Marine Epoxy

Developed specifically for boat building, boat repairs and the marine industry, and internationally marketed for 50 years, WEST SYSTEM epoxy is a versatile, high-quality, system that is easily modified for a wide range of coating and adhesive applications. 

WEST SYSTEM epoxy products make up a versatile marine epoxy system developed to meet a wide range of building and maintenance needs for fibreglass repairs, wooden boat building, steel, aluminium and composite structures.

WEST SYSTEM epoxy is used for boat construction and repairs requiring superior moisture resistance and high strength, and is the most reliable and well-balanced marine epoxy system available

Thousands of boat building projects have been successfully completed using WEST SYSTEM epoxy, from the cold of North America and Europe, to the tropical conditions of Malaysia and Central America.

Whether your project is big or small, WEST SYSTEM^® technical publications and DVDs provide detailed procedures and instructions for specific repair and construction applications.  

 

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About ATL Composites

ATL Composites has been manufacturing WEST SYSTEM® epoxy products in New Zealand and Australia, under licence to Gougeon Brothers Inc, USA, since 1977.

Initially ATL supplied WEST SYSTEM epoxy into the professional boat building industry in New Zealand for cold-moulded and traditional wooden boat manufacture and that market still remains intact today.  

During the 80's, ATL opened an office in Australia, and during that period, were instrumental in the promotion of cedar strip construction (timber composite) for both professional and amateur construction in both countries, with WEST SYSTEM epoxy as an integral part of the construction techniques.   

Today, WEST SYSTEM epoxy is a marine industry standard used for everything from basic long-lasting repairs to the construction of high-performance composite structures.

ATL Composites has enjoyed steady growth in Australia for over 40 years.  An extensive Distribution / Dealer network has been established in every State and Territory to ensure that WEST SYSTEM marine epoxy products are backed with local supply and technical support.

International Distribution has also been established throughout Asia  with WEST SYSTEM epoxy products, manufactured in Australia, now available from local Distributors in Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam,  Malaysia, Indonesia, The Philippines, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea and Korea.

 

Quality Certifications

ATL Composites is ISO 9001:2015 certified and received their Certificate of Registration # 2600251777Q on April 4 2018. Important components of ISO 9001:2015 include customer satisfaction and establishing processes for continuous improvement to ensure customers consistently receive high quality products and services.

Highly-respected, international certification body, DNV-GL has also audited production facilities and manufacturing processes at ATL and issued Shop Approval KBZ 1095 HH for The Production of Composite Panels.

Testimonials

 Ross Lillistone - Bayside Wooden Boats

Brought up in a household full of classic text books relating to boat building and design, and having helped his father build a significant number of boats, Ross Lillistone has maintained a passionate interest in the design, construction, rigging and use of classic boats – small and not-so-small.

His qualifications include Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, allowing Ross to follow his passion and also establish his business in the world of small boat construction and, more recently, design.

“ I’m really happy to recommend WEST SYSTEM products because of my personal faith in their performance and quality, based on my own use since first purchasing a 24 ltr kit back in about 1980. In addition, I think that the WEST SYSTEM documentation is the best available, and I push its use regularly.”  

 www.baysidewoodenboats.com.au

 

Tony Harman - Cambridge, Tasmania

" Since you ran ATL ads featuring Masquerade a few years ago, we have continued to improve our racing performance.

We won the Launceston to Hobart yacht race as you can see via the links in the email below.  We added an asymmetric kite to our wardrobe plus a couple of new headsails which have made a difference, plus after several years we know the boat well and are sailing faster.

We also took Masquerade to Victoria at the end of January and raced in the Festival of Sails regatta (Geelong Race Week).  We raced in Performance Series Division 1 and finished 6^th overall AMS and 5^th overall EHC.

The journey across Bass Strait and return tested the boat well and she handled it no problem (including hitting 18.3 knots with only a double reefed main!).

We have really tested your products with our offshore sailing including several hard slogs to windward and can happily say that the hull is as sound as the day it was launched.
Cheers,  Tony "     

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Andrew Denman - Denman Marine, Kettering, Tasmania

Denman Marine specialises in the construction and repair of wooden boats using both traditional and modern construction methods and materials. From small clinker dinghies to ocean going cruising vessels.

Principal Andrew Denman said " I have been using WEST SYSTEM products since 1990 and love it, so I am more than happy to push the product when people ask."

One of Andrew's recent builds is Stormy Weather, the first East Coast 32 designed by renowned naval architect Andy Dovell. A blend WEST SYSTEM epoxy and 413 Microfibre Blend were used for all structural bonding installations and fairing was completed with WEST SYSTEM 410 Microlight.

www.denmanmarine.com.au