ANNOUNCEMENT
Franklin Partners advises MarineTech Products, Inc. in sale to CMP Group, Ltd.
MarineTech Products, Inc., based in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, has been acquired by CMP Group, LTD. MarineTech is a long-standing and well-respected provider of boating products and solutions under the Panther™, TROLLMaster™, EZ Steer®, Navigator®; and Angler’s Pal brands.
The acquisition of MarineTech continues CMP’s strategy to grow its US presence and strengthens its position in the recreational marine industry. “We are very excited about the strategic fit between MarineTech and CMP and believe there are many advantages and opportunities for our customers, supply partners and our team” states Don Hambly, President & CEO, CMP. “MarineTech’s customer base and product offer are a perfect complement to CMP’s growing marine business.”
Larry Grundtner, founder and owner of MarineTech, will remain with the combined entity to help ensure a smooth transition and continued success. He commented that “This is a tremendous opportunity for MarineTech and our customers. By joining forces with CMP, we will leverage the expertise and resources of CMP to take MarineTech to the next level.”
CMP Group, LTD, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a portfolio company of Ironbridge Equity Partners of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for MarineTech and our customers. By joining forces with CMP, we will leverage the expertise and resources of CMP to take MarineTech to the next level.”
— Larry Grundtner, Founder & Owner, MarineTech Products
About MarineTech Products, Inc.
Founded in 2000, MarineTech started with a single proven product line, NAVIGATOR Engine mounted Electric Trolling Motors. Through hard work, strategic planning and solid industry partnerships, MarineTech has grown to five, well-established marine product brands including Panther™, TROLLMaster™, EZ-Steer®, Navigator® and Angler’s Pal, offering boaters hundreds of quality, innovative products.
About CMP Group, Ltd.
CMP Group, headquartered in Vancouver, BC creates products and services for the marine industry that allow people to enjoy time on and around the water. The Company has manufacturing operations in Vancouver & Toronto, Canada; Genoa, Italy; Norfolk, USA and Ningbo, China and has a product range that extends from marine corrosion, dock products, anchoring solutions to steering and controls. CMP’s respected brands include Martyr™ sacrificial anodes, Dock Edge +® dock & boating solutions, Rocna® & Vulcan® anchors, Titan® Marine Products, Octopus® Autopilot Drive Systems, Intellisteer® Remote Steering Systems and Seaguard® corrosion protection systems. In 2018, Ironbridge Equity Partners, Toronto, ON acquired majority control of CMP Group. For more information, please visit www.cmpgroup.net
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