Financial Times

North Sails to invest $2.5 m in plant
Backed by the peace initiative and a strong investment drive, North Sails Ltd has invested in a new $2.5 million factory at Biyagama, its second in the same zone, and due to open on May 15.

The American company, which started operations at Biyagama 10 years ago in Sri Lanka, produces sails, sail bags, boat covers and sail accessories.
“All are manufactured using premium fabrics from North Cloth as well as other quality suppliers. All North cruising products are built to last,” an industry source said.

He said the new factory will use three dimensional laminated sails (3DL), a revolutionary sail making technology to manufacture sails. North Sails introduced 3DL in 1992, which stretches less for its weight.

a revolutionary sail making technology. Compared to a traditional sail assembled from panels of flat sailcloth, a 3DL sail stretches less for its weight, holds its shape over a wider wind range and retains its designed shape longer,” the industry source said.

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