A big thank you to all those who came to meet us at the Armor-X stand during the shellfish industry meetings in Vannes and at the Chorus Exhibition Centre – Vannes for their warm welcome ! It was a pleasure to talk with you about our innovations and solutions for the sector. Special thanks to […]
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ARMOR-X is proud to have partnered with EXID CONCEPT & DEVELOPPEMENT (EXID-CD), winner of GRDF‘s call for projects on “decarbonizing river and coastal maritime transport”, to carry out a safety study for a vessel using compressed natural gas (CNG). A promising energy solution for reducing the carbon footprint in the maritime sector. This project highlighted
Safety study for a compressed natural gas vessel: Armor-X takes up the challenge! Read More »
Armor-X takes part in a biofouling analysis project with France Énergies Marines! We are proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to a fouling analysis project led by France Énergies Marines as part of the BIODHYL project. ⚙️ Thanks to this project, Armor-X was able to apply its technical analysis, industrial design and drawing
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We’re delighted to have had the opportunity to participate, in our own way, in the Solid Sail project with Chantiers de l’Atlantique. This far-reaching and ambitious project, focused on decarbonizing the maritime industry, has been an extremely enriching experience for Armor-X. We’re proud to have been able to make our own contribution, however modest, to
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We would like to express our gratitude to Mer & Marine for their detailed article on Armor-X, demonstrating our commitment to decarbonizing the maritime industry.
Accelerating the Ecological Transition in Shipping ? Read More »
We’re delighted to share this BoatIndustry article on our commitment to decarbonization. Link to the article: BoatIndustry article
We will be present as visitors at the EUROMARITIME trade show in Marseille on Tuesday January 30 and Wednesday January 31. We’re looking forward to catching up with our current partners, and to making new connections. More info on : https://www.euromaritime.fr/
We’re delighted to share the Ouest France article presenting Armor-X, our company and its innovative initiatives! Link to the article: Ouest France article
Today, we’re presenting Armor-X at ENSTA Bretagne. At the school where our engineers Yohan LAURENT et Emma Moulin developed their passion for naval engineering, we are recruiting our future trainees in the Naval and Offshore Architecture program. We’d like to extend our warmest thanks to the ENSTA Bretagne teams for their warm welcome, as well
Directeur Général
Yannick Bian, en qualité de directeur, possède une vaste expérience dans l'industrie maritime. En plus de sa formation en architecture navale, il a dirigé un chantier naval innovant pendant 12 ans. Cette expérience enrichissante lui a permis de développer des compétences solides en gestion opérationnelle, en coordination d'équipes et en supervision de projets de construction navale. Sa direction stratégique a été déterminante dans la concrétisation réussie de divers projets, renforçant ainsi sa vision globale et sa compréhension approfondie des défis spécifiques du secteur naval. En tant que directeur, il s'appuie sur cette expérience pour guider ARMOR-X vers l'excellence opérationnelle et l'innovation dans chaque projet.
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Président
Jean-Maurice Authié est le président et fondateur d'ARMOR-X. Ancien plongeur démineur de la marine nationale, il est devenu importateur et distributeur des prestigieuses embarcations semi-rigides Revenger (revenger.fr). Son parcours témoigne de son expertise dans le milieu maritime et de son esprit entrepreneurial dans le développement et la distribution d'équipements nautiques de qualité.
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Ingénieur d'affaires
Yohan Laurent, diplômé de l'ENSTA Bretagne en architecture navale et offshore, s'est distingué dans la gestion de projets maritimes. Sa passion pour l'ingénierie marine et sa capacité à coordonner les aspects techniques et opérationnels des projets font de lui un gestionnaire de projet expérimenté. Doté d'une approche méthodique axée sur les résultats, Yohan s'engage à mener avec succès des initiatives variées, mettant l'accent sur l'organisation optimale des ressources et la réalisation des objectifs fixés. Sa détermination à atteindre l'excellence opérationnelle en fait un gestionnaire de projet fiable et motivant, prêt à relever les défis du monde maritime.
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Architecte naval
Emma Moulin, diplômée en architecture navale et offshore de l'ENSTA Bretagne, met son ingéniosité et sa formation solide au service de la conception maritime. Animée par sa créativité et sa rigueur méthodique, elle s'engage avec passion à développer des designs innovants, adaptés aux besoins spécifiques de chaque projet. Sa détermination à explorer de nouvelles voies et sa sensibilité pour les dernières avancées technologiques fait d'Emma une jeune professionnelle résolue à façonner des solutions maritimes durables et performantes.
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Naval Architect
Emma Moulin, a naval and offshore architecture graduate from ENSTA Bretagne, applies her ingenuity and solid training to maritime design. Driven by creativity and methodical rigour, she passionately commits to developing innovative designs tailored to the specific needs of each project. Emma's determination to explore new avenues and her sensitivity to the latest technological advancements make her a young professional determined to shape sustainable and high-performing maritime solutions.
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Business Engineer
Yohan Laurent, a graduate of ENSTA Bretagne in naval and offshore architecture, has excelled in managing maritime projects. His passion for marine engineering and ability to coordinate projects' technical and operational aspects make him an experienced project manager. With a systematic approach focused on results, Yohan is committed to successfully leading various initiatives, emphasising optimal resource organisation and goal achievement. His determination to achieve operational excellence makes him a reliable and motivating project manager, ready to tackle challenges in the maritime world.
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Chairman
Jean-Maurice Authié serves as the President and Founder of ARMOR- X. A former navy diver, he transitioned to become an importer and distributor of the prestigious Revenger rib boats. His journey reflects his maritime expertise and entrepreneurial spirit in developing and distributing quality nautical equipment.
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CEO
Yannick Bian brings extensive experience in the maritime industry. In addition to his education in naval architecture, he led an innovative shipyard for 12 years. This enriching experience allowed him to develop strong skills in operational management, team coordination, and supervision of shipbuilding projects. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in successfully realising various projects, enhancing his overall vision and deep understanding of the specific challenges in the naval sector. As CEO, he leverages this experience to guide ARMOR-X towards operational excellence and innovation in every project.
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Alternant Bureau d'étude
Gaspard Willette, passionné par la conception navale, prépare un diplôme d’Ingénieur en Génie Mécanique par Apprentissage à Centrale Lyon ENISE. Il applique ses compétences au sein de l’équipe de bureau d’étude d’ARMOR-X, où il contribue activement à la création de navires et de structures en aluminium. Dans le cadre de son alternance, il se consacre à la modélisation 3D, participe à la réalisation de la boucle navire et veille au respect des réglementations maritimes et fluviales. Curieux et observateur, Gaspard joue un rôle clé dans l'innovation chez ARMOR-X, tout en renforçant son expertise en ingénierie navale.
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Design office trainee
Gaspard Willette, passionate about naval design, is pursuing an Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering as a work-study student at Centrale Lyon ENISE. He applies his skills within the design office team at ARMOR-X, where he actively contributes to the creation of aluminum ships and structures. As part of his work-study program, he focuses on 3D modeling, participates in the development of the ship loop, and ensures compliance with maritime and inland waterway regulations. Curious and observant, Gaspard plays a key role in innovation at ARMOR-X while strengthening his expertise in naval engineering.
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Expert naval
Fort de plus de 30 ans d’expérience dans la construction navale, Michel Le Bouedec a occupé des postes clés chez DCNS (supervision de chantiers à l’international), Kership (chargé d’affaires) et Piriou (CEO). Il a conduit des projets complexes, civils et militaires, en France comme à l’étranger. Son expertise couvre l’ensemble du cycle de vie des navires, de la conception à la livraison. Il met aujourd’hui cette expérience au service d’ARMOR-X en tant que conseiller. Véritable référence du secteur, il apporte vision stratégique et maîtrise opérationnelle pour le management des programmes et la gestion de production.
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Naval Expert
With over 30 years of experience in shipbuilding, Michel Le Bouedec has held key positions at DCNS (international shipyard supervision), Kership (Project Manager), and Piriou (CEO). He has led complex civilian and military projects, both in France and abroad. His expertise spans the entire vessel life cycle, from design to delivery. He now brings this experience to ARMOR-X as an advisor. A true industry reference, he provides strategic vision and strong operational leadership in program management and production oversight.
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Directeur de développement
Fort d’une solide expérience nautique en tant que plongeur-démineur, Vincent a construit son parcours à la croisée du terrain, de l’ingénierie et de la stratégie. Formé au sein d’une école d’ingénieurs et titulaire d’un Executive MBA, il fonde HHC, une structure spécialisée dans les environnements complexes et à risques.
Entrepreneur engagé et passionné par l’innovation utile, il accompagne aujourd’hui les industriels du maritime, les bureaux d’études et les porteurs de technologies dans la transformation de leurs concepts en solutions fiables, industrialisables et directement opérationnelles.
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COO
With a strong nautical background as a mine clearance diver, Vincent has built his career at the crossroads of field operations, engineering, and strategy. Trained at an engineering school and holding an Executive MBA, he founded HHC, a company specializing in complex and high-risk environments.
A committed entrepreneur with a passion for meaningful innovation, he now supports maritime industry players, engineering firms, and technology developers in transforming their concepts into reliable, industrial-ready, and fully operational solutions.
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Mechatronics intern
Enzo is a work-study student in the operations team, where he contributes to daily activities related to production and operational organization. Passionate about the maritime world, he is pursuing a degree in naval mechatronics — a multidisciplinary field that allows him to develop skills at the intersection of mechanics, electronics, and automation.
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Alternant mécatronique
Enzo est alternant sur la partie opérationnelle, où il participe aux activités quotidiennes liées à la production et à l’organisation des opérations. Passionné par le monde maritime, il suit une formation en mécatronique navale, une filière polyvalente qui lui permet de développer des compétences à la croisée de la mécanique, de l’électronique et de l’automatisme.
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Responsable achat et logistique
Fort d’un parcours construit autour de la logistique, des achats et de la gestion opérationnelle, David Simon s’est progressivement spécialisé dans l’organisation des flux et la préparation des commandes pour la mise en production.
Ses expériences aux seins de structures industrielles et de chantiers navals lui ont permis de développer une vision globale des processus logistiques, de l’approvisionnement jusqu’au suivi des opérations terrain. Il intervient au quotidien pour assurer la coordination des besoins, le suivi des commandes et la bonne circulation des informations. Son approche est structurée, pragmatique et orientée vers l’efficacité des opérations.
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Purchasing and logistics manager
With a career built around logistics, procurement, and operational management, David Simon has progressively specialized in flow organization and order preparation for production launch.
His experience within industrial companies and shipyards has enabled him to develop a comprehensive view of logistics processes, from sourcing to on-site operations follow-up. On a daily basis, he ensures the coordination of requirements, order tracking, and smooth information flow. His approach is structured, pragmatic, and focused on operational efficiency.
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