A word from the CEO

A word from the CEO

Embracing challenge

More Than Surface

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ew products, new markets, new challenges. At Marinetek, we realise above all that by accelerating the pace of new product development, we can continue to give our worldwide customers the best. That’s why our marina product portfolio grows every year, our production processes involve the most modern technology and we continue to open more factories to meet the growing demand in the market.Our proven range of products and continuous improvement programme have combined to make Marinetek an international success and a recognised brand name. With more than 1,000 references in over 30 countries and the widest range of pontoon types in the industry, we have a strong platform upon which to build. Our mission is to be the best in all marina markets.Every year we review and develop our product range to bring the most suitable marina equipment to our distributors and their markets. For 2007, we are introducing the Premium and the Steel pontoon ranges – two completely new pontoons with dozens of innovative components – but also continue to expand our other fl oating solutions like fl oating buildings, swimming arenas and fl oating golf driving ranges.To further broaden and streamline our production capabilities we also continue to invest in new and existing factories and manufacturing processes. We now have seven factories across Europe and the Middle East, an extensive in-house design capability and employ over 250 people throughout the group.Ours is a swiftly expanding company and I am proud to say that it is one of the leading pontoon manufacturers in the world. I am confi dent that by listening to our customers and making best use of our wide ranging expertise, we will remain at the forefront of our industry – helping to develop the best thought out marina solutions so that you can own the best marinas.Marinetek -

Ilkka Seppälä CEOMarinetek Group

Grand Harbour Marina, Malta (Camper & Nicholsons Marinas) ( front cover )Porto Carras, Greece ( left page )

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