GEMECO MANAGER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LAKE CITY, SC. July 11, 2017 – Gemeco’s assistant

general manager Bob Hall is retiring after more than 39 years in the industry. Company

general manager Peter Braffitt said Hall’s dedication to providing customers with

technical knowledge and personalized customer service has set the standard for our

entire team. “He has a real connection with all those he works with and garners respect

within all levels of the organization and industry,” Braffitt said in a statement. “While I hate

to see him go, I am also very happy for him. I wish him health and happiness in

retirement.” His retirement is effective July 1.

Hall founded Gem Electronics in 1978 as a solution to providing service parts and

advanced technical knowledge to the marine industry. In 2005, the company was

purchased by Airmar Technology Corporation and renamed Gemeco Marine

Accessories. Today, Gemeco is a wholesale distributor to thousands of marine

electronics dealers throughout the USA and abroad. The company is known for providing

easy access to all the transducers, service parts and electronic components for marine

professionals and highly respected for its world-class customer service and unmatched

technical knowledge.

Bob’s passion for the water and love of photography will shape his retirement

plans to enjoy travel and boating from his home in Charleston, South Carolina with wife

Suzy. Braffitt added, “We look forward to seeing Bob at boat shows and to continuing the

legacy he created in our beloved industry.” Industry friends are invited to share a story or

send best wishes to Bob by clicking here.

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NEWS RELEASE For more information contact: Suzanne Hawley Hawley Communications, LLC suzannehawley@comcast.net 603.487.2038

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About GEMECO Marine Accessories GEMECO Marine Accessories is a wholesale distributor to thousands of marine

electronics dealers throughout the USA and abroad. In addition to being the largest

worldwide distributor of AIRMAR transducers, GEMECO offers products from over 150

manufacturers including NMEA 2000® networking components, radar mounts, antenna

and GPS mounts, electrical and wiring accessories, hard-to-find and specialty marine

connectors, as well as a broad range of installation and diagnostic tools. Located in Lake

City, South Carolina, GEMECO has become a clearinghouse of marine products,

technology and service. The company’s extensive inventory is reflected in an expansive

450-page catalog of products available via same-day shipping, ensuring that GEMECO

customers always have access to the products they need, and that orders arrive on time.

http://www.gemeco.com

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