Würzburg - The market leader for ship floor coverings, Wolz Nautic from Gaukönigshofen in lower Franconia, has been contracted with the measurement, production and installation of a new teak deck for the training sailing ship of the German Navy, the “Gorch Fock II”.
The world-renowned three-masted schooner’s home port is Kiel. It has been in Bremen for maintenance for a while, and is being overhauled by the Elsflether Werft on the stern, deck, rigging and equipment. In addition to outer repairs, the German Navy is also setting new standards for ship safety. Among other things, it is improving capsizing safety, communications equipment and life-saving equipment.

In addition to these aspects, it is using innovative products from Wolz Nautic from Gaukönigshofen to reduce weight and noise. This is done through the use of 3D milled “fire-protective cork” as levelling. Also, the use of teak is reduced by half thanks to this innovative system from lower Franconia. In addition to significant weight and noise reductions, it also offers improved sustainability.


“We are pleased that Wolz Nautic can contribute its part to maintaining this historical sailing ship,” said Wolz Nautic’s Managing Director, Michael Wolz. “We have already begun with our planning for the teak deck refit. The next step is to perform the measurements. Technicians who are interested and would like to work with us can give us a call,” said Wolz. The expanding market leader for pre-fabricated ship decks has a high need for staff; open positions are described on its website www.wolznautic.de/karriere




Image: Wolz Nautic from Gaukönigshofen is delivering the new teak deck for the training sailing ship, the Gorch Fock II. Photo: Deutsche Marine.



Wolz Nautic at a glance:

With two production facilities in Germany, 110 employees and turnover of around €13.3 million in 2018, Wolz Nautic is the world leader in ship deck production.

Founded in the late 1920s as carpentry firm for high-quality furniture, Wolz Nautic has been active in the production of prefabricated ship decking since the 1980s. The main focus of Wolz Nautic's operations is on the production of teak wood or synthetic decking, as well as on special solutions for the maritime sector. Wolz Nautic supplies most of Europe's biggest shipyards in the series-production boat and megayacht sector. Wolz Nautic particularly stands out for its pioneering products and approaches as well as the achievement of its strong competitiveness as innovation and technology leader in the maritime industry.

Acting with responsibility forms part of the corporate culture at Wolz Nautic. Fair cooperation with employees and suppliers, careful use of resources and the orientation of its corporate strategy to sustainability aspects are key factors in Wolz Nautic's everyday work.

For more information, visit: www.wolznautic.de

Press contact:
Wolz Nautic GmbH & Co. KG
André Hofmann
Head of Marketing & Sales Series Yachts
Phone: +49 9337 - 90049-83
Fax: +49 9337 90049-98
Mobile: +49 160 978 29 772
andre.hofmann@wolznautic.de


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