Horizon is committed to exceeding customer expectations and continuously improving upon the safety, design and construction of its yachts-while also keeping an eye on the future with new product development.
From initial models to the birth of each yacht, Horizon steadfastly maintains 100% in-house production within the Group and in Taiwan, controlling every design detail to ensure the highest standards of navigational safety and quality. Horizon offers flexible customization while maintaining superior efficiency, garnering the trust of yacht owners worldwide.
Moreover, Horizon collaborates with internationally-renowned designers and authoritative organizations to uphold our cutting-edge technology, multi-faceted designs, and top-tier safety certifications. With a global network of offices and dealers, alongside our dedicated shipyard, the Group provides high-level, exclusive maintenance and service to Horizon owners across all five continents.
Resin InfusionIn 1999, Horizon became the first authorized yacht builder in Asia to utilize SCRIMP (Seemann’s Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process), a construction method developed by the U.S. Navy as a means to increase a vessel’s strength and durability without adding weight or affecting performance. Horizon broke the world record in 2005 with a 130ft (40M) hull and stiffeners infused in one shot.
Horizon was certified by EADS (The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V, now the Airbus Group) through SAERTEX in 2009 and also received authorization to implement another advanced process called VAP (Vacuum Assisted Process). A breakthrough technology originally developed for aircraft manufacturing, VAP more uniformly distributes resin and guarantees less air trapped within the composite.
In 2016, Atech developed and patented an enhanced HYVER resin that reduces potential print-through issues with FRP materials. Successfully utilized in the production of small-scale components, Atech has since further developed the HYVER resin application for the construction of large-scale components.
Atech further refined its 3D infusion capabilities by introducing and patenting 6D vacuum infusion technology in 2020. This process infuses a yacht hull in a single shot but takes it a step further to include both the 3D macro structure of the longitudinal girders and transverse frame and the 3D micro structure glass fabric cloth.
6D Infusion Benefits
1. Reduces the emission of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) to nearly zero
2. Eliminates the chance for contamination or human error throughout the lamination process
3. Guarantees flawless and continuous resin distribution throughout the laminate
4. Accelerates resin distribution evenly throughout the lamination and allows for the single-shot infusion of hulls over 140 feet
5. Yields higher fiber-to-resin ratio, which means lighter and stronger composition
6. Ensures consistent quality and performance of parts