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About Mate USA
Mate USA is the American branch of two storied Italian marine manufacturers: Tessilmare, founded in 1947, and Marco SPA, founded in 1970. Together, these companies formed MATE Group with the goal of bringing world-class Italian marine engineering to boaters in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Mate USA has built a robust North American distribution network, partnering with leading marine retailers and attending major industry trade shows to serve both recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators.
Italian Engineering for the American Waterway
What sets Mate USA apart is the pedigree behind every product. Tessilmare has spent decades refining the science of hull protection, earning a reputation for rub rail systems that balance technical performance with refined Italian aesthetics. Marco SPA, meanwhile, brings decades of expertise in marine electric pumps and signal horns to the partnership. The result is a product catalog that covers critical onboard needs, all manufactured to exacting international quality standards.
For boaters focused on hull protection and longevity, Mate USA’s flagship offerings are its Rub Rails & Inserts. These systems represent some of the most thoughtfully engineered fender profiles available in North America — developed by Tessilmare in Italy, patented in the U.S., and distributed exclusively through Mate USA’s North American network.
Patented Rub Rail Technology
Mate USA offers several distinct rub rail lines, each designed to address different installation requirements and vessel types:
- Radial: A cold-fit PVC rub rail that installs without heat, producing a seamless finish with no visible joints or deformations at corners — one of the easiest rub rail systems to install on the market.
- Sphæra (SPHAERA): A patented, revolutionary fender profile that co-extrudes stainless steel with rigid, shockproof PVC, combining high technical performance with superior aesthetics. It is ultra-light, ultra-strong, and easily bendable to conform to any hull shape.
- Bumper: A heavy-duty system featuring a triple-layer marine-grade PVC construction for maximum impact absorption, supplied in coils and installable without visible screws or fittings.
- BinoX: A stainless steel 316L rub rail designed to be fitted without unsightly screws or attachments, delivering a clean, professional finish on any vessel.
- QBE: A square-profile heavy-duty rub rail with a patented two-piece design ideal for boxed and sandwich-junction boats, suited for recreational, commercial, and military applications.
Who Uses Mate USA Products?
Mate USA products appear on vessels ranging from production fiberglass runabouts to offshore yachts and commercial workboats. The brand has earned trust among DIY boaters who appreciate the tool-free or minimal-tool installation designs, as well as professional boat builders and yards who require consistent, reliable hull protection at scale. With an ever-growing network of distributors across North America, Mate USA continues to expand its reach and product innovation in the marine sector.