Markey Machine Acquires JonRie InterTech
Seattle based deck machinery company Markey Machine announced it has acquired New Jersey headquartered competitor JonRie InterTech.The two companies design, manufacture and provide support for custom-designed winches and other deck equipment systems for the maritime and offshore sectors. According to Markey Machine, the acquisition will allow it to expand its product offerings, strengthen its technical capabilities and enhance its market presence."We are excited to welcome JonRie InterTech to the Markey Machine family," said Blaine Dempke, CEO of Markey Machine.
Innovative Winch System Patented
The U.S. Patent Office has issued Patent s/n 9,056,655 to inventors Brandon Durar (JonRie Marine Winches) and Gregory Castleman (Castleman Maritime) for A Staple Torque Aligning Winch System for Escort Tugs. Naval architect Greg Castleman approached Durar in the winter of 2007 with the concept of a rotating fairlead for an escort winch which Durar presented the concept to rotate the winch and staple as a single unit. After JonRie completed conceptual engineering it was defined…
JonRie Co-Sponsors Navy Tug & Salvage Symposium
JonRie InterTech LLC is a Co-Sponsor of the US Navy Tug and Salvage Technology Symposium. The event takes place in Washington DC on January 29-30 2009 and is hosted by the American Society of Naval Engineers. Brandon Durar, JonRie President, will present a paper on the History of US Naval Towing Systems Past, Present and Future. (www.marinewinch.com)
