the ERMA FIRST story
the ERMA FIRST story
It all started from bold entrepreneurial spirit
ERMA FIRST S.A. was established in 2009 by a team of experts with a strong background and solid knowledge in waste and water treatment technology for marine applications. Driven by the needs of shipowners and stricter environmental protection legislation, the company started designing and manufacturing innovative BWTS. Having been successfully tested in some of the most stringent test facilities, ERMA FIRST systems are certified and have been awarded for technological achievement many times over the years.
Today, ERMA FIRST holds a strong position in the global market for BWTS. In a short period of time, the company has successfully worked on numerous projects in shipyards in China, Korea, Japan as well as other areas.
Proud for ERMA FIRST!
ERMA FIRST MILESTONES
2013
Received the Greek Lloyd’s List Award on technology achievement
2014
Received the Type Approval of ERMA FIRST FIT model
2017
Became the first full flow electrolysis system to receive USCG Type Approval Certificate
2022
Launch of BLUE CONNECT, a pioneering alternative maritime power solution
ERMA FIRST IN NUMBERS
Commissioning Countries
ERMA FIRST has commissioned systems around the world under the most challenging circumstances. Additionally to the chart, the ERMA FIRST Commissioning team has been operating as well in:
Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Panama, Spain, Thailand, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Systems in operation
- CHINA
- TURKEY
- GREECE
- S. KOREA
- SINGAPORE
- POLAND
- ROMANIA
- BULGARIA
- JAPAN
- BAHRAIN
- AT SEA
- USA
- ITALY
- PORTUGAL
- UAE
- SPAIN
- THAILAND
Our purpose
Environment FIRST
For us at ERMA FIRST, the marine environment is not just the area we operate in, it is the area we live in. We believe in sustainability and we are dedicated to a higher purpose of preserving and protecting the marine ecosystem globally. This purpose underpins all our operations - it is the reason we exist.
Our vision & mission
A global leader
ERMA FIRST is a globally leading manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems (BWΤS) and sustainable marine equipment solutions. Sustainability, innovation and trust are at the heart of our business. Our robust systems and solutions ensure worldwide compliance, provide operational simplicity and reduce operational expenditure.
Customers drive our business
Our outstanding R&D constantly provides new sustainable & reliable products. Our after-sales service delivers unparalleled customer support. These allow us to commit confidently to always deliver on our promise to the customer.
Strong values make strong brands
Dedication to our customers in an environmentally sustainable way is our key priority. We, at ERMA FIRST, always put our values first:
OUR PROPOSAL
We engineer by purpose. We innovate by nature. We are always sustainable. At ERMA FIRST, our promise translates into customer value and meaningful benefits:
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AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LLOYD’S LIST 2023
Greek Business Champion PROTAGONISTES 2023
Business External Focus PROTAGONISTES 2023
Sustainability Award GREEN4SEA 2023
Technology Award GREEN4SEA 2016
Technical Achievement Award Lloyd’s List 2013
Made in Greece 2013
