Marine equipment distributor, C-Quip Ltd has partnered with Sugatsune to distribute its Sugatsune, Lamp and Sweil brands in the UK.

Focusing on offering a wide range of products to the UK boat building and chandlery market, C-Quip says its product range from the Japanese component hardware manufacturer will include stainless steel hooks, latches and catches, hinges and draw slides, plus a comprehensive range of cabinet and door fittings.

“Sugatsune and C-Quip are united by a drive and passion for finding non-compromising and creative solutions to customer needs,” says Ian Cooke, MD at C-Quip Ltd. “Focused on quality and reliability, the LAMP and ZWEIL brands are well suited to the harsh marine environment and perfectly complement the carefully selected catalogue of equipment already on offer from C-Quip.”

Leo Fujiwara, director Sugatsune UK, comments: “Sugatsune are pleased to welcome C-quip to our official distribution chain as our only official marine hardware distributor based in the UK.

“Sugatsune prides itself on precision quality and providing knowledge so that everyone can access innovative and high-quality hardware. This makes C-Quip the perfect partner as their high level of expertise and experience allows them to offer specifying and technical advice to the boat building and chandlery markets.”