Powerplast

http://www.powerplast.it/en/

The company was founded by Piermario Timpanari and Alessandro Gherardi.

Piermario can be considered one of the most sophisticated craftsmen and experienced technicians in string sails. He had been in charge of the production department of leading companies and he is holder of important patents in making string sails. He has been a keen sailor and expert sailmaker for more than 20 years and is now in charge of production facilities at Powerplast.

Alessandro is a mechanical engineer, he also received an MSc degree in “Maritime Engineering Science (Yacht and Small Craft Design)” from the University of Southampton. He has developed cutting edge software for aeroelastic calculation now used in the plant. Validation of the software through tests and research in collaboration with several universities has been reported at several international conferences. He is responsible for developing and testing new materials as well as sailing in regattas himself.