04/12/24 - NovaMarine has been named as the exclusive distributor of August Race products for South Africa and Namibia.

Founded over a decade ago in Dartmouth, UK, August Race produces a comprehensive range of premium boat care products which are now a staple in boating supplies outlets around the globe.

The recent appointment of NOVA Marine (owned by leading ships agency Sturrock Grindrod Maritime) which was agreed at Metstrade in the Netherlands last month will see the to companies work closely together as they begin establish a network of stockists and trade accounts across South Africa and Namibia.

“We are excited to be bringing the August Race product range to South Africa and Namibia” says Susan Meldrum, Divisional Manager NOVA Marine. “We provide products and services to a wide and varied range of marine businesses both on and offshore and we see August Race as being a great addition to the NOVA Marine offer”

  

Left to right: Achmad Hendricks, Supply Chain Manager NovaMarine - Sarah Wallbank, CEO August Race - Susan Meldrum, Divisional Manager NovaMarine

  

The presence of the August Race brand in the marine industry has grown significantly over the last few years with some of the best known marine equipment distributors adding the range to their offer.

Sarah Wallbank, CEO August Race “High-quality products and great service have always been at the heart of everything that we do at August Race so it's essential that the companies we work with have the same ethos. NovaMarine have a great reputation for high quality service so we are really pleased to be working with Susan and the team”