Bainbridge International Ltd, a global manufacturer and distributor of sailcloth, marine hardware and equipment, is delighted to announce its ‘Technical Partner’ status with Alex Thomson Racing. The agreement between the two organisations runs through to the end of the Vendée Globe in 2017.
The partnership brings together the dynamic innovation and drive of Alex Thomson’s HUGO BOSS campaign and Bainbridge’s market leading portfolio of products from within its UK based Sail&Cover and Marine divisions.
Kane Watkinson, Head of Sales commented “The synergy between the companies is evident from both a technical and service aspect. Supporting the team throughout the campaign with a broad spectrum of technical materials & products, alongside our valuable knowledge and experience of professional race teams/events, will ensure Alex & HUGO BOSS are best placed for victory.”
A key driver in the decision process for Alex Thomson Racing is Bainbridge’s single source technical product range coupled with outstanding service and support levels.
Technical Director, Ross Daniel enthuses “It is great to announce our new partnership with Bainbridge. As we work towards the Vendée Globe it is critical to have a strong and professional support network working alongside Alex Thomson Racing. ”
The Vendee Globe is a racing platform held in the most extreme conditions known to man. Alex will be faced with conditions that would test any person to their physical and mental limit. The yacht ‘HUGO BOSS’ is designed to travel at a top speed of 30 knots, fighting to secure an overall victory in the next edition of the Vendée Globe, the pinnacle race in the Ocean Masters Championships.
Alex Thomson says. “As we build our campaign it is important we have the right technical partners enabling us to deliver the best results as we work towards the Vendée Globe.”
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