Sharrow Marine Honored Among Soundings Trade Only’s Most Innovative Marine Companies of 2025 at the Inaugural EPIC Awards
Sharrow Marine, a global pioneer in high-performance marine propulsion technology, has been recognized as one of Soundings Trade Only’s Most Innovative Marine Companies of 2025 in the magazine’s first-ever EPIC Awards. The honor was presented at the prestigious International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida, an annual event that brings together the world’s leading boatbuilders, designers, and marine technology innovators.
The EPIC Awards – standing for Excellence, Performance, Innovation, and Collaboration – celebrate organizations that are driving the marine industry forward through groundbreaking technology, sustainability initiatives, and leadership. Sharrow Marine’s recognition places it among a select group of companies redefining what’s possible in the field of marine propulsion and engineering.
A Landmark Year of Innovation and Expansion
Sharrow Marine’s inclusion in the 2025 EPIC Awards lineup marks a milestone in what has been an extraordinary year for the company. Known worldwide for its revolutionary Sharrow Propeller™, which features a patented loop-blade design that dramatically increases efficiency and performance, the company continues to expand its reach and impact across the marine sector.
In 2025, Sharrow launched the Sharrow MX-A™, the company’s first aluminum propeller designed specifically for 40–200 horsepower engines. This new product brings Sharrow’s award-winning propulsion technology to a wider range of recreational boaters, offering smoother rides, better fuel economy, and quieter operation – all at a more accessible price point.
The MX-A™ propeller represents a major step in Sharrow Marine’s mission to democratize advanced propulsion performance. By engineering a solution for the most commonly used class of recreational boats, the company continues to make its technology available not only to elite or commercial operators but also to everyday boating enthusiasts around the world.
Expanding Partnerships and Strategic Growth
2025 was also a year of significant strategic partnerships and operational growth. Sharrow Marine achieved approved supplier status through ADS, simplifying the process for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard to acquire its propeller systems. This approval signals growing recognition of Sharrow’s technology as a reliable and performance-enhancing solution for defense and government maritime applications.
Additionally, Marine partnered with Anduril Industries, one of the most innovative defense technology companies in the world, to integrate Sharrow Propellers into Copperhead-class autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs). This collaboration showcases how Sharrow’s core propulsion technology can enhance efficiency and agility in the next generation of unmanned marine systems.
To support its accelerating growth, Sharrow opened a new 60,000-square-foot production facility in Harper Woods, Michigan, dedicated to scaling manufacturing capacity and meeting rising global demand. Alongside this, the company relocated its headquarters to Newlab at Michigan Central in Detroit, a hub for advanced mobility and technology startups backed by Ford Motor Company.
This move positions Sharrow at the center of Detroit’s emerging innovation ecosystem and reflects its ambitions to extend beyond marine applications. Within this collaborative environment, Sharrow Marine plans to expand the applications of its propeller technology into new industries, including aerospace, defense, HVAC, and energy — fields where efficient fluid dynamics are key to performance and sustainability.
A Vision of Innovation and Excellence
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Soundings Trade Only for our continued commitment to innovation and excellence,” said Greg Sharrow, Founder and CEO of Marine. “It wasn’t long ago that we brought our first propeller to market. Today, we’re working with defense primes, scaling our Detroit operations, and entering entirely new industries. This award is a tribute to our team’s relentless drive and the future we’re building.”
Under Sharrow’s leadership, the company has become synonymous with boundary-pushing design and engineering. The original Sharrow Propeller™ earned international acclaim for its unique closed-loop design, which reduces drag, increases thrust, and improves overall vessel performance. The technology has been validated through extensive testing by both recreational and commercial operators and is now regarded as one of the most significant advancements in marine propulsion in decades.
The EPIC Awards: Recognizing the Best in Marine Innovation
Soundings Trade Only’s EPIC Awards program was launched in 2025 to replace its long-running “Top 10 Most Innovative Marine Companies” list with a more comprehensive recognition platform. The new format expands the spotlight to honor companies excelling in multiple dimensions of excellence — from technological breakthroughs and sustainability practices to workplace culture and industry leadership.
The 2025 EPIC Awards represent not only recognition for individual company achievements but also a celebration of the collective progress of the marine industry toward a more sustainable and technology-driven future. By highlighting companies like Sharrow Marine, the program aims to inspire innovation that enhances performance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility across all facets of boating and marine transport.
Continuing to Shape the Future of Propulsion
Marine’s momentum shows no sign of slowing. With expanded production, growing defense and commercial partnerships, and an ever-evolving product portfolio, the company continues to set new benchmarks for performance and efficiency in the propulsion sector.
The firm’s ongoing research and development efforts are focused on further optimizing its propeller geometry and exploring cross-industry adaptations. As global industries prioritize sustainability and fuel efficiency, Sharrow’s technology has the potential to revolutionize not only marine propulsion but also other systems that rely on fluid dynamics – from air movement in HVAC systems to energy generation turbines.
In recognition of its achievements, Sharrow Marine’s inclusion among the 2025 EPIC Award recipients reinforces its reputation as a transformative force in modern engineering.
About Sharrow Marine
Marine, a subsidiary of Sharrow Engineering LLC, designs and manufactures next-generation propulsion technologies that deliver superior performance, efficiency, and durability. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with manufacturing operations in Harper Woods, the company serves both recreational and commercial marine markets worldwide.
Its flagship innovation, the Propeller™, has been honored with numerous awards for engineering and design excellence, including recognition from Boating Magazine, the Miami International Boat Show, and now Soundings Trade Only’s EPIC Awards.
Sharrow Marine remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fluid dynamics and propulsion efficiency — shaping a more sustainable and high-performance future for the marine industry and beyond.
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