Tag Archives: Chris Baird

YESSSS announces joint CEO

YESSSS, a business and marketing consultancy firm in the marine industry, announced the appointment of Chris Baird as joint CEO alongside Nona Pedersen.Baird brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the YESSSS team from his 30 years in the marine industry, which has included expanding marine businesses through four major recessions. He got his start in the Whitsunday Islands ...

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Propspeed appoints new VP of sales

Propspeed has hired Chris Myers as vice president of sales Americas. In his new position, Myers is tasked with directing Propspeed’s sales efforts across the Americas, as well as growing and supporting Propspeed’s network of partner boat yards, marinas, applicators and distributors.  “I am so excited to have joined the Propspeed team,” said Myers. “This team is driven by a passion for ...

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Propspeed Foulfree topcoat endorsed by Garmin

Propspeed has announced that Garmin has endorsed its Propspeed Foulfree foul-release coating system. “We are proud to have worked closely with Garmin engineers to ensure compatibility with and maximum performance from their transducers,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “Garmin sonar systems are some of the most popular choices for anglers and we are confident that Foulfree will ensure peak performance ...

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Palm Beach Motor Yachts endorses Propspeed

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has received an endorsement from Palm Beach Motor Yachts. The luxury yacht manufacturer applies Propspeed as part of the commissioning of all new models, and recommends the use of Propspeed for existing owners as protection against fouling and corrosion of running gear and underwater metals. “We have been very pleased with the ...

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Propspeed partners with Marine Protection Systems

Propspeed has partnered with Marine Protection Systems to educate and provide solutions to prevent corrosion and minimize damage to vessels and the marine biosphere. Propspeed and Marine Protection Systems have teamed up to produce a Corrosion Protection Tank where they will show the relationship and performance of various anodes and coatings. The tank will be on display at a number ...

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Propspeed makes European expansion

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced the expansion of its European operations to accommodate increasing demand with the appointment of Edo Smitz as Commercial Sales Manager – EMEA. Smitz is based in Almere, which is a very central location in Holland, the Netherlands. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving brand awareness and developing key partnerships in the commercial sector ...

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Propspeed reports strong expansion in 2021

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced that thanks to a big investment in global expansion at the beginning of this year it has exceeded its stated objectives of unprecedented growth in 2021. Although, lockdowns and supply chain issues added complexity, Propspeed was able to accomplish a major rebranding campaign; developed solid shipyard, boat builder and OEM partners; enhanced its ...

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Propspeed partners with Monaco Marine

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has trained and certified Propspeed applicators at all Monaco Marine shipyards and marinas. With over 25 years servicing and maintaining yachts and superyachts along the Mediterranean coast from Marseille to Monaco, the team of professionals that comprise the Monaco Marine group have held themselves to the highest standards with the single-minded purpose ...

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Propspeed partners with YEC to supply Dutch market

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has partnered with Yachtpaints Equipment & Consultancy (YEC) to supply its award-winning product line of foul-release coatings to customers throughout the Netherlands and around the world. YEC is active worldwide, supplying fairing compound and paint systems, maritime coatings, yacht varnish systems and non-paint products for professional yacht painters as well as the ...

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Propspeed partners with Bukh Bremen to bring products to Germany

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has partnered with Bukh Bremen GmbH to supply its product line of foul-release coatings to customers throughout the German market and around the world. Bukh Bremen GmbH is, as part of Alliance Marine SAS, the leading importer and wholesaler for technical accessories in Germany. The company focuses its efforts on supplying specialist retailers, ...

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