August Race joins ICOMIA

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 we will make a positive contribution in return.”

Each August Race product is developed and produced in the UK. The products can be used across all marine surfaces, from GRP and gelcoat to RIB tubes and stainless steel.

The solutions are designed to help extend the life of marine vessels worldwide. They have been the recipients of multiple awards recognising their achievements, including a global environmental award in 2024 and winning the UK Business of the Year Award in 2025.

In 2024, August Race announced its products would be available to retail and trade customers in the United Arab Emirates, supplied by Ribcraft Middle East.

Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, says: “We are delighted to welcome August Race Group to ICOMIA. We look forward to working with them and helping them to grow and promote their excellence within the ICOMIA member community.”