MN100: Laborde Products

Laborde Products is an engine distribution company focused on the commercial markets along the gulf coast and inland river systems. Laborde represents Mitsubishi, Yanmar and Steyr commercial marine engines. Laborde is also preparing to launch the OXE Diesel Outboard engine throughout the Gulf Coast. They also represent several commercial industrial engines including FPT, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, Hatz and PSI. Laborde provides support out of its locations in Covington, LA and Houston, TX and through a comprehensive service network. Laborde has 45 employees.

Laborde is the fastest growing new engine provider in the market, providing its loyal customers with old school simplicity of mechanical engines with the environmental benefits of current EPA emissions. Laborde additionally provides the only mechanical USCG Class 1, Division 1 barge power units on the market. Laborde recently delivered its 800th Mitsubishi engine into service in the US marine market. The launch of the new OXE Diesel Outboard is an exciting new venture for Laborde.

74257 Highway 25

Covington, LA 70435

Tel: (985) 892-0107

Email: ccerullo@labordeproducts.com

Website: www.labordeproducts.com

CEO/President: Brian Laborde

(As published in the August 2016 MN100 edition of Marine News)