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Where Natural Innovation Meets Extreme Performance
On April 1st, Nasa Artemis II began its journey around the Moon — the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years and a defining milestone for the future of human space exploration. Our partner Amorim Cork Solutions are proud to be part of this extraordinary mission. Their cork-based solution helps protect critical rocket structures under extreme thermal and mechanical stress. Engineered for high-performance aerospace applications, it plays a vital role in ensuring reliability where failure is not an option. From launchpad to deep space, cork proves itself in the most demanding environments imaginable. And yet, that same material...
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Melker Värmdö - The kayak that proves sustainability and performance belong in the same boat
Fair warning: This Melker kayak may not be for you if your preference is to get to the launch and slip into the water without a word. This kayak turns heads. Every passerby has a compliment, then a question—or two, or three. Simply standing beside this Swedish beauty elevates your status from mere paddler to something between brand ambassador and fine art curator. You’ll find yourself discussing the sustainability of bio-based composites and the aesthetics of Scandinavian design before taking your first stroke. Founded in 2015, Melker of Sweden draws inspiration from the country’s Stockholm Archipelago, where world-class kayak touring—and an...
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Swedish kayak brand Melker of Sweden launches in Australia with east and west coast partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 15th 2026 – KARLSTAD, SWEDEN / SYDNEY & PERTH, AUSTRALIA Swedish kayak brand Melker of Sweden launches in Australia with east and west coast partners Melker of Sweden, the multiple award-winning Swedish kayak brand known for clean design and sustainably built performance kayaks, is launching in Australia through new partnerships with Horizon Line in Sydney and PaddleSports Megastore in Perth. The move marks Melker’s first step into the Australian market and introduces the brand to a country with some of the world’s most varied and demanding paddling conditions — from exposed coastlines to long-distance touring...
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Awesome review of the Melker Värmdö by Paddling Magazine in their latest issue
”...For any paddler looking for a composite light touring kayak that is easy to maneuver on and off the water, the Värmdö is a playful all-arounder that’s capable in all conditions. It’s also one of the most beautiful and eco-friendly kayaks ever built. As you’ll become accustomed to explaining to your many admirers, should you make one yours…"
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