New for 2012, WEST SYSTEM is offering three specialized boat
repair kits designed with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. Each
contains the right materials and instructions for making
lasting repairs and retails for $29.98 at your local
stocking WEST SYSTEM dealer. Read more >>
For more than twenty years the Technical Staff at Gougeon
Brothers have been teaching a seminar on boat repair
techniques during the winter off season. Now, some of you
might find the idea of a winter off season humorous. These
are the people who call and ask if WEST SYSTEM® 105/206
will cure in the frigid temperatures of southern Florida
where it gets down to (gasp!) 60°F at night! Just so you
know, 60°F is swimming weather in Michigan. Read more >>
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<p>We'll be at
<a
href="http://www.thewoodenboatshow.com/"
mce_href="http://www.thewoodenboatshow.com/"
target="_blank">The WoodenBoat
Show</a> again
this year, building 18 Sassafras 16' canoes with Chesapeake
Light
Craft.</p> Read more >>
The new Michigan School of Boat Building & Marine Technology
in Harbor Springs is offering a number of summer boat
building workshops in 2011. Visit here to learn more or
register. Read more >>
The board of directors of Gougeon Brothers, Inc, appointed
Alan R. Gurski as company president. Gurski has a Bachelor
of Science degree from Michigan State University. He worked
10 years as a commercial construction project manager before
taking a position in Gougeon's marketing department in 2007.
Gurski was promoted to executive vice president following
the retirement of Grant Urband in 2008. Read more >>
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Since 1969, WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy manufacturer Gougeon
Brothers, Inc has been known for its consistent,
high-quality epoxy products and unparalleled technical
support. This year, the company celebrates its 40th year
in business. Read more >>
Using the best epoxy for the job can make the difference
between a high-quality finished product and a complete
do-over. A toughened, 2-part epoxy with a 1-to-1 mix
ratio, WEST SYSTEM® Brand G/flex epoxy is more flexible
than standard epoxies and much stronger than typical
caulking or adhesive sealants. Read more >>
For a boat building or repair job to turn out best, it's
important you use high-quality products. WEST SYSTEM® 105
Epoxy Resin and 205 Fast Hardener combine to form an
excellent material for making strong structural bonds,
applying reinforcing fabrics, and barrier coatings that will
stand up to harsh marine environments. Read more >>
Boat and home repairs are easier to make with the right
tools and supplies close at hand. WEST SYSTEM® Handy and
Maxi Repair Packs provide users with all the necessary
materials to complete small repairs with epoxy in record
time. Read more >>
With special attention and care, you can maintain your
wooden boat's beauty and enjoy it for many years. Repairs
made with WEST SYSTEM® 405 Filleting Blend Adhesive Filler
provide structural strength with no sacrifice in appearance.
Read more >>
This year WEST SYSTEM® is giving something back to the
environment for every purchase of the line's most popular
product, 105 Epoxy Resin in size "B." The can is sporting
a colorful hang tag notifying consumers the company is
donating 2% of the proceeds from sales to the non-profit
Alliance for the Great Lakes. Read more >>