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Who we are

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Lorima workshop in Lorient
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The world's leading manufacturer of carbon masts and booms

Based in Lorient, France, in the former Keroman submarine base, the Lorima workshops have been producing carbon masts and booms for over 20 years. Historically working for the boating, yachting and professional racing industries, LORIMA has been able to innovate, particularly in new markets with high added value (cruising, maritime transport).

Our history

When it was founded in 2001, Lorima specialised in the manufacture of carbon masts for racing and cruising boats. Many yachts that have taken part in the most prestigious ocean races have been equipped by Lorima. Over the years, Lorima has diversified into the cruising and shipping markets.

Since 2018, Lorima has been part of the Wichard Group, becoming part of one of the world leaders in fittings, which brings together several subsidiaries specialising in nautical equipment.

Our values

At Lorima, we are proud of our achievements and the records set by the yachts we equip.None of this would be possible without our passionate teams who work every day on ambitious projects, requiring versatility and expertise.People are at the heart of our processes, from understanding our customers’ needs to the manufacture of our masts and spars.

Exchanges with the best players in the nautical sector (builders, architects, sailmakers, teams) are essential for us.This collective intelligence enables us to surpass ourselves and offer our customers the very best.Our base in Lorient, France, the birthplace of ocean racing, facilitates these exchanges and gives us a perfect understanding of our customers’ needs and constraints.

20 years

Experience

70+

staff

7700 m²

of workshops

Our workshops

Located in 3 of the naves of the former Kéroman submarine base in Lorient, Lorima has a workshop area of 7,700m², spread over three floors.

Each hall is almost 100 metres long, making it possible to handle very large masts.

Lorima workshops in Lorient
Lorima - former Kéroman submarine base
Lorima Workshops - Lorient
Yachting
Wichard group - team
Groupe Wichard since 1919

A Wichard Group brand

Lorima benefits from the power and expertise of a major international group.The Wichard Group, world leader in deck equipment, includes prestigious brands such as Wichard, Sparcraft, Profurl and Facnor.

The synergy between the brands and their expertise means that the Wichard Group can offer the boating market global solutions (deck fittings, furlers, masts and running rigging).