UK & International Business Sales and M&A News

AquaMarine is a family business specialising in designing and developing ranges of marine products. Operating for 60 years, its product range includes fenders, docklines, onboard accessories, hardware, and everyday chandlery essentials.

Bainbridge International has led the way in the development of the sailcloth industry since 1917, showcasing its extensive knowledge of the design and performance of technical fabrics and laminates from its HQ in Hampshire, UK.

The design team of product specialists work in textile technology, fibre selection, design engineering, manufacturing, engineering, chemical science and metallurgy. Items available include sailcloths, covers and awning fabrics, as well as hardware such as seaming tapes, sail slides, jib hanks, and insignia.

With international offices in Europe, the USA and Australia, and a network of long-established distributors, it serves customers in over 75 countries.

Boat Fenders Direct Ltd is a family-owned company based in Norwich. It is the largest stockist and distributor for the original Polyform Norway range of boat fenders and buoys in the world. Products include superyacht and low-drag fenders, foam-filled buoys, pontoon floats and fender lines and cleats.

Gregg Witherington, Managing Director of Boat Fenders Direct, sees the acquisition as an opportunity for growth. He said:

The integration of AquaMarine’s product line will allow the company to serve trade customers with an even more comprehensive selection of premium marine equipment.