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TAYLOR MADE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES POWER-DRIVEN
SLIDING SALON DOOR FOR MEGAYACHTS

GLOVERSVILLE, NY — October XX, 2003 — The newest addition to Taylor Made Systems' growing line of products for the megayacht market is a power-activated sliding salon door.

The salon door is operated by a quiet electric motor with a bulkhead-mounted push-button switch or handheld remote control. The large double-entry door is made with Taylor Made tempered safety glass and has a hand-polished 316L stainless steel frame. It is manufactured as a completely welded drop-in unit for strength, durability and easy installation.

Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, said, "This super-quiet electric-powered door unit is targeted for builders of yachts 50 ft. and up, and is the latest product to emerge from our active development program for the megayacht market."

"We have identified a growing trend toward the use of power-driven windows, hatches and doors in new megayachts, and we are responding with a new line of products to make sure we are at the forefront of this business," said 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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