| GLOVERSVILLE, NY — January 9, 2006 — Trend Marine Products Ltd. recently introduced a wide range of new products for U.S. production boat builders. The new products include semi-custom and production carbon sunroof systems for weight conscious large and small opening applications, a new slim-line patio door system as well as portlights, pantograph doors and fairleads.
"These products are our response to the demands of the U.S. market and reflect our strong commitment to it," said Nick Riska, U.S. regional sales manager, Trend Marine Products Ltd.
Taylor Made Group acquired Trend Marine in September 2004. Founded in 1973, Trend Marine Products Ltd. is a leading UK manufacturer of stainless-steel and aluminum framed windscreens, windows, doors, glass, ports, hatches and associated products for the recreational boat industry. The company has supplied the major UK boat manufacturers for many years, beginning with Fairline and Princess in 1975, Sunseeker in 1979 and Sealine in 1986. More recently, the company has turned its attention overseas and counts Carver Yachts, Tiara, Westport, Hatteras and Hinckley among its major U.S. customers, as well as supplying Riviera in Australia, Gulf Craft, Windy and several Taiwanese yards.
Trend has expanded significantly over the past six years, doubling its turnover and investing in excess of £5m in new factory space and a state-of-the-art CNC glass cutting, toughening and bending plant. The company currently employs 300 people at its 12-acre site in northeast Norfolk.
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 and canvas boat tops. The company also supplies glass products for a variety of architectural, agricultural and industrial applications.
Headquartered in Gloversville, New York, the Taylor Made Group, Inc. has nearly 100 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry’s largest, most diversified suppliers to boatbuilders and the aftermarket. The Taylor Made Group includes Taylor Made Products, Taylor Made Systems, Taylorbrite LLC and Trend Marine Products Ltd. The Group operates 12 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. Employing more than 1,300 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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Rhodes Communications
+1 757 451 0602
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