Sea Hawk Paints Adds New Distribution Partner To Broaden Its Reach

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Jan. 5, 2017 – Today Sea Hawk Paints, the world’s leading premium nautical coating provider, welcomed West Marine as its newest authorized distributor servicing the company’s wholesale customers via West Marine Pro business-to-business division, retail consumers at select West Marine store locations, and DIY customers online. West Marine will provide its customers with Sea Hawk’s comprehensive line-up of premium quality antifouling paint and primer marine coating products.

“West Marine is the ideal addition to the Sea Hawk family of distributors,” said Erik Norrie, Sea Hawk CEO. “As one of the world’s largest purveyors of marine products, West Marine has the geographic reach to provide customers looking for premium quality marine coating products with just-in-time availability of a wide assortment of Sea Hawk antifouling paints and primers,” Norrie added.

About West Marine: Each person has a unique connection to the water. At West Marine (westmarine.com, NASDAQ: WMAR), our knowledge, enthusiasm and products prepare Waterlife adventurers to foster that connection and explore their passions. With more than 250 stores located in 38 states and Puerto Rico and an eCommerce website reaching domestic, international and professional customers, West Marine is recognized as a leading Waterlife Outfitter for cruisers, sailors, anglers and paddle sports enthusiasts. Since first opening its doors in 1968, West Marine Associates continue to share the same love for the water as its customers and provide helpful advice on the gear and gadgets they need to be safe and have fun.

About Sea Hawk Paints: A trendsetter of marine bottom paints, New Nautical Coatings, Inc. and the Sea Hawk brand was established in 1978 and is dedicated to bringing only the highest quality products and customer satisfaction to today’s mariner. New Nautical Coatings is family owned and operated with a commitment to excellence. It provides a wide array of application specific marine coating products that include antifouling systems, primers, solvents, and resins. Now offering innovative products globally, the Sea Hawk brand has enjoyed unprecedented growth and continues to grow as its products become more in demand worldwide. For more information, contact Michael O’Keene at (727) 523-8053, MichaelOKeene@SeaHawkPaints.com or visit www.seahawkpaints.com.

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