AdvanTec Marine is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty marine closures. With a history spanning over 80 years, we have built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Our portfolio of brands brings specialized expertise, ensuring that we offer the most advanced solutions for every marine application.
For over eight decades, AdvanTec Marine has led the way in marine manufacturing, blending a rich history with cutting-edge innovation. Our deep-rooted experience allows us to recognize industry shifts, refine best practices, and combine proven techniques with the latest advancements to create enduring solutions.











For over eight decades, AdvanTec Marine has led the way in marine manufacturing, blending a rich history with cutting-edge innovation. Our deep-rooted experience allows us to recognize industry shifts, refine best practices, and combine proven techniques with the latest advancements to create enduring solutions.
Through strategic growth, we have built a family of brands, including six owned brands and two partner brands that specialize in fire retardant products. This diverse collective enables us to offer an unmatched range of products, from marine closures and hatches to cranes, windows, and doors. Our scale allows us to make a significant industry impact, while our personalized service ensures that every customer receives the care they deserve.
AdvanTec Marine closures are engineered for a wide range of marine and industrial applications, including:
We are proud to serve a diverse range of clients, including domestic and international Navies, Governments, Military organizations, Commercial Vessel Builders, Super Yacht Manufacturers, and other passenger vessel industries. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the world’s most demanding customers, including the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, speak to our commitment to delivering superior products that meet the highest standards of safety and performance.
With over 150 years of combined experience across our brands, we are recognized as a leading provider of marine closures in North America. Our track record of excellence ensures that our customers receive the most durable and effective solutions available.
We go beyond manufacturing to offer onsite commissioning, annual maintenance, repairs, and replacement parts, ensuring that our products perform optimally throughout their lifecycle.
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of marine closures and accessories, we provide both standard and custom solutions to fit the unique needs of any vessel.
We stand by our products with a hassle-free warranty, offering up to 36 months of coverage on non-powered equipment and up to 36 months on powered equipment with onsite commissioning.
At AdvanTec, passion, curiosity, and expertise come together to set the standard for excellence in marine closures. We take pride in our ability to solve complex challenges, working hand-in-hand with customers, naval architects, and shipbuilders to ensure they receive the best solutions for their specific needs.
Boat and shipbuilders are masters of their craft, committed to creating the finest, safest, and most reliable vessels. We share that same devotion. Our team is agile, adaptable, and ready to meet the ever-changing demands of the marine industry. Our collaborative approach allows us to align our expertise with the knowledge of shipbuilders, ensuring that our products integrate seamlessly into their vessels.
Our core values guide everything we do:
We love
to help
We move fast
to action
You can trust
us to own it
From Concept to Completion
We begin by understanding your unique needs, ensuring our solutions align with your goals.
We develop customized, cost-effective, and innovative marine solutions.
Our team continually refines designs to enhance efficiency, durability, and performance.
We bring concepts to life with precision engineering and expert craftsmanship.
More than just supplying products, we fulfill commitments with unmatched service and reliability.
At AdvanTec Marine, our core values drive our passion, commitment, and excellence in everything we do. We are dedicated to helping our customers, partners, and colleagues by providing solutions that not only meet their needs but exceed their expectations.
We love to help our customers, partners and colleagues by providing solutions that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. We move fast to action, responding to challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation. We build for the future, investing in our people, technology and infrastructure to create long-term value and sustainability. We thrive under pressure, delivering results with quality and integrity in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You can trust us to own it, taking responsibility and accountability for our actions and decisions.
Our leadership team embodies these values, inspiring us to achieve our vision and mission.
Dave Vanlaar is Vice President of AdvanTec Industrial, President of AdvanTec Marine, and is also an advisor to Teralta Hydrogen Solutions. He is a registered mechanical engineer (P.Eng) with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing. He joined AdvanTec in 2015 and has operational oversight and P&L accountability for all its divisions. Dave is driven by challenging and innovative projects that make a positive impact on the world. He loves to travel and spend time with his family and friends.
Sarah Neetz, CPA, is the Chief Financial Officer for AdvanTec Marine & AdvanTec Industrial, strengthening financial systems that enable sustainable growth and support operational performance across the organization. Her background in both finance and operations gives her a strong understanding of what drives business performance. Sarah is a people-first leader who values long-term partnerships and a strong team culture. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, travel, and staying active.
Jamie Munro is the Vice President of Sales at AdvanTec Marine, where she leads the company’s sales organization and supports growth across key markets. She brings over a decade of experience in sales leadership, with a background in building customer relationships, developing teams, and driving operational improvements. Jamie is focused on strengthening partnerships, improving sales processes, and supporting a collaborative, customer-focused culture. Outside of work, Jamie enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time with her family, and exploring the outdoors.
Ron’s passion for the marine industry began in 1989, when he started working at Freeman Marine Equipment, a small company co-founded by Arvie Freeman. He learned a lot from different areas of the business, such as fabrication, product development, research and development, and onsite services. He also proved to be a great sales manager for Freeman Marine Equipment, growing the market in Europe, Russia, and North America. He took on his current role in 2018, leading the production of high-quality marine doors and hatches at the Gold Beach Oregon plant.
Rick Nohr, Director of Operations at Advantec, has been an essential part of our team for over 25 years. His extensive experience spans various roles within our production facility, where he’s been instrumental in elevating our quality standards. Rick’s unwavering commitment and leadership have left an indelible mark on Advantec. He consistently drives teams towards excellence, showcasing his dedication to our mission. As a key figure in our organization, he’s played a pivotal role in raising the bar for quality standards.
As the Director of Products and Business Systems, Dean Robinson has worked at Advantec Marine for more than 34 years. He started as a window glazer then became a drafter, designer, and manager. He is passionate about innovation and creativity and leads a diverse and talented team. On a personal note, he loves hunting and spending time with family.