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Founded in 1968, West Marine has grown from a small rope business in California into the nation’s leading retailer of core marine parts and accessories for boating, fishing, and sailing enthusiasts and marine industry service professionals. With approximately 100 brick and mortar stores and a strong online presence at westmarine.com, West Marine serves everyone from first-time boaters to seasoned mariners and marine professionals. West Marine offers an extensive selection of products, including marine electronics, safety gear, maintenance supplies, and more – everything needed for life on the water. More than just a retailer, West Marine is deeply invested in the boating community, championing education, environmental stewardship, and strategic partnerships that encourage safe, responsible, and enjoyable boating for all. West Marine also supports marine professionals through West Marine Pro, offering competitive pricing, dedicated account support, convenient fulfillment options and access to the products they need to keep their businesses moving. Download the West Marine Pro app or visit pro.westmarine.com to learn more. Our Crew shares a passion for life on the water and helping others enjoy it. Whether in our stores, behind the scenes or out in our communities, we work together to serve boaters and the marine industry every day.

For over a century, Barrus has been entrusted with missions where failure isn't an option. From powering RNLI lifeboats & military vessels to providing bespoke engine solutions for specialised applications, our engineering heritage saves lives and drives industry. We're not just distributors of premium brands; we're custom-engine innovators, designing solutions that work where others fail. Our patented FAST PIRS® system enables engines to restart after complete submersion—vital technology for search & rescue operations nationwide. Our expertise spans four sectors: - Marine: Mercury to Yanmar, powering everything from leisure craft to vessels operating in the harshest maritime conditions - Garden: Supplying Segway to Cub Cadet through specialist dealers who provide expert guidance and support; as well as supplying garden centres across the UK with garden tools & accessories from leading brands including Town & Country and Wilkinson Sword. - Industrial: Creating bespoke power solutions from 10hp to 1800hp for applications where standard engines simply won't suffice - Vehicle: Delivering rugged, reliable all-terrain performance for challenging environments What truly sets Barrus apart: - British engineering tradition combined with cutting-edge innovation - Custom-engine building capabilities trusted by MoD and emergency services - Comprehensive R&D facilities including Europe's only non-captive sterndrive dyno - ISO 9001-2008 quality assurance - Nationwide network of 3,000+ trained dealers providing expert service - Industry-leading parts management system with over one million components From our Bicester headquarters, our specialised teams deliver technical expertise, after-sales support & parts distribution that keep Britain's most crucial operations running smoothly. When reliability matters most, organisations choose Barrus. Because we're not just distributing products—we're delivering confidence. Barrus. The power behind the brands.

Aquafax is the UK’s leading distributor of marine equipment, we specialise in distributing the marine industries leading brands to our extensive customer base throughout the UK and Ireland. Our headquarters are in Luton but we also have our network of regional depots in Hamble, Plymouth and Glasgow. We have over 45,000 sq ft of warehouse space and a dedicated team of 70 staff. We have extensive stock at all our depot locations, we have our own delivery fleet but also use parcel and pallet carriers to facilitate next day delivery wherever possible. We supply all sectors of the marine industry, from marine valets to the biggest boat builders, our product range also lends itself to applications outside the marine industry, these applications include specialist vehicle builders, coach builders, mobile electricity requirements, plumbers and general industrial applications. We continue to grow by holding high stock levels, quick delivery and full technical support for our entire product range.