Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) has been appointed the exclusive UK distributor for Armare Ropes, the Italian manufacturer and leading global specialist in advanced composite rigging systems.
This agreement enables TMS to deliver Armare’s full portfolio of composite cables, textile standing rigging, custom torsional stays and specialist rigging solutions to the UK market, supporting OEMs, spar builders, riggers and performance sailing and superyacht projects.
With more than two decades of innovation and race-proven evolution, Armare has earned a reputation for delivering advanced composite standing rigging and superyacht rigging solutions that combine exceptional performance with reliability. Developed in collaboration with professional riggers and validated through demanding offshore and round-the-world campaigns, its systems are trusted where weight reduction, precision and durability are critical.
The company designs and manufactures complete rigging systems using advanced fibres including PBO-Zylon®, Dyneema®, and Kevlar®, delivering exceptional performance characteristics for modern sailing yachts.
Compared with traditional rod and wire rigging, Armare’s composite cable technology delivers substantial weight savings, reduced windage and exceptional structural stability, helping improve sail shape, dynamic performance and overall efficiency.
“Armare has established itself as a leader in composite rigging technology and we see significant opportunities for these products within the UK superyacht and performance sailing sectors,” says Nick Cook of TMS. “Owners, designers and rigging professionals are increasingly looking for solutions that deliver weight savings without compromising strength or reliability. By combining Armare’s expertise with our own technical support capabilities, we can provide customers with a complete service from specification through to installation and ongoing support.”
“The UK represents one of the most important and influential markets in the sailing industry,” says Marco Pin, Chief Commercial Officer of Armare. “Technical Marine Supplies has built an excellent reputation for technical expertise and customer support, making them the ideal partner to represent Armare within the UK marine industry. Together, we look forward to providing owners, shipyards and marine professionals with access to innovative composite rigging solutions backed by local specialist support.”
We are confident that this partnership will create significant opportunities for both companies and, most importantly, provide customers with access to innovative, high-performance products backed by first-class technical support. We look forward to building a successful and long-lasting relationship together.”
Through this partnership, TMS will provide a comprehensive technical service offering, which includes:
- Bespoke rig design and technical support
- Custom torsional stay and cable specification
- Integration into new builds and retrofit projects
- Collaboration with naval architects, designers, and rigging professionals
- Reliable UK-based supply and aftersales support
From grand prix race programmes and high-performance cruising yachts to custom superyacht projects, Armare systems are engineered for applications where reduced weight aloft, precise load management and long-term reliability are essential.
The new partnership further reinforces TMS’s position as a leading technical supplier to the marine industry, expanding access to some of the most advanced composite rigging technologies available to owners, yacht designers, shipyards and rigging specialists throughout the UK, Europe and the wider superyacht sector.
For more information visit: https://www.tmsmaritime.co.uk/
