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| GLOVERSVILLE, NY — March 5, 2002 — The latest innovation from Taylor Made Systems is a powered sliding roof system for boats.
The power roof system is built with a welded aluminum frame and 6-mm or 8-mm CleanCurve tempered safety glass. A variety of glass tints are available, including Taylor Made's new-technology temperature-control glass. An internal drainage system is built into the frame to prevent leakage. The sliding window is operated with a pneumatic or electric drive. The rooftop system is a drop-in unit and comes fully assembled for easy installation, according to Mike Oathout, vice president, sales and marketing, for Taylor Made Systems. The units can be customized for the boatbuilder's specific requirements. "We have spent countless engineering and development hours on this project," said Oathout. "The rooftop window unit showcases our unique core capabilities in design and manufacture of welded aluminum and tempered glass products." 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, New York, the Taylor Made Group has 93 years of experience as one of the recreational marine industry's largest, most diversified manufacturers and suppliers. Other companies in the Taylor Made Group include Taylor Made Environmental, Taylor Made Products and Taylorbrite LLC. The group has 17 facilities in the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. Employing over 1,100 associates, its products are marketed through a worldwide distribution network.
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