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Press Release – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a massive investment in global expansion. Building on the brand’s recent establishment of a United States presence with Propspeed USA, the company is in the midst of developing its European distribution network and has recently appointed several new hires in key markets.
To further support their customers in the United States Propspeed USA was established in October 2020, in Orlando, Florida. Shortly after this announcement, Regional Sales Manager, Rusty Morgan was tasked with developing the Pacific Northwest operation to drive growth with boat yards, marine businesses and customers in the commercial sector. Additionally, Alan Ferland was brought on as South East Regional Sales Manager and Technical Support and Bobby Matos was hired as the Gulf Coast Regional Sales Manager and Technical Support, to support new customers in those regions of the country. At the same time, internationally, Propspeed partnered with CMP Group Ltd. for distribution by CMP Europe in Italy and Jia Da Specialty Metals, a division of CMP Group, in China. The company has just finalized partnerships with Yachtpaints Equipment & Consultancy (YEC) to supply its product line of foul-release coatings to customers throughout the Netherlands; Bukh Bremen GmbH to focus on the German market; and Quick Spa to service customers around the globe. To accommodate increasing demand, internally the company appointed Hans Mout as Commercial Business Manager – EMEA based in South Holland, the Netherlands; and Cameron Robinson as Business Development Manager – Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the company is currently looking to fill positions in the French Mediterranean and Italian markets.