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Blue Wave
produces a wide
range of rigging
products and is In today’s climate, it’s the rigging
recognised as
one of the biggest manufacturers spreading their interests
rigging suppliers across all sectors that are faring the best
to the production Michael Hasbo
yacht market managing director
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business since 1932. We
produce a very wide range
of rigging products and we
are recognised as one of
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