Louisiana Firm In-Mar Systems Expands Navy Product Lines

New offerings include ergonomic helm seating and bridge shading systems to support fleet modernization and shipbuilding activity.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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In-Mar Systems and its affiliate In-Mar Solutions, based in Gonzales, Louisiana, are expanding their marine equipment offerings to support the evolving operational needs of the U.S. Navy and the broader U.S. maritime industrial base. The expansion reflects growing demand for shipboard systems tied to fleet modernization, shipbuilding activity, and increased focus on operational readiness.

Why it matters

The expansion aligns with the Navy's focus on growing U.S. shipbuilding capacity amid rising strategic competition with China. As shipbuilding activity ramps up, maritime equipment manufacturers like In-Mar have an opportunity to grow alongside the industry and support the Navy's mission with dependable, well-engineered products.

The details

The new product offerings include ergonomic helm seating designed to improve crew effectiveness during extended watch periods, as well as marine window-shading systems intended to reduce glare and improve bridge visibility. These additions build on In-Mar's longstanding product lines focused on ship safety and performance, including firefighting equipment, heavy-duty marine window wiper systems, and other shipboard hardware.

  • In-Mar Systems and In-Mar Solutions have supplied components to Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial vessels for more than four decades.
  • The company's expansion announcement comes as the U.S. Navy's newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), recently began builder's sea trials.

The players

In-Mar Systems

A Louisiana-based company that manufactures, distributes, and represents marine equipment focused on safety, visibility, and operational reliability for military and commercial maritime customers.

In-Mar Solutions

An affiliate of In-Mar Systems that is also expanding its marine equipment offerings to support the U.S. Navy and the broader maritime industrial base.

Glynn Grantham

The president of In-Mar Systems, who said the company's goal is to address the specific challenges of its customers by providing solutions that meet their needs.

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What they’re saying

“Reliability at sea is non-negotiable. Our legacy product lines are focused on systems that crews depend on every day, whether during routine operations or high-stress scenarios.”

— Glynn Grantham, President, In-Mar Systems (neworleanscitybusiness.com)

“As shipbuilding ramps up, we're committed to growing alongside the entire industry and supporting the Navy's mission with dependable, well-engineered products.”

— Glynn Grantham, President, In-Mar Systems (neworleanscitybusiness.com)

What’s next

The company aims to grow alongside the industry trends, with a focus on addressing the specific challenges of its customers and providing solutions that meet their needs.

The takeaway

In-Mar Systems' expansion of its marine equipment offerings, including ergonomic helm seating and bridge shading systems, aligns with the U.S. Navy's focus on fleet modernization and shipbuilding activity, positioning the company to support the Navy's mission with dependable, well-engineered products.