Paint and application remain one of the most fraught elements of any superyacht build and yet, to a certain extent, it also remains one of the most archaic and wasteful. With the adoption of new technologies and a realignment of priorities, might the sector have an opportunity to significantly reduce its environmental footprint?
“The application sector is producing a better quality of finish on the whole than it ever has done before,” starts Remy Millott, CEO of GYG plc, the parent company of Pinmar. “That isn’t just because we are using new products and technologies, such as spray filler and electrostatic application, both of which have a significant impact on the environment, quality and cost, but also because we are working more closely with the shipyards and manufacturers. There is better management, better planning and greater control. However, the amount of waste from the application process still concerns me.”
GYG plc (LON:GYG) is a market leading superyacht painting, supply and maintenance company, offering services throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the USA. The group primarily trades under Pinmar, Pinmar Yacht Supply and Technocraft brands.
