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Description
SPORTIS is the largest Polish manufacturer of rigid inflatable boats (RIB) for professional and pleasure use, which are sold at domestic and foreign markets. The boats are usually produced on the basis of our own designs, and they are adapted to specific needs of the customers. Under the project which is based on cooperation with the Norwegian partner - NORDKAPP BOATS AS, we will start serial production of two new models of tourist boats. They will be designed by a recognized Norwegian designer, which will result in an attractive, high-quality market product that follows the latest trends. The partner will also be the key recipient of the new boats.
The project objective will be attained by the construction of a new production hall, purchase of the hall equipment including plugs for the production of the new boat models, installation of photovoltaic panels of 132.33 kWp, preparation of designs and prototypes, and certification of the products. These investments will let SPORTIS to be the first boat manufacturer in Poland to change the boat production process from custom to series. The boat quality will improve, as they will be equipped with components, electronics and electrics in cleaner, dust-free conditions. Also, safety and efficiency of work at our premises will be increased due to the creation of more ergonomic job stations.
The project will result in a reduction of CO2 emission by 68.6 tons and of energy consumption by 0.07 GWh per annum. The amount of waste we produce will be smaller by 9 tons. 5 new jobs will be created. A decrease of production nuisance for the nearest surroundings of our plant is also significant. A new housing estate is being built next to the plant and giving up crane operation and travel thanks to the electric crane purchased under the project will help reduce the amount of exhaust gases, noise, as well as traffic jams on access roads and damage to these roads.
Summary of project results
The main challenge of the project was related to the two unexpected and significant circumstances which have occurred during the project duration, i.e. COVID-19 and the Russian invasion on Ukraine. Both of these situations had a dramatic impact on the growth of material prices used for building the new production hall producing as well as the prototype boats. Another issue was the long waiting time for several components, especially for the construction of the production hall. Looking from the sales point of view, and the potential of the Scandinavian pleasure market, this few years period was untypical taking into consideration the last few decades. During COVID-19 the market for pleasure boats has gone very high and a few years later due to global economic results of the invasion, the pleasure market has completely dropped down.
Thanks to the project our company was able to invest in a new and modern production hall, install a 150 kWp photovoltaic system and implemement two new pleasure boat models. This project has made our cooperation with our Partner more professional, closer and in a bigger scale.
The project helped our company to increase its working capacity and make our production more environmental friendly. Within the project we have purchased an electric crane with high load capacity, therefore we no more need to use a Diesel powered mobile crane. We have increased the number of employees by implementing two new boat models. Thanks to the photovoltaic system, we have become Energy independant, having approx. 100% of energy from the PV. Our project helped our Partner to offer new boat models and increase the sales on the Scandinavian market. These models include the best design solutions and optimal deck arrangement, taking into account ergonomics, comfort and safety of the helmsman and passengers. The boat''s nautical parameters, such as gentle entry into the wave, boat stability at the highest speeds and economical fuel consumption, confirm the professional and fruitful cooperation of Polish-Norwegian designers.
Summary of bilateral results
Cooperation with the Norwegian partner resulted in the introduction of 3 new models of RIB boats to the European market (2 models under this project) with the following lengths:- 5.8 m - Airborne 6 (AB 6)- 6.5 m - Airborne 7 (AB 7)- 7.5 m – Airborne 8 (AB 8)The designer of these boats is a recognized and experienced Norwegian designer, specialized in the design of rigid boats, and his cooperation with our company''s designer, experienced in the design of RIB boats, led to the construction of a premium recreational boat in the RIB boat industry. These models include the best design solutions and optimal deck arrangement, taking into account ergonomics, comfort and safety of the helmsman and passengers. The boat''s nautical parameters, such as gentle entry into the wave, boat stability at the highest speeds and economical fuel consumption, confirm the professional and fruitful cooperation of Polish-Norwegian designers. In addition, the high quality of the materials used and the finish of the boat, its ergonomic and beautiful shape make it very visually attractive in terms of promoting these models by the Norwegian partner in social media, at fairs or in trade magazines, and consequently, increasing the sales of the boats on the European market.In addition to the transfer of "know-how" to our company in the field of boat construction and arrangement, the Norwegian partner also introduced modern methods of communication between our companies through the TRELLO application for planning and settling online tasks, which facilitated mutual verification of current and completed projects.