CARETTAPONTOON IMTES MANUFACTURING WHAT IS CARETTAPONTOON? A floating structure, which is formed by two or more tubes, connected with a platform. IMTES MANUFACTURING HISTORICAL BACKGROUND First pontoon boat was invented by an American farmer who lived in Richmond in 1952. He produced his first pontoon boat by using a wooden platform on the pontoons. IMTES MANUFACTURING Many people were inspired from him and use pontoons in their own works. IMTES MANUFACTURING Mr. Weeres, thought that this idea was marketable and produced a pontoon boat with his own opportunities. He named this pontoon; “Empress”. Suddenly, an unexpected demand began for pontoon boats and this became first step to establish an industry for pontoon boats, in USA. However, actually, the first pontoon was used in the 1st World War by Turkish Army, in Çanakkale, according to some historical researches. For that reason, we are proud of manufacturing Pontoon boats in TURKEY. IMTES MANUFACTURING Pontoon boats become a well-known product in a short time period, quickly and became a common usage. IMTES MANUFACTURING Pontoon boats not only for the aim of travel; it also was used in many military projects, successfully. IMTES MANUFACTURING During strategic wars, pontoons were used to steam across the rivers; portable pontoon platform bridges became very important. IMTES MANUFACTURING When realizing how much advantageous pontoon tube is, it is used in so many different fields. IMTES MANUFACTURING Pontoon technology is used in so many working fields. IMTES MANUFACTURING In our country pontoon boats are not in a well-known status that’s why rescue efforts using in much more primitive ways. IMTES MANUFACTURING We are gutsiness to bring in this product to our country, which can prevent so many work accidents in the seas and lakes. IMTES MANUFACTURING Pontoon boats are very popular in USA because of its comfortable structure, easthetical appearance and affordable price. IMTES MANUFACTURING Pontoon boats provide a connection between the nature and human with an enjoyable way. IMTES MANUFACTURING You can live in everywhere you like jolly memories with your family. IMTES MANUFACTURING In 2011pontoon boats were sold 77.000 only in the USA, because of the affordable prices, comfortable and useful structure. IMTES MANUFACTURING Turkey has a form of peninsula and having so many lakes, barrages and rivers, however, it haven’t got to know with pontoon boats yet. IMTES MANUFACTURING American and other pontoon producers start working to enter the market in Turkey. Turkey is in the rank number three on the yacht producing so, it shouldn’t leave the market to the foreigner pontoon producers. IMTES MANUFACTURING As being İmtes manufacturing technology we start producing Carettapontoon boats which based on Aluminum construction with our successful past experiences about welding technology in defense industry. IMTES MANUFACTURING Profits of carettapontoon boats production for Turkey: Production of carettapontoon boats will decrease the import and increase the export level, so contribute Turkish economy. Turkish boat production industry increases the employment. Everyone can have the carettapontoon boats, because of its comfortable, safe usage and affordable price, so, domestic tourism will increase. Pollution level in our seas, river and lakes will be decrease. New technology practices, ability and capacity will increase in aluminum sector and production industry. Improvements of tourism activities inland waters. Controls of activities where doing inland waters become easier. IMTES MANUFACTURING We present our first carettapontoons in Boat Expo 2012 Göcek, to the market and the public. IMTES MANUFACTURING We Participate Haliç Dragon Festival in İstanbul with our evaluated models CC6 and CC7. IMTES MANUFACTURING Imtes was founded in 1993 in Ostim, Ankara Turkey. Since that year, Imtes has been specialized in manufacturing parts of aluminum and its alloys for customers around the world and sustaining member of AWS. IMTES MANUFACTURING Today, Imtes has a modern manufacturing facility, which was built on 4500m2 area in Başkent Organised İndustrial Zone and it is equipped with the latest technologies. Imtes is certificated with ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001. IMTES MANUFACTURING Imtes except from the production, also we spend so many times for design and research and development activities. IMTES MANUFACTURING Carettapontoons contribute on Turkish economy by using environmental friendly and renewable energy. Carettapontoons are at peace with the nature. It is important to protect the livable areas. IMTES MANUFACTURING Advantages of pontoon boats: Carettapontoon boats have a wide deck area. Due to the low draft level of carettapotoon boats, the most effective usage place is shallow and dead water. Very economic sales price. Carettapontoons are maintenance friendly and have an economic usage. Due to the light weighed and hydrodynamic structure, it is used with the less energy and higher efficiency. Due to the stable construction, it is both safe and comfortable. Because of easy usage, it can be used by anyone. Pontoon tubes include at least three separated partitions, so there is no risk for sinking. Carettapontoon is used by people who have amateur seaman certification. It is safer and stable than zodiac kinds of boats. IMTES MANUFACTURING Areas of Utilization: - Private and public trip, fun and host services. - Shipment of stock and stowage. - Emergency action and safety service. - Mass transportation. - Emergency and private transportation service. - Lake, river and sea cleaning services. - Provides wide floating area for alternative tourism sector and activities. - To construct bridge, seaport and repairing services as well. - To reach places where don’t have any motorway opportunities. - Water sport activities. - Coastal safety and supervising. 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