Nautipark targets UK growth with first Seawork appearance

French boat support and cradling manufacturer Nautipark says its first appearance at Seawork this June is part of a wider move to build direct relationships with professional customers in the UK and Ireland at a time when many operators are planning investment decisions for the final quarter of the year.

“Seawork will be our first exhibition in the UK,” says Philippe Manieri, export sales service at Nautipark. “The timing is perfect as it gives our customers the opportunity to gather information and plan their investments for the last quarter of the year.”

The company, which manufactures boat stands and hydraulic trailers, will exhibit at the Southampton commercial marine exhibition for the first time in 2026, after visiting the event last year.

Focus on professional customers

Manieri says the company chose Seawork (taking place 9-11 June 2026; ticket information is online) because its visitor profile aligns with Nautipark’s target market of marine professionals, including boatyards, marinas and refit facilities.

“Since we have decided to manage and deal directly with our professional customers, this is the ideal show for us,” he says.

Nautipark has more than 25 years of experience manufacturing boat stands and hydraulic trailers for marine operators. The company says it can cradle vessels ranging from one to 1,000 tonnes, supporting customers involved in storage, maintenance, painting, mechanical work and refit projects.

According to Manieri, customers can submit vessel structural plans to Nautipark’s engineering team, which then produces tailored cradling plans designed for specific boats. (More information is available form the company’s website.)

“Every time a boat is lifted out of the water, reliable stands are essential,” he says. “Our combination of stock availability and technical expertise is something our customers genuinely value.”

Product range at Seawork

At Seawork 2026, Nautipark plans to present its full range of handling and support systems, including the L2-13 cradle.

The cradle has a capacity of up to 2.5 tonnes and offers height adjustment up to 130cm. Nautipark says the design is intended to balance lightweight handling with durability and operational efficiency across a range of vessel types.

The company will also showcase its hydraulic trailer range for vessels under 20 tonnes. The Quicklev trailer is designed for motorboats, while the Parklift trailer is suitable for motorboats, sailing yachts and catamarans.

International growth ambitions

Manieri says international sales have been growing steadily and that Seawork is expected to support further expansion.

“We want to meet our existing customers, but also discover new potential ones – such as refit shipyards, marinas and boatyards from the UK and beyond, including Ireland and further afield.”

Nautipark manufactures its products in Brittany, France. The company says its range is CE certified, fully hot-dip galvanised and available from stock.