Triac Composites is an internationally owned advanced composites company based in Vietnam. We deliver lightweight, high-strength, and innovative composite parts to clients worldwide. Our expertise includes prepreg components cured in the autoclave and precision-machined with a 7-axis Kuka robot. Products range from C-foils, masts, T-foil rudders, daggerboards, beams, and struts to high-performance UAVs with wingspans up to 17 m.

Triac Composites, General Profile

Triac Composites transforms marine performance with cutting-edge composites crafted using a 7-axis KUKA milling robot. From foils (incl asymmetric), lifting poles, T rudders, masts, beams and bowsprits to custom carbon and glass components, our prepreg and autoclave-cured parts deliver unmatched strength, precision, and lightness. Based in Vietnam, our internationally owned company combines innovation, automation, and engineering excellence to drive the future of high-performance foils.

Triac Composites, Vietnam

Triac to exhibit in Foiling Technology Zone at METS

Located in the Foiling Technology Zone, Triac will present its globally recognised expertise in the design and manufacture of high-performance composite components, including C foils (asymmetrical), daggerboards, rudder blades, masts, beams, struts and bulkheads.

With a proven track record in building lightweight vessels (see Rapido Trimarans) and precision-engineered components for performance sailing, Triac is uniquely positioned to meet the fast-growing demands of the foiling sector.

Why Foiling Needs Triac’s Expertise
Foiling technology thrives on precision and minimal weight; every gram matters when it comes to lift, speed, and efficiency. 

Triac’s advanced composite manufacturing techniques, include using prepreg carbon fibre which is cured in the autoclave. It delivers strength, stiffness, and weight optimisation that’s critical for peak foiling performance.

"Whether it’s a high-aspect C foil for a racing / performance multihull, a lightweight mast for a monohull, or a structural beam for electric foiling ferries, Triac has the experience and capacity to deliver world-class results," said Paul Koch, General Director at Triac Composites. 

"With electric propulsion and battery manufacturers increasingly targeting the foiling sector, the need for lightweight, efficient platforms has never been greater. This is exactly where Triac shines."

METS — The Global Stage
Attracting over 1,500 exhibitors and 26,000 marine industry professionals from more than 120 countries, METSTRADE is the definitive global marketplace for marine innovation and technology. 

The Foiling Technology Zone is one of the show’s most dynamic hubs, drawing designers, boatbuilders, component suppliers, and innovators from across the performance marine and electric propulsion sectors.

By exhibiting here, Triac is sending a clear message: the company is ready to partner with the world’s leading marine brands, shipyards, and innovators to shape the future of high-performance boating.

Book Your Appointment with Triac at METS 2025
Visitors to METSTRADE 2025 are invited to meet Triac Composites in the Foiling Technology Zone to discuss bespoke composite solutions, explore collaborative opportunities, and see first-hand how precision engineering and lightweight construction can transform performance.

Triac Composites will be here at:
Location: Hall 7
Stand number: 07.525

Triac Factory Tour with Paul Koch

We created Triac Composites with a clear purpose: to build world-class composite products - boats, train interiors, aerospace components - you name it, we can do it.

From day one, the focus was advanced manufacturing. Trimarans were our passion, but Triac was built to go much further - to deliver precision-built carbon fiber structures using our 7 axis Kuka milling robot on its 23m track, 8m x 2m autoclave, prepreg materials, and 100 skilled and passionate staff.

Triac isn’t limited to boats. We've worked with clients in Europe, South East Asia, USA and Australasia for projects including electric foiling ferries, standard ferries, crew support vessels, and even experimental projects that blend aviation and marine technologies.

If it involves high-performance composite parts, Triac can build it.

Precision Manufacturing with Autoclave and Robotics

Autoclave-Cured Components

"Our 8.5-meter autoclave is central to the process. It allows us to cure large, complex components under heat and pressure, resulting in stronger, lighter, void-free laminates." 

From masts to foils, it's the same technology used in aerospace.

7-Axis Robotic Production

Triac uses a 7-axis KUKA robot on a 23-meter track to produce tooling and critical parts with precision. From cutting foil openings in masts to trimming parts, it ensures speed, accuracy, and repeatability at a level manual labor simply can't match.


In-House Tooling Expertise

Unlike many builders who outsource, Triac designs and builds all its tooling in-house. "That gives us total control over quality and design changes, and ensures we’re not dependent on overseas suppliers."


Carbon Fiber Masts: Spreaderless, Tapered, and Autoclaved

Our masts (up to 25m) are built with prepreg carbon, tapered in two directions to optimize strength and weight. They're spreaderless, reducing rigging complexity, and are designed exclusively for our high-performance trimarans.


These masts are cured in sections in our autoclave and then spliced together with precision. It's a process made possible only through years of specialized experience.

Asymmetrical Sea Foils: Aerospace-Level Performance

Triac builds asymmetrical C foils that deliver powerful lift - like airplane wings for the sea. 

Each foil undergoes three autoclave cycles and three robotic passes to achieve the exact tolerances and shape needed for high-speed sailing.

Inside Triac’s Carbon Mastery: Autoclaved Masts and C Foils for the Rapido 40 Racer. Video Tour

Carbon fiber, spreaderless mast cured in autoclave

This is the mast for the 40ft, Rapido 40 RACER boat.


(The mast is) pretty unique because it’s tapered in two directions; like it’s tapered fore and aft and tapered from the sides. So, the idea is that you minimize the weight of the mast – and it’s spreaderless.

It was designed to be spreaderless from day one for our boats.

It just makes life easier when you’re sailing.

Carbon fiber C foils cured in autoclave

They’re asymmetric.

You can see the shape of them. Yeah, they get incredible lift and performance.

But the process we use… we could not build them without a robot – or an autoclave.

So they (the foils) go in the autoclave three times and on the robot three times in the process of building them. You know, to buy that in Europe, it would be double the price of what we build them for.

John McIntosh: These go down through the amas (floats) and come out here?

Paul Koch: Yes, they come out here. (The foils) give you a lot more lift because it’s like an aeroplane wing; its asymmetrical. So you get a lot more lift because of the shape.

This race boat will probably do 30 knots – I’ve done 25 knots on a standard 40. This has got a bigger rig and is a ton lighter. It will be incredibly quick.

The (foils etc) come from America’s Cup stuff. Morrelli & Melvin designed it. You know, they’ve been doing America’s Cup stuff and were involved in the last campaign with American Magic. Two guys (at Morrelli & Melvin) were full time. So, the guys that are designing that stuff design our boats basically.

And yeah, the loads are incredible because the whole boat’s flying on that foil, you know. Not literally flying, but you get a massive amount of lift when you’re going fast. You see the floats rise up in the water.

If you’re pushing hard, doing 25 knots, the whole float is out of the water (whereas) normally, it’d be buried under the water.

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Triac Composites delivers world-class composite tooling, specializing in high-end plugs and molds for demanding applications. From foils and rudders for performance yachts to crew transfer vessels, patrol boats, electric ferries, and even UAVs with 17m wingspans, we bring precision and reliability to every project. Leveraging KUKA robotic machining and autoclave curing, we produce tooling of the highest accuracy for international clients. Full part production is also available when required.

Composite tooling: Plugs & Molds

Triac Composites delivers high-end plugs & molds—lighter, stiffer, and precise with robotic machining and autoclave curing.

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