REKORD MARINE APPOINTED CANADIAN AND U.S. DISTRIBUTOR FOR GUL WATERSPORTS

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Oct 3, 2017

Gul Watersports Ltd., the UK’s leading watersports company is delighted to announce that Rekord Marine Ltd., have been appointed as the distributor of Gul branded products for Canada and the U.S.A.
Mike Pickering of Gul commented, “This is a fantastic opportunity for Gul to re-establish itself as a market leading product in Canada and a chance to re-invent itself in the USA. We are excited to be working with Steve (Barthel) and his team”.

Established in 1967 by Dennis Cross, Gul Watersports Ltd., produces watersports apparel. Products include wetsuits, jackets, bodyboards, buoyancy aids, and life jackets.

Rekord Marine Enterprises Ltd., was founded in 1970 by Major Don Barthel. Today, Rekord Marine has over 10,000 products, and continues to be a family owned business. In addition to Guil Watersports Ltd., Rekord Marine is the Canadian distributor for quality brands such as Ronstan, Lofrans, Andersen, Barz Optics Sunglasses, Cantalupi, Frigoboat, Climma, Cristec, Easylock, Jefa, Moonlight and Marlow as well as their own product line – Victory Products marine hardware.

 

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