Marina Services Presentation 2025

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For 35 years, Rolec has been a global leader in the design, manufacture, supply, installation of service pedestals and products for marina and waterside destinations. Our expert engineers support every stage of development, delivering high quality, marine grade solutions with exceptional project guidance. Proud to serve some of the world’s most iconic marinas, we provide emergency equipment, pump out systems, lighting, and smart metering for all locations, trusted by industry experts worldwide.

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Rolec Launches New HEX & OCEAN Marina Service Pedestals

With over 35 years of manufacturing experience behind the company, these additions to Rolec’s marina service offering combine premium materials with enduring, weather-proof design, creating a more versatile range that meets the needs of any waterfront development seeking performance, reliability, and electrification.

Speaking on the launch, Holly Brown, Group Commercial Director at Rolec, says: ‘The new HEX and OCEAN pedestals combine modular design, robust materials, and advanced functionality to meet the demands of modern marinas. From IP-rated angled sockets and LED amenity lighting to smart metering and optional wireless connectivity, these pedestals deliver flexible, durable, and easy-to-maintain solutions that simplify installation and improve operational efficiency for waterfront destinations, pontoons and private moorings worldwide.’

The latest additions to Rolec’s marina range, the HEX and OCEAN, are constructed from heavy-duty power-coated steel or marine-grade polished stainless steel. Purpose-built, they combine a sleek design with sophisticated functionality, featuring segregated compartments for electrical, water, and SOS services, and integrated LED lighting, all within a compact pedestal fully adaptable to each site’s needs and customisable with optional branding vinyls to reflect each marina’s identity.

The HEX was created to meet the growing demand for premium, cost-effective marina solutions. It delivers a luxurious product without extravagant cost, and the range also includes an SOS emergency service pedestal. 

The OCEAN returns with a comprehensive upgrade, designed to meet the rigorous demands for bespoke, robust marina solutions. 

Both pedestals are engineered for demanding coastal environments, featuring a durable IP66 / IK10-rated enclosure and a wide output range. They also offer UV-stabilised, fire-resistant protection and full compliance with current electrical safety standards and wiring regulations.

Designed for ease and flexibility, both solutions are modular, surface or root-mountable, and simple to install and maintain, with easy access to internal components. They support intelligent software integration, including MID-compliant kWh and optional wireless LoRaWAN connectivity, helping marinas optimise energy management, monitor consumption, enable accurate billing, and enhance the guest experience.

Rolec embeds sustainability at every stage of its marina pedestal design and manufacturing. The HEX and OCEAN are built for durability and robustness, with long-lasting materials that minimise maintenance and replacement. Environmentally conscious practices, including 100% recyclable packaging, reduced transport emissions, and energy-efficient production, support the products’ lifecycle. Combined with Rolec’s electrical testing, inspection, and annual site services, these pedestals offer operators reliable solutions that deliver high-performance and long-term value.

‘In introducing these additions, we provide marinas with the capability and longevity Rolec is known for. This reflects our ongoing dedication to maintaining a market-leading position through cost-efficient, sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact while future-proofing infrastructure.’ – added Holly.

Sustainability Rooted in Practice, Not PR

A Longstanding Commitment

Long before ‘sustainability’ became a boardroom talking point, Rolec was already taking steps that aligned with environmental stewardship. At the time, many of these decisions weren’t branded as such, we simply viewed them as good practice.

Using local supply chains reduced unnecessary transport miles and supported regional economies. Engineering products for durability meant fewer replacements, lower material usage, and extended product life cycles. Minimising waste was about efficiency and diligence. These principles were quietly embedded into the company’s operations long before they became part of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) checklists.

At Rolec, sustainability has always been about consciously building for the future. The decisions we make in design, sourcing, and manufacturing directly affect our customers, our industry, and the generations that follow. That philosophy has only been reinforced by the achievement of ISO 14001:2015 certification, which formalised our environmental management systems and gave further structure to our ongoing efforts.

The Strength of Manufacturing Control

As UK manufacturers, we maintain full control over the build and development of our core product range. This visibility across the entire life cycle, from concept to creation, delivery, and ongoing maintenance, which gives us opportunities to implement positive innovations at every stage.

For example, by upgrading our solar array and reducing our consumption of heating oil across the site, we generated an estimated annual CO₂e saving of 76,410kg. Alongside this, battery storage was introduced to capture excess solar energy, which now helps to power our factory and charge electric vehicles without drawing from the grid. These steps not only reduced emissions but also improved our energy resilience, something many marinas are equally striving to achieve as energy prices fluctuate and sustainability targets tighten.

Similarly, by reducing the size of our packaging, we are now able to ship 50% more products per pallet. This has cut transport-related emissions by 33% and lowered logistical costs, a benefit both to our own operations and to operators’ conscious of supply chain impact. At the same time, we ensured all materials used in preparing products for shipping are FSC-certified and 100% recyclable. A switch to water-based inks further reduced our carbon footprint by nearly 40%.

These measures may sound incremental, but collectively they demonstrate how small, thoughtful decisions build towards meaningful results.

Closing the Loop

Waste is another area where continuous improvement has delivered change. At present, 70% of our manufacturing refuse is diverted to recycling facilities. On its own, that would be a positive step. But by also converting the remaining 30% of waste material into SRF (Solid Recovered Fuel), we avoid sending anything to landfill.

This approach reduces environmental burden while supporting a circular economy one where raw materials are continuously repurposed. For the marina sector, the concept of circularity has particular resonance. Marinas generate waste ranging from packaging and plastics to maintenance residues, and every site has a role to play in ensuring these materials are handled with care.

ESG Beyond Compliance
Today, ESG factors dominate the conversation around a green future. But the real test is ensuring these commitments go beyond compliance. ESG for show does nothing to serve the long-term interests of businesses, communities, or natural environments.

For marinas, ESG must be genuine and measurable. Coastal protection, biodiversity, energy efficiency, and the experience of berth holders all intersect in ways that cannot be managed through surface-level initiatives. Customers are discerning, and regulators are watching. The businesses that will thrive are those that view ESG not as a hurdle, but as an opportunity to enhance operations and secure resilience.

Our role as manufacturers is to align our processes and supply chains with these long-term goals. That means designing durable products, reducing emissions, managing waste ethically, and providing infrastructure that helps marinas meet their own sustainability goals.

Looking Ahead

No single company can claim to have ‘solved’ sustainability. The nature of the challenge is that it demands constant progress, adaptation, and shared responsibility. At Rolec, we know that real impact comes from working together. By collaborating across our group of companies, we combine expertise to deliver holistic solutions, helping marinas achieve more with energy management, solar initiatives, measured resource consumption, and long-term strategic development. 

As Holly Brown, Rolec’s Commercial Director put it, ‘Our vision is not about trend-chasing. It’s about doing what’s right, because we always have, and because we always will.’

That’s why we see our sustainability efforts not as a finite project but as an ongoing process. Each year brings new opportunities to reimagine, refine, reduce, and renew, and the marina sector is on the same journey. The real measure is not in what we say, but in what we do. Only by prioritising substance over image can we ensure that progress is genuine and lasting—rooted in practice, not publicity.

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The Problem: Electricity is Getting Expensive — Fast

The latest hike in the energy price cap means that operators who don’t charge guests separately for electricity are now at further risk of losing money. As air fryers, electric heaters, EV chargers and more become common at berths, guest consumption is becoming both unpredictable and expensive to subsidise.

For marinas already dealing with tight margins and post-COVID recovery, this is a storm they can’t afford to weather blindly.

The Solution: Pay-As-You-Go Pricing 

Many forward-thinking sites are switching to a combined hardware and software solution designed specifically for the marina industry. Whether it’s a busy coastal marina or an inland waterway, Rolec and Metpow have you covered from all directions - ensuring guests pay only for what they use, and site owners never have to guess, estimate, or absorb the cost of rising usage.

With Rolec & Metpow:
	•	Guests pay for their own energy usage through a simple self-serve app
•	Operators maintain full control over energy supply and pricing, including peak and off-peak tariffs 
	•	Real-time insights allow for smarter management and better guest experience
•	Guests can have peace of mind knowing all energy usage is accurately reported by MID approved hardware
	•	No more guesswork — each stay is individually metered and fairly billed

Trusted by Leading Sites

From independent marinas to large-scale destinations, Rolec has consistently proven itself as a leader in the electrical industry. Now, in partnership with Metpow’s cloud-based platform, they’re transforming utility management across the UK leisure sector.

Operating via Rolec’s tried and tested hardware, Metpow uses secure wireless connectivity to give you live consumption data, remote control, and automated billing — all from your phone or computer.

Heading Into Season, Don’t Leave Profits to Chance

The 2025 summer season is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet — but also one of the most expensive if electricity isn’t managed properly. If you’re still bundling electricity into berth fees, now is the time to make the switch.

As more marinas and waterfront destinations move away from bundling electricity and water into accommodation packages, it's essential to plan for accurate utility metering, transparent pricing, and modern billing systems. This transition supports fairer charging, encourages responsible resource use, and aligns with sustainability goals.

A Rolec and Metpow network lets you protect your bottom line, enhance your guest experience, and take control of energy costs with confidence.

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Rolec’s dedicated team design and manufacture electrical distribution panels ranging from 63amp up to 4000amps per phase for both land and marina installations.

Providing a comprehensive range of electrical distribution panels for the modern marina environment.

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