Caterpillar Inc. announced today that it will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, to increase its worldwide capacity for large-engine production. Once operational in 2013, the engine facility will become Caterpillar’s third global source for the company’s industry leading 3500 series engines.
Marine AV, Europe’s number one supplier of high quality audio‐visual systems for boats, is now stocking the iBoat range of deluxe, stylish iPod / iPhone docks.
Dutch mast builder, Formula Marine will show an exceptional development of its carbon technology and wood lamination at METS 2010.
Lantic Entertainment Systems has appointed MAP Marine as its sales and service partner in France. The company has also signed up electrical integrator RETEC, based in the Anatalya Free Zone on the southern coast of Turkey, to act as its representative in that country.
Permateek has announced the introduction of Permateek Light an exceptionally light and versatile decking that is up to 20% lighter than other types of synthetic decking material.
YachtProjects, Florida has entered into a joint venture with Testbank Ship Repair in Hampshire, England. This Joint venture will promote both companies in the superyacht refit and repair sector of the market place, offering superyacht services on both sides of the Atlantic
Formula Marine has announced that it will supply its first Chinese contract for a 52m yacht with full sailing systems control package of rig and deck gear including winches, tracks, standing and running rigging together with the systems power pack.
Henshaw Inflatables, is launching innovative new products designed for the superyacht market, the inflatable Sea Pool MKII and the new Inflatable Jet Ski Dock at METS 2010.
Lumotics Marine, has developed ‘Mood Magic’, the world’s first integrated lighting controller for superyachts. Making its world launch at METS 2010, this unique lighting control unit has been designed to manage a mixed system of Halogen and the latest colour-changing LED lighting for universal application on superyachts.
Awlgrip is proud to announce its latest technical breakthrough, Controlled Fusion (CF). CF technology is a unique chemical system that allows extended re-coat times, removes the need for sanding prior to applying the next coat and also gives excellent substrate adhesion.
Dometic Marine launch the proSafe MD361 P safe at this year’s METS 2010. Specifically designed to complement the luxury interior of 30M+ superyachts, the proSafe MD361 P provides a stylish and practical solution for luxury yacht owners, clients and charter guests to secure high value personal items such as jewellery, watches and money.
Bill Dixon, Chairman of the Jury of the DAME, presented the Award to the winner of the prestigious prize at the start of METS. The Overall Winner of the DAME Award 2010 is the Seldén Reversible Winch of Seldén Mast AB.