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TAYLOR MADE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES NEW FAMILY OF WINDSHIELDS
FOR SMALLER BOATS

GLOVERSVILLE, NY — October XX, 2003 — At IBEX 2003, Taylor Made Systems is unveiling a new family of tempered glass windshields designed specifically for smaller fish and ski boats.

The new Taylor Made "Select System" windshields incorporate a number of new features, including a redesigned extrusion frame with patented canvas and door hinge mounting, and an improved sealing process. They are made with state-of-the-art Taylor Made tempered safety glass, and are available in either anodized or polyester powder coat frames with a sparkling silver finish.

"The Select System is the result of a six-month engineering program at Taylor Made Systems, in which we set out to develop a lower-priced windshield for boats in the 16 - 21 ft. range," said Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing. "We have established new manufacturing processes and invested in state-of-the-art bending equipment to bring these new windshields to market at a competitive price."

"We realize that our boatbuilding customers are facing a tough marketplace, and we believe this new windshield program will help them stay competitive," added Oathout.

A member of the Taylor Made Group®, Taylor Made Systems, based in Gloversville, New York, is the world's largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the acknowledged leader in framed glass windshield technology for powerboats. Other marine product lines include hatches, doors, window systems, portlights, canvas boat tops and upholstered furniture. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications.

Headquartered in Gloversville, NY, the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has 95 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry's largest, most diversified suppliers. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems and Taylorbrite LLC. The Group operates 11 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Employing more than 800 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network.


Taylor Made Systems
93 South Boulevard
Gloversville, NY 12078


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Contacts:
Mike Oathout
Taylor Made Systems
+1 518 773 0636
email: moathout@taylormarine.com






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