Ecomer Merges with Enag, Becomes Francbord

Francbord, a new Breton industrial group resulting from the evolution of the Ecomer group, announced its merger with the SME Enag, strengthening the group's position as a supplier of technological solutions dedicated to the maritime sector and industry.

This operation was made possible thanks to a new fundraising initiative by the maritime sector decarbonization fund managed by Bpifrance, Unexo, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole, Go Capital, and the Mer Invest fund, a subsidiary of Banque Populaire/Credit Maritime Grand Ouest.

The Francbord Group (formerly Ecomer) now comprises three complementary companies dedicated to the maritime sector and industry: Enag, an SME specializing in the design and manufacture of industrial electrical equipment; Marinelec Technologies, an SME specializing in the design and manufacture of safety products; and Ecomer Data, a young software company dedicated to ship energy efficiency.

Based in Quimper for 80 years, Enag is a French leader in energy conversion systems adapted to the most demanding maritime and industrial environments. Enag's strength lies in its ability to design products for so-called “harsh” environments, with 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