THREE EXCITING NEW COLLABORATIONS FROM AWLGRIP

Thursday, November 14, 2019
 

It’s always busy for Awlgrip, with new product introductions and exciting collaborative projects, as we work with owners, applicators and boatyard to achieve industry-leading results. We invite you to check out our three latest case studies featuring two of our recently launched products – Awlwood Multi-Climate Gloss and Awlgrip HDT:

Windrush – A Triumphant Return (Awlgrip HDT)

Twenty years ago, Jonathan Feldman worked as a crew member aboard a vessel called Windrush. Today, he is delighted to be helping the same owner return to yachting as the captain of the newest incarnation of M/Y Windrush. The vessel was purchased in 2018 and in need of refitting, a challenge that required the ultimate finish. Read more

Shenandoah – Historic schooner re-varnished (Awlwood Multi-Climate Gloss)

Shenandoah is a commercially chartered classic schooner with a steel hull, built in New York in 1902. This year, the vessel required re-varnishing. In the words of captain Russell Potter: “Shenandoah is arguably the most famous classic sailing yacht in the world, and Awlgrip is a market leading product. It seemed like a good match! We chose Awlgrip for its quality and familiarity.” Read more

A Salt Weapon – Ready for Action (Awlgrip HDT)

As the industry-leading brand of luxury yacht coatings, Awlgrip is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of owners and applicators, leveraging the technical expertise of AkzoNobel to achieve ever-greater finishes. After being shown a test panel of Awlgrip HDT – the latest generation of Awlgrip topcoat – Captain Dennis R. Endee was excited to have it applied to the F/Y A Salt Weapon, and equally delighted with the results. Read more