Do you know what the world’s leading Rigid Inflatable Boats brands such as Highfield Boats, Zodiac Nautic, BRIG, Capelli, and Gemini Marine have in common? First clue: a supplier. Second clue: over 100 years of history. Third clue: located in Mouscron, Belgium. Put it all together and you get the most high-performance Hypalon fabrics on the market. the answer ?
Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) wouldn’t be what they are today without the rise of an industrial icon that has innovated and evolved through the decades: Zodiac. A true pioneer, the brand name has become so synonymous with the product that it’s now used as a generic term. People don’t refer to them as inflatable boats or RIBs; they say Zodiac. Let’s take a journey through the history of this iconic brand from its beginnings to its present-day offerings in 2024.