Projects

Bajaca

Location

New Zealand

Type of Project

Marine

Launched December 14 2015, the 18.7 metre Bajaca designed by Roger Hill Yacht Design, New Zealand, was commissioned by a Sunshine Coast businessman with a brief for up-to-date styling above the waterline, self-contained facilities for extended cruising in remote areas, and the ability to run at 25 knots if required.

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REO Speedwagon

Location

Type of Project

Marine

For a number of years fast monohull yachts have been getting wider and relying more and more on form stability rather than deep heavy keels. The best examples are the TP52s, Volvo Around the World yachts and the 100 foot Comanche that took line honours in the 2015 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

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Kato

Location

Type of Project

Marine

The G-Force Series from Schionning Designs has continued to grow from the very first G-Force 1400 over ten years ago. Now, in 2017, another bigger sister joins the ranks...

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MS 2017

Location

Type of Project

Marine

MS 2017 - DuFLEX Composite Panels saved time and weight for 275m2 sun deck.

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Barcoo Drift

Location

Queensland

Type of Project

Marine

Barcoo Drift, designed by Roger Hill and built by Julian Griffiths and his team in Noosa Marine, was launched on April 9, 2018.

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Chareva

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Brought up in a boating family, with historical ties to shipping and the Mediterranean, Tim Calleia has been boating since the age of 4, and has always loved the water. So after owning and operating many boats to date, from a laser to his parent’s cruiser, Tim was looking for a boat that would suit his young family, foremost to teach his girls how to row and sail, and also for himself as an enjoyable form of exercise.

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16.45m Passage Making Catamaran

Location

New Zealand

Type of Project

Marine

Designed by Bakewell-White Yacht Design Ltd, New Zealand, the 60' sailing catamaran began construction at Noosa Marine, Queensland, in early April 2018. The owner and Brett Bakewell-White are working with Bryan Pugh, Sydney, for the styling input to achieve the overall look of this unique vessel.

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Gootcha

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Norman R. Wright & Sons have been building CityCats for the Brisbane City Council for several years, including six second generation models and two third generation models. The CityCats are light-weight, power-efficient, low wash vessels designed for rapid boarding and discharging of 162 passengers.

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Kato 1

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Launched in May 2014, KATO, a custom Schionning G-Force 1800 is set to turn heads with stunning goods looks and outstanding sailing performance.

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Stormy Weather

Location

Tasmania

Type of Project

Marine

Recently launched by Denman Marine in Kettering Tasmania, Stormy Weather is the first East Coast 32 from the design board of renowned naval architect Andy Dovell.

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Hammerhead RIB

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Advanced Composite Systems the Philippines utilise modern materials and manufacturing processes to minimise weight while increasing the strength and durability in the Hammerhead RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) range.” Stable, wide-beam hulls, innovative deck layouts, first class engineering, and clean modern styling ensures that each Hammerhead stands out from the crowd.

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Singularity

Location

Type of Project

Marine

The interior of the Lutra 80' racing yacht, Singularity, built by McConaghy Boats in Sydney, was fabricated by Marxcraft Pty Ltd incorporating custom DuFLEX® composite panels.

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Pop Eye

Location

Type of Project

Marine

The Palm Beach 65 is the natural progression following the popularity of the PB 50. Smooth and easy to handle, this luxurious motor launch can be handled by family and friends without the need for extra crew.

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Venom

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Engineered by Composites Consulting Group (CCG) to Category A Offshore, the R42 designed by Tony Grainger, is the latest high performance trimaran under construction at Australian Custom Multihull Yachts at The Boatworks on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

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Aura

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Aura, designed and built by Norman R. Wright and Sons in Brisbane. Engineered by ATL Composites.

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Spirit of Hervey Bay

Location

Type of Project

Marine

The design specification for Spirit of Hervey Bay required a service speed of between 18 and 20 knots with 245 passengers on board.

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M-Series Trimaran M80 MKII

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Wayne Barrett has been building boats for 50 years, many of them world renowned. His latest venture is a DIY trimaran kit that embodies his half-century of expertise and celebrates “the joy of building and sailing your own creation”.

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Affinity II

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Built by Lloyd Powell and Kate Tarrant of The Cat Factory in Fremantle, the luxury 14m sport fishing catamaran Affinity II was built from a DuFLEX / AIREX Structural Foam Kit over a 20 month period with an 'out of shed' weight of 11 tonnes which, even when loaded with fuel, water, payload and passengers, was well under the original design weight.

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Omahu

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Omahu, designed and built by Roger Hill and built at Lifestyle Yachts in Pipiroa, New Zealand.

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The Wooden Boat Centre – Franklin 29

Location

Type of Project

Marine

Work has begun on a wooden boat project uniting modern construction and traditional methods and aiming to showcase the enduring appeal and relevance of the Shipwright.

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Shark Helmets

Location

Type of Project

Sports & Leisure

With more than 25 years of experience, the French brand SHARK has become one of the leaders within the helmet world.The spirit of SHARK is to always push the technical boundaries and research new exciting innovations to allow each and every one of us to enjoy the boundless pleasure and freedom of riding in safety.

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Croker Oars

Location

Type of Project

Sports & Leisure

Croker Oars Pty. Ltd, based in Taree, NSW, is the second largest manufacturer of carbon racing oars in the world. Originally the oars were made from laminated spruce, and composite oars were first made in 1990. Today, a work force of 20 makes about 15,000 oars a year and exports over 70% to all corners of the world.

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Dolphin SurfCraft

Location

Type of Project

Sports & Leisure

Dolphin SurfCraft was established in 1992 and is now one of the largest manufacturers in Australia producing customer handmade craft for the elite of Surf Life Saving competitors.

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Machineable Tooling Paste

Location

Type of Project

Industrial

Widely used in Europe, in the automotive and marine industries, extrudable epoxy pastes are allowing manufacturers to create high quality models with an extremely good surface, and are saving time and reducing production costs.

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Williames Magic Carpet

Location

Type of Project

Industrial

The Williames Magic Carpet floats on top of the tea canopy with no contact with the ground carrying the Williames Selective Tea Plucker which harvests at 4 kilometres per hour with as good or better quality harvested leaf than hand selected leaf.

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Deepsea Challenger

Location

Type of Project

Industrial

ATL Composites KINETIX® epoxy system developed for James Cameron's DEEPSEA CHALLENGER James Cameron's successful record-breaking descent of 11 kilometers to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the 7.3 meter-long (24 feet) DEEPSEA CHALLENGER was completed on March 26 2012. The expedition is the centrepiece of DEEPSEA CHALLENGE, a joint scientific project by Cameron, the National Geographic Society and Rolex to conduct deep-ocean research.

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MX2 Aerobatic Plane Repair

Location

Type of Project

Industrial

JP Macquet of JPM Shipwrights Pty Ltd was contacted by the owner of an MX2 aerobatic plane (as used in the Red Bull Air Race) who had some issues in assembling his aircraft. An air scoop had been incorrectly fitted into the carbon nomex cowling under the engine, resulting in the majority of the centre section having to be removed, and the realisation that a big mistake had been made.

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V8 Super Cars

Location

Gold Coast, Australia

Type of Project

Automotive

This project highlights how ATL Composites’ advanced KINETIX® epoxy systems and DURATEC® in-mould coatings are used to create lightweight, high-strength carbon fibre components for the demanding performance requirements of V8 Supercars.

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Eco Casa

Location

Manly, Brisbane

Type of Project

Architecture

Eco Casa is a visionary sustainable home in Wynnum North showcasing a revolutionary green composite building material and frameless assembly system developed with ATL Composites to redefine lightweight, durable, and eco-conscious construction.

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Deepdene Penthouse

Location

Penthouse, Victoria

Type of Project

Architecture

ATL Composites engineered and supplied lightweight DuFLEX composite structures for the Deepdene Penthouse, enabling its striking F-117 jet-inspired cantilevered roof designed by Richard Goodwin.

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Birchgrove House

Location

Birchgrove, Sydney

Type of Project

Architecture

ATL Composites supplied DuFLEX composite panels to replace steel framing, delivering major weight savings, corrosion resistance, and simplified installation for a waterfront reside

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