Innovative Strengthening of a Damaged Column Head near Paris

Cutting through the waves with elegance and power, the BP318 Deep Blue is a yacht that turns heads wherever she sails. We had the opportunity to demonstrate how tailored rigging enhances a yacht’s potential. Each turn of a winch, every adjustment to the sails, and every knot in the rigging contributes to the harmony between vessel and crew.

Carbo-Link was proud to attend CICE 2025 in Lisbon as a Silver Sponsor, where our CFRP systems were at the centre of both award-winning applications and pioneering research. From the Oderbrücke project receiving Runner-Up in the IIFC Award to our involvement in four technical papers, the event highlighted the impact and versatility of our technologies.

The M5, the world’s largest sloop-rigged sailing yacht, has recently completed her 10-year refit, a major milestone for a vessel of this scale and complexity. This latest refit provided the opportunity to verify the long-term performance of Carbo-Link’s carbon rigging under sustained high-load operation, while also introducing several new upgrades for continued efficiency and reliability.

Exciting World First at Ränggloch

At the new Ränggloch retaining viaduct, both types are being used:Steel and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) prestressing cables. And the anchorage of the latter is a global first: It is made entirely of CFRP.

The Oder Bridge at Küstrin-Kietz exemplifies the advanced potential of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) technology in modern railway bridge construction. By implementing CFRP hangers, the project addressed numerous structural and logistical challenges with a single, innovative solution.

The decision to implement CFRP hangers in the bridge design was not without significant challenges, requiring extensive testing and rigorous approval processes to ensure the safety, durability, and performance of the final solution.

This year’s Palma International Boat Show again confirmed its status as a cornerstone event in the global yachting calendar, with a strong focus on sailing superyachts.

The initial design of the bridge specified oversized steel hangers to accommodate the high fatigue loads typically encountered in railway network arch bridges. While this approach was conventional, it introduced several critical challenges.

Carbo-Link is collaborating with Foundation Zero on Project Zero to integrate adiabatic cooling into mast design, improving energy efficiency and onboard ventilation for a more sustainable and innovative yacht system.

The new Oder Bridge at Küstrin-Kietz is the world’s first railway bridge to use CFRP hangers - designed and produced by Carbo-Link - marking a pivotal advancement in bridge engineering by replacing steel with a lighter, more durable, and fatigue-resistant solution essential to the project’s success.

JEC World 2025 has come to a close, and we are thrilled to look back on what was an incredibly successful event for Carbo-Link. As a leading innovator of CFRP solutions, we had the opportunity to showcase some of our most innovative products…

The Oderbrücke Küstrin-Kietz–Kostrzyn, has been honored with the prestigious German Bridge Construction Award 2025 in the "Road and Railway Bridges" category. This accolade recognizes the bridge's innovative design, economic efficiency, and sustainability.

A recap of the 2025 St. Barths Bucket Regatta, marked by light winds, strategic sailing, and standout performances across all classes.