Plastimo

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Overview

Plastimo manufactures boating equipment including compasses, navigation instruments, lifejackets, liferafts, and deck hardware for recreational sailors and marine professionals.¹² The company offers over 12,000 products focused on safety and navigation tools.³ It holds a position as a longstanding supplier in the marine industry with origins in innovative plastic products.⁴

History

Plastimo was founded in 1963 by Antoine Zuliani in France, initially producing plastic and polymer objects such as fenders and vests.² In 1979, it launched the first life raft with an innovative double chamber, marking a key milestone in safety equipment.² The company has remained a player in the French yachting industry for over 60 years.²³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Compasses and Navigation Instruments	Essential steering and course tools	$150 - $1,800
Lifejackets and Harnesses	Personal safety flotation gear	$100 - $500
Liferafts	Emergency survival craft	$1,500 - $5,000
Fenders and Buoys	Mooring and docking protection	$50 - $300
Deck Hardware and Reefing	Sail control and rigging components	$75 - $400

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Lorient, France, where the headquarters is located.¹ The company specializes in plastic and polymer production, initially focused on innovative objects for boating.²

Notable Products

Double Chamber Liferaft - First life raft with innovative double chamber launched in 1979.
Contour Lifejackets - Safety vests for recreational boating.
Compasses - Navigation steering instruments for yachts.
Fenders - Plastic mooring protection for boats.
Storm Sails - Reefing sails for heavy weather conditions.

Reputation

Plastimo is viewed as an iconic, dependable brand by sailors for safety equipment like liferafts and navigation tools.¹⁶ Professionals recognize its 60-year history and innovations in plastic boating gear.³ It maintains a solid presence as a key supplier without noted major criticisms in available sources.²

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