Barton Marine signs new distributor for Australasia

Barton Marine has partnered with DeckHardware Marine Solutions Australasia to distribute its extensive range of deck gear across the Australasia region. Barton’s range of deck equipment will be available for chandleries, OEMs and riggers to order in September.

Owned by the Yeomans family, DeckHardware is a well-known known distributor of boating products supplying in the Australasia territory. With over 55 years’ combined experience within the marine industry, the family aims to support and promote Australian Sailing, and all are knowledgeable sailors enabling them to provide an unrivalled service to their customers.

“We first met the team at Barton a decade ago,” says Melissa Yeomans, “and now in 2020 we are excited by this new opportunity. We see Barton Marine complimenting the brands we currently distribute and enhancing the sport that is strong in our region. As well as growing our range of industrial and classic options, it’s fantastic to be able to distribute a brand with such a rich history.”

Suzanne Blaustone, CEO Barton Marine, comments: “It is great to have DeckHardware on board helping to promote and build Barton’s presence in the Australia region. There is great synergy between the Barton team and the die-hard sailors in the Yeomans family. They know their market well and they teach us more everyday about the region and what their customers require of marine equipment.”