Swell performers

The marine environment places great demands on adhesives and fasteners due to the corrosive properties of the sea, so producing an adequate system is a challenge.

Not only this, but the forces generated by conditions such as rough seas mean that the demands on such solutions is comparable to those faced in the motorsport industry.

In fact, the high end of the marine market has much in common with Formula One, in that performance and appearance are of equal importance. Although the present economic instability looks as if it may dampen demand for luxury yachts this year, orders are still at a near-record high.

So with this rise in demand for super yachts and pleasure cruisers, fastening systems must now be able to both look good and be easily removable to allow for upgrades and maintenance of onboard equipment ranging from vital navigation kit to built-in sound systems.

Since opening a dedicated marine division three years ago, Worcester company