Founded in 1984, CDK Technologies is more than a shipyard: it is a high-technology laboratory specializing in high-performance composite materials. Based in Port-la-Forêt and Lorient, CDK is the historic partner of major offshore racing projects (IMOCA, Ultim) and the only shipyard to have built five consecutive Vendée Globe winners.
🛠️ Unique Industrial Expertise
CDK’s know-how is built on vertical control of the production cycle:
Precision layup: Use of pre-impregnated carbon for maximum lightness and rigidity.
Unmatched infrastructure: 50-meter autoclaves for curing masts and structural components (foils) under high pressure.
Sustainable innovation: Diversification into maritime decarbonization (Solid Sail masts) and digital twins.
Energy reliability: Optimization of electrical networks on boats subjected to extreme conditions.
Embedded intelligence: Installation of sensors, telemetry, and communication systems enabling skippers to operate their machines at over 40 knots with full safety.
Weight savings: A shared goal between the builder (composite) and the electrician (lightweight wiring and systems) to optimize performance.
🚀 Toward New Horizons
Today, under the leadership of its new director, CDK Technologies is extending this custom-built expertise from offshore racing to luxury yachting and industrial applications.
