Hempel A/S (Copenhagen, Denmark), a leading provider of yacht coatings, announced a strategic distribution agreement that will introduce its market-leading biocide-free products in North America and Canada, significantly enhancing its presence and distribution capabilities. Hempel has partnered with Seawide (Murrieta, California, USA), a leading distributor of marine electronics and accessories.
This partnership opens up exciting possibilities for Hempel as it looks to expand its market share and deliver biocide-free underwater protection for North American yacht customers.
“Seawide, a respected distributor with a strong presence in the North American market and a reputation for excellence and reliability, was our first choice for representing Hempel’s yacht products,” says Alexander Enstroem, executive vice president, head of marine at Hempel A/S. “This distribution agreement represents a significant milestone for us at Hempel. It enables us to better serve our North American customers, strengthening our commitment to delivering exceptional yacht paint solutions. We are confident that our partnership with Seawide will drive growth, increase accessibility, and provide outstanding and more sustainable solutions for our customers.”
“We are excited to have exclusive rights to sell Hempel’s Silic One, an innovative solution designed to protect vessels from the harmful effects of marine growth while minimizing the environmental impact of the products used,” says Lacey Neahr, category director, Seawide. “We chose to partner with Hempel because their antifouling solutions do not include copper or other biocides that affect marine life. In addition, Hempel’s proven technology reduces maintenance time and costs and makes any vessel more efficient for better performance and lower fuel costs.”
Source: Hempel, www.hempel.com.