Apr 22, 2019
IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today it is now the exclusive North American distributor for BCM-Benedetti Lighting. The two companies have come together to provide an expanded LED lighting offering to the OEM boat builder, yards and dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Since its founding in 1959 in Tuscany, Italy, BCM-Benedetti Lighting has continued to be a leader in design and engineered LED lighting solutions. The company offers a wide range of overhead, reading and task, courtesy and indirect lighting solutions designed for the boat builder. With expansive sales coverage, extensive technical knowledge and a personal approach to both new boat builders and aftermarket re-fitters, IMTRA is ideally positioned to supply BCM LED designs to customers throughout North America.
“BCM offers a wide LED light range that will allow us to better cater to the specific needs of our OEM customers and be more competitive,” said Eric Braitmayer, CEO, IMTRA. “We are excited to add another quality brand to our roster and look forward to promoting the brand in North America.”
“IMTRA is the perfect choice to expand our market share in the U.S. and Canada,” said Luca Benedetti, CEO, BCM. “We have always been impressed with their sales and support staff’s technical knowledge and their hands-on interaction with customers mirrors how BCM treats our clients. We are confident that IMTRA is the right choice.”
For information on IMTRA visit www.imtra.com.
Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division
Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating.
The MEBC was started in 2014 as a competition between university teams who built and raced boats powered only by solar power and batteries. To encourage more participation from institutions that may not have naval architecture or boat construction expertise, the YCM introduced the Energy Class competition. The club supplies the student teams with the same one-design catamaran hull, and each team adds their own cockpit and propulsion system that can be powered by any renewable alternative energy sources, not just solar.
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Torqeedo announces new structure and names business unit management
Left to right: Matthias Vogel, Fabian Bez, Sven Mostoegl
Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on the water, announced on July 18th, the creation of two dedicated business units and named their managers. Matthias Vogel will lead the Customized Solutions unit, and Sven Mostögl will lead the Branded Retail line.
“The new Customized Solutions business unit will serve our marine industry and commercial maritime clientele with a dedicated team of experts in sales, application engineering, customer service, and after-sales service,“ said Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo GmbH.
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