The Francbord Group (formerly Ecomer) now comprises three companies dedicated to the marine sector in a transition marking a key step in the group’s ambition as an independent leader in onboard equipment and technical systems that promote safety, operational efficiency, and energy efficiencies.
This combined expertise in the marine sector will enable Francbord to continue supporting other industries in the defense and civil sectors, while retaining accessibility but strong enough to become a strategic operator of reference in France and internationally.
‘Following the acquisition of Marinelec in 2022 and the creation of Ecomer Data, a structure dedicated to smart shipping, at the end of 2024, the Francbord Group continues to build its structure by integrating Enag, a company with 80 years of experience, and pursues its objective of developing key technologies for industrial and maritime sovereignty in the service of the maritime and industrial sectors,’ stated Francbord executives Geoffroy Lacoin and Jean Brossollet.
‘Committed to the Group’s independence and the development of employment in France and Brittany, we – Geoffroy Lacoin and Jean Brossollet, joined by Henri Le Gallais – share these objectives with our financial partners Bpifrance, Unexo, Go Capital, and Mer Invest.’
Enag specialises in the design and manufacture of industrial electrical equipment. Marinelec Technologies has a field of expertise in the design and manufacture of safety products, while Ecomer Data is a young software company focused on ship energy efficiency.
Established in Quimper, Enag is a French leader in energy conversion systems adapted to the most demanding marine and industrial environments. Enag’s strength lies in its ability to design products for ‘harsh’ environments, with strong technical expertise in design, manufacturing, and qualification. This high standard enables Enag to develop electronic and electromechanical equipment for use in extreme conditions of temperature, vibration, shock, and humidity.
Also based in Quimper and acquired by Geoffroy Lacoin in 2022, Marinelec is known for its surveillance, alarm, and control equipment for the marine sector in France (60%) and internationally (40%). With a comprehensive and innovative offering incorporating the latest technologies, Marinelec meets the needs of shipowners, shipyards, and integrators for the safety of commercial, military, passenger, fishing, offshore, service, and leisure vessels.
In parallel with its traditional business, the Francbord Group (formerly Ecomer) launched its subsidiary Ecomer Data in 2024, which develops and deploys innovative applications to improve the operational efficiency of ships throughout their life cycle, thereby optimising their energy efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions. Ecomer Data is positioning itself as a key player in marine decarbonisation by offering onboard equipment and software services.
After an initial public offering in April 2025, this major operation for Francbord is being supported by reinvestment from its long-standing partners – Bpifrance and Mer Invest, now joined by Unexo (a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole Group) and Go Capital through its Impact Océan Capital vehicle.
Committed to continuing the local presence of his company and convinced of the relevance of the merger between the two companies, Enag’s CEO, Henri Le Gallais, is entrusting the company to Geoffroy Lacoin and Jean Brossollet, while supporting the transition as a shareholder of Francbord and vice president in charge of strategy and external growth.
