ABRASIVE EXPERTS
Tyrolit, a Swarovski Group company, enters the yacht-building world and is set to revolutionize the grinding and polishing of hulls and superstructures
by Paola Bertelli - ph. courtesy by Tyrolit
Speed, precision, innovation and efficiency – for over 100 years Tyrolit has been working behind the scenes to support technological development in a wide range of industries. This year the company has decided to enter the maritime world and turn the spotlight on Tyrolit Power, its innovative grinding system for composite surfaces. It has raised the brand’s profile by sponsoring the Moonshine team, whose first performance, in the Regate di Primavera at Portofino was a great success – sailing on board the Wally 80 Aori, the team took first place.
Tyrolit, a Swarovski Group company, is one of the largest producers of abrasive tools involved in the manufacture of numerous products, including car and aircraft engines, orthopaedic prosthetics, hypodermic needles, gas turbines, windmill blades, skis, knives, bridges, roads, ships and superyachts. The nautical sector is new ground – in the words of Massimo Barucci, the Tyrolit Group’s commercial director, “It’s a recent development that came about as a result of the surprising success achieved in the production of windmill blades, whose shape and materials can be compared to those of a yacht”.
Doubtless the charm and elegance of sail yachts helped capture Tyrolit’s attention. “As we are part of the Swarovski Group”, says Barucci, “Beauty is a fundamental element in our work. Sail yachts are also engineering marvels and our ambition is to support this technical excellence with our tools. Sail yachts are also icons of sustainability, a concept we are deeply committed to, also because our headquarters are located in the heart of Tyrol, a natural paradise.
That’s why, for some time we have met certification standards that reflect the eco-sustainability of our factories and we continue to work hard in this direction.”
The company’s trump card is Tyrolit Power, a system ready to revolutionise the grinding and polishing processes of hulls and superstructure. It drastically cuts work times, reduces risks for operators and provides uniform results and perfect surfaces that are ready for further processing”.
“Tyrolit Power can change the rules of the game, enabling yards to achieve productivity levels that other industrial sectors have been enjoying for years. Cutting grinding times is crucial, because the resulting reduction in production costs can open up unexpected scenarios”.
www.tyrolit.it
Founded in 1919, Tyrolit is now one of the world’s major producers of abrasive tools for grinding and polishing. It has sites throughout the world, with headquarters in Austria. In the photo, the Italian site. Opposite page, bottom right, Massimo Barucci, commercial director of the Tyrolit Group’s mechanical division
Racing with Moonshine
Tyrolit has joined the Moonshine team, a sports organisation that as well as competing in a packed programme of races is also involved in the third sector with the aim of supporting eco-compatible marine activities, emphasising sustainability and inclusivity.
As well as Portofino, the other key events of the season are the 151 miglia, the Giraglia and the Palermo Montecarlo.
“Like many success stories”, says Barucci, “This partnership came about by chance. Stefano Brunello, who has worked with us for over ten years, told us about his desire to found the Moonshine team and take part in a series of prestigious races and we decided to support him, because we have always believed in sport and the values it embodies, as demonstrated by our collaboration with the Austrian ski team”.
At the Primavera races in Portofino the Moonshine team sailed on board the Wally 80 Aori. In future events they will crew the Moonshine, a 60-foot sloop that is the team’s official yacht and has just undergone a thorough refit
@ Martina Orsini
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