DECK Marine Systems Competitors

Harken works hard to be the technological leader in sailboat blocks, deck hardware, winches, and hydraulics, as well as safety and rescue equipment and services. The company is employee-owned and has factories in Pewaukee, WI, USA & Limido Comasco, Italy, distribution in 48 countries, and group offices in 9 countries. Started in 1968 with the invention of the plastic recirculating ball bearing block & development of Olympic sailboats, Harken is now the brand of choice for most leading sailing teams, designers, and builders. Harken’s core strength At The Front of its historic niche is matched with growth opportunities in its Harken Safety and Rescue Division and its core objective to become the world's best in handling rope under load.

Lewmar is part of Lippert, a global supplier of yacht equipment to the world's leading boat builders. Boasting leading marine brands such as Lewmar, SureShade, and Taylor Made, Lippert dedicates itself to making time on the water easy and stress-free; designing and manufacturing innovative and reliable products of the highest quality. With a portfolio of product including glass, roofing systems, winches, anchoring, thrusters, hatches and portlights amongst many others, to suit every boat from the smallest day fisher to the largest mega-yacht. Lippert manufactures and supplies highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivalled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to every customer we do business with. For us, every decision we make rests on whether or not we're bettering the lives and experiences of the people inside and outside of our walls. It's the way we innovate and rethink the possibilities of our products and services. It's the way we foster and build relationships with our team members and our customers. It's the way we prioritize our social impact initiatives to serve the communities we live, work, and play in. Whenever, wherever, we make your experience better.

Over 70 years ago, Ron Allat and Stan Lenepveu established a boatbuilding facility in Highett, Australia. The company expanded rapidly, eventually focusing its efforts on designing and manufacturing quality sailboat fittings and deck hardware. Today, Ronstan International is a globally recognised brand. Our head office in Melbourne, Australia is home to our state-of-the-art design facilities, advanced warehousing, and global distribution system, handling more than 4.9 million units each year. International offices are based in the United States and Denmark, while three production facilities in Australia, Denmark, and Indonesia each specialise in specific product ranges to optimise local expertise and operational efficiencies for worldwide distribution to over 40 countries. Found aboard some of the largest and fastest sailboats in the world and the official supplier to the Olympic powerhouse Australian Sailing Team, Ronstan has also expanded beyond the marine industry to become a global leader in tensile architecture. Ronstan Tensile Architecture provides a uniquely comprehensive blend of products and services, including concept development, design assistance, cable and fitting selection, structural analysis, custom fabrication, and installation. Our architectural capabilities have received international acclaim, prominently featured in several high-profile projects such as Kuala Lumpur’s International Airport, Beijing’s Bank of China, Sydney’s Star City Casino, Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge, and Las Vegas’s MSG Sphere. In November 2023, Ronstan joined Groupe Wichard, an industry leader with over ten world-renowned brands from the sailing and safety markets.