Southco Appoints Hottinger to Sales Director
Southco, a supplier of marine access hardware, has recently promoted Mike Hottinger to Marine Sales Director of North America. Mike has been with Southco for 17 years in various sales and marketing roles and most recently performed as North American Sales Director for the Southco Diversified Markets Business Unit. Southco’s marine business has recently expanded with the acquisition of Mobella AB, a leading supplier and premier brand of marine locks, latches and accessories. Mike and his family have relocated to the Merritt Island, Florida area.
Southco Acquires Mobella
Southco, Inc Mobella AB, a supplier of marine locks, latches and accessories. Mobella AB, is headquartered in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with a sales and distribution office, Mobella Marine Locks and Latches Inc., located in Clearwater, Florida. “Southco and Mobella are an excellent strategic fit for our combined worldwide customer base and make us a leading global supplier of marine hardware," said Brian McNeill, President and CEO of Southco, Inc. “Consolidation amongst boat builders has accelerated, and customers are demanding increased levels of service from their suppliers. Coming together positions us to provide our customers with the broadest and most complete line of high quality marine hardware.