Taylor Made
Taylor Made is a 100+ year-old marine products manufacturer and Lippert subsidiary producing boat fenders, covers, bimini tops, glass windshields, and dock products for retail consumers and OEM boat builders through DTC e-commerce, authorized dealers, and direct OEM supply agreements.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1908
- HeadquartersGloversville, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Taylor Made does
Taylor Made is a 100+ year-old marine products manufacturer headquartered in Gloversville, New York, and operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lippert, a diversified conglomerate serving the automotive, marine, and outdoor recreation industries. The company produces a broad portfolio of boat parts and accessories — fenders and buoys, semi-custom and factory-replacement boat covers, bimini tops, dock products, mooring and safety gear, marine furniture, flags, and glass/windshield systems — serving two principal customer sets: individual recreational boat owners purchasing through DTC e-commerce and authorized marine retailers, and OEM boat builders purchasing custom-fit canvas and tempered glass solutions for new vessel production. The company is also referenced as providing complete glazing solutions for mass transit vehicles, construction and mining equipment, and emergency vehicles, though marine is the dominant focus of the public product catalog.
The operating model is built on vertically integrated manufacturing. Taylor Made runs proprietary glass tempering and furnace operations capable of forming curved, wraparound tempered safety glass up to 8.2' x 10' with a 2-foot bend depth, supported by in-house stainless steel welding (including 316L), powder coating, robot-assisted adhesive assembly, and 3D printing using a Stratasys Dimension Elite FDM system for prototyping. The company maintains ISO 9001:2008 certified facilities in Payne, Ohio and Templemore, Ireland, and operates an extensive archive of OEM canvas patterns that enables exact-match factory replacement products by year, brand, and hull model. Documented lean improvements include an 80% reduction in WIP and a 25% reduction in floor space in the stainless steel cell, with cycle time compressed from 14 days to 18 hours.
Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales across three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (taylormadeproducts.com, ameritexdirect.com, ttopcoversforboats.com, boatcovers.cc), an authorized marine retailer and dealer network including a formal dealer merchandiser program, and OEM supply contracts with major boat builders such as Boston Whaler, Grady-White, Sea Hunt, Robalo, Sailfish, and Yellowfin. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; custom OEM canvas is quoted via AmeritexDirect using part numbers from original tags. The portfolio is marketed under multiple registered sub-brands — Ameritex, Trailerite, HotShot, Ultima, Weathermax, True Color, Boatguard, Storm Gard, Big B, Tuff End, Hull Saver, Dock Pro, Stow 'n Go, and Clothes Claw — and is increasingly integrated with parent Lippert's e-commerce storefront and corporate legal/privacy infrastructure.
Taylor Made firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Taylor Made
- Legal name
- Taylor Made
- Website
- https://taylormadeproducts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1908
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Taylor Made is a 100+ year-old marine products manufacturer and Lippert subsidiary producing boat fenders, covers, bimini tops, glass windshields, and dock products for retail consumers and OEM boat builders through DTC e-commerce, authorized dealers, and direct OEM supply agreements.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Taylor Made industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Accessories and Boat Parts
- NAICS
- Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (3366)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)
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Where Taylor Made is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gloversville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Taylor Made business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Marine Parts & Accessories Sales: Direct sales of boat parts and accessories including fenders, boat covers, bimini tops, dock products, and hardware through e-commerce and retail channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring revenue model.
- Custom OEM/Factory Replacement Canvas: Factory-direct replacement boat canvas products ordered through AmeritexDirect.com using part numbers from original tags. Provides exact-match replacement canvas for boat builders and owners.
- Boat Builder OEM Products: Custom glass and windshield solutions, canvas products, and components sold directly to boat manufacturers as original equipment.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Taylor Made product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Taylor Made manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of marine products including boat fenders, boat covers, bimini tops, dock products, mooring and safety equipment, boat furniture, and OEM custom windshield and canvas solutions. The company serves both individual recreational boat owners (aftermarket) and boat builders/OEMs with custom glass tempering and factory replacement canvas. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA (New York, Ohio) and Ireland, with over 100 years of marine industry heritage.
Product overview
Taylor Made is a marine products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of boat parts and accessories. The core product lines include: (1) Fenders & Buoys for hull protection including Storm Gard, Hull Gard, Big B, Tuff End, Super Gard, pontoon, PWC, and rafting fenders plus buoys; (2) Boat Covers in universal, semi-custom, and factory replacement options with fabric choices including HotShot, Ultima, Weathermax, and Elite; (3) Boat Tops including bimini tops, shades, and accessories; (4) Dock Products encompassing edging, bumpers, cushions, wheels, dock boxes (Stow 'n Go, fiberglass, fishermen's), floats, and accessories; (5) Windshield & Glass Solutions featuring tempered glass and custom windshield manufacturing; and (6) Canvas & Fabric Solutions for OEM and aftermarket applications. The company also offers manufacturing capabilities including 3D printing, stainless steel welding, powder coating, and robot-assisted assembly for boat builders. Taylor Made operates as a subsidiary of Lippert and serves both retail consumers and OEM boat manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ameritex: Factory-direct boat canvas and covers brand operating under Taylor Made, providing OEM replacement canvas products.
- Trailerite
- HotShot
- Ultima
- Weathermax
- True Color
- Boatguard
Products and services
- Glass & Windshield Products Tempered glass solutions and curved, wraparound windshield products for boat manufacturers, produced via proprietary in-house glass tempering and furnace operations with bent glass capability up to 8.2' x 10' and 2' depth of bend.
- Canvas & Fabric Solutions Premium canvas solutions including bimini tops, boat covers, and fabric materials for boat builders, leveraging dielectrically welded seams and solution-dyed polyester fabrics (HotShot, Ultima, Weathermax, Elite).
- Fenders & Buoys Marine-grade fenders and buoys designed to protect boats from dock and piling contact, including Storm Gard, Hull Gard, Big B, Tuff End, Super Gard, pontoon, PWC, and rafting fenders plus Tuff End buoys. Most fenders carry a lifetime guarantee against splitting and bursting.
- Boat Covers Semi-custom, universal, and factory replacement boat covers for pontoon, bass boats, T-top configurations, personal watercraft, outboard motors, and sailboats, with fabric options including HotShot, Ultima, Weathermax, and Elite.
- Boat Tops (Bimini Tops & Shades) Bimini tops and shades providing shade and sun protection for boats, available in standard, pontoon, double, power, T-top, and clad arch configurations.
- Dock Products Comprehensive dock products including edging, bumpers, cushions, wheels, dock boxes (Stow 'n Go, fiberglass, fishermen's), floats, carts, and accessories for dock protection and functionality.
- Mooring & Safety Products
Quantifiable outcome
- Lifetime guarantee against splitting and bursting on most boat fenders
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Taylor Made
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Taylor Made technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Taylor Made partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Taylor Made competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Attwood Marine: Designs and manufactures OEM and aftermarket marine accessories including fenders, fuel systems, and hardware. Directly comparable as a multi-category marine parts supplier serving both boat builders and dealers/end consumers.
- Polyform U.S. Manufacturer of boat fenders, buoys, and inflatable marine protection products — one of Taylor Made's closest direct competitors in the OEM and aftermarket fender category.
- Carver Industries: Manufactures semi-custom and custom boat covers and bimini tops for OEMs and aftermarket. Direct competitor to Taylor Made's Ameritex and Trailerite cover lines.
- ShoreMaster: Designs and manufactures dock systems, dock accessories, and waterfront products. Direct competitor to Taylor Made's dock bumpers, dock boxes, and dock floats categories.
- Perko: Manufacturer of marine hardware including lights, fittings, and navigation accessories. Comparable as a long-standing OEM marine parts supplier serving boat builders with multi-product catalogs.
- Springfield Marine Group: OEM manufacturer of boat seats, pedestals, and marine furniture. Direct competitor in the marine seating and OEM furniture categories Taylor Made serves.
- Wave Armor: Specialty manufacturer of dock floats, dock systems, and waterfront protection products. Direct peer in the polyethylene dock floats category where Taylor Made also competes.
- Haartz Corporation: Manufacturer of coated and laminated fabrics for marine, automotive, and other applications. Comparable as a marine-grade canvas/fabric supplier and potential upstream peer to Taylor Made's Ameritex and fabric product lines.
Broad incumbents
- Dometic: Global conglomerate serving marine, RV, and outdoor markets with HVAC, sanitation, windows, and other accessories. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping OEM relationships and marina/boat-builder channel access.
Emerging players
- SmartPlug Systems: Specialty manufacturer of marine shore power and electrical connection systems. Comparable as a smaller, differentiated marine OEM supplier focused on premium replacement components for boats.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Taylor Made social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Taylor Made financial estimates
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Taylor Made leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Taylor Made funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Taylor Made M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Made
What does Taylor Made do?
Taylor Made manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of marine products including boat fenders, boat covers, bimini tops, dock products, mooring and safety equipment, boat furniture, and OEM custom windshield and canvas solutions. The company serves both individual recreational boat owners (aftermarket) and boat builders/OEMs with custom glass tempering and factory replacement canvas. Products are designed and manufactured in the USA (New York, Ohio) and Ireland, with over 100 years of marine industry heritage.
Is Taylor Made a public or private company?
Taylor Made is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Taylor Made founded?
Taylor Made was founded in 1908. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Taylor Made based?
Taylor Made is headquartered in Gloversville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Taylor Made make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Marine Parts & Accessories Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom OEM/Factory Replacement Canvas and boat Builder OEM Products.
Who are Taylor Made's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Attwood Marine, Polyform U.S., Carver Industries, ShoreMaster, Perko, Springfield Marine Group, Wave Armor and Haartz Corporation. Dometic is listed as a broad incumbent. SmartPlug Systems is listed as an emerging player.
Does Taylor Made have an API?
No public API is recorded for Taylor Made.
What industry is Taylor Made in?
Taylor Made's product category is Marine Accessories and Boat Parts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMAIAB, Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMABAI, Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories). Its NAICS code is 336612 and its SIC code is 3730.