Simrad sign up Japan Marine as exclusive distributor in the middle east

Japan Marine, founded in 2001, will be supplying the full range of Simrad leisure products throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region including new products such as the BSM-2 Broadband Sounderª module; the

NSO Offshore navigation system and the new NSE 2.0 navigation system.

The appointment has been made following the solid reputation Japan Marine has built supplying the full range of Lowrance electronics including the award-winning HDS, the Broadband RADAR and the impressive StructureScan system.

Simrad International Sales Director for the GCC region, Simon Claxton, said: "The GCC represents a huge opportunity for Simrad. As demand for high-quality, advanced marine electronics continues to grow, we are ideally placed to provide an innovative product portfolio for the Middle East."

He added: "We continue to invest heavily in research and development in order to be the first to bring revolutionary technology to the market. Japan Marine is an extremely strong distributing partner with an excellent track-record in the region. Now we have them on board, we have a real opportunity to increase our share in this rapidly increasing market."

Simrad has a network of global distributors in more than 100 countries.

Mohammed Al Mazouqi, Japan Marine CEO, said: "Simrad is a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation and this appointment is a great honor for Japan Marine, reflecting the hard work and experience of the team."

Brian Crosse, Japan Marine Business Manager, said "Adding the Simrad range to our portfolio, which already includes Lowrance, allows us to offer the finest marine electronics solutions for all boat users, be it a fishing kayak or a super yacht."