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Co-Founder of August Race Peter Wallbank has shared that he has been appointed as a member of the ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) Sustainability Committee.With over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry — including the last 12 dedicated to the marine sector — Peter has developed a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and navigating the complex regulatory landscape that surrounds it.Peter said "Joining this global forum is a real privilege and I look forward to gaining a wider understanding of sustainability within our industry, contributing to meaningful progress and helping to promote fact based transparency"

As part of a new drive to ensure that professional users and applicators have a clear understanding of everything from how to use August Race boat cleaning products through to safe handling and storage August Race intend to set up four regional training hubs the first of which will be located at the new Wills Marine facility in Kingsbridge, Devon.  As an Approved August Race Application Centre the team at Wills Marine have been using August Race boat care products for many years and have an excellent working knowledge of the range. Their fantastic new showroom, workshop and office facility...

August Race Launches in the USA Over the last decade, the premium boat care range from August Race has become a staple throughout the marine industry — stocked on the shelves of chandleries and boating stores in over 30 countries and relied upon by professionals worldwide. Today, August Race announces details of its expansion into the United States, officially launching a new Vendor Program that gives retailers access to the full August Race range across all 50 states. The new web-based portal allows retailers to sign up in just minutes and receive trade discounts across the August Race range. Managed by U.S.-based trade...

August Race Appoints East Marine Asia as Exclusive Distributor for Thailand   August Race, the award-winning British manufacturer of premium boat cleaning and maintenance products, is pleased to announce the appointment of East Marine Asia as the exclusive distributor for Thailand.   This partnership marks an important milestone for August Race’s expansion in Southeast Asia. East Marine Asia, based in Phuket, is one of Thailand’s most respected marine suppliers, known for delivering high-quality marine equipment and exceptional service to boat owners, marinas, and shipyards throughout the region.   As the exclusive distributor, East Marine Asia will offer the August Race...

August Race Group has joined the International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, as a sustaining member. Based on the south west coast of England, August Race designs and manufactures a specialist range of cleaning and protection products in the UK. The range of marine surface care products is used by leading boatbuilders, marine professionals and owners in over 30 countries. Sarah Wallbank, August Race Group CEO, says: “August Race are absolutely thrilled to be joining ICOMIA and connecting with peers in the international marine industry. As a company, we are looking forward to benefiting from ICOMIA’s unrivalled market intelligence, strategy and network, trusting...