Current Press Releases

September 26, 2007

HEAVY-DUTY INFLATABLE FENDERS SUPPLIED TO U.S. NAVY

        Protecting large ships from damage requires fenders that can handle the most demanding docking conditions.  When the U.S. Navy needed to protect one of their large aluminum vessels based in Panama City , Florida , AERÉ® provided them with three 8' x 10' Extreme Duty Inflatable Fenders.

        To conserve the limited deck area aboard, the lightweight, space-saving fenders deflate to just a 3' x 3' cube.  Completely PVC coated and made from multiple layers of heavy, high denier polyester fabric, they provide maximum protection with minimum required storage space.

        UV-, puncture- and abrasion-resistant, durable AERÉ fenders will absorb tremendous amounts of abuse.  They are able to withstand large compression loads capable of collapsing or bursting a traditional vinyl fender.

        "With the U.S. Navy choosing to use our resilient fenders, commercial vessel, workboat and yacht captains can trust AERÉ to provide them with the utmost in quality and protection," said company president Gary Abernathy.

July 21, 2007

FENDERS KEEP MIDSIZE YACHTS FREE FROM DAMAGE

        Owning a boat of any size is a significant investment in both time and money.  Now protecting midsize yachts is easy with 18" x 29" Inflatable Fenders for AERÉ.

        One AERÉ customer has personally experienced AERÉ's reliability. "I am absolutely convinced that my 18" x 29" AERÉ fenders prevented me from having serious hull damage.  An idiot threw us a 3-4 foot wake while we were tied to a concrete dock.  The [vinyl] ball fenders I previously used would have flipped upward and left the entire starboard side vulnerable."

        He has referred a number of boat owners to AERÉ. "One only need consider the value of what's being protected to understand the value of fenders entrusted with the job." he said.

        AERÉ 18" x 29" fenders, made from heavy high denier polyester fabric, protect boats from 40' to 45' long.  They are easy to inflate and come in 9 colors.  The durable fenders are able to withstand high compression loads capable of collapsing conventional vinyl fenders.  Like all AERÉ fenders, when not in use, they fold away flat, saving valuable onboard space.

        Retail prices for AERÉ inflatable fenders begin at $149.

July, 2007

FLAT FENDERS KEEP BOAT SWIM PLATFORMS FIT

        Protecting the swim platform of larger craft has never been easier.  Yachtsmen and their crew can rely on flat fenders from AERÉ to provide superior protection for swim platforms, the stern and gunnels in nearly any situation.

        Constructed of heavy-duty materials, flat fenders are similar to fender boards, and were designed to protect the stern or swim platform of larger yachts.  Damage to platforms is eliminated even when docking stern-to, rafting stern-to-stern with another boat or when smaller craft are alongside.  The fender's design prevents it from rolling under or on top of the dock or platform.

        The flat fender is relatively thin, which permits a small step from the tender or small craft to the platform.  Because most models come with stainless steel "D" rings on each end and more on one edge, the fender attach securely and easily.  AERÉ flat fenders range from an 8' x 1' model to a 16' x 2' model.  All flat fenders are 8" thick and come in dark gray with a black wear face.  A new 3' x 2' model is in development, and will be available soon.  Flat fender retail prices begin at $499.