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Dealers and Distributors

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Nov 15, 2012

Fire-suppression products maker Sea-Fire Marine says it is expanding its international presence through new distributor Globtechnic of Poland.

Globtechnic's owners bring a decade of marine industry experience to the new company, based in Poznan.

Specializing in power distribution, fire-extinguishing systems and shipyard equipment, Globtechnic represents its own and its partners' brands in Poland and Eastern Europe.

"We are pleased to add Globtechnic as a Sea-Fire distributor. Their experience and industry relationships will help us continue to build our presence in Eastern European countries," Sea-Fire president Ernie Ellis said in a statement.

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