Every vessel's design and service determines the requirements of its deck machinery and every Thomas Reid and Sons (Paisley) Ltd machine is designed to match. Winches for tugs and service vessels may be directly revenue earning. Ferries require reliable warping capstans for quick turn round in port. Deck machinery on sea going vessels is likely to be used heavily in port with long periods of inactivity in between and Naval assets require dependable equipment for a wide variety of specialised duties. Yacht owners demand deck machinery of equal dependability combined with the highest of aesthetic standards in design and finish.

In order to achieve the necessary levels of rugged reliability there is no substitute for experience and Thomas Reid and Sons (Paisley) Ltd. are proud that, for over 150 years, they have supplied the marine industry with the premier equipment it requires