus.comAUTOPILOTS & AUTO DOCKING
CMP /Octopus
Octopus is a subsidiary of Canada Metal Pacific
(CMP) Ltd and provides autopilot drive systems
to most of the leading autopilot manufacturers.
The company was founded in 2000 and is based in
Vancouver.
octopusdrives.comGarmin
US-based multinational technology company
founded in 1989 with headquarters in Switzerland.
Specialises in GPS technology for marine,
automotive and aviation with an emphasis on
wearable equipment.
garmin.comRaymarine
Major manufacturer of marine electronics for
the recreational and light commercial markets.
Headquartered in the UK and a division of FLIR
Systems thermal imaging.
raymarine.co.ukSeastar Solutions
US-based company manufacturing electronic,
hydraulic and cable steering systems with
subsidiaries specialising in engine heating
systems. Established in 1943.
seastarsolutions.comTRANSMISSION
Caterpillar
Based in the US, Caterpillar is a major producer
of marine engines and transmissions, along with
other industrial engines and machinery. In 2018,
sales and revenues were USD 54.7 billion.
caterpillar.comHalyard Marine
UK-based company supplying a wide range of anti-
vibration products for drive trains, including theAquadrive model. Founded in 1979.
halyard.eu.comR&D
UK-based family business producing flexible
couplings for marine transmissions. Founded in 1973.
randdmarine.comSeatorque
Based in Florida, USA, Seatorque is a manufacturer
of propulsive and fluid dynamic systems for the
marine industry. The main product is the Seatorque
Enclosed Shaft System, but the company also
makes power steering systems and bespoke
hydraulic cylinders. Established in 1994.
seatorque.comTransfluid
Italian based specialist in heavy industrial
transmissions, with 15% of its production in the
marine sector. Recently acquired Bellmarine as part
of a large electrification portfolio. Established in 1957
in Gallarate.
transfluid.euTwin Disc
Major US-based supplier of transmissions, steering
systems and a host of ancillary products, Twin Disc
has a dedicated marine sector in addition to a wide
range of land-based markets. Established in 1918
and trades under the banner ‘we put horsepower
to work.’
twindisc.comVolvo Penta
Part of the giant Swedish Volvo automotive group,
Volvo Penta manufacturers a range of marine
diesel engines and drive systems for leisure and
commercial operations. Origins can be traced back
to 1868.
volvopenta.comZF Industrieantriebe Witten GmbH
Founded in Berlin in 1884, ZF has a long history of
gearbox manufacture and now claims to provide
around 80% of all transmissions to the leisure
marine sector. In 2013 ZF delivered the largest wind
turbine gearbox in the world and in 2015 acquired
the gearbox business of Bosch Rexroth. zf.com