E P Barrus Ltd News

Barrus Marine Equipment in the UK, the Marine Leisure Division of EP Barrus, has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of Navico's Simrad and Lowrance brands.The UK-based engine importer and distributor entered the marine chandlery market last year, when it took on the Besto Lifesavers range of marine safety and life-saving equipment.Since then it has secured distribution of 20 new brands, which complement the existing range of parts and accessories distributed by Barrus.Amongst these new brands are Simrad and Lowrance, market leading marine electronics brands for the recreational and commercial marine markets."The Simrad range of marine electronics are for powerboats, sports boats and day boats.

Brunswick Marine announced an extended warranty on Mariner and Mercury outboard engines for commercial and governmental applications. The new two-year/1,000hrs*, limited warranty, effective January 1, 2014, covers the following engine ranges: Complete range of two-stroke outboard engines OptiMax range excluding the ProXS Series Complete range of four-stroke outboard engines Verado outboard engines from 150-300hp  “The extended warranty implemented by BME provides us with a competitive edge and a real opportunity to grow our already successful business within the commercial and governmental sectors,” commented Tim Hart, Director of Sales & Marketing, E. P. Barrus Ltd.

The Port of London Authority and John Deere worked together to keep London’s river Thames safe during the Olympics. Thousands of spectators made their way along Putney Bridge, basking in the sunshine and soaking up the atmosphere. With the 2012 Olympics in London this summer, following on the heels of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pageant, the city had never been so vibrant. On the Thames, dozens of ships cruised along the waterfront, including a new range of patrol boats. Commissioned by the Port of London Authority (PLA) to keep London’s river safe…