Wholesale Distributor News

Gemeco Marine Accessories, world-leading experts in the selection, placement and technical support for marine transducers and NMEA networking products, announced today the launch of an all new web-based resource for boaters and dealers on the company website – www.gemeco.com. The newly designed website employs a simple, yet elegant interface allowing intuitive access to vital information about transducers and networking. The comprehensive resource provides access to a digital version of the company’s 585 page catalog; links to download the Gemeco iNstall toolbox application for transducer installers and the Airmar OnSite WX app that displays NMEA data on virtual gauges for mobile devices; in-depth transducer identification information; and a new expansive Tech Support database.

Gemeco Marine Accessories, world-leading experts in the selection, placement and technical support for marine transducers and NMEA networking products, announced today its partnership with non-profit organizations, the Impossible Dream and Shake-a-Leg Miami in the refit of the universally accessible 60-foot sailing catamaran, Impossible Dream. The organizations are developing the Impossible Dream as a flagship vessel to promote sailing as a way to improve the health, education, and independence of people with disabilities and disadvantaged youth, as well as their families. “Close to 20% of the American population has some form of disability,” said Peter Braffitt, general manager, Gemeco Marine Accessories.

Crowley Maritime Corporation’s petroleum distribution group in Alaska says it has been recognized by Shell Oil Products US as the 2013 Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) wholesaler of the year. As Shell’s sole wholesale distributor in Alaska, Crowley faces unique challenges including remote locations, harsh environments, a diverse product and customer base, limited supply options and large fluctuations in seasonal demand. The company currently services 17 Shell-branded retail stations, three of which are owned and operated by Crowley.

Kelvin Hughes, a designer and supplier of navigation and surveillance systems, announced that its SharpEye radar is now in continuous use on the world’s fastest ferry, operating between Argentina and Uruguay. Launched in Oct 2013 by the President of Argentina, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner, and operated by Buquebus of Uruguay, the ferry, named Francisco after the Argentinian-born Pope Francis, carries up to 1024 passengers and crew together with 150 cars on a daily basis between Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

Offshore Systems (U.K.) Ltd, manufacturer of NMEA2000 digital monitoring and control systems for recreation and commercial vessels has appointed Gemeco Marine Accessories as its exclusive U.S. distributor. Gemeco will distribute Offshore Systems’ entire product line including tank senders, gauges, electrical system sensors and display units. Gemeco is a wholesale distributor of marine accessories to thousands of marine electronics dealers throughout the U.S. and abroad. The company, founded 35 years ago, is based in Lake City, South Carolina.

World Wide Metric Announces the Addition of Garlock Gaskets. World Wide Metric has recently added gaskets to our wide variety of products. Recently partnering with Garlock, a well known provider of high-performance fluid sealing products for the world’s processing industries, Garlock 5500 Gaskets are now available in full face and ring type in metric JIS and DIN flange configurations. The Garlock 5500 provides a tight seal that offers great stability with minimal weight loss. As well as a reduced creep relaxation with an improved retention providing optimal seal ability. Garlock 5500’s non-oxidizing fibers withstand continuous operating temperature of up to 550°F (290°C), and maximum spike of 800°F.

World Wide Metric's new website offers a robust search feature and intensive technical data on all of our products, allowing users to search easily and effectively through 50,000 line items. This site will serve as the future platform for on-line buying and account management. World Wide Metric is a wholesale distributor of valves, fittings, tubing and flanges and carries the largest inventory of metric products in North America for the past 40 years   (www.worldwidemetric.com)

As demand in the United States continues to grow for Delta T Systems' ventilation solutions, the company has brought on Donovan Marine as its latest North American distributor. "We intend to market Delta T Systems' complete line of products," said Donovan Marine VP of commercial sales Steve Garver. Headquartered in Harrahan, Louisiana, Donovan Marine has 14 warehouse locations spread throughout the United States. With a history that dates back to 1909, the wholesale distributor specializes in both the recreational and commercial marine markets. Established in 1992, Delta T Systems designs and manufactures custom ventilation systems for the commercial, military and pleasure boat markets.