We believe the little things make a big difference, which is why we are committed to delivering excellence by partnering in your success. Our ethos moves us to think beyond design and mobility to create carbon fiber products that lie in the realm of innovation, technology and creativity. Discover how our feather-light, granite-strong carbon fiber solutions can elevate your business or project.
Alex Vallings and Lyn Holland established C-Tech in 1997 from a shed in west Auckland. They originally began making carbon components for small yachts. C-Tech then grew to become the exclusive batten supplier to both Defender and Challenger in the 2003 America’s Cup, by 2007 all America’s cup teams were using C-Tech SailBattens, and we have since lead the market on battens and sail hardware. In 2010 C-Tech moved to a custom built, state of the art factory and we have continued to grow. While our roots remain firmly in the marine industry our race proven experience and composite manufacturing expertise have expanded into industrial, aerospace, film, aviation, sporting, automotive and other applications.
Over 25 years later, C-Tech has grown supported by a dynamic team, of directors, Alex Vallings, Lyn Holland, Chris Kitchen, and Riley Dean. 2023 marked a transformative chapter where, we extended our manufacturing to the European continent, realising yet another milestone in our journey of continual growth.
Guided by our profound sailing heritage and driven by the collective vision of our directors, we're committed to understanding our customers' unique needs. Our inventive team has created numerous custom high-quality carbon composite products supplying over 1000+ companies, all in line with our mission to 'Make cool things go fast'. As we embark on another chapter, our commitment to pushing boundaries and crafting innovations remains unwavering!
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Fuelling our customers' success is how we build strong relationships and is key to partnerships that continue long after the first order. We work tirelessly to make remarkable carbon fiber products and solutions with the best materials. Our technical experts find ways to optimise performance, reduce costs and deliver the best results for your business.
Exceptional service
Unmatched quality
Fast turn around times
Custom design flexibility
From olympic dinghies to leading aerospace components, our carbon fabrication experts can support virtually any performance-lead carbon fibre project.
C-Tech produces a diverse range of high quality parallel and tapered tubing for a wide spectrum of industries. The composite materials, which include pre-impregnated carbon fibre, glass fibre and carbon/glass mixes, share the common benefits of strength, lightness, stiffness, resilience and chemical and corrosion resistance.
Most of our composite tubeware involves relatively short manufacturing runs for specialised applications. In many situations, C-Tech’s problem-solving capabilities and close customer interaction prove invaluable.In-house CNC machining capability allows C-Tech to supply moulds and machined metal parts that can be assembled with composite tubes to provide a complete product solution.
C-Tech also has a 15m long Autoclave which can be used to produce complex moulded parts and high quality surface finishes. Autoclave Technical Specifications.
Max. internal length: 15.3m
Data Logging: Yes
Max. Pressure: 7 bar
Max. internal diameter: 1.44m
Max. temperature: 150°C
Price will depend on laminate thickness and carbon fiber modulus or fiber type required. For more price information please enquire to find a product that suits your specifications.
C-Tech tube can be delivered worldwide, using Airfreight, Seafreight and Courier (DHL / FedEx; suitable for lengths under 3 metres). We offer excellent lead times and competitive prices on shipments to Australia.
Complete the Order/Enquiry form to receive a quote by email. Quotes can also be provided by phone. Paying is easy with pro-forma invoices which can be paid by credit card (Visa/MasterCard - download PDF form and complete CC details), by bank transfer, or by internet payment to a local bank (service available in some countries).
The Standard terms for delivery of C-Tech Carbon fiber tube internationally are:
The 37th America's Cup is off to an exhilarating start as the first three teams have broken cover and hit the water! 🌊🌊 After hundreds of thousands of hours of preparation, it's fascinating to witness the unique directions each team is taking.
We're excited to be part of UC Aerospace's journey to the Spaceport America Cup! We're proud to contribute our carbon fibre tubes to their airframe. Wishing the team the best of luck as they gear up for the competition and look forward to updates on their progress!
Another unforgettable St Barths Bucket Regatta has drawn to a close, and what a spectacle it was! At C-Tech, we're thrilled to have been a part of this prestigious event, supplying some of the most incredible Superyachts on the planet. Congratulations to all the teams for their incredible performances!
🏆 Shaking things up at the 2024 JJ Giltinan Championships on Sydney Harbour, Yandoo, led by Micah Lane, Fang Warren, and Lewis Blake, secured the win! Rag & Famish Hotel claimed 2nd place, and Andoo rounded out the podium.
Sailing La Vagabonde, the renowned YouTube channel and sailing adventure series, is once again embarking on a thrilling new journey, this time showcasing their recently launched Rapido 60.
This summer, we were fortunate to welcome back two returning interns from last summer, Alex and Lochy, along with the addition of two new engineering students from the University of Auckland – Irina and Jack. Each intern, both returning and new, brought their unique skills and passions to C-Tech, creating a dynamic work environment.
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