PAST PRESENT FUTURE ISSUE 4 PAST PRESENT Every business can be defined by where they’ve come from, However, with our history and reputation comes how they conduct themselves and where they plan to be. responsibility and we are committed to maintaining the So it is at Marlow, where these thoughts define everything quality and service that our customers have come to expect. FUTUREwe do. As to the future, we strive for innovation and growth, We are extremely proud of our heritage – not only as a constantly looking at ways to improve and develop – not brand recognised around the world for quality, performance only our range of world beating products, but our service and innovation, but as a business with ties to the local and availability to every sailor around the globe. community going back over 200 years. 2 3 COMPANY PROFILE 5 MARLOW SECTORS 5 CONTENTSGRAND PRIX SERIES 6 GRAND PRIX PROJECTS 7 CORE TECHNICAL REFERENCE 8 GRAND PRIX CORES 11 GRAND PRIX COVER TECHNOLOGY 12 GRAND PRIX COVERS 13 ACCESSORIES & CUSTOMISATIONS 14 SUPER YACHT SERIES 16 PROJECTS & TECHNOLOGY 17 RUNNING RIGGING 19 MOORING 21 OCEANUS 21 CLASSIC SERIES 22 CLASSIC PROJECTS 23 HIGH TECH CLASSICS 24 TRADITIONAL CLASSICS 25 CRUISER & RACER SERIES 26 RUNNING RIGGING DEFINITIONS 27 CRUISER RACER PRODUCTS 29 EXCEL DINGHY SERIES 32 SPONSORED SAILORS / TEAMS 33 RUNNING RIGGING DEFINITIONS 34 EXCEL DINGHY PRODUCTS 35 EXTREME SPORTS 41 MOORING 42 ACCESSORIES 46 SPLICING TOOLS 47 WEBBING & CORDS 48 RACKING 49 MAST CLIMBING 50 USEFUL INFORMATION 52 LINE SELECTION GUIDE 53 CARE AND STORAGE 54 4 COMPANY PROFILE QUALITY, INNOVATION, TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE In 1807 Thomas Burfield opened his rope factory in Hailsham, strength to strength, further asserting its dominance in the yachting From stock levels, which gives us enviable On Time In Full delivery East Sussex and, over 200 years later, Marlow Ropes continue to industry with innovation and marketing. statistics for our standard range of products, to capacity planning manufacture ropes on the same site. that allows us to turn around complex made to order Grand Today, over 200 years after Thomas Burfield first set up his rope Prix Series ropes in a matter of days or even hours. When this In the mid 1950’s Burfield and Son’s was incorporated into the factory, Marlow Ropes continue to manufacture innovative and commitment to delivery is married with our stringent quality control expanding Hawkins and Tipson Rope Group, founded by George quality British products in Hailsham, East Sussex. Our reputation for systems and the diligent dedication of our employees, it means that Hawkins and Alfred Tipson in 1881. At this time, the factory in quality and technical innovation continues in the 21st Century and we are confident that you get the product you want, when you want Hailsham was one of the first in the world to be manufacturing the company continues to forge a path of progress and growth in it, with quality that satisfies you. synthetic fibre ropes. These ropes were specifically made for the the markets in which we operate. yachting industry under the new "Marlow" brand. We are proud to fly the flag for British manufacturing. Our factory in At Marlow we recognise that being a market leader in the global Hailsham is still on the same site that ropes were first made in the These new nylon and polyester ropes were ideal for the demands of leisure marine industry is not just about great products that you can town in 1807, and we remain a key local employer with some of our the re-emerging yachting industry, which was recovering after World trust – customer service is key. staff being 3rd or 4th generation ropemakers. However, we always War II. The success of the “Marlow” brand led to the founding have an eye to the future and over the past few years we have of Marlow Ropes Ltd in 1961, as part of the Hawkins and Tipson “Since it’s the customer that pays our salary, our responsibility is to expanded our factory and grown our work force to meet Group, with the express purpose of manufacturing synthetic fibre make the product they want, when they want it, and deliver quality increasing demand. ropes for the yachting market. that satisfies them”, this is a quote from a retired Toyota factory worker and it is the maxim by which everybody at Marlow Ropes Everything is driven by our passion and commitment. With Marlow Very soon Marlow Ropes became internationally known as leaders in carries out their working day. you get a global guarantee of quality, service, commitment and a the field and over the course of the following decades, moved from brand you can trust. SECTORS LEISURE MARINE ROPE ACCESS MARINE & OFFSHORE DEFENCE & SPECIAL FORCES FIRE & RESCUE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE RECOVERY CABLING & TELECOMS UTILITY ARBORICULTURE FILM & EVENT RIGGING COVER IMAGE : LLOYD IMAGES - LAND ROVER BAR KEY Marlow Ropes have been official technical HIGH STRENGTH LIGHT WEIGHT suppliers to Land Rover BAR since 2014 and continue the partnership today into the 35th LOW STRETCH HIGH ABRASION RESISTANCE America's Cup. LOW WATER ABSORPTION HIGH FLEX/SOFT HANDLING TECHNICAL SUPPLIER IMAGE CREDITS: Andrea Francolini Christophe Launay/ FFVoile Tim Wilkes / J-Boats Onne Van Der Wal Photo credit Carlo Borlenghi./ Clipper Ventures Plc Marlow Ropes Paul Wyeth / RYA Premier Marinas Elisabet Chicago Match Race Centre Christopher Scholey Richard Langdon Guido Contini/ Panerai MartinezStudio.es Igo Aznar Neil Pryde Lloyd Images - Land Rover BAR ‘Marlow’ and the ‘Black Marker’ are registered trade marks of MARLOW ROPES LTD. Marlow Ropes Ltd endeavor to ensure that all products are manufactured to the highest standards, these guidelines are for information only and do not create any warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Marlow Ropes Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever relating from the use of these guidelines. Marlow Ropes Ltd has a policy of continual improvement which may result in specification and colour changes without prior notice. All trademarks are recognised: Vectran®, Technora®. Dyneema® is a registered Trademark of Royal DSM N.V. 5 GRAND PRIX SERIES GRAND PRIX SERIES On our MOD70 Trimaran, Phaedo3, we are delighted to have begun a partnership The Grand Prix Series uses the highest performance materials such as Dyneema® with Marlow to develop customised solutions for our running rigging requirements. SK99, Zylon®, Technora®, Kevlar® Teflon® and Zyex®. These materials offer attributes Marlow has the capabilities to optimise each piece of rope to our exact needs and to covers and cores such as higher strength, improved abrasion resistance, better couple that with the great reliability of their products, its a great fit for our campaign. thermal properties, higher (or lower) friction and improved winch handling properties. Brian Thompson, Co-Skipper Finally, a wide variety of customisations including core inserts, tapered ropes and hoist markers are available along with rigging extras such as chafe cover and ArmourCoat. Marlow’s Grand Prix Series has revolutionised the way high performance running The reason Marlow’s Grand Prix Series ropes work so well and are so respected rigging is specified and ordered. Imitated by many, but matched by none, the Grand is that we listen to the feedback and needs of our Grand Prix Riggers and their Prix Series was developed and is continuously improved through our long experience customers – the race boat captains and crews. When combined with our attention to with high performance race teams and feedback from our global network of specialist detail and passion for excellence, Marlow’s Grand Prix Series ropes deliver reliable, Grand Prix Riggers. race winning performance. 6 GRAND PRIX SERIES GRAND PRIX PROJECTS SOME OF THE BOATS SUPPLIED WITH MARLOW GRAND PRIX SERIES THROUGH OUR GRAND PRIX RIGGING PARTNERS. AMERICA'S CUP MOD 70 • LAND ROVER BAR • PHAEDO3 W.S.S.R.C COWES TO DINARD • SOFTBANK TEAM JAPAN W.S.S.R.C PLYMOUTH TO LA ROCHELLE W.S.S.R.C FASTNET ORIGINAL COURSE W.S.S.R.C ANTIGUA TO NEWPORT W.S.S.R.C AROUND ISLE OF WIGHT W.S.S.R.C BERMUDA TO PLYMOUTH W.S.S.R.C AROUND IRELAND 1ST CARIBBEAN 600 (MULTI HULL) MAXI • TEAM CONCISE 1ST RORC CHANNEL RACE 2ND CARIBBEAN 600 (MULTI HULL) W.S.S.R.C 24HR DISTANCE (MONO HULL) • COMANCHE 1ST ROUND BARBADOS W.S.S.R.C TRANSATLANTIC (MONO HULL) 1ST SYDNEY TO HOBART 2015 1ST CARIBBEAN 600 (MONO HULL) 2016 • WILD OATS 1ST SYDNEY GOLD COAST RACE 2016 • RAMBLER 88 3RD SYDNEY TO HOBART 2015 TP52 (SUPER SERIES ATLANTIC CUP) 2016 1ST ROUND IRELAND (MONO HULL) 2ND MAXI R CLASS MAXI WORLDS • QUANTUM TP52 SERIES CHAMPIONS 1ST MIDDLE SEA RACE 2016 • AZZURRA 2ND • LEOPARD 3 1ST MAXI R CLASS MAXI WORLDS 1ST LES VOILES DE ST TROPEZ • RAN RACING 3RD • PLATOON 4TH MINI MAXI • PROVEZZA 5TH • BELLA MENTE 2016 MINI MAXI WORLD CHAMPIONS 1ST COPA DEL RAE 2016 • SLED 7TH • MOMO 3RD COPA DEL RAE 2016 • ALEGRE 8TH • CAOL ILA R • GLADIATOR 9TH • JETHOU *WSSRC = WORLD SAILING SPEED RECORD COUNCIL 7 GRAND PRIX SERIES CORE TECHNICAL REFERENCE Marlow’s Grand Prix Series offers a range of core options using • DM20 has slightly lower tenacity than SK78, but has one major PRE-STRETCHING AND MARLOW MAX TECHNOLOGY Dyneema®, Vectran® and Zylon® (PBO). Each material has it’s own advantage in that it exhibits virtually zero creep, which can often Every Marlow Dyneema® core is pre-stretched to reduce “bedding particular strengths and weaknesses. have a negative affect on a rope’s performance and strength, at in” elongation, limit the amount of elastic elongation and improve high loads for an extended period.