For Immediate Release
Bergen, Norway – Bergen Engines, the Norwegian medium-speed engine manufacturer, has entered into a sales partnership with Koedood Marine Group to support its marine business across Benelux, Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland.
Kjell Harloff (Head of Marine Sales, Bergen Engines) celebrates the official signing with Maarten Jeronimus (Managing Director, Koedood Marine Group) during the recent Nor-Shipping conference.
As part of Bergen Engines’ expanding global network of authorized partners, Koedood will promote Bergen’s engine solutions for new marine projects and act as a local sales contact for maritime customers. The partnership complements Bergen’s in-house sales capabilities and existing network of service providers in the region.
“With Bergen Engines, we’re adding a powerful brand to our portfolio. This partnership opens up new opportunities for us and our clients in projects where higher power and dependable performance are key,” Maarten Jeronimus, Managing Director – Koedood Marine Group
The agreement represents Bergen Engines’ continued strategy to build a broader presence in key regions by working with established marine experts. Customers in the territory will benefit from closer access to Bergen’s solutions and dedicated project support, while parts supply and service will remain available through Bergen’s own teams and existing authorized service partners.
Kjell Harloff, Head of Sales – Marine at Bergen Engines, added: “This is the first dealership agreement we have established where Koedood Marine Group will buy new engines for the Marine market and resell to its customers in the central Europe region. We believe by this partnership we can increase our chances of winning business in an important regional area of the Marine industry.”
ABOUT BERGEN ENGINES
Bergen Engines produces medium-speed liquid and gas fueled engines and generator sets are supplied to a broad range of land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications. The Bergen name is a watchword for quality and reliability in its field.
The tradition of engineering in Bergen, Norway, dates to 1855 when the original company Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV) was founded. In 1946, the company built its first diesel engine and has since commissioned over 7,500 of its iconic liquid and gas fueled engines. Around half of them are still in operation today; such is the quality and reliability of a Bergen engine.
Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, on 31st December 2021, the company became part of the privately owned British engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.
ABOUT KOEDOOD MARINE GROUP
Koedood Marine Group, based in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht (the Netherlands), supplies propulsion and power generation solutions for inland, offshore, and seagoing vessels. Since its founding in 1961, Koedood has built a reputation for engineering expertise, reliability and innovation in maritime power systems.
Koedood has been an official dealer of Mitsubishi Marine Engines since 1978, offering proven propulsion and power generation technology for small to mid-power applications. In May 2025, Koedood became an official Bergen Engines dealer for the maritime market in Western Europe, adding high-performance, medium-speed engines to its portfolio.
The company has solid technical knowledge, provides reliable customer support, and has an experienced team of engineers and mechanics. Koedood maintains a robust inventory of engines and parts, backed by decades of hands-on experience, to ensure reliable engine performance throughout the lifecycle.
Since 2021, Koedood has been part of the STORM Group, a German family business with over 85 years of experience.
