Wind propulsion company bound4blue has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships to accelerate adoption of its
Wind propulsion company bound4blue has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships to accelerate adoption of its proven eSAIL® suction sail technology.
This allows bound4blue to manufacture near the yards where their systems will be integrated, both for newbuildings and for vessels calling in Asia for retrofit.
Production in China will be handled through a network of outsourced industrial partners with strong naval and offshore manufacturing capabilities.
The facilities - strategically located around Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta - are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, use APQP4wind tools, and are regularly evaluated by major classification societies including DNV, BV or Lloyd’s Register.
The partners’ combined capacity supports the production of up to 100 eSAIL® units annually from 2026, with the potential for significant expansion through the allocation of additional space and inclusion of secondary facilities.
By localising production, bound4blue will reduce lead times for its Model 2 and Model 3 eSAILs®, while improving logistics efficiency for projects throughout Asia. The proximity to key shipyards in China, South Korea, and Japan streamlines installations, bringing the company closer to both
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