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SM Group partners with Osculati in UK

Marine electronics distributor SMG has entered into a new trade agreement with Osculati, the Italian nautical accessories distributor. The firms say their new partnership will support SMG trade customers and help Osculati further expand in the UK market. “Osculati provides the perfect range of products for our customers, which they have been requesting for many years,” […]

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SMG announces UK launch of ThrustMe and Rebelcell

SMG, the exclusive UK, Ireland and Channel Islands distributor, will launch Rebelcell and ThrustMe at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS). ThrustMe was established in 2015 to develop electrical propulsion solutions and to produce products with a functional, lightweight, and innovative design. The Thrustme Kicker is a transom mount outboard designed for ship-to-shore tenders, […]

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SMG to host supplier presentations at Seawork

SM Group (Europe) has released the times of its presentations to be held at Seawork on 22 June, taking place at its stand B67, which the company is sharing with Maretron. As a marine electronics distributor, SMG’s presentations will include: Shadow Caster (10:00) talking about its underwater and above water lighting solutions. These utilise an […]

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SMG wins distribution of ThrustMe electric outboards

SM Group (SMG) has been appointed as sole distributor for the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands for the Norwegian based brand ThrustMe. ThrustMe was established in 2015 to develop electrical propulsion solutions with a functional, lightweight design. The initial ThrustMe offering is Cruiser and Kicker Electric Outboards. The Kicker is designed for ship-to-shore tenders, small […]

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US marine antenna firm gives UK manufacturing a boost

US-headquartered marine antenna manufacturer, Shakespeare Marine, has announced it is bringing manufacturing back to the UK for a selection of its VHF antennas. Effective immediately, Shakespeare Marine will begin manufacturing four of its best-selling VHF antennas in the UK to cater for the growing demand across the region. The four antennas now being made in the company’s […]

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SMG adds four new brands to portfolio

Marine electronics distributor SMG has added four new brands to its portfolio – ThrustMe, Shadow-Caster, Exposure OLAS and Utoka. Nick Edgington, sales and business development manager for SMG tells Marine Industry News: “We have a duty of care to our trade customers to ensure that the brands we introduce to them are in keeping with […]

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SMG holds third Meet the Manufacturer event

Marine electronics distributor SMG closed the doors on its third successful Meet the Manufacturer (MTM) event, held at Trafalgar Wharf on 9 March, and sponsored by Fusion Entertainment. The third MTM and trade-only networking event had expanded on previous formats to include 14 suppliers and four ambassador boats allowing dealers and suppliers to come together […]

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SMG announces date for Meet the Manufacturer event

Marine electronics distributor SMG (Europe) has announced that its next Meet the Manufacturer and trade-only networking event will be held in Portsmouth, UK, on 9 March 2022.   Dealers and suppliers will be able to come together to discover the latest technologies and opportunities available from the top marine brands. With demonstrations, presentations, and Garmin […]

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SMG plans 2022 Meet the Manufacturer events

SMG says its Meet the Manufacturer (MTM) one-day event, held on 27 October, provided the perfect opportunity for trade attendees to discover more about the technology available from brands such as Garmin, Fusion, Raymarine, Furuno and others. Nick Edgington, business development manager at SMG says: “Having been forced to host the pre-season MTM event virtually due to covid, it was great […]

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SMG expands on MTM success with autumn event

Following the success of its virtual ‘Meet the Manufacturer’ event held in March, marine electronics distributor SMG is holding an in person MTM event on 27 October 2021, sponsored by Fusion Entertainment. Comprised of demonstrations and presentations from the leading brands in the marine electronics industry, the event will be held at the Trafalgar Wharf […]

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SMG Distribution showcasing at Sea Angling Classic this week

Distributor of marine electronics, SMG, in partnership with Boxmarine, is showcasing a range of products including Garmin and Railblaza at the initial media event of the new Sea Angling Classic. The event is being hosted by Ross Honey, founder of Angling Spirit, the organisation behind the World Carp Classic and World Predator Classic, and has […]