Fluidesign
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Coordinates: 42°59′13″N 81°14′35″W / 42.986950°N 81.243177°W
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Boat manufacturing |
| Founded 📆 | London, Ontario, Canada (1999) |
| Founder 👔 | Gordon Henry |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , London, Ontario , |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
Key people | Gordon Henry, Sam Roberts (CEO) |
| Products 📟 | Racing rowing shells |
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Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | www |
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Fluidesign is a rowing racing shell manufacturer headquartered in London, Ontario.[1][2]
History[edit]
Fluidesign was established in 1999 by Gordy Henry, a former Hudson Boatworks salesman.[3] [4] Henry left Hudson Boatworks in 1998 and soon after was approached by Diamond Aircraft for a collaborative project. [5] [6]
This project utilized expertise from the aviation industry, particularly in aerodynamics and the application of carbon fiber, to innovate in the design of rowing shells.[6][7] The initial Fluidesign models featured distinctive wing-like outriggers, a design choice influenced by the aerodynamic principles used in Diamond aircrafts.[6]
In January 2000, Henry began selling Fluidesign racing shells and subsequently gained full control of the company by purchasing his business partner’s shares.[5]
In 2016, the company relocated to its current premises on Elias Street in London, Ontario, from its previous location at 175 Exeter Road, London, Ontario.[6] [8]
Rowing shell design[edit]
Fluidesign's rowing shells are recognized for their colored carbon fiber construction, a choice made to eliminate the need for paint and thereby reduce the overall weight of the boats.[9] [3] Fluidesign's range of boats includes singles, doubles and pairs, and coxed and coxless quads.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Fluidesign Composites Inc. - Company Profile". Apollo.io. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ↑ "Fluidesign - Company Information". Dealroom. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Former Olympic rower from P.E.I. now leading boat builder for sport". CBC News. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ↑ Jeff Whiting (August 2015). "Against All Odds". Rowing News. pp. 38–47. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Topher Bordeau (March 2006). "All In The Family: The Canadian Boatbuilding Family Tree". Rowing News. pp. 52, 54, 55. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Fluidesign (December 2023). "History of Fluidesign". rowfluidesign.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ Martin, Chip (1998-11-23). "Fluidesign". The London Free Press. Unknown parameter
|orig-date=ignored (help) - ↑ "International Business Listing". The Rower's Almanac 2002. 2000. p. 374. ISBN 978-0-9651327-4-9. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ Caroline Grogan (28 November 2000). "Strength in Numbers - New Boat Builders Respond to Growing Market". Rowing News. pp. 25–26. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ↑ "Fluidesign's Innovative Boat Design". Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ↑ "Elite racing shells from Fluidesign at the Row Show 2023". Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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