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Impressive Sales Growth in International Markets At a time when many of its competitors are struggling to meet their sales goals, KMI Sea-Lift, a leading manufacturer of diesel-powered hydraulic trailers tailored to the marine repair and storage industry, is seeing its business grow, especially in international markets. The company recently announced new partnerships worldwide, including one with Port Dubrovka in the Russian Federation. Located on the Neva River near St. Petersburg, Port Dubrovka has the first Sea-Lift operating in Eastern Europe, according to Wade Koning, KMI Sea-Lift sales manager. “Our company is new,” said Alexander Zamiralov, chairman of Port Dubrovka. “We’re putting up a new marina and storage facility outside St. Petersburg, and we had no equipment.” Zamiralov wanted a quality lift requiring a minimal upfront investment. After surveying the market worldwide, he decided on the KMI Sea-Lift Model 45. “It offers easy, fast operation, effective use of storage space, can be operated by a single user and is easy to use,” he said. “It also reduces accident risks, since there are no straps that can break, and requires minimal maintenance, due to Sea-Lift’s use of high quality standard components.” After just a few months of use, Zamiralov reported, “We are very happy with our choice. Our KMI Sea-Lift 45 has fully met our expectations.” Sea-Lift goes global Elsewhere, KMI Sea-Lift has just delivered a Model 45-Adjustable to Lions Gate Marina, located in Vancouver, Canada. Production also is underway of several Model 45-Adjustable Sea- Lifts destined for Southeast Asia and Australia. Sea-Lifts will be delivered in January to Marina Pangkor in Perak, Malaysia, and Gold Coast Marine Centre on Australia’s renowned Gold Coast. Yet another deal for delivery of a redesigned Model 30-Adjustable Sea-Lift is in the works for Redlands City Marina in Thornlands, near Brisbane Australia. One of KMI Sea-Lift’s most exciting annoucements concerns a partnership with the St. Maarten Shipyard in the Netherlands Antilles to build a 75-Ton Sea-Lift for delivery in spring/summer 2010. “We’re extremely excited to announce this partnership to produce what will be the world’s largest-capacity Sea-Lift,” said Koning. “It will be capable of safely handling vessels displacing up to 150,000 pounds and up to 85 feet in length.” The St. Maarten Shipyard currently uses 90- and 110-ton cranes. However, its operators also plan to add a 120-ton lift capable of hauling boats more than 100 feet long. “Their goal is to make this a full-service shipyard and extend the yachting season in St. Maarten for boats that require yard work,” Koning said. Less than a minute A division of Krause Manufacturing, Inc., KMI Sea-Lift produces a completeline of lifts that typically can haul-out large boats in under 60 seconds. A patented center hinge enables the Sea-Lift to pick up craft in lower tides and shallower waters while holding the boat almost level on the ramp. Adjustable air bunks support the length of the hull, eliminating many problems that can occur with sling lifts and cranes, such as chine damage, engine alignment, damage to under-hull fittings and strap marks. Once underway, the Sea-Lift travels at 5 mph (8 kph) to its destination. For more information, contact KMI Sea-Lift at 360-398-7533 or visit www.sea-lift.com. LIFT BOATS and YOUR BOTTOM LINE Increase revenue, productivity and customer satisfaction— with the world’s most innovative boat lift. The KMI Sea-Lift does what no other lift system can. Not only will you haul-out, launch and transport more vessels with greater efficiency, you’ll increase yard capacity—and revenue— up to 34%. The result: increased income potential and an investment that begins to pay for itself on Day One. Increased productivity. Move more boats in less time—amazing 60-second haul-out and self-propelled transport speeds up to 5 mph. Greater safety. Handle sailboats and catamarans with ease. Maximum capacity. Place boats safely only inches apart in your yard. CONTACT KMI SEA-LIFT to find out how we can help elevate your bottom line. A Division of Krause Manufacturing (t) 360.398.7533 (f) 360.398.2914 6059 Guide Meridian Rd. Bellingham, WA 98226 USA info@sea-lift.com FREE VIDEO at www.sea-lift.com KMI Sea-Lifts Haul Boats Out in Under 60 Seconds. WWW.TRADEONLYTODAY.COM December 2009