The Pays de la Loire region (Western France) stands foremost in shipbuilding technology and pleasure boats manufacturing. From yachts and sailboats to cruise liners, Pays de la Loire produces over half of the ships built in Europe, with the world’s top two manufacturers, Bénéteau and Jeanneau and other famous brands.
The Pays de la Loire region is leader in the fast growing yachting business, due to top-ranking yachting brands and an extensive network of over 400 subcontractors, along with a dense network of research centers and universities.
ACEBI www.acebi.com
Proposes gangways, accommodation ladders, platforms, shell doors and all type of davits for mega-yachts above 25 m all in CARBON FIBER or classical stainless steel or aluminium.
ADC SEMAPHORE www.semaphore.tm.fr
Manufacturers of Marine Ready to Wear, they propose a range of technical and nautical sportswear (parka, body warmer, fleece jacket, shirts…). They can offer embroidering and serigraphy services.
CORDERIE LANCELIN www.corderie-lancelin.fr
FIBER TECHNOLOGY AT THE HEART OF INNOVATION
Present in the boating industry for over 40 years, Lancelin ropes is a result of constant research from high tech fibres that guarantees performance of its products and the name of innovative company, thus enabling them to satisfy any specific order dealing with technical or esthetical aspects. Their products are used in yachting, sailing, interior design, etc. and they equip 85% of main french shipyards and big famous boats such as Gitana XI, Orange, Doha, Maricha, Wally, TP52…
NAUTIRAID www.nautiraid.com
Since1936, Nautiraid has used unique, patented, traditional techniques to deliver very high quality folding canoes and kayaks. Their boats are entirely hand made and combine beautiful lines, comfort, performance and safety. They meet the expectations of, among others, extreme adventurers and armies. Each unique Nautiraid folding boat is produced entirely in the western region of France.
OCEA www.ocea.fr
Motor-yachts built with professional standards for transoceanic programs. The key elements to the design brief of all OCEA Yachts are: Transatlantic range, speed 10 to 25 knots, low fuel consumption, excellent stability underway and at anchor, great ease to manoeuvre, low maintenance, structural under body protection, easy repair including dry docking, aluminium hull and superstructure, minimum crew requirement, all key elements for the most enjoyable and relaxed navigations in full comfort and safety.
SIRENA VOILES www.sirena-voile.com
Helping resorts and hotels in boosting their water sport leisure activities with catamaran sailing, marketed exclusively by the tour operator Spots d’Evasion. Builder of he SL catamaran, one platform, four programs with the SL Fun (school), SL15.5 (introduction), SL16 (performance & leisure) and SL16 selected by ISAF (International Sailing Federation) for youth sailing world championship.
RUBAN BLEU www.rubanbleu.com
RUBAN BLEU is recognised as a world leader in electrical boat technology with a reputation for quality worldwide.
For about 15 years RUBAN BLEU has been designing and manufacturing state of the art electrical boats and associated equipment for tourism professionals and local authorities. They assure after sales service and the supply of spare parts.