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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...

"AUGUST RACE WINS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR" The valeting and protection coating manufacturer was recognised at the British Marine Trades Association awards on Monday UK-based valeting and protection coating manufacturer August Race Group was recognised for its achievements in the marine industry on Monday evening, winning the Business of the Year Award at this year’s British Marine Trades Association awards. Peter and Sarah Wallbank at this year’s MTA awards in Southampton Sponsored by Barton Marine, EP Barrus and others, the event was hosted by Ben Taylor, chair of the Marine Trades Association (MTA), at the Grand Café in Southampton. The...

MARPOL Annex V has been in force for decades and applies globally. While it is often associated with commercial shipping, its scope extends beyond large vessels and into leisure craft, marinas, charter fleets, boatyards, and onboard operations. In practice, this means that many of the products routinely used for cleaning, maintenance, and day-to-day vessel care fall within its remit.