JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries
JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries
4NATIONAL MARINA DAYEach year, on the 2nd Saturday in Augustwe celebrate the important recreational, social andenvironmental contributions marinas make to waterfrontcommunities all across America. Join us this year by invitingpoliticians and the public to your facility to teach them thecrucial role marinas play as gateways to our waters.Sponsored by:For more information:visit www.marinaassociation.org/nmdor call 866/367-6622
5Industry News Continued from Page 5work and provide receipts as needed. Visit www.americanboating.orgfor more information. (Source: ABA)Three Manufacturers to RepresentValvTectSource: Boating IndustryFuel additive manufacturer ValvTect Petroleum Productshas named three manufacturer representative groups torepresent its ValvTect Marine Fuel additive line, the companyreported in a statement on Friday.“With ethanol gasoline use being expanded throughoutthe country, we feel these groups can better position ourproducts and help educate dealers and consumers on theadvantages of using ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatmentto prevent ethanol related problems,” said Jerry Nessenson,president of ValvTect Petroleum Products.The three groups are the Charles A. Perry Group, whichwill support the Southeast, CGW Associates, which willsupport the Northeast, and Midwest Outdoor Marketing,which will support the Midwest. They join Harvey Willsand Western Marine Marketing, which represent ValvTectin the western markets.“These marine professionals have extensive knowledge andrelationships in the marine industry that will help solidifyour growing brand and allow us to better communicate withour current distributors and dealers,” Nessenson stated.Watermark Property Group AquiresDixie MarineBaltimore MD – June 19, 2009 Watermark Property Group,LLC today announced the acquisition of Dixie Marine,LLC currently based in Miami, Florida. Dixie Marine hasestablished a customer-oriented reputation for certied marineservice and parts support for Evinrude, Mercury andYamaha. They are an authorized dealer for Mako, Seacraftand Southport. Dixie Marine’s premium line of boats is beingshowcased at their Miami location at 21500 South DixieHighway and at World Wide Sportsman at Mile Marker80.5 in Islamorada. They will be opening a second full servicemarine center at Watermark’s Islamorada marina inthe near future.“Our objective is to combine our resources and enhanceInternet boat & part sales and service to the boating community”,states Brian McCarthy, CEO of Watermark PropertyGroup. “We are committed to providing both the Miamimarket and the Keys with the highest quality marineservice centers. We are excited about joining forces withDixie Marine, which will add both boat sales and repairand maintenance to the compliment of services oered atour Watermark marinas.““After 37 years of operations, Dixie Marine has a unique opportunityto grow our business by joining forces with Watermark”states John Vlad, president of Dixie Marine, “weare very excited about Watermark’s full service strategy ofoffering their marina members concierge boat maintenanceservice. Watermark is committed to taking the hassle out ofboat ownership and enhancing the Watermark experience.”According to Keith Getter, President of Watermark PropertyGroup, “in spite of a challenging economic environment,Watermark continues to take advantage of opportunityand building value for it’s shareholders.”
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4NATIONAL MARINA DAYEach year, on the 2nd Saturday in Augustwe celebrate the important recreational, social andenvironmental contributions marinas make to waterfrontcommunities all across America. Join us this year by invitingpoliticians and the public to your facility to teach them thecrucial role marinas play as gateways to our waters.Sponsored by:For more information:visit www.marinaassociation.org/nmdor call 866/367-6622
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