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Alloy Yachts New Zealand - Platinum Sponsor
Alloy Yachts is a custom builder of aluminium motor yachts and sailing yachts from 30m (100ft) to 68m (220ft). The yard is recognised as one of the leading Superyacht builders in the world with an international reputation for reliable operation and world class quality.
The Company objective is to strive for continual improvement and the quality and innovation of its projects has been acknowledged with many International awards.
Led by Managing Director Tony Hambrook the yard recognises that much is owed to the vision of customers who entrust the translation of their dreams to the Alloy Yachts team. The company places considerable effort into staff training that includes 50 apprentices. Total employees exceed 300.
Alloy Yachts enjoys the confidence of leading naval architects, interior designers, project managers, captains and a growing worldwide community of repeat and new satisfied owners.
www.alloyyachts.co.nz
High Modulus - Platinum Sponsor
For over 25 years, High Modulus has championed the use of composite technology and structural engineering throughout the international marine industry. The company is involved with an impressive range of projects, from one-off performance race yachts to robust commercial craft to luxurious mega motor yachts, and has firmly established itself as a leader in its field.
McMullen & Wing - Platinum Sponsor
Since 1969 McMullen & Wing Ltd has forged a name for itself in the New Zealand boat-building industry. Early years saw McMullen & Wing emerge as a pioneer in aluminium yacht construction.
Over the years McMullen & Wing has been called upon to construct vessels of many different sizes and types. In addition to our race winning sailing yachts we have also produced motor yachts constructed of varying materials, and a range of light commercial vessels including the construction of Police and Pilot boats, and passenger vessels.
Southern Spars - Platinum Sponsor
Southern Spars is the industry leader in the design, construction, installation and servicing of custom masts, booms and rigging for high performance racing and cruising yachts.
Yachting Developments - Platinum Sponsor
A builder of luxury sail and power yachts, Yachting Developments is attributed to building a number of notable world class superyachts a few of which include Pinta 05, Vesper, Symmetry, Intrigue, Keturah and Silvertip.
At Yachting Developments we build objects of passion. We build life and vitality into your yacht by upholding the long tradition of classic boat building and blending that with cutting edge composite construction.
www.ydl.co.nz
Lufthansa Private Jet - Official Airline
Lufthansa Private Jet represents the epitome of high quality personal travel. As flexible as having your own jet, but with a global network and the professionalism of a leading airline. Lufthansa Private Jet is a unique service - and it offers you total convenience long before your journey begins.
Adhesive Technologies Ltd - Gold Sponsor
Adhesive Technologies Ltd (ATL), a privately owned Auckland based company, is the largest manufacturer-formulator of liquid epoxy and vinylester resins in New Zealand.
www.adhesivetechnologies.co.nz
Awlgrip - Gold Sponsor
Awlgrip's reputation has been built upon consistent technical innovation, stringent quality controls and the superlative finish of Awlgrip products, which have long since represented the standard against which all others are measured.
Good global product availability, complete systems encompassing all phases from surface preparation to topcoat and, most importantly, knowledgeable staff renowned for their "hands on", problem-solving approach have all made their contribution to defining the unique Awlgrip character over the years.
Auckland International Boat Show - Gold Sponsor
6th - 9th March 2008
The 2008 Auckland International Boat Show marks the 10th Anniversary of the prestigious boat industry showcase. The March event will once again be held in the City of Sails. Auckland at beautiful Viaduct Harbour. This prestigious waterfront venue provides the perfect central city location to host what is expected to be a ‘bumper’ display of marine vessels and related products for the 10 year celebration. This world class marina facility includes well designed indoor and on-water outdoor facilities, as well as easy pontoon access to the central display island and marquees.
The show remains the country’s premier on water based show, presenting the best of New Zealand’s marine industry. With a targeted marketing campaign, at both national and international audiences, the show will provide great business opportunities for the marine industry in 2008.
www.aucklandinternationalboatshow.com
Cervina - Gold Sponsor
Cervina is a New Zealand based company that specialises in marine electrical design and the development and installation of fully customised control and monitoring systems for the international superyacht market.
www.cervina.co.nz
Electronic Navigation Limited - Gold Sponsor
From the most complex application for defence, commercial and superyacht use to a stand alone fish finder for a trailer boat, ENL has the experience and expertise necessary to specify, supply, install and service quality marine electronics.
Hall Spars - Gold Sponsor
Hall Spars & Rigging manufactures high-performance carbon-fiber spars for custom and production boats. Each facility also manufactures aluminum masts for production boats.
www.hallspars.com
Ocean Media - Gold Sponsor
OCEAN Media is Oceania’s leading luxury marine and lifestyle publisher, dedicated to the elite of yachting, both motor and sail and continuing growth of the superyacht industry in our region.
Publishing OCEAN Magazine, The Great Southern Route, Offshore Yachting and the Audi Hamilton Island Official Race Week Program, OCEAN Media is proud to be associated with such an important gathering of superyacht industry professionals.
All magazines are now available online in digital format.
Please visit www.oceanmedia.com.au
CT Sailbattens - Silver Sponsor
CT Sailbattens is the market-leading range of carbon fibre sail battens, manufactured in New Zealand by C-Tech Ltd. Their unique rectangular, hollow, tapered shape makes CT Sailbattens a light, strong and durable sail batten solution. CT Sailbattens are suitable for yachts from 50ft in length up to the largest of superyachts.
ibi Insurance Brokers - Silver Sponsor
Insurance Brokers (International) Ltd is a major New Zealand owned risk and insurance brokerage, with a specialist niche in the marine industry sector. We handle large complex risks through to the smaller operator, offering professional quality advice with a friendly personal approach.
We also handle commercial and pleasure craft insurance, from super yachts to small craft, from ferries to dumb barges, anywhere in the world. Our staff in this division are all actively involved in boating, some having been NZ representative sailors.
Events Clothing Company Ltd - Silver Sponsor
A brand born at sea, Line 7 began life in 1963 making wet weather clothing for sailors. New Zealand's high rainfall and harsh conditions made it the perfect testing grounds. Sailors soon noted the quality and performance and Line 7's reputation for outstanding clothing spread rapidly to marina's around the world.
www.eventsclothing.co.nz
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Ltd - Silver Sponsor
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Ltd specialise in the construction of custom built composite and timber vessels, and have hand crafted a diverse portfolio of high value sailing and motor yachts for discerning clients since the mid 1980’s.
www.lloydstevensonyachts.co.nz
Mico Metals - Silver Sponsor
MICO Metals has had a long association as a supplier of quality Sheet, Plate and Extrusion to the NZ Marine Industry.
Our goal is to be the best supplier of non-ferrous metal products, in New Zealand. This means setting the standards in our industry for quality customer service and products and making sure that we can achieve this goal in every way ….every day.
www.micometals.co.nz
