Swedish manufacturer of Nord West motorboats from 37-56 ft and Najad sailing yachts from 35-57 ft. The company was founded by entrepreneur Benny Martinsson in 1985. After several years as a contract sailing yachts builder he wanted a brand of his own. Year 1989 he purchased the brand name Nord West from a Norwegian company and continued the boatbuilding heritage from Orust. In 2011 the company aquired the sailing boat yard Najadvarvet AB. The company employes over 130 people and have its own laminating factory as well as wood work shop.