The Wichard Group, which specialises in the design, manufacture and distribution of products for the marine OEM, aftermarket and industrial markets, has acquired Australian equipment manufacturer Ronstan. Wichard Group says the acquisition of Ronstan, which produces sailing equipment, industrial and architectural products, strengthens the group’s position in the deck fittings sector, while expanding its product […]
Australia-based sailboat hardware manufacturer Ronstan has launched Orbit, its first ever range of winches. Ronstan’s Orbit winches are made of aluminium and are available in sizes 20ST, 30QT, and 40QT. Ronstan, which has experience manufacturing Andersen stainless steel winches, says the new Orbit winches were ‘developed from the deck up with a different set of […]
Australia-based sailboat hardware manufacturer Ronstan has introduced its new range of Triggersnap snap shackles. Ronstan’s Triggersnap latch mechanism allows quick and intuitive one-handed operation for attachment and release of the snap shackle. Release under load is easily accomplished by using a spike to safely actuate the trigger. Heat-treated, investment cast 15-5PH stainless steel components offer […]
Australian sailboat hardware company, Ronstan has launched new keelboat spinnaker pole ends suitable for tube sizes from 50mm to 100mm. The new outboard spinnaker pole ends, RF1664 and RF1665, feature anodised aluminium bodies with grade 316 stainless steel hardware. Opened with an internal trip line and automatically closed when the integrated trigger is depressed, the […]