Tyligadas Bros S.A. - VIOTAP

What Tyligadas Bros S.A. - VIOTAP does

Tyligadas Bros S.A., operating commercially as VIOTAP, is a Greek family-owned manufacturer and technical-fabric distributor founded in 1968 and headquartered in Acharnes, Attiki. The company operates through two divisions: a Manufacturing Division that designs and produces marine upholstery, boat seats, biminis, sun awnings, console and outboard engine covers, cushions, storage boxes, and roof-top tents under the proprietary VIOTAP brand (104+ SKUs); and a Commercial Division that holds exclusive Greek distribution rights for more than 20 international premium technical-fabric and marine-hardware brands, including Sunbrella, Serge Ferrari's Stamoid and Soltis, Nautolex, Spradling, Boltaflex, Morbern, Stamskin, Batyline, Strataglass, Achilles, O'Sea, Coats, Paskal, Quickdry, DOT, Surefas, Fastmount, LOXX, Stayput, and Avalon.

VIOTAP's core technology is precision-based craftsmanship in cutting, sewing, and assembling marine-grade PVC, acrylic, and technical textiles, combined with bimini frame fabrication using Inox/Aluminum structures with Nylon fittings. The Manufacturing Division is ISO 9001 certified, providing a documented quality assurance layer that supports its shipyard and OEM customer base. The Commercial Division functions as a one-stop distributor supplying marine vinyls, technical fabrics, zippers, threads, perforated foams, and application hardware to professional upholsterers, merchants, and boat builders.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) sale of VIOTAP-branded manufactured marine and outdoor products, and (2) distribution of imported technical materials. The business operates a dual go-to-market: B2B direct sales to shipyards, manufacturers, and professional upholsterers, alongside a B2C e-commerce storefront (viotap.com) serving individual boat owners. Pricing is largely quote-based for custom/specialty items, with standard catalog items available via the online store. The company employs 7 people, serves Southeast European and select international markets, and remains privately held by the founding Tyligadas family with no external funding or public listing.

Name

Tyligadas Bros S.A. - VIOTAP

Legal name

ΤΥΛΙΓΑΔΑ ΑΦΟΙ Α.Β.Ε.Ε. ΤΑΠΕΤΣΑΡΙΩΝ - ΒΙΟΤΑΠ

Website

https://viotap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VIOTAP (Tyligadas Bros S.A.) is a Greek family-owned manufacturer and exclusive distributor of marine upholstery products and premium technical fabrics, serving shipyards, professional upholsterers, and recreational boat owners in Greece and international markets since 1968.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Upholstery Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

akta.pro primary industry

Accommodation & Interior Outfit (Cabins, Galleys, Sanitary, Furniture) (IMAJAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Supplies Retail (CRAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Marine upholstery manufacturing
• Boat bimini covers
• Marine seating cushions
• Technical fabric distribution
• Upholstery materials wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Acharnes (Αχαρνές)

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Manufactured Marine Products (VIOTAP Brand): Revenue generated from designing and manufacturing VIOTAP branded marine products including biminis, boat seats, console covers, outboard motor covers, cushions, and roof-top tents. Products are sold both through direct B2B relationships with shipyards and boat manufacturers, as well as through the company's B2C e-commerce platform.
2. Imported Technical Materials Distribution: Revenue from importing and distributing premium technical fabrics and materials from internationally recognized brands (Sunbrella, Stamoid, Soltis, Nautolex, Spradling, and others) to professional customers including merchants, manufacturers, upholsterers, and shipyards in Greece and the broader market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VIOTAP designs and manufactures custom marine upholstery products under its own brand including boat seats, bimini sun tents, cushions, console covers, outboard engine covers, and roof-top tents for recreational boats. The company also serves as the exclusive Greek distributor of premium international technical fabric brands (Sunbrella, Stamoid, Soltis, Nautolex, Spradling, Morbern) and upholstery hardware, supplying professional upholsterers, shipyards, and marine merchants.

Product overview

VIOTAP (Tyligadas Bros S.A.) is a manufacturer of marine upholstery and protective products for recreational boats, established in Greece for over 55 years. The company operates two divisions: a manufacturing division producing boat seats, cushions, bimini tents, covers, and roof tents under the VIOTAP brand; and a commercial division importing and distributing technical fabrics, leatherettes, and accessories from internationally recognized brands including Sunbrella, Nautolex, Spradling, Soltis, Batyline, and others. The product portfolio includes boat seating (bucket seats, benches, pilot seats), sun protection (biminis with 2-4 arches in various materials), protective covers (console, outboard engine, tent storage), and upholstery materials for marine and furniture applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIOTAP Boat Seats Manufactured bucket seats, bench seats, pilot seats, and specialized fishing seats for recreational boats, offered in multiple series (Pharos, Pilot, Kavos, Ermis, Shark, Flipper, Rodeo, Mini Rodeo, Dolphin, Psaradiko, and Lidra). Built with marine-grade PVC, acrylic, and UV-resistant materials for durability in marine environments. Sold to boat owners via the e-commerce storefront and to shipyards/manufacturers via direct B2B supply.
• VIOTAP Biminis and Sun Tents Sun awnings and bimini tops with 2, 3, or 4 arch configurations in Inox, Aluminum/Nylon, or Aluminum/Inox frame materials for boat shade and weather protection. Custom-manufactured by VIOTAP.
• VIOTAP Boat Cushions and Pillows Interior and exterior cushions, pillows, and storage box cushions for boat seating applications, custom-manufactured by VIOTAP using marine-grade fabrics.
• VIOTAP Protective Covers Boat console covers (60-110 cm heights), outboard engine covers (4-250 HP range, available as complete or top-part covers), and bimini tent storage covers in PVC or acrylic materials. Custom-manufactured by VIOTAP.
• VIOTAP Roof Tents (Auto Pindus) Roof-mounted tents for car roof bars, available in Standard and Special versions with lengths of 130, 170, and 190 cm and capacities of 2-5 persons. Manufactured by VIOTAP.
• VIOTAP Storage Boxes Waterproof storage boxes made from reinforced Fiberglass with cushion functionality, available in three sizes. Custom-manufactured by VIOTAP.
• Marine Technical Fabrics (Sunbrella, Stamoid, Soltis, Batyline, Avalon) PVC technical fabrics (Soltis, Batyline, Stamoid, Avalon) and solution-dyed acrylic fabrics (Sunbrella) for marine applications, architectural shading, sun protection, and outdoor furniture. Distributed in Greece by VIOTAP as exclusive distributor.
• Marine Vinyls and Faux Leathers (Nautolex, Boltaflex, Stamskin, Morbern, Spradling) Marine-grade vinyl and synthetic leather materials from Nautolex, Boltaflex, Stamskin, Morbern, and Spradling for boat upholstery, marine seating, and furniture applications. Distributed exclusively in Greece by VIOTAP.
• Marine Window Materials (Achilles, Strataglass, O'Sea) Marine clear vinyls and window materials from Achilles, Strataglass, and O'Sea for boat enclosures, windows, and visibility applications. Distributed exclusively in Greece by VIOTAP.
• Upholstery Materials and Hardware (Paskal, Coats, Quickdry, DOT, Surefas, Fastmount, LOXX, Stayput) Upholstery accessories including Paskal zippers, Coats threads, Quickdry perforated foam, DOT snap hardware, Surefas fasteners, Fastmount mounting systems, LOXX fast-release fasteners, and Stayput anti-slip solutions for marine and upholstery applications. Distributed in Greece by VIOTAP.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• SunbrellacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Sunbrella acrylic fabrics in Greece for marine, architectural shading, and furniture applications. Sunbrella is a leading global brand for solution-dyed acrylic fabrics known for UV resistance and durability.
• Stamoid / Serge FerraricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Serge Ferrari's Stamoid PVC technical fabrics in Greece. Stamoid is a premium marine-grade PVC fabric used for boat covers, biminis, and architectural applications.
• Soltis (Serge Ferrari)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Soltis PVC fabrics in Greece, a leading brand for architectural shading, solar protection, and outdoor applications.
• NautolexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Nautolex marine vinyls and faux leathers in Greece. Nautolex is a leading brand for marine-grade synthetic leather and vinyl used in boat upholstery.
• SpradlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Spradling marine vinyls and technical fabrics in Greece. Spradling is a global leader in performance-coated fabrics for marine and specialty applications.
• BoltaflexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Boltaflex marine vinyls and faux leathers in Greece, serving the marine upholstery market.
• MorbernmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Morbern marine vinyls in Greece, a brand known for innovative, high-performance marine upholstery materials.
• StamskinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Stamskin technical marine faux leathers in Greece, serving marine and architectural interior applications.
• BatylinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Batyline technical mesh and PVC fabrics in Greece, used in marine and architectural applications.
• StrataglasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Strataglass marine window vinyl in Greece. Strataglass is the premium choice for clear vinyl marine windows known for optical clarity and durability.
• AchillescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Achilles marine clear vinyls and window materials in Greece for the marine industry.
• O'SeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of O'Sea marine window vinyls in Greece, providing clear vinyl solutions for boat enclosures and windows.
• PaskalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Paskal zippers and fastening systems in Greece, serving the marine upholstery and technical fabric industry.
• CoatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Coats threads in Greece for marine upholstery, furniture manufacturing, and technical fabric applications.
• QuickdrymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Quickdry perforated foam materials in Greece, used in marine seating and outdoor cushion applications.
• DOT (Snap Hardware)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of DOT snap hardware and application accessories in Greece for marine and upholstery use.
• SurefasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Surefas marine hardware and fasteners in Greece for boat fitting applications.
• FastmountmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Fastmount mounting hardware systems in Greece, used in marine and furniture panel mounting applications.
• LOXXmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of LOXX fast-release fasteners in Greece for marine and technical fabric applications.
• StayputmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Stayput anti-slip and mounting solutions in Greece for marine and outdoor applications.
• Avalon (PVC Fabrics)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Avalon PVC technical fabrics in Greece, serving marine cover and architectural shading applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Defender Marine: Major U.S. marine products distributor serving both consumer and B2B marine customers with a wide catalog. Comparable to VIOTAP's distribution and B2C e-commerce motion at substantially larger scale.
• West Marine: Largest marine retail and distribution company in North America, supplying a broad range of marine products. Comparable to VIOTAP in the sense that it serves boat owners and trade customers with marine parts, accessories, and upholstery-adjacent products at much larger scale.
• IMTRA: Larger U.S. marine products distributor representing premium international brands for the recreational marine market. Comparable to VIOTAP's commercial division as a multi-brand marine distributor with a wider product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dowco Marine: Manufacturer of marine covers, bimini tops, and seat covers for the recreational boating market. Closely aligned with VIOTAP's branded product lineup of covers, biminis, and cushions.
• Carver Industries: U.S.-based manufacturer of custom and stock boat covers, bimini tops, and marine canvas products. Directly competes with VIOTAP's manufacturing division on covered marine products for recreational boat owners and OEMs.
• Taylor Made Products: Long-established manufacturer of marine canvas, bimini tops, and custom boat covers serving OEMs and aftermarket. Highly comparable to VIOTAP's manufacturing division given similar 50+ year heritage in marine upholstery.
• Boat Outfitters: U.S. e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of marine canvas, seats, covers, and biminis. Comparable to VIOTAP through its combined manufacturing + direct-to-consumer distribution model for marine upholstery products.

Others

• Nautolex (Contender USA): Manufacturer of marine-grade vinyls and faux leathers used in boat upholstery. Comparable to VIOTAP as an upstream materials supplier; Nautolex is itself one of the international brands VIOTAP represents in Greece.
• Serge Ferrari (Stamoid / Soltis): French manufacturer of technical fabrics including the Stamoid marine-grade and Soltis architectural lines that VIOTAP distributes in Greece. Adjacent as the upstream fabric producer whose products VIOTAP represents.
• Spradling: Global manufacturer of performance-coated marine vinyls and technical fabrics that VIOTAP distributes in Greece. Adjacent as an upstream fabric supplier and fellow player in the marine upholstery materials ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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