SPONSORS – 2010
Below is a list of the sponsors of the Superyacht Design Symposium 2010
Amico & Co
Amico & Co is a leader for megayacht refit and repair in Europe. The shipyard boasts some of the world’s most advanced yacht construction facilities, combining high-quality service with traditional Ligurian professionalism. Since 1991, Amico & Co has been a market leader in the industry, with more than 322,917 square feet of yard area in Genoa; seven sheds of up to 230 feet with forced ventilation systems to maintain proper temperature conditions; and dry docks of up to 885 feet LOA with an overspray recovering and filtration system for the painting process. Additionally, their Technical Marina is able to moor 40 megayachts up to 328 feet in length.
For further information, please visit www.amicoshipyard.com
ADCO Technik
Excellent engineering and high-performance production are prerequisites in finding customer specific solutions. ADCO’s core competences are its specialization in elastic glass adhesive technology and exceptional production capability with over-dimensioned glass. ADCO creates cutting edge customized solutions for renowned architects, engineers and designers. The range reaches from technical consultation to process planning and on-site project execution. The use of glass in the premium segment requires innovative thinking. ADCO´s engineers review design concepts and calculations to ensure optimization of resources. A large number of the world’s top 20 megayachts have been fitted out by ADCO.
For further information, please visit www.adco-technik.de
Dale Chihuly
Born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. In 1968, Chihuly was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to work at the Venini factory in Venice, Italy. In 1971 he co-founded Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington. With this international glass center, Chihuly has led the avant-garde movement in the development of glass blowing as studio art and the broader contemporary interest in glass as an expressive medium. His work can be seen in the collections of more than 200 museums worldwide.
For further information, please visit www.chihuly.com
Fincantieri Yachts
With a history spanning more than 200 years and 7,000 vessels, a current order book valued at about 10.1 billion euros, a network of 14 shipyards, two design centers, one ship research center and a staff of more than 10,000 people, Fincantieri is one of the largest, most experienced and most diversified shipbuilders in the world. Fincantieri Yachts is an autonomous business unit, focused solely on designing and building yachts 70 meters and up with the complete spectrum of skills needed to develop and deliver first-class luxury yachts. Fincantieri Yachts is based in the Muggiano Yard near La Spezia, Italy. With a workforce of 750 people, including hundreds of skilled craftsmen, a dedicated Yacht Design Department and a Project Management organization, Muggiano has 60,000 square meters of covered space essential for achieving true “yacht finish,” and a global reputation for excellence in high-tech, high-quality and high-performance vessels.
For further information, please visit www.fincantieri.it
Maybach
The Maybach brand of sedans and limousines blend 21st century technology and innovation with classic hand craftsmanship. Designed as a private luxury jet for the road, the Maybach brand re-launched in 2002 as the ultimate ultra-luxury automobile, which can be custom-tailored to each customer— just as it was in the early 1900s when the brand made its original debut. Today, the Maybach portfolio comprises the Maybach 57, Maybach 62, Maybach 57s, Maybach 62s and legendary Maybach Landaulet.
For further information, please visit www.maybachusa.com
Merritt Woodwork
With expertise refined over four decades and a heartfelt fidelity to the traditions of fine craftsmanship, Merritt Woodwork is America’s unsurpassed provider of custom architectural woodwork and furniture for elite residential, yacht, and corporate clients.
Merritt matches the skill of dedicated artisans with the most advanced design and production technologies available. The result? Superlative efficiency, economy and precision—all in the creation of your aesthetic vision.
We invite you to visit Merritt’s production facilities in Mentor, Ohio, and our design and engineering showroom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to learn firsthand about our “arms around approach” to creating enduring and beautifully made interiors.
For further information, please visit www.merrittwoodwork.com
Ocean Media
Ocean Media specializes in designing, installing, programming, and maintaining bespoke yacht entertainment systems. This includes state-of-the-art multi-media theater, high performance music systems, lighting control, whole vessel automation, security, and communications. We deliver the latest in technology with simple operation and seamless architectural integration to complement the aesthetics of your yacht. Founded as a specialized entertainment systems company for luxury yachts, we saw a need for an AV integrator that only concentrated on yachts. Although we have a strong background in all vessel electronic systems, we specialize in integrating the latest in entertainment systems.
For further information, please visit www.oceanmediasystems.com
Steinway Lyngdorf
Founded in Denmark by Peter Lyngdorf in 2005, Steinway Lyngdorf is focused on the design and manufacture of innovative high performance digital audio systems that successfully combine design artistry and the finest craftsmanship with perfected technology. The partnership between Peter Lyngdorf and Steinway & Sons resulted in the formation of the privately-held SL Audio A/S and the introduction of its signature product—the Model D Music System. Since 2007, Steinway Lyngdorf has delivered extraordinary experiences to customers around the globe through music and home theater systems of uncompromising quality and enduring value.
For further information, please visit www.steinwaylyngdorf.com
