North Technology Group, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Founded in 1957 with North Sails, it is a diverse family of companies operating in marine and manufacturing markets worldwide. The company is a subsidiary of Oakley Capital Private Equity. As of 2022, North Technology Group had an estimated annual revenue of $434.4 million and employed 1,367 people.
North Technology Group's core business revolves around high-performance sailing and marine products. Its flagship brand, North Sails, is a global leader in designing, engineering, and manufacturing sails for various types of sailboats. Other notable brands include Southern Spars (carbon fiber spars and rigging), North Kiteboarding (kitesurfing equipment), Mystic Boarding (watersports equipment), and North Sails Apparel (clothing and accessories). The company recently expanded its portfolio by acquiring two other prominent sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails, which operate independently within the group. Additionally, North Windships is a consultancy brand focusing on CO2 reduction technologies for the commercial shipping industry.
North Technology Group, LLC appears to operate as an operating company that actively uses and protects its intellectual property. The company has been involved in one tracked patent litigation case, appearing as a plaintiff. This indicates a posture of asserting its own patent portfolio rather than primarily defending against infringement claims.
The sole tracked case, NORTH SAILS GROUP, LLC et al. v. Team New Zealand Ltd, was filed in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 3, 2025. This case highlights North Technology Group's engagement in defending its intellectual property rights related to sailmaking and marine technology.