Extreme Ribs

Extreme Ribs

eXtreme ribs, established in 2008, is a manufacturer of high-end rigid inflatable boats (ribs), providing standard and tailor-made lightweight fully autoclaved carbon fibre constructed sports ribs, yacht tenders, superyacht tenders, megayacht tenders and ribs for professional applications.

Our aim is to be world leader in manufacturing the most innovative, durable, fuel saving and carbon footprint reducing ribs in the industry. Innovation, enthusiasm and passion for premium are principal drivers of growth.

To reach our goals and maintain our leading position, we will provide competitively superior products and services to our highly demanding customers, and we will constantly innovate and experiment to be first among our competitors.


The basic proposition
Ribs have settled in the marine industry for decennia. Most ribs these days are conventionally built out of polyester or aluminum, i.o.w. Glas Fibre Reinforced Plastics (GFRP).
We apply advanced construction technologies developed to build as light weight and strong as technology allows us today. eXtreme ribs are constructed out of autoclaved pre-preg carbon fibre, a construction method used in the aerospace industry and Formula 1 racing.

Partner Relations
Marström Composite AB, based in Sweden, is one of the world's most renowned manufacturers of carbon fibre products applying autoclave technology. The collaboration with our partner Marström combines their over 30-years expertise in design, production and technology with our commercial expertise in the Marine industry.

Investor Relations
eXtreme ribs BV is a privately held, self funded company

Board of Directors
Herbert Dercksen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Koene, Founder and Chief Financial Officer
Joep Steenbeek , Chief Technical Officer