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“We haven’t adopted any new processes but expanded our production capacity in line with increased demand though Permateek’s versatility which, we think, is a major part of our success which lies in the fact that it can be cut, routed, and heat-formed to create curves, steps, or other intricate designs. This is important especially with smaller boats between 10- 15 metres.
When probed on pricing policy, Vince Coda commented, “There has been a slight price increase due to increases in our raw materials. But, fortunately, we have been able to keep this down to the very minimum.”
This was a sample of the top major players in the field of yacht decking that were candid about how they fared throughout the difficulties of the past three turbulent years. All have shown a robust approach to stocking levels despite the uncertainty of demand and whilst there still remains an untouched prestige of a natural hard wood decking system, the alternatives now offer something very similar.
Versatility is a major part of our success. The fact that it can be cut, routed, and heat-formed to create curves, steps, or other intricate designs
In their conversations with me and heavily depicted on their websites, all claim to be ‘green’, however one stands out, with EcoDeck® becoming green tag verified. Internationally recognised in the Asia- Pacific rim and additionally with 70 other countries around the world, it relates to products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. Awarded only to those that are prepared to
be rigorously tested. This, Ecodeck B.V. believes, is an important USP and already features prominently in their marketing material.
Meanwhile, Timberlux maintains its vigilance in ensuring that its products strictly adhere to its criteria and with its own kitemark emphasises its credence in offering teak, a natural and durable wood that still retains the prestige and panache that befits many yachts.
On the other hand, Permateek, maintains that the composites that it uses, means it is harder wearing than many of its rivals and therefore once installed, costs less to maintain and in turn retains its appealing appearance for up to two decades, which it claims, therefore lasts longer than many alternatives.
With thirty million leisure boats in the world and counting at a healthy rate of increase, each boat needs a decking solution, whether fitting out new yachts, through the OEM route or alternatively, engaging the burgeoning refurbishment and refit market when used craft need that ‘make-over’. The leisure market from superyachts to production cruisers to RIBs, has become vast with huge future potential for deck fabricators of all types.
In my conversations with the key players, I was taken aback, by the diversity of products, ranging from DIY kits to full customisation services for a superyacht deck.
Remarkably, the business carried high stock levels throughout, to ensure that orders from any boat builders, once they recovered, would be fulfilled as swiftly as possible.
And finally the technology in decking also continues apace and whatever lies underfoot, think for a minute, when walking barefoot to the helm or hospitality areas, how comfortable, secure and cool it feels and looks. There’s an army of ‘back room’ personnel and technicians that made that happen for you, your crew and guests!
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