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Propspeed has announced the promotion of Marcus Hamilton to the position of CEO. In his new role, he will be responsible for directing all operations for the company and driving its growth and commercial success.  “This appointment cements the next chapter that we embark on together,” said Guy Jacobsen, founder and majority shareholder of Propspeed. “We believe Marcus is our future leader ...

Propspeed announced that it has added 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 to have the opportunity to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today it is investing in the Mid-Atlantic region with the hire of Darron Zimmer veteran coatings sales representative. In his new role as Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager and technical support, Zimmer will be responsible for servicing existing customers and expanding market penetration in this vital region. Bringing extensive coatings experience to his ...

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 ...

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 ...

Propspeed, innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has received an endorsement from Electronic Navigation Ltd. (ENL). The innovator in wide-angle sonar technology relied on by anglers and oceanographers alike, ENL has tested the Propspeed Foulfree foul-release coating and found it to be effective for keeping their transducers clean and free from marine growth. “We installed our new WASSP wideband ...