Our business

At IMECA, we have the capacity to think beyond technology and, in close collaboration with all stakeholders, create the optimal solution for our customers.

Our aim is to provide the most suitable proposition for our customers’ business case, in which:


  • the requirement is defining,
  • the operating philosophy is leading,
  • safety is paramount,
  • technology is the means,
  • efficiency and durability are embedded, and
  • operational support is guaranteed.

Consultancy & Concept Design


We can perform fleet enhancement studies and studies to obtain strategic insights and business scenarios, translating market analysis results into design requirements and practical solutions in close concert with our trusted partners.

We are able to draft a principle solution or provide support to pre-feed or feed level.

Over time, our advanced technology, close cooperation, and practical innovations have resulted in a portfolio of industry prime design solutions.

Based on our existing proprietary technologies, concepts, and designs we can provide design to order or configured to order solutions to meet the challenges of the specific client’s requirements.

Safety, efficiency, uptime, workability and green design are key in all our design solutions.

Design to Order


Manufacturing & Integration


The integrated resources employed within REEL are based upon industrial facilities that are both responsive and powerful.

Our modern facilities with deepwater quay in La Rochelle France  is accessible for seagoing vessels.


IMECA’s manufacturing capacity has been largely increased with the new Factory

  • Workshop of 4600m²
  • Travelling cranes up to 100t, 25m under hook
  • 100m along quayside


  • The large assemblies are manufactured through a qualified worldwide supply chain.

  • Our supply chain is organized in such a way that we have the flexibility to choose where to manufacture geographically facilitating local content requirements or optimising project lead time and costs.

  • Our equipment is thoroughly tested throughout the production process and before delivery to allow for fast installation, commissioning and testing onboard.

  • The interface will be detailed out in close concert with the yard to facilitate a united and seamless approach. Our on-site installation and commissioning team will ensure smooth integration of the equipment with the vessel, testing and commissioning.

Our involvement does not end after delivery. IMECA provides support for equipment in operation, ranging from special operations project support, day to day service, providing spare parts and training to upgrades and major conversions.

Our team of dedicated, multi-disciplinary, and experienced engineers apply their skills, experience, and dedicated tools to ensure effective operational support.

Operational Support & Services


Join a dynamic group!
we are always on the lookout for new talents!
Reel hires all over the world

REEL wishes you a happy new year 2023

REEL wishes you a happy new year 2023!

Groupe REEL takes over CNIM Systèmes Industriels

Groupe REEL takes over CNIM Systèmes Industriels, which designs and produces large-scale complex mechanical systems.

REEL receives the first DNV ISO 19443 certificate

REEL becomes the first company in the world certified by DNV according to ISO 19443!

REEL and its teams wish you a Happy New Year !

REEL and its teams wish you a Happy New Year 2022!