SME News Q4 2024/ 6 The approximately 150 years’ worth of combined expertise in the shipbuilding field shared by Falcon Tenders’ team reflects the company’s unparalleled skillset in this setting, with Mark, Dean, and co. able to balance large-scale production capabilities with the quality and personal finish expected of a smaller enterprise. From a 2,300 sq. m. custom composites manufacturing facility in the heart of Southampton, this team do exactly that, complete with a healthy sprinkling of innovation at every stage of the design process. Innovation has proven integral to Falcon Tenders’ success, and its willingness to embrace all of the latest trends – from materials and propulsion systems to digital design capabilities – whilst also forging its own path, has resulted in an industry-leading portfolio of superyacht tenders. Not only do these tenders exceed the standards of even the most particular client, but they also demonstrate an ability to push the envelope in marine design. This is even reflected in the company’s name, which is taken from Mark’s involvement in building two custom tenders for the iconic Maltese Falcon superyacht almost 20 years ago. Taking a deep dive into Falcon Tenders’ design process, Mark tells us: “From initial concept to the final sea trials, every aspect of the build process is meticulously managed to ensure that the end product is a perfect reflection of the client’s vision. This attention to detail, combined with the use of cuttingedge technology, allows us to create bespoke tenders offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and luxury.” As a result of this, every tender produced by the company reflects its excellence and industry-leading status. Along with radiating an air of quality, Falcon Tenders is anchored to the top spot as a result of its sustainability commitments, something important not only to the company, but also the current and future generations of yacht owners. It is for this reason, Mark explains, “we manufacture our main structures and small component mouldings using plant-based epoxy resin from the latest innovations in bio-based chemistry.” This in no way sacrifices on sturdiness however, with serviceability and longevity prized above all. In the case of the aforementioned limousine tenders for example, such robustness is achieved through the use of a lightweight, foam sandwich structure, with all of the tenders then faired and painted to a standard befitting of the truly remarkable superyachts they For more than 25 years, the expert team behind Falcon Tenders Ltd have been serving discerning superyacht owners, providing them with fully customised limousines and open crewed launches. Injecting heritage and passion to the bespoke yacht tender market, this is a business driven by British craftsmanship, something embodied by its two leaders, Mark Pascoe and Dean Stoneman, both of which are acclaimed in the boatbuilding and powerboat racing scenes. Backed by a small and dedicated team, these professionals are designing and crafting Britain’s finest yacht tenders. Best Custom Superyacht Tender Builders 2024 & SME News Excellence Award in Design Innovation 2024
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