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In Focus: Propspeed launches Like A Pro toolkit

Propspeed, underwater foul-release coating specialist, has launched a new product, technology and technique with its Like A Pro toolkit. The New Zealand-based firm says the Like a Pro toolkit was developed to ‘elevate confidence, increase accessibility and empower all marine businesses and boaters’ with Propspeed’s foul-release system, support and service. The new Propspeed Coverage Calculator […]

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Propspeed appoints EMEA sales director

Underwater foul-release company Propspeed has appointed Davide Burrini as its new sales director for the region of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With 13 years of experience in the marine industry, Italian native Burrini has developed a strong expertise in commercial strategy, sales, and business development. “I’m excited to be starting this new journey […]

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Propspeed gets Type Approval

The Propspeed foul-release coating system has received Type Approval from Bureau Veritas. Marine materials and equipment certification is the review and testing process that ensures ships’ component parts conform to the technical standards established by regulatory bodies. Propspeed products include Propspeed for running gear and any underwater metals, Foulfree for transducers, Lightspeed for underwater lighting […]

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New CEO for Propspeed

Propspeed has promoted Marcus Hamilton, formerly international sales director, to CEO. In his new role he will be responsible for directing all operations for the company and driving its growth and success. “I am proud to have worked with the sales team and our partners to expand Propspeed’s presence worldwide as the leader in protecting […]

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In Focus: Propspeed’s CEO on strategy, boat show secrets and Kiwi ingenuity

After its biggest revenue month ever in February 2023, and tremendous growth in sales more synonymous with a startup than a 22-year-old company, Propspeed’s CEO Chris Baird says the secret of its expanding success isn’t a secret at all. It’s that its strategies are simple. “Marketing the brand strongly. Product R&D. And, channels to market,” […]

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In Focus: Propspeed reports growth across key segments during 2022

Underwater foul-release company Propspeed has reported growth in several key segments and regions in 2022. The firm says this growth ties into its continued investment in global expansion over the past several years. Under Chris Myers’ leadership as the new vice president of sales, Americas, Propspeed hired two new regional sales managers in 2022, expanding […]

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Propspeed expands US sales team

Underwater foul-release coatings specialist, Propspeed, has appointed two new regional sales staff to serve customers in the mid-Atlantic and West Coast. Josh McGuire has taken on the role of New York and New England regional sales manager, while Cole Barone has been hired to fill the West Coast regional sales manager position. “I am excited […]

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Propspeed launches new solvent-based stripper

Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed has launched Stripspeed, a new solvent-based stripper that removes foul-release coatings from underwater metals. Stripspeed, which has been developed to help Propspeed applicators prepare metal surfaces for reapplication, removes foul-release coatings in 30 minutes or less. The firm says there is no mixing required to create the thick consistency, which easily hangs […]

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Propspeed appoints new vice president of sales

Underwater coatings specialist, Propspeed has appointed Chris Myers as vice president of sales Americas. In his new position, Myers is responsible for directing the company’s sales efforts across the Americas, as well as growing and supporting its network of partner boatyards, marinas, applicators, and distributors. “I am so excited to have joined the Propspeed team,” […]

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Antifouling innovations: a plan for ecological boating

The antifoul game is changing – from biocide-free solutions to UV panels and robotics – new antifouling innovations are placing a renewed focus on an economical and ecological boating future, writes Alex Smith. Marine coatings, particularly those used below the waterline, have an extremely important job to do. With around 4,000 potential fouling organisms in […]

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Propspeed expands European team

Underwater foul-release company, Propspeed, is expanding its European operations with the appointment of Edo Smitz as commercial sales manager – EMEA. Smitz is based in Almere, Holland, and will be responsible for ‘driving brand awareness and developing key partnerships in the commercial sector throughout the European market’. Smitz (pictured left) spent the past 15 years working for Yanmar, initially […]