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Southern Spars’ Rig Pro and RSB Rigging Solutions of Palma join forces

by Brenna Pringle on 10 Sep 2009
Southern Spars

Southern Spars Rig pro and RSB Rigging Solutions have announced they are to form a new partnership.

The pairing will combine the world-class reputation of Southern Spars’ Rig Pro, with the expertise and facilities of RSB Rigging Solutions. The new alliance will provide a high quality service operation to superyachts in the Med.

RSB Rigging Solutions' workshop is located in the STP yard in Palma Mallorca which has recently completed a major refurbishment, with the installation of new equipment including a 750 tonne travel hoist.

General Manager of RSB, Steve Branagh, was a Yacht Captain for over 16 years and has both superyacht cruising/charter experience and a grand prix racing background. Having worked on new build projects, major refits and many new yachts commissioning in Europe, Steve has built up extensive contacts in the marine industry.

His team in Palma will undertake service and refit work on Southern Spars masts and rigging, and will also have the capability to perform EC6 retrofits on existing masts.

Southern Spars’ Rig Pro General Manager, Paul MacDonald comments, 'Southern Spars has always recognised the need to have a high quality service operation in a key Mediterranean superyacht port of call. RSB is a reputable and dominant player in the market and we view the partnership in Palma as the best way to deliver these services to our clients located in the Med.'

Southern Spars welcomes the team from RSB Rigging Solutions onboard.

For further information on the combined capabilities, please contact either:

Steve Branagh, RSB Rigging Solutions General Manager,
Phone: +34 971 495 931 or via email: steve@rsb-rigging.com

Or Paul MacDonald, Rig Pro General Manager,
Phone: +64 9 358 3315 or via email: paul.macdonald@southernspars.com


RSB Rigging Solutions provide a complete service for the maintenance, repair and replacement of standing and running rigging. From pulling and re-stepping of masts, to removing and servicing hydraulics, furling units, vangs, backstays and all deck hardware, RSB Rigging Solutions provide an efficient and professional service package for all rigging needs.

Rig Pro provides comprehensive and professional repair, service and maintenance to racing and cruising yachts whether they carry Southern Spars rigs or other brands. Rig Pro is a global rig servicing provider with an international network of centres in New Zealand, USA, South Africa and now Spain.
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