This digital glass printing system is believed to be the only one of its kind in use in the marine industry, enabling much larger single piece side windows up to 10.5 ft. to be printed for large yachts and powerboats. The new printing process was added to the glass production process as a result of client feedback and the increasing demand for larger yachts, and therefore, larger single piece windows.

The process also reduces the production time for getting the first set of glass printed and onto the new boats, thus reducing the development cycle times for the boat builder. Additionally, the new digital system allows for adjustments to the ceramic ink pattern, which results in greater flexibility for the development teams if banding widths require alterations.

“This new technology is just one of a number of recent efforts designed to keep us at the forefront of glass window production in the marine industry,” said Nick Riska, North American sales manager for Trend Marine Products.

Trend Marine Products, a leading producer of a wide range of quality windows, doors, power roof systems and glass products for the boating industry, is a member of the Taylor Made Group.

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.