” Driven by Innovation”
“We need to innovate” is the leitmotiv of our team who has been succeeding thanks to a long-lasting relationship with ocean racing partners. Our teams’ state of mind helps us ensure optimum performance and high quality products. Facnor is a well-established manufacturer of sailing furling systems: 80% of the French sailing boat manufacturers and many more worldwide are using FACNOR furling gears for their brand new boats. This choice shows our relevant advice and the quality of our products.
” Race developed technology”
Facnor has also been offering top of the range customized and racing equipment. Its expertise in furling systems is widely recognized. Both our reputation worldwide and our cooperation as tailor-made furling supplier make it possible to offer innovative, high performance and reliable products to every sailor.
2020
Enlargement of structural furler & locking swivel ranges
2019
Development of hydraulic range (hydraulic structural furler) – Improvement of internal locks
2019
2018
EC multi-motors furling and reefing systems, IDXH hydraulic below-deck Code sail furlers, HF hydraulic furling systems, new hardware
(clamps, Mainsail reefing locks, etc..)
2017
FLT flat structural furler (carbon housing)
2017
2016
FXH : hydraulic Code sail furler Development of deck and stanchion fairleads
2014
Halyard locking swivel - development of terminals (customized end fittings) New FX+ range : Code sail furlers with carbon housing
2014
2013
Sparcraft and Facnor join Wichard Group
(CEO : Jean-Claude Ibos)
2011-12
FlatDeck webbing furling system receives the Pittman Award (Sail Magazine/USA) and then 2012 Segeln Award (Germany)
2011-12
2009
Innovative FlatDeck webbing furling systems* and FX range of Code sail furlers with low profile endless line drum with removable furling line.
* (nominated at the Dame Design Award, METS, Amsterdam)
2006
FX Range (Code Zero and Gennaker furlers)
Continuous line drums
2006
2005
Range of headsail furling and reefing systems: LSLXRX Facnor developed the innovative
2003
RC endless line drum*
*(nominated at the Dame Design Award, METS, Amsterdam)
2003
1998
Evolution of the two furling system ranges: SD/R with sealed bearings. SDG range of Gennaker furlers
1993
First Facnor Gennaker furlers
1993
1992
"FACSLIDE" range for full battened Mainsail: ball bearing cars fitted on tracks Launching of the Mainsail furling systems: CF range
1990-1991
SD & R Headsail furlers Range
New range with drums made of aluminium extrusions
1990-1991
1987
Launching of the CF range : Mainsail furlers
Installation without modifying or drilling the mast
1985
Launching of new furling systems (Ti range) fitted with a “Telescopic Section".
1985
1981
Foundation of Facnor company (J.M. Desprès) - First range of Facnor Furlers = TE
First manufacturer to supply furling systems to be installed without forestay modification
