Respected sailmakers will sit alongside other NTG brands, including North Sails and Southern Spars.
North Technology Group (NTG) continues to expand its family of best-in-class marine brands by adding two of the world’s most respected sailmakers, Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails.
As part of NTG’s diverse portfolio of world class businesses operating across the sailing and ocean lifestyle industries, Doyle and Quantum will continue to operate independently, retaining their unique brand identities and competing for market share. Each business will continue to manage its own lofts, sales and marketing teams, and product suites. The NTG ownership structure will provide each brand with the freedom, financial security, and resources to continuously improve and offer better experiences for sailors.
NTG CEO Sam Watson said: “North Technology Group is passionate about the sailing industry, and with big ambitions and a relentless drive we are continuously evolving. We see a real opportunity for growth and development by bringing Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails into the NTG family. We look forward to welcoming their customers and our new colleagues on this journey.”
Quantum Sails President Ed Reynolds said: “At Quantum, we’ve always focused on providing the best-performing products and customer service in sailing. We have a rich history in the industry and our sails have donned some of the most premier boats in sailing. We look forward to working within the NTG family to help sailors at all levels to continue enjoying the sport they love.”
Doyle Sails CEO Mike Sanderson said: “After eight years at the helm, the decision for Doyle Sails to combine forces with NTG was a ‘no-brainer’ for David Duff, Richard Bouzaid and me. It ensures the longevity of the brand we are so committed to; it will keep challenging innovation in sailing, and it brings significant opportunities for our team, sailors, and customers. I could not be more excited about leading Doyle Sails into the next chapter and chasing the next challenge.”
NTG Chairman Peter Dubens said: “NTG are long-term supporters of sailing. We want to grow the sport by investing in skills and innovation, by supporting new technologies in sailmaking, and by committing to accomplishing all this in a sustainable way. In Doyle and Quantum, we have found two brands and businesses that support our values and goals. We’re pleased to be partnering with Mike, Ed, and their teams, as we work together to promote the future of the sport we love so much.”
Quantum Sails will continue to be led by Ed Reynolds and Andrew Scott, and Doug DeVos will remain involved in the business, and as an investor in NTG. Mike Sanderson will continue to lead Doyle Sails.
About NTG
North Technology Group (NTG) began its journey in 1957 when Lowell North started North Sails in his San Diego garage. NTG evolved over time as like-minded marine companies were combined into a diverse family of brands serving marine performance and ocean lifestyle markets worldwide. Built on a foundation of advanced performance, superior technology, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service, NTG Brands encompass a wide range of companies including North Sails and Southern Spars.
About Quantum Sails
At Quantum, we’re connected to sailors everywhere through our love of sailing and our belief that facing every challenge head-on is infinitely rewarding. For us, that means challenging convention – especially if that’s what it takes to help our customers and the sailing industry get to new, better places. As a company and as individuals, we embrace every single challenge you bring our way as our own. Since 1996, we have focused on providing the best-performing products in sailing. Today, we’re equally relentless about delivering a higher standard of service, customer care, education, support and mentorship. It’s how we’ll continue to help sailors at all levels pursue their passions and achieve their aspirations. Our commitment starts with our dedicated employees at more than 60 sail lofts around the world and includes hundreds more working behind the scenes to design, build and service Quantum sails. www.quantumsails.com
About Doyle Sails
Doyle Sails is widely recognised as the changemaker in sailing, challenging all aspects of conventional sailmaking and continuing to deliver game changing technologies that support growth and progression for all sailors. Renowned for impeccable attention to detail and design, a personal, bespoke approach and world class construction quality, Doyle Sails holds a key role as the preferred sailmaker to many, including some of the world’s most spectacular Superyachts and high-performance Grand Prix campaigns. Doyle Sails is proud to have been supporting sailing and sailors for more than four decades and while the world changes around us, our commitment to sailors who share the same passion for sailing as we do, hasn’t. www.doylesails.com
Source: https://www.northtechnologygroup.com/
