Antenna products manufacturer Winegard Co. signs distributor

Author:: Trade Only Today Editors
Publish date:: Sep 13, 2018

Winegard Co., which makes antenna and communications products, partnered with Ocean Accessories for East Coast distribution.

Among the products that Ocean Accessories will distribute is the new ConnecT WF-200M, a system that combines a long-range Wi-Fi signal extender with 4G LTE cellular service for uninterrupted coverage.

“This partnership is an important milestone for our growing marine business,” said David Quarders, marine division director for Winegard, in a statement. “We will benefit not only from Ocean Accessories’ excellent network of marine dealer contacts, but also from its sterling reputation for customer service.”

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