Maritime
Are you looking for products for the construction of luxury yachts? As a manufacturer, EKI supplies foam, rubber, and cellular rubber to maritime companies throughout Europe.
Yacht building and shipbuilding
Yacht building and shipbuilding are two closely related disciplines, both focused on the construction of vessels. This mainly includes interior construction, finishing of boats and ships, machine building, ship joinery, and marine components.
In both disciplines, the design and construction of the vessel are crucial for its performance, safety, and durability. Shipbuilders and yacht builders therefore work closely with engineers, architects, and other experts to ensure that every aspect of the vessel performs optimally and meets customer requirements.
One of the important aspects is preparing a boat for long journeys at sea. Sealing hatches, for example, is a crucial step. Without properly sealing these hatches, water, dirt, and insects can enter the boat. NBR cellular rubber is highly suitable for this purpose and is particularly used by companies in the sailing yacht sector. In addition, we see shipyards frequently working with materials such as PE foam and EPDM cellular rubber.
Marina
A marina is generally also known as a berth, anchorage, or harbour. A marina is a waterside location where boats and yachts can be moored, stored, and maintained. They are located along sea and ocean coastlines, as well as rivers and lakes.
Marinas make it possible for watersports enthusiasts to maintain their vessels. In addition, marinas offer a wide range of facilities and services, including berths, electricity and water connections, showers and toilets, laundry facilities, shops, and restaurants. Sometimes experts are also available to assist with maintenance and repair work on boats.
Our top-quality neoprene cellular rubber is particularly popular with harbour companies. They mainly use this material for sound insulation and acoustic performance. For example, harbour companies line the inside of a steel enclosure of a generator or engine with it. The purpose is to dampen engine noise.
Shipping companies
A shipping company is a business that owns and manages vessels used for various purposes, such as transporting containers, light and heavy cargo, and passengers across seas and rivers.
Shipping companies operate in different sectors, such as container transport, bulk transport, tanker shipping, and passenger transport. They are responsible for ship maintenance, crew deployment, and route and schedule planning. Some shipping companies specialise in one specific sector, while others operate across multiple sectors.
What we mainly see is that our PE foam and NBR cellular rubber are highly popular in passenger transport and ferry services. These materials are mainly used for sealing, shock absorption, and sound insulation.
