Triac Composites

09/05/2026

When a Rapido Trimaran hits 20 knots, it isn't just design; it’s high-performance manufacturing by Triac Composites.

In a new interview with Francis Tapon, Triac Composites' co-founder Paul Koch reveals the carbon fiber engineering required to survive the world's toughest offshore conditions.
See the full interview at:
https://share.google/4dgBVIkHMvhrYDypO

"Carbon’s the lightest, strongest way of building a fast boat."

While Triac specialiseses inbeing theexclusive builder of Rapido Trimarans and other parts and products in the marine sector, it also manufactures for other industries such as transport, defence.

🔗 Watch the interview & read the story in the link below.


https://www.triaccomposites.com/post/carbon-fiber-manufacturing-vietnam-interview

08/05/2026

An in-depth interview with Paul Koch and Francis Tapon highlights the engineering and carbon fiber manufacturing processes behind Rapido Trimarans, and the advanced composite capability developed at Triac Composites in Vietnam.

A recent interview with Rapido Trimarans co-founder Paul Koch and Francis Tapon offers rare insight into the engineering and manufacturing behind high-performance offshore trimarans — and the advanced carbon fibre capability behind Triac Composites in Vietnam.

29/04/2026

Triac Composites is closed this week in line with Vietnam’s national holidays, including Reunification Day (30 April) and International Workers’ Day (1 May).

However, advanced manufacturing doesn’t stop. Yesterday, two high-tech prototype carbon foils were successfully shipped to a European customer (see photos below) - on budget, on spec and ahead of schedule.

Foils are a core area of expertise of Triac's. You may recall that, last year, we exhibited in the Foil Technology Zone at Metstrade Amsterdam which is a reflection of our focus on high-performance composite structures.

Triac Composites will reopen after the holiday at 7.30am on Monday, 4 May.

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24/04/2026

At Triac Composites, safety is built into everything we do.

Yesterday morning, our team carried out a full fire drill in coordination with Unidepot—the operators of the industrial park where we are based—and the local Fire Brigade.

As an international composites manufacturer, we work to global standards. That means taking preparation, training, and risk management seriously, not just in principle, but in practice.

A big thank you to Unidepot and the Fire Brigade for their support and coordination. And well done to all our team - especially our fire wardens - who carried out their roles with professionalism and focus.

27/03/2026

The Rapido 500 ECO Power Cat will be back on display at the Malaysia International Boat Show 2026 in Langkawi.

Built using advanced composite construction, this project reflects the core of what we do at Triac, lightweight structures and reliable production for demanding marine applications.

We’re proud to support builds like this and to see them performing in real-world conditions.

See more from Rapido Catamarans: https://tinyurl.com/3e9yptbn

Rapido Catamarans will showcase the Rapido 500 ECO power catamaran at the Malaysia International Boat Show 2026, highlighting its efficient, forward-thinking approach to modern multihull design.

22/03/2026

What gets noticed in Antarctica?

A 317m (1,040 ft), 122,000-tonne cruise ship… or a 16.2m (53 ft), 9.35-tonne high-performance carbon trimaran?

When Michel Bourque was aboard the Celebrity Equinox, carrying 2,850 passengers across 15 decks, one multihull stood out - Picomole, the Rapido 53XS.

Built by Triac Composites, this advanced carbon performance trimaran proves that precision engineering and lightweight composite construction turns heads - even in the most extreme environments on Earth.

Thankfully, Michel captured these incredible moments and shared them with us.

Big or small, true performance stands out.

* Photo of Celebrity Equinox taken in Stanley, Falkland Islands (Feb 9)
* Photo Credits: Michel Bourque

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17/02/2026

Photos of Rapido 53XS, Picomole, which crossed the Drake Passage to Antarctica, before recrossing the Drake to return to the safety of South America.
A remarkable achievement by Skipper and Owner, Aldo Fumagalli and his crew.
The Rapido 53XS is built exclusively for Rapido Trimarans by Triac Composites.

15/02/2026

From the Mekong to the edge of the Southern Ocean.

A high-performance carbon composite structure built by Triac Composites has now crossed the Drake Passage twice and cruised the waters of Antarctica; one of the most demanding marine environments on the planet.

This voyage is a powerful validation of what disciplined engineering, precision manufacturing and advanced carbon composite construction can achieve in real-world conditions.

For organisations requiring high-performance carbon composite structures - whether that be in marine, industrial or specialist - capability is ultimately measured in performance.

Read the full article below.

Rapido 53XS Picomole, built by Triac Composites, has successfully returned from the Antarctic Peninsula, completing her crossing of the Drake Passage.

11/02/2026

Triac Composites will be closed for Tết from Thursday 12 February and will reopen on Monday 23 February as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

Thank you to all our customers, partners, friends - and of course, our dedicated staff - for your support throughout the year.

We wish everyone a joyful, safe, and prosperous Lunar New Year.

Chúc mừng năm mới! 🎉

02/02/2026

Not all proof of quality comes from a lab.

Some of it comes from the water.

Recent international racing results from Rapido Trimarans offer a practical demonstration of the composite build standards inside Triac’s factory. From computer modelling, to precise construction, to real-world use under racing loads, it’s a cycle of validation and continuous improvement.

A good reminder that the same processes behind these boats are applied to every composite structure we build.

Read more in our latest article which is linked below.

Racing results are exciting — but for Triac Composites, they also provide real-world validation of advanced composite manufacturing. See how Rapido trimarans competing internationally reflect the build quality, processes, and continuous improvement behind every structure we produce.