More than 45,000 sq.m of production area facing the Adriatic Sea including a GRP molding shop, multiple assembly lines, a state-of-the-art paint booth and a large open space and a private marina.
Groupe Beneteau Italia is the Italian shipyard of Groupe Beneteau, worldwide leading company in the boating industry, based in Monfalcone and recognized for its expertise in the manufacture of boats over 60 feet.
Today, after more than a decade of growth and development in the production of large luxury yachts for the Monte Carlo Yachts brand, the shipyard is evolving towards a multi-brand production of power and sailing boats, becoming the center of excellence for Groupe Beneteau.
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CORINNA – Recyclable Composites in recreational Boating
PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A RECYCLABLE COMPOSITE FOR RECREATIONAL BOATING
Aim of the project and expected results
Due to the problems related to the disposal of fiberglass, the end-of-life managements of boats still has not found solutions and results in large quantities of material abandoned in ports, on the coasts and at the bottom of the sea. Faced with this problem, which, in terms of environmental sustainability, is global and increasingly important, the CORINNA project aims at developping an alternative solution to the traditional composite materials that are currently used in the nautical sector. The project provides an activity of research and characterization of new materials suitable for the design of products made of innovative materials, the industrialization of the productive process, the creation and testing of prototypes and the validation of the results obtained in comparison to traditional technology, also from the environmental sustainability point of view, through a Life Cycle Assessment study.
Joint project
- LEADER: Groupe Beneteau Italia, Northern Light Srl
- PROJECT DURATION: 18 months- Starting date: August 3rd, 2023
- BUDGET: 512.110,00 €
- AMOUNT FINANCED: 183.416,75 €
A pole of excellence
Relying on the expertise of its employees and on state-of-the-art facilities, Groupe Beneteau Italia builds high quality power and sailing boats while improving prototypes and providing innovative solutions.
In accordance with Groupe Beneteau standards, the shipyard commitment aims at creating a unique experience for the customers, providing them with comfort, safety and well-being.
The boats produced on the Groupe Beneteau Italia site belong to the Beneteau, Jeanneau and Prestige brands.
Sharing the passion
Today, more than 200 employees work at the Monfalcone shipyard. A wealth for Groupe Beneteau Italia, which is committed to investing in and developing its talents.
The goals: the pursuit of quality and product’s improvement, by relying on the passion, desire for continuous growth and pride of the employees.
GRP Production
The first step in the production of a yacht, whether sailing or motor, is the creation of its empty fiberglass hull and deck. An extremely technical step. All fiberglass components are meticulously manufactured on a modern production line, using materials and resin applied by vacuum infusion.
The assembly phase
Every single model is the result of a very specific assembly process, relying on a multitude of skills. Mechanics, fitters, electricians, carpenters… So many trades necessary for the exterior and interior design of a boat.
The delivery and testing phase
The launching of the boat is the most delicate phase. Afterwards, a series of tests and trials are carried out before handing over to the client. It is indeed necessary to check the performances, to control the various components and to simulate the overall functioning of the boat.
The supply chain and logistics
All the different production phases are fed by the supply chain, which plays a central role in serving the various production lines. Purchasing, procurement and warehouse management are thus coordinated to ensure the best possible efficiency.
Product development and support functions
The product developing functions from the interior and exterior design to the Project Management and to the Process engineering of the different elements and tools are the essential guidelines for all the production phases. Support functions such as human resources, administration, sales, after-sales and marketing are also present to run all the different shipyard activities.
Contact
Groupe Beneteau Italia
Via Consiglio d’Europa 90, 34074 Monfalcone (GO), Italy
t. +39 0481 283111 – f. +39 0481 283500
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Groupe Beneteau Italia
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Headquater
Via Consiglio d’Europa 90
34074 Monfalcone (GO), Italia
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Registered office
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10121 Torino, Italy
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