Oceanair Names Paynes Marine Group as Canadian Dealer

Oceanair, the world’s leading supplier in the design and manufacture of marine blinds and shading solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paynes Marine Group as its new distributor in Canada.

With over 29 years in the marine industry, Paynes Marine Group runs four branches across Canada and represents many marine brands including Lewmar and Standard Horizon.

Plans to further develop the Oceanair brand across Canada include the placement of displays within retail locations and further nurturing relationships with boat builders, repair yards and commissioning agents. Exhibiting Oceanair products at a number of key boat shows including Toronto, Vancouver and the Halifax will also play an essential part in raising the Oceanair profile.

Vice President of Paynes Marine, Graham Toms, will be mainly looking after Canadian Oceanair customers and commented; “We are very excited to represent this innovative, uniquely designed product line for Canada, and look forward to building a close relationship with the Oceanair team.”

The full Oceanair product range can be viewed online at www.oceanair.co.uk.

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