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SR Structures Partners with Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group to Deliver Lift 45ft Yacht Infused with Gurit PRIME™ 37
By utilizing Gurit’s PRIME™ 37 epoxy infusion system, SR Structures successfully delivered a Marc Lombard-designed 45 ft yacht combining structural precision, infusion reliability, and superior finish quality—demonstrating the advantages of advanced resin technology in marine composites.
Inauguration of R&D Center in Tianjin
Gurit has inaugurated its Advanced Composites R&D Center in Tianjin, China, marking a key step in the company’s global innovation strategy.
Gurit leads the way in safer epoxy chemistry
As the EU reclassified key epoxy diluents, Gurit’s technical team developed patent-pending alternatives for its customers. Products that meet new safety standards without compromising performance.
RAFALE ETS Achieves Top Honors at Foiling SuMoth Challenge with Support from Gurit
RAFALE ETS achieved 2nd place in the regattas and 3rd overall at the Foiling SuMoth Challenge on Lake Garda, with support from Gurit. The team incorporated Gurit PET foam core in the catamaran’s crossbeams and stringers, improving structural performance and weight optimization.
Sailing Toward Sustainability: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Race Boat Construction
The race boat community is charting a new course toward sustainability, using Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to tackle the environmental impact of high-performance yacht construction. Recent IMOCA studies show that over 75% of emissions come from materials and tooling, driving initiatives such as shared moulds, CO₂ budgets, and smarter material choices. With recyclable fibres, bio-based resins, and class rules promoting longevity, competitive sailing is proving that performance and sustainability can advance together.
Gurit announces multi-year contract to subsea sector
Gurit has secured a multi-year contract supplying Corecell structural foam core to the subsea industry. Corecell is a market-leading, high performing core that remains unmatched in the marketplace, with a long history of success in extremely high performance and demanding applications.
EV Maritime Launches First Fully Electric Ferry with Gurit Composite Solutions
EV Maritime has launched its first fully electric passenger ferry, marking an important step forward in their journey to decarbonise urban marine transport. Built by McMullen & Wing in Auckland, the vessel showcases a collaboration between New Zealand-based construction and Gurit’s advanced composite materials.
Revolutionizing Wind Energy: Introducing the Gurit98m Open-Source Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Model
Introducing the Gurit98m – our open-source model designed to help wind turbine blade materials development, design and optimization.
Gurit and medmix Switzerland AG Announce Collaboration
Gurit’s newly launched BondPro two-part epoxy adhesive range for industrial applications are being supplied to customers in MIXPAC greenLine cartridges from medmix.
Stretch Wars: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Helanca
Innovation has been at the heart of Gurit and its original parent-company, Heberlein, from the beginning. The Group’s first patent, Helanca, became a global success and paved the way for a future in performance materials.
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