For over 70 years, Imtra has been importing and distributing top-of-the-line marine equipment sourced from leading manufacturers around the world. Representing over 20 different brands, Imtra’s products come from countries with rich histories of manufacturing in the marine industry like Holland, Norway, Sweden, England and the U.S.
The Team
Imtra’s strength lies in its people: dedicated professionals with hundreds of years of combined marine industry experience who understand customer’s needs and are passionate about delivering solutions. Beginning as a family business and now 100% employee-owned, Imtra’s mission is rooted in building enduring partnerships with both customers and suppliers alike. Based in one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in the country, New Bedford, MA, Imtra’s reach expands throughout North America with 14 full-time remote employees strategically stationed throughout the continent, so support is never far away.
They also have a dedicated team of customer support and service technicians that can help troubleshoot remotely, repair damaged products in-house, and offer specific parts and pieces for economical solutions instead of trying to sell full replacements. Their customer-first philosophy is what drives the company, from product development to post-sales support, the goal is always to find the right solution for the specific vessel in question.
Imtra has experience working with any and all types of commercial vessels, from smaller builds like pilot boats and coastal patrol boats up to larger ships like passenger vessels, commercial fishing vessels, offshore support vessels, ocean-going tankers and container ships. Imtra’s team works with all facets of the commercial marine industry, from naval architects in the design phase, shipyards in the build stage, re-fitters doing repairs and making upgrades, and even theoperators themselves who use the systems on a daily basis. This comprehensive approach ensures that everyone involved with the vessel, from design to operation, is happy with the systems and solutions aboard.
The Products
Imtra’s vast product range includes over 13,000 individual items from 24 different brands, with a dedicated Product Manager for each brand, so as to have expert insight into each and every system.
Lighting
For navigation lighting , Imtra offers Den Haan Rotterdam products. Based in Holland, DHR has been manufacturing ship lighting for nearly 100 years, beginning originally with oil lamps and progressing to the high-tech LED solutions available today. With a range of sizes and boasting full serviceability in the field, DHR has a navigation lighting package for almost any size or type of commercial vessel. Imtra also carries searchlights from DHR, as well as R. Stahl Tranberg. Tranberg, based in Norway, has been manufacturing marine lighting since its founding in 1901 and has a global reputation for robust, reliable products that can withstand all conditions.
In addition to DHR & Tranberg, Imtra carries several other brands of LED lighting, covering the spectrum from interior cabin, utility and engine room lights to powerful exterior lights that improve visibility and safety while working on deck.
Seating
Imtra offers Norsap seating, which is designed and manufactured in Norway to provide ergonomic support for long days at sea in rough conditions, allowing operators to spend hours at a time seated without developing aches and pains. With dozens of different models, customizable attachments, fabrics and deck rails, Norsap provides a seating solution for any type of vessel.
Thrusters & Fin Stabilizers
Also based in Norway, Sleipner is the world’s leading manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters. Founded in 1908, Sleipner originally manufactured engines and propellors but began producing bow & stern thrusters in 1985, and they have delivered nearly 400,000 units worldwide since that time. With over 170 different models to choose from, Sleipner offers thrusters with DC electric, AC electric or hydraulic power. Due to their superior design and hydrodynamic gear-legs, Sleipner thrusters offer more thrust output per input power (thrust/hp) than any other brand on the market.
Sleipner also manufactures fin stabilizers, which have a patented curve helping them produce significantly more stabilizing force than traditional straight fins. Available in both hydraulic & electric, Sleipner’s Vector Fins are sure to keep passengers and crew alike more comfortable in all seas.
Doors & Hatches
Libra, another Norwegian company, supplies all types of commercial vessels with a complete range of IMO-compliant, hinged, external and internal bulkhead doors and hatches. They set the industry standard with high-quality construction using rugged materials and customized designs for watertight, weather-tight, and fire-resistant doors & hatches.
Trim & Roll Control
Zipwake, based in Sweden, offers a Dynamic Trim Control System, the world's first economical trim control system, which incorporates a state-of-the-art series of durable, fast-acting interceptors. This combination eliminates the well-known trim problems of planing and semi-planing boats between 20-100ft. The fully-automatic system significantly enhances performance and fuel economy while simultaneously improving comfort and safety when accelerating, turning or running in a seaway.
Windows, Shades & Wipers
For those who operate in all types of weather, Imtra carries wiper solutions from Decca(Norway), Exalto (Holland) and Roca (Sweden). Decca’s straight-line wiper systems are perfect for large sections of glass, especially in icy conditions as the system is available with built-in heaters to prevent any ice-related damage. Exalto & Roca offer traditional pendulum and pantograph wiper options, with robust motors designed to run for hours on end.
Imtra is also a distributor for Beclawat, a Canadian window manufacturer that has been producing solutions for the marine industry for over 100 years. They manufacture custom products with numerous glazing and finish options including, but not limited to, monolithic tempered, chemically strengthened, heated, and ballistic glazing options. They have the ability and experience to design and manufacture products to BV, Lloyd’s, and ABS standards, among other classifications.
Sola-Cure is a British manufacturer of marine window blinds, with options for any and all types of windows and vessels. They offer a comprehensive range of solutions, including ABS-approved anti-glare blinds for exceptional visibility on bridges and navigation areas, alongside blackout blinds for cabins and passenger areas.
Insulation
Imtra carries industry-leading ship insulation from Isover, which is 40% lighter than conventional stone wool, and more compressible as well. These qualities make the installation easier to install, as well as less expensive to transport and adding less overall weight to the ship.
With a focus on safety and reliability, Imtra’s wide range of high-quality products are built to stand up to the toughest on-the-job conditions, tested and proven in places like the North Sea, Arctic Sea, and all around the globe. Imtra’s team works with all facets of the commercial marine industry, from naval architects and operators to shipyards and installers, and can offer systems and support for new builds and retrofits alike. Stop by booth 839 to learn more about Imtra and meet with their team of experts.
