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Bill and Brenda Brown , who have a passion for engineering , were determined to put it to good use when they decided to create innovative solutions for the marine industry . Their first product , a ring and turnover for sailmakers , was unique in that it could be pressed rather than hand sewn . This original design led to the establishment of Makefast Ltd in Hampshire in 1974 . Now located in Wales , the renowned design and manufacturing company currently produces a wide range of equipment for the marine and safety industries . Over the years , its founders ’ commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has been a driving force behind Makefast ’ s growth and success . Chris Brown , CEO , shares an overview of the family-owned enterprise .
“ As designers and manufacturers , we mainly operate within the marine and safety markets , delivering a wide range of safety hardware , such as buckles , links , and rings , and marine hardware such as deck fittings . We also manufacture sophisticated marine systems for boats like sunroofs and awnings . Both safety and marine applications have stringent specifications that we must comply with . As such , we use marine grade 316 stainless steel , a highly rust proof material . The other aspect of the marine side is the quality , which needs to be of the first class , because people buying a high-quality yacht are particularly looking for a premium finish ,” he begins .
Utilizing high-quality material is but one facet of Makefast ’ s forward-thinking approach , complemented by its philosophy of continuous improvement and investments in cutting-edge equipment . “ This year , we have bought multiple lathes to support the high volume of turning operations we perform . Additionally , we are in the process of purchasing a semi-automated wire former to efficiently bend smaller items such as D-rings and triangles . Wire formers are fascinating
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