Keyton - Human Comfort Engineering
Keyton is a European manufacturer specialized in Human Comfort Engineering – precision engineering applied to the comfort of the human body in two strategic industries: clinical wellness and high-demand shipping.
With 25 years of experience in marine engineering, Keyton manufactures First Class seats with electric recline and genuine natural leather upholstery for ferries, fast ferries and high speed craft. More than 9,000 seats in operation worldwide – including +1,800 units on state-of-the-art fast ferries – certified by RINA under HSC 2000 Code, Annex 10.
Baleària ‘s partner for more than 20 years – Keyton’s strongest and most strategic relationship in the marine sector. We collaborate with Armón Shipyards – Lido Marine – Oliver Design – Baleària & Fred. Olsen Express – Trasmediterranea.
Ergonomics applied to the naval sector
The Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Valencia and the Biomedical Neuroengineering Research Group of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche verified the results of Keyton’s research in applied ergonomics – subsequently transferred to the design of First Class ferry and fast ferry seats to maximize passenger comfort on long crossings.
Human Comfort Engineering – the same scientific knowledge, applied to two industries.
25 years of marine engineering - Ferry & Fast Ferry Division
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2000 | First electric ferry seats – naval division start-up |
| 2008 | Ferry Martí i Soler – Oliver Design – Baleària – Shippax Award |
| 2011 | Ferry Volcán de Tinamar – Naviera Armas – Barreras Shipyard |
| 2017 | Ferry Zurbarán – Trasmediterránea – Oliver Design |
| 2023 | RINA Type Approval JADE BL-01 – HSC 2000 Code, Annex 10 |
| 2024 | Fast ferry Margarita Salas – Flagship of Baleària Canarias – Astilleros Armón |
| 2026 | Fast ferry Mercedes Pinto – Flagship of Baleària Canarias – Astilleros Armón |
Naval certification
RINA Type Approval – Certificate No. PRD067422XA – HSC 2000 Code, Annex 10 – 3G
RINA Fire Certificate – Certificate No. MED137822CS – IMO 2010 FTP Code
Our vision
At Keyton, we put the human being at the center of everything we manufacture. From product development to after-sales service – in the marine division and in the wellness division – our commitment is the same: to offer comfort, durability and innovation solutions that exceed the expectations of operators, shipyards and end users.
Two industries. The same standard. The same standard of excellence. In every product. In every industry.
35 years manufacturing wellness - Wellness Division
With more than 35 years of experience and +200,000 shiatsu robotic chairs manufactured in Europe, Keyton is a direct manufacturer of reference in the high-end wellness sector – with clinical efficacy proven by the University of Medicine of Valencia and the Biomedical Neuroengineering Research Group of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Start of production in Europe – FX Series Collection – Ergonomic Armchairs |
| 1993 | New Keyton MMS Series range – adapted for the European market |
| 2000 | Clinical trials – University of Medicine of Valencia – Demonstrated 42% reduction in muscle tension. |
| 2001 | Keyton “Concept” – new standard in the industry |
| 2005 | Keyton Aero – Sensor Scan – First seat with muscle strain detection |
| 2006 | Keyton Cosmo – Giugiaro Design – Patented SensorFT2 Technology |
| 2008 | 11 years at International Trade Fairs – Cologne – Milan – Paris – Birmingham – Valencia |
| 2016 | Neuroingeniería Biomédica – Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche – 21% reduction in cervical tensions. |
| 2020 | Keyton H10 – Artificial intelligence – Analysis of 128 muscle tension points |
