Bemac Corp. is growing its business in the European maritime sector by offering advanced digital tools and supporting greener, low-emission shipping technologies.
Since entering the European market, Bemac has significantly expanded its repair and maintenance operations, tripling its service volume in fiscal 2024. The company attributes this growth to its high-quality engineering, rapid response times and strong client relationships.
“We’re not just maintaining systems. We’re building trust with European clients through reliability and quick support,” said Hiro Yoshida, executive managing director of Bemac Europe.
Bemac’s core products, such as marine switchboards and engine control consoles, are used in close to 60% of Japan’s shipbuilding industry, according to Yoshida. As global demand shifts, the company is expanding internationally with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
To meet rising demand for digital integration, Bemac launched the Maintenance System for Soundness Sailing Ability, a smart maintenance and data platform designed for shipowners seeking more reliable and efficient system monitoring. While many operators already use European systems, MaSSA offers a high-quality Japanese alternative solution.
In 2024, Bemac, in partnership with a major Japanese trading and investment company, acquired The Switch, a Finnish specialist in electric power systems.
The Switch holds a leading position in the marine sector, having received over 400 orders for permanent magnet shaft generators. With experience and knowledge in wind turbines, The Switch’s main product, PMSGs, are a game-changer in the marine industry, reducing operational costs and carbon dioxide emissions.
Benefiting both European and Asian markets, The Switch delivers advanced technologies to support the development of next-generation vessels.
“This isn’t just a merger, it’s a transformation,” Yoshida said. “We’re equipping Japan’s maritime industry with proven green technologies developed in Europe.”
These initiatives coincide with the 425th anniversary of Japan-Netherlands trade. According to Yoshida, the company is committed to advancing the maritime industry through technology and collaboration.
“We honor the legacy of early Dutch–Japanese trade by helping move today’s maritime sector forward with better technology and international cooperation,” he said.
“Exploration defines who we are,” Yoshida said. Guided by its core policy, “Be an Explorer,” Bemac Europe continues to position itself as a leader in sustainable, technology-driven growth in the competitive global shipping industry.
