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| GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. – November 1, 2006 – Taylor Made Group has announced a major expansion of its presence at the 2006 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition (IBEX), which opens this week at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Taylor Made Group will feature more than 50 products and systems in its 3,000 sq. ft. booth at IBEX 2006, making it one of the largest exhibits on the show floor.
The Taylor Made Group consists of several marine focused manufacturing enterprises. Taylor Made Systems is the world’s largest supplier of windshields, glass and canvas systems as original equipment manufactured (OEM) products to boatbuilders. Group members also include Trend Marine Products – the largest supplier of marine glazing systems for luxury yachts in Europe, Water Bonnet Manufacturing, Inc. – a leading developer of windshields and windows for the marine market, and Taylor Made Products – the leading supplier of fenders, buoys, boat covers and other aftermarket accessories for the boating market. “This year, we have considerably expanded our product line and at IBEX we will be exhibiting the largest number of new offerings and innovations in company history,” said Mike Oathout, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Made Systems. Taylor Made Systems will showcase the Eclipse windshields, a new line of contoured windshields for sportboats, as well as an improved and upgraded Integrated Tower System (ITS) for wakeboard boats and hardtop applications. Other new products available from Taylor Made Systems include the Link Latch, a new latch mechanism for walk-thru doors, an improved Ultra III hatch assembly, an ISO-compliant fixed laminated hull glass system and the patented M3 Canvas System for stainless-steel windshields. “Our strategic alliance with Trend Marine and Water Bonnet strengthens our position in the market place and reinforces our commitment to being a top quality provider of marine OEM equipment,” said Al Petit, president, Taylor Made Systems. “IBEX has grown to be one of the boating industry’s premier annual events for showing new products and networking with other professionals representing all facets of the boating marketplace,” said Dennis Flint, president of the Taylor Made Group. “We have been a major supporter of IBEX since its inception, and we look forward to participating in what promises to be the biggest and best IBEX ever.” A member of the Taylor Made Group®, Taylor Made Systems is based in Gloversville, N.Y. Together with its partner companies, Trend Marine Products and Water Bonnet Manufacturing, Inc., Taylor Made Systems 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, N.Y., 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, Taylor Made Glass Systems, Trend Marine Products and Water Bonnet Manufacturing, Inc. The Group operates 12 facilities in the United States, the Republic of Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico. Employing more than 1,500 associates, its products are distributed through a worldwide distribution network. For sales inquiries, contact Taylor Made Systems by phone, +1 518-773-0636 or by e-mail, tms@taylormarine.com. Visit our Website at www.taylormarine.com.
Taylor Made Systems P R E S S R E L E A S E Contacts: Mary Swetits |