01/08/2024

A Winning Partnership on European Waters

C-Tech Spain: Now Manufacturing Composite Tubes with New Mandrels in Operation.

Leveraging over 25 years of our expertise in advanced tube manufacturing, with their new fully operational mandrels, producing a high-performance carbon fibre spinnaker pole for the Fandango Sailing Team.

This milestone highlights our Spanish factory’s ability to deliver top-quality carbon fibre tubes that meet the stringent requirements of professional sailing. Our new mandrel sizes in Spain range from 12 to 115mm at 5800mm long with bigger sizes to come next year.

"We are very satisfied with the spinnaker pole from C-Tech Spain. The quality is exceptional, the custom lamination meets our specs perfectly, and the quick turnaround was crucial for us. We look forward to continuing our partnership with C-Tech." Fandango Sailing Team.

This pole was designed and manufactured in house at our factory in Spain, where we prioritise both precision and performance to meet exact needs. The spinnaker pole specifications were:

Tube Length: 5500mm + 0.19m for pole ends, Internal Diameter: 80mm, Wall Thickness: 3.75mm, Finish: Cloth

Tabarca Vela Alicante Trophy - photo © María Muiña2

Our new factory offers several key advantages to our customers:

Speed and Location: Our strategic location in Spain allows us to offer significantly shorter lead times for European clients, eliminating the delays and reducing the costs associated with shipping from our New Zealand factory.

Flexibility: We provide customisable solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each customer, ensuring optimal performance and satisfaction.

Quality: Our commitment to using high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques ensures that our products meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

The Fandango Sailing Team has now planned to order carbon sail battens from our Spanish factory for next season. Our factory's ability to deliver high-quality products with shorter lead times positions us as a key player in the European market for carbon fibre tubes.

For more information about our products and how C-Tech Spain can meet your composite needs, please contact us.

www.c-tech.co.nz

Tabarca Vela Alicante Trophy - photo © AC_est