Milltech Marine announces acquisition

US marine communications specialist Milltech Marine has been acquired by Jason Young, former global sales director for Vesper Marine.

Vesper Marine, which is headquartered in New Zealand, creates marine safety products and specialises in Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology.

Young says he will continue Milltech’s legacy of exceptional customer service, while expanding its reach to small manufacturers looking to move into the American market.

“Jason was instrumental in the growth of Vesper Marine in the US and he’s been tireless in his dedication to providing superior service to our customers,” says Jeff Robbins, founder of Vesper Marine. “Milltech Marine and Vesper have worked closely together for 14 years and Jason’s continual focus on innovation and exceptional product support are a perfect fit for this next chapter. I look forward to watching Jason take Milltech to new heights.”

Milltech Marine was founded in 2006 and focuses on marine safety and communications for recreational and commercial boaters. AIS products, antennas and navigation software have been a major part of the business, but the company is looking to expand into more general marine safety products.

It has recently expanded its range and is a distributor and authorised dealer for brands including Alltek Marine Electronics Corp (AMEC), Comar Systems, Rose Point Navigation Systems and Vesper Marine.

“Milltech has established a solid reputation for not only offering a broad range of products from the industry’s top manufacturers to fit any need, but also to provide exceptional support to its customers across the country,” says Young (pictured left). “We will continue to build on this reputation with our eyes firmly on the future. We intend to expand our offerings by engaging smaller innovative manufacturers looking to trade in the American market and bolster our support network so that we can offer the highest level of attention to our customers. Our goal is to establish ourselves as the ultimate authority in marine safety.”