Having started ten years ago with a single back stay aboard Lawrie Smith’s Whitbread Race entry, Silk Cut, Future Fibres has grown at an incredible rate to become the market leader it is today - this week announcing it is to supply a full set of PBO composite rigging to Baltic Yachts’ new 197ft super ketch ‘Panamax’.
Today the company has over 175 rigs currently in service and has achieved numerous firsts for the industry, including being the only rigging manufacturer to have been awarded Germanischer Lloyd Type Approval.
Tom Hutchinson comments: “Future Fibres has enjoyed remarkable success over the last ten years and it’s great that we can mark the occasion with such a prestigious order. We have been involved in more than thirty circumnavigations, as well as countless record attempts and race wins, but we are even more excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. The market is developing at a tremendous rate, and we’re very proud of the contribution we’ve already made to its growth. I think we all expect there to be some big changes in the future, but I’m confident we’ll continue to lead the way.
Tom continued: “We mustn’t forget that this is also PBO’s tenth birthday. Without the product we certainly wouldn’t be where we are today, but development never stops. We currently have a number of very promising new products entering the final stages of development, it’s a very busy time for us.”
Future Fibres also recently celebrated its 25th superyacht order. As part of its ongoing commitment to the superyacht industry, June will see the team attend the first ‘Rolex Boat International Regatta’, where it will sponsor the exclusive Dubois beach party, being held at the Romazzino Hotel, Porto Cervo. The company will also be present at ‘The Superyacht Cup Palma’, where a new trophy, designed by Future Fibres, will be presented to the winner of the IRC racing class.
Details will soon be announced on a number of events and celebrations, which Future Fibres has planned to commemorate the company’s outstanding growth and market position, as well as to thank customers, industry partners and advocates who have supported the company through the years.
