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intense planning work resulted in such precision of execution. The team helped fine tune the permeability of the reinforcement stack and develop a set of custom reinforcements to fit the specific project requirements.

Azuree 33, was launched in October 2010 and immediately received rave reviews regarding its ground-breaking approach to performance cruising. Azuree 33 benefits from the most advanced boat-building technologies. The hull and deck are produced with vacuum infusion technology, fully sandwiched. Vinylester is the resin of choice. The entire structural frame (spider frame) is reinforced with carbon and a carbon-glass hybrid. The end result is a powerful structure that distributes all loads effectively from the keel and rig. Additionally, the carbonglass hybrid infusion reduces the weight by about seven percent when compared to a glass multiaxial fabric, which also increases the speed of the boat. The carbon-glass hybrid infusion also saves significant costs when compared to full

A sailing enthusiast’s dream comes true
Globally recognized for their innovative boats, Sirena Marine® of Istanbul, Turkey is the only production partner of the Azimut Benetti Group outside Italy since 2006. The Azuree line is the latest offering of this prestigious team of Turkish and Italian designers and engineers. Azuree 40, the first boat of the line, was nominated as one of the five finalists for the European Yacht of the Year Award in the Performance Cruiser category in February 2010. The second model in the Azuree family,

Oyster 125 Infusion Preparations Completed

carbon infusion. Azuree 33 is not only one of the most attractive and inventive boats in its segment but also one of the best built. METYX Composites supplied all the reinforcement materials for the Azuree line. Regarding the build, the boats have unique structural advantages such as a carbon and E-glass hybrid hull and deck structures for improved performance. The vacuum-infused sandwich structure of the boat is the work of a highly experienced production team that has been using custom infusion grade METYX Composites reinforcements in the Azimut range boats for over three years now.

New tooling centre

As part of its commitment to providing its elite customer base with state-of-the-art technology and superior services, METYX Composites has decided to create a comprehensive new tooling centre. Scheduled to open in January 2012, this innovative tooling centre will serve all customers worldwide as a value-added service. The centre incorporates a 5-axis CNC machine for large-scale plug and mould production. The cutting-edge machine has a 4-metre Z axis and a 6.2-metre Y axis, making it one of the largest CNC machines in the region for the composites industry. It is capable of running moulds and plugs for the automotive, wind energy and marine industries, among others. Although composite moulds are at the heart of the tooling centre, a metal workshop is also 5-axis CNC machine underway to facilitate aluminium mould production. This is an extra benefit to many customers who have metal tooling requirements. The centre is just one part of new business unit.

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certified raw materials are used, and all manufacturing processes strictly adhere to demanding ISO 9001:2000 standards, ensuring the highest quality reinforcements. To complement the reinforcement materials, the company also offers extensive consulting services and technical training to the industries it serves: marine, automotive, transportation, wind energy, construction, architectural applications, infrastructure and sports and leisure, among others.

Products and services

METYX Composites manufactures a wide range of high-performance technical textiles including multiaxial reinforcements, RTM reinforcements, woven fabrics and tapes, geo textiles, textile vacuum bagging products and surface veils, all of which are produced exclusively at a 12,000 square metre, state-ofthe-art facility in Istanbul. Only

In addition to the expansion of its RTM range, the company also invested in two insulated carbon production halls during the past two years and has quickly become a reliable, long-term source for performance-driven carbon fabrics. Manufactured in-house under strictly controlled conditions, these carbon fabrics have been integrated into many high-end marine projects where superior strength and lightweight properties are always desired.

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