Commercial sales are on the up for 2012 according to Ribcraft, the leading British boat manufacturer of Rigid Inflatable Boats
2011 has proved to be an excellent year for leading British boat manufacturer Ribcraft, which has seen its commercial sales increase by 26 per cent.
The company, which is the leading British builder of reliable and superbly manufactured Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), is confident that 2012 will be another opportunity to build on its current success in the commercial market.
Ribcraft has recently completed orders for commercial operators working in sea rescue, military training, maritime patrol and offshore oil and gas installations. Clients are international and span West Africa, the Mediterranean as well as those closer to home. Recent UK orders include the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and its recent acquisition of a brand new 585 Ribcraft for training purposes and the South West Wales Ferryside lifeboat.
Managing Director, Mark Gardiner, said “We have seen real growth in the commercial side of our business this year, with leisure taking more of a back seat. For this reason we have made the decision not to go to London Boat Show in 2012 preferring to concentrate on shows like Southampton which was particularly beneficial for us this year. We came away with a full order book that has seen us build on an increasing number of commercial opportunities.”