What Synteak Group | Marine Decking Solutions does

Synteak Group, operating through its Italian legal entity Eurosunservice Sas (registered trademark SYNTEAK®), is the exclusive European distributor for PlasDECK®, a PVC-based synthetic teak decking product manufactured by an American company in Akron, Ohio. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Trento, Italy, the company functions both as a specialty marine decking distributor and as a professional installation contractor, with over 15 years of installation experience and an average annual installation volume of roughly 4,000 square meters in Italy. Its product portfolio centers on the PlasDECK Classic Series and is supplemented by three sub-lines: Performance3.5 (the lightest PVC synthetic teak on the market at 3.5 kg/m²), the ECO-Series (60% recycled content), and REVEAL (CNC-milled custom designs for sports boats, inflatables, and jet skis), with a special Glowing Azure luminescent variant. The underlying material is protected by two US patents (7,578,251 and 7,616,791) covering non-migratory oil technology that prevents drying, crumbling, and adhesion loss, plus full-thickness UV inhibitors, anti-fungal additives, and a flat-bottom design that reduces adhesive requirements.

The company's revenue model blends three streams: physical product sales of synthetic teak rolls/sheets (consumed by private boat owners for DIY installation or by contractors), professional installation services delivered through a national field team in Italy, and OEM/boat yard supply contracts with yacht manufacturers for new builds. Go-to-market is multi-channel: a direct-to-consumer website with online quote forms, an Italy-wide direct installation service, an expanding European dealer network (actively recruiting at trade shows such as METSTRADE in Amsterdam and the Genoa Boat Show), and enterprise sales targeting luxury Italian and European shipyards. Customer segments split between private boat owners (both DIY and professional-installation buyers) and enterprise accounts among boat yards (cantiere navale), with named enterprise customers including Tecnomar for Lamborghini, Grand Soleil, Azimut, Mylius, Ice Yacht, Canados, Solaris, and Eleva Yachts. Pricing is quote-based across all tiers with no public list prices, and the company monetizes additional services such as old teak removal, digitized templates, custom logos, and certified installer training.

Name

Synteak Group | Marine Decking Solutions

Legal name

Eurosunservice Sas

Website

https://synteak.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Synteak Group operates from Trento, Italy as the exclusive European distributor and lead installer of PlasDECK synthetic teak marine decking, serving private boat owners, boat yards, and luxury yacht manufacturers across Europe with patented PVC decking products and professional installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trento

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Synthetic Teak Product Sales: Sales of PlasDECK synthetic teak in multiple product lines (Classic, ECO-Series, Performance3.5, REVEAL) in various colors and sizes. Products sold as rolls/sheets for DIY or contractor installation.
2. Professional Installation Services: Installation services for synthetic teak decking on boats throughout Italy. Includes custom cutting, gluing, and finishing by certified installers.
3. OEM/Boat Yard Supply: Supply of synthetic teak directly to boat manufacturers (cantiere navale) for new build installations, working with luxury brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SYNTEAK is the exclusive European distributor of PlasDECK® PVC-based synthetic teak decking products, manufactured in Akron, Ohio. The company sells the PlasDECK product family (Classic Series, ECO-Series, Performance3.5, REVEAL, Glowing Azure) as rolls/sheets to private boat owners and shipyards, and provides professional custom installation services throughout Italy and Europe.

Product overview

Synteak Group operates as the exclusive European distributor of PlasDECK® synthetic teak products, a comprehensive portfolio of PVC-based marine decking materials manufactured in Akron, Ohio. The product line centers on the PlasDECK Classic Series as the core flagship, supplemented by Performance3.5 (the world's lightest at 3.5kg/mq for performance vessels), ECO-Series (60% recycled material for eco-conscious applications), and REVEAL (100% CNC-customizable patterns for sports boats). Premium variants include Glowing Azure with luminescent seams for nighttime visibility. The Classic Series incorporates patented anti-aging technology, non-migrating oils, full-depth UV protection, anti-fungal inhibitors, and a flat anti-slip surface requiring zero maintenance. SYNTEAK also provides professional installation services and certified installer training throughout Italy, having installed over 4,000 mq annually for major shipyards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PlasDECK Classic Series The flagship PVC-based synthetic teak product line with patented anti-aging technology, non-migratory oils, full-thickness UV protection, anti-fungal inhibitors, flat bottom for adhesion, and zero-maintenance anti-slip surface. Available in multiple color options and plank widths for boat decks.
• PlasDECK Performance3.5 The lightest PVC synthetic teak in the world at 3.5 kg/m², designed for speed enthusiasts and performance vessels. Maintains the patented chemical formula and anti-aging properties of the Classic Series with reduced thickness, available in four color combinations.
• PlasDECK ECO-Series An environmentally-friendly synthetic teak made from 60% recycled PlasDECK material and 40% standard PlasDECK, offering a more economical price point while visually identical to standard PlasDECK. Available in all colors except Glowing Azure.
• PlasDECK REVEAL The first 100% customizable synthetic teak product using CNC milling to create custom patterns, designs, or logos. Made from 60% recycled and 40% standard PlasDECK, available with 3M adhesive backing for sports boats, inflatables, and jet skis.
• PlasDECK Glowing Azure A special synthetic teak variant where light-colored seams charge during the day via sunlight and emit a blue glow at night, designed for both aesthetic appeal and safety to illuminate steps and passageways during nighttime navigation.
• SYNTEAK Installation Services Professional custom installation services for PlasDECK synthetic teak products throughout Italy. Includes custom cutting, gluing, and finishing by certified installers, with more than 15 years of experience and 4,000 m² installed annually on average.
• Certified Installer Training Courses Individualized customized training courses to certify new SYNTEAK installers across European regions. Covers basic installation techniques, trade secrets, and practical skills needed to practice the profession with PlasDECK materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5 kg/m2 - lightest PVC synthetic teak on the market (Performance3.5)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tecnomar for LamborghiniflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 January 2021Lamborghini's Tecnomar brand selected PlasDECK Performance3.5 as standard deck covering for the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 motor yacht. Features include Glowing Azure accent lighting strips. The partnership generated significant viral marketing attention globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teakdecking Systems: US-based manufacturer and installer of real teak marine decking for yachts and superyachts. Serves the same luxury yacht builders and refit market as Synteak and represents the natural-wood alternative to PlasDECK's synthetic offering.
• Flexiteek: Global manufacturer and distributor of synthetic teak decking products operating across multiple geographies. Directly competes head-to-head with PlasDECK (the brand Synteak distributes) in the European marine decking market, with comparable product positioning and similar distribution-plus-installation business model.
• Permateek: UK-based manufacturer of synthetic teak decking systems. Competes directly against the PlasDECK products Synteak distributes in the European market and serves the same yacht OEM and refit customer segments.
• Bolidt: Dutch manufacturer of synthetic decking systems widely used on superyachts and cruise vessels. Competes with PlasDECK in the premium marine decking category and frequently specifies into the same luxury European yacht builders Synteak serves.
• Treadmaster: UK-based manufacturer of non-slip marine decking products used across sailing and motor yachts. Competes with Synteak in marine decking using a different material formulation but targeting the same boat owners and OEMs.

Others

• PlasDECK: US-based manufacturer (Akron, Ohio) of PVC synthetic teak decking and the holder of the two anti-aging patents underlying Synteak's product range. Operates as Synteak's exclusive supplier and licensing partner rather than a direct competitor in Europe, but is the same product category and naturally comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of technical textiles and composite materials including marine decking solutions (Stamoid brand). A much larger incumbent with a broader product portfolio, but overlaps with Synteak in the marine decking materials space.
• Lonseal: US manufacturer of marine and commercial vinyl flooring including specialty decking products. Operates a broader flooring portfolio beyond marine but competes in the same marine decking category with alternative materials.
• Gerflor: Global French flooring manufacturer with marine product lines. A large incumbent with a broad flooring portfolio that includes marine decking alternatives competing with Synteak at the materials level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/synteak-plasdeck-europe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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