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North Technology Group

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">North Technology Group (NTG)</a> has announced an expansion of its marine portfolio, with the addition of two new brands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> and Quantum Sails.While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a>, which was founded in 1957 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>, includes a varied portfolio of businesses within the sailing and maritime lifestyle sector, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> and Quantum, will each continue to operate independently, maintaining distinct brand identities and competing for market share.&nbsp;This means both businesses are set to oversee their own lofts, sales and marketing teams, as well as product suites, as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> ownership supplies the brands with financial security, flexibility, and resources for bettering their sailors’ experiences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321862/image/large-0557f539fbc4608cc9e4eae4588ee432.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321862">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> 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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle</a> 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,” NTG Chairman Peter Dubens remarked.&nbsp;Moving forward, Quantum Sails will still be led by Ed Reynolds and Andrew Scott, while Doug DeVos’ involvement in the business and investment in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> is expected to continue. As for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a>, the brand which is dedicated to sailors and sailmakers, will continue to be led by Mike Sanderson.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> CEO Mike Sanderson commented: “After eight years at the helm, the decision for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> to combine forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> 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.”“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">North Technology Group</a> 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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sails NZ Ltd (Company)">Doyle Sails</a> and Quantum Sails into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> family. We look forward to welcoming their customers and our new colleagues on this journey,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Technology Group (Company)">NTG</a> CEO Sam Watson concluded.&nbsp;

North Technology Group adds brands Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails

North Technology Group (NTG) has announced their expansion of their marine brands with the addition of Doyle Sails and Quantum Sails.