Trend Marine Products

What Trend Marine Products does

Trend Marine Products Limited, founded in the late 1970s/early 1980s in Norfolk, England, is a specialist manufacturer of advanced marine glazing systems. Its core products span curved glass, insulated glazing units (IGUs), marine windscreens, roof and sunroof systems, hatches and portlights (including the Sargasso and Portlight-in-Glass lines), windows, and a suite of marine doors (patio, pantograph, companionway), with supporting accessories such as the TPX power shade, FPX power awning, and Lewmar anchoring systems. The company operates a 12-acre vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Catfield, Great Yarmouth, where it runs thermal toughening, chemical toughening, large-format sag bending, lamination, insulated glass unit production, CNC finishing, stretch-bend metal forming, and GRP/carbon-fibre composite manufacturing under one roof, delivering marine-grade products certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BS OHSAS 18001, with type approvals from ABS, Lloyd's Register, RINA, Bureau Veritas, and DNV, and SOLAS compliance.

Trend Marine serves four primary vertical segments: yacht and Superyacht builders (its core market), architectural projects (façades, staircases, atriums), transportation (bus, rail), and specialist vehicle manufacturers. The business model is enterprise B2B project-based hardware sales: pricing is quote-driven via Technical Sales, not publicly disclosed, and the company supports customers from concept to installation through direct field sales, channel partners, and approved service partners globally. Distribution is layered — direct enterprise sales to OEM clients, regional distributors (Osculati in Italy, Lankhorst Taselaar in Germany/Netherlands, Comstedt in Scandinavia), and the Ocean Chandlery UK stockist for spares — and reach is amplified by parent-level OEM alliances such as the American Boat Builders Association in the United States.

Trend Marine is part of Lippert Marine Group Europe, established in 2021 and comprising Lewmar, Trend Marine, and Taylor Made Ireland brands within the broader Lippert diversified manufacturing conglomerate. The company was acquired by Taylor Made Products (New York) in 2004 and subsequently joined Lippert, leveraging group-level infrastructure, engineering, and channel while maintaining its specialist marine glazing identity.

Name

Trend Marine Products

Legal name

Trend Marine Products Limited

Website

https://trendmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trend Marine Products is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of advanced marine glazing systems for yachts, superyachts, architectural projects, and specialist vehicles, operating a 12-acre vertically integrated facility in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, as part of Lippert Marine Group Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Glazing Systems

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Marine glazing systems
• Superyacht glass manufacturing
• Curved glass production
• Marine windscreen fabrication
• Specialist vehicle glazing

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Yarmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marine Glazing Products: Direct sales of advanced glazing systems including windows, doors, windshields, portlights, and roof systems to yacht builders, Superyacht yards, and marine OEMs. Products manufactured in-house at UK facility.
2. Custom/Bespoke Glazing Systems: Project-based sales of complex curved glass, insulated glazing units, and integrated glazing packages for Superyachts and architectural applications. Engineering support from concept to installation.
3. Spare Parts and Service: Replacement parts, service kits, and professional servicing through factory-trained technicians and approved service partners. Standard spares available through Ocean Chandlery.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trend Marine Products designs, manufactures and installs advanced marine glazing systems for yachts, Superyachts, architectural projects, and specialist vehicles. Operating from a 12-acre vertically integrated UK facility, the company produces curved glass, insulated glazing units, windscreens, doors, roof systems, hatches, portlights and windows, serving OEM builders and architectural firms globally.

Product overview

Trend Marine Products is Europe’s leading manufacturer of premium marine glazing systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products rather than a unified software platform. The product portfolio centers on advanced marine glazing including Curved Glass, Insulated Glazing Units (IGUs), Marine Doors & Sliding Systems, Marine Windscreens, Marine Roofs & Sunroofs (Hard Roof, Soft Roof), Hatches & Portlights (Sargasso, Portlight in Glass/PinG), Superyacht Curved Glass, Windows (Powered and Manual Opening), and Patio Doors. Supporting products include Pantograph Doors, Companionway Doors, TPX Power Shade, FPX Power Awning, and Lewmar Anchoring Systems. The company operates a vertically integrated 12-acre UK manufacturing facility handling the complete production process from raw glass to finished glazing systems, including thermal and chemical toughening, sag bending, lamination, CNC finishing, and composite component manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curved Glass Precision-engineered curved glass for high-end yachts, landmark buildings and specialist vehicles using sag-bending, thermal and chemical toughening processes. Capable of large-format, double-curved and complex geometries with exceptional optical quality.
• Insulated Glazing Units (IGUs) High-performance insulated glazing units including curved and large-format units engineered for thermal and acoustic performance. Marine-grade sealing with A60-rated fire-resistant options available.
• Marine Doors & Sliding Systems Engineered doors and sliding systems for life at sea, combining precision-formed metalwork, high-performance glazing and marine-grade mechanisms. Includes automated and manual options with stretch-bent frames.
• Marine Windscreens High-clarity windscreens for yachts and Superyachts with exceptional visibility, premium optical finish and classification-approved performance. Curved glass enables panoramic, large-format forms.
• Marine Roofs & Sunroofs Precision-built roof systems integrating seamlessly into vessel structure with smooth operation, robust mechanisms and premium laminated or toughened glazing. Includes Hard Roof and Soft Roof variants.
• Hatches & Portlights Robust hatches and portlights designed for strength, sealing integrity and consistent finish quality. Includes Sargasso portlights and Portlight in Glass (PinG) products.
• Windows Marine-grade windows available in powered opening and manual opening variants. Precision-engineered for durability, clarity and seamless functionality.
• Patio Door Precision-engineered patio door access systems combining durability, clarity and seamless functionality. Available in single, two, three and four panel configurations.
• Pantograph Door Marine-proven pantograph door system with precision mechanisms for vessel access applications.
• Companionway Door Companionway door for marine applications with material, power source, and seal options.
• Advanced Glazing Solutions Advanced glass solutions including Sag Bent Glass, Thermally Toughened Glass, Chemically Toughened Glass, Roller Hearth, Press Bent, Switchable Privacy Glass, Heated Glass, UV/Infrared Films, Step Laminated Glass, Triple Laminated Glass, Smart Interlayers, and Integrated Portlights.
• TPX Power Shade Telescopic power shade system for marine applications.
• FPX Power Awning Powered awning system for marine exterior shading applications.
• Sargasso Portlights Marine-proven portlights designed for strength, watertight performance and premium aesthetics.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, regional, core and parent organization.

• SeaSucker MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Lewmar partnership with SeaSucker Marine as global distributor for their vacuum-mount marine accessories including grab handles, cup holders, board racks and tech mounts.
• ComstedtregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Established Lewmar distributor in Sweden since 2014, expanding territory to include Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands from February 2025.
• American Boat Builders Association (ABA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Strategic purchasing alliance of 26 leading US boat manufacturers. Lewmar extended as preferred supplier for windlass anchoring systems and bow thrusters for 3 more years. Chosen by over 95% of OEMs in ABA buying group.
• FairlinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Lippert Marine Group Europe selected as key supplier for roofing systems, with Fairline's Squadron 68 featuring two Lewmar soft roof systems debuted at Cannes Yachting Festival.
• RAND BoatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Taylor Made glazing solutions selected as preferred glazing supplier for RAND Boats, one of Europe's fastest growing boat companies, with 7 projects since partnership began.
• Lippert Marine Group Europeparent organizationStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrend Marine is a key brand within Lippert Marine Group Europe, which comprises Lewmar, Trend Marine and Taylor Made Ireland brands. The group is a leading supplier of highly innovative yacht equipment and components to world's leading boat builders and marine aftermarkets.
• Ocean ChandlerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK stockist and technical partner for standard spare parts, available to order online or by calling +44 (0)1243 375774.
• OsculatiregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor exhibiting Lewmar products at Salone Nautico Internazionale including powered sun awning, powered hatch, and new ultra-low profile hatch.
• Lankhorst TaselaarregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor in Germany and the Netherlands exhibiting Lewmar products at Boot Dusseldorf on stand E03 in Hall 9.
• Spirit YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLewmar acts as key supply chain partner in development of advanced hidden anchoring systems, providing adaptable anchoring solutions tailored to each vessel's unique requirements including customized windlass configurations and modular system components.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lewmar: Sister brand within Lippert Marine Group Europe, also based in the UK. Lewmar supplies a broader portfolio of marine equipment (anchoring, winches, hatches, roofing) to the same OEM customer base, sharing channels and parent resources with Trend Marine.
• Taylor Made Systems: Another Lippert Marine brand (Taylor Made Ireland) and the entity that originally acquired Trend Marine in 2004. Specializes in marine glazing and hardware products with a stronger US presence, making it the closest internal peer.
• Saint-Gobain Marine: Global glass and building materials giant with marine glazing offerings. Much larger and broader portfolio than Trend Marine, but competes for the same Superyacht and large-vessel OEM projects where premium certified glass is required.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass manufacturers. Serves architectural, automotive and marine segments with curved, laminated and coated glass, overlapping with Trend Marine's architectural and transport glazing lines.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Historic UK-headquartered glass manufacturer with broad architectural, automotive and specialty glass offerings. A potential substitute supplier for marine OEMs and a comparable vertical for specialty curved glass capability.
• Guardian Glass: Global float and value-added glass producer with marine and architectural product lines. Competes with Trend Marine in large-format architectural glazing and could supply marine OEM builders with standardized curved glass.
• Şişecam Flat Glass: Turkish-based global glass manufacturer serving architectural, automotive and energy segments. Represents a low-cost international alternative for vessel builders and an emerging threat to European specialty fabricators.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major North American glass manufacturer with architectural and specialty product lines. Comparable as a large-scale certified glass supplier competing for marine OEM contracts, particularly in the US boat-building market where Trend Marine also operates.

Direct peers

• Romag: UK-based specialist glass manufacturer producing toughened, laminated and curved glass for architectural, security and transport applications. Comparable as a vertically integrated specialty glass fabricator serving premium UK and European customers.
• ToughGlaze: UK-based toughened and laminated glass manufacturer serving architectural, retail and specialty vehicle applications. Comparable as a smaller specialty fabricator competing for architectural and transport glazing contracts alongside Trend Marine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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