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nlcomp is an innovative startup that deals with the research and development of recyclable composites in order to solve the problems related to the end of life of fiberglass composites.
The company was founded in December 2019 by three founding partners and thanks to the investment of Samer & Co. Shipping started the project that led to the launch of ecoracer, the first recyclable and flax fiber boat in the world.
In 2020 nlcomp was awarded by Genoa Boat Show with Design Innovation Award for ecoPrimus project and was also finalist for the World Sailing Sustainability Award and for the Metstrade Boat Builder Awards. Also in 2021 ecoracer wins Design Innovation Award in Genova and was among the finalists of the World Sailing Sustainability Award. In 2022 nlcomp receive the Foiling Award in the Sustainability Category for the ecofoiler project and wins the Designer Category at the “Velista dell’Anno” event by Giornale della Vela in Milan.
Another big step for the company was the victory of the Italian ORC Sportboat Championship in Gargnano, Lake Garda at the racing debut of ecoracer.
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Piernicola Paoletti
Chief Financial Officer
Sailor, Northern Light Sailing Team Co-Founder, Italian ORC Champion
Fabio Bignolini
Chief Operating Officer
Sailor, Northern Light Sailing Team Co-Founder, European and 2x Italian ORC Champion, Barcolana 2019 Sports Director