SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., May 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Motor Corporation(tm) (Pink Sheets:PMCY) today announced that Ray Wedel (President, Patriot Marine Industries(tm) & CTO, Patriot Motor Corporation(tm)) has completed certification by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) as a Standards Compliance Specialist. This puts Patriot Motor Corporation(tm) and the Patriot Marine Industries division on schedule for producing Boats and Yachts fully certified under the stringent NMMA boat manufacturers regulations.
The NMMA certifies specialists, boats, and manufacturers under strict rules through testing, inspections, and training programs. The NMMA regulations cover everything on a vessel, such as exhaust systems, ventilation, powering, visibility from the helm, electrical systems, floatation, fuel systems, and steering systems. These regulations are designed to ensure safe products for the consumer and others on the waters. These regulations are more stringent than those of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Art Carlson, Director of Boat Designs, stated, "I'm really excited about this. It brings our boats up to the highest standards of safety and confidence to take to market. It's not a simple thing to get certified, this took a lot of work and dedication. That dedication is following through to our production excellence." Art Carlson was one of the original certified boat manufacturers as recognized by Boating Industry Association (BIA), the precursor to the NMMA, certifying under the brand names Carlson Boats and Glastron/ Carlson Boats(tm).
In a related announcement, Patriot Motor Corporation(tm) released its plan to produce a 38' center console, the fastest growing sector in the boat industry. This along with the 24', 33', and 41' boats in numerous deck configurations, all utilizing the new VCX patented hull design by Art Carlson, are sure to be the next international success story of the legendary Art Carlson.
Michel Attias, CEO and President of Patriot Motor Corporation(tm), said, "We are targeting the boating industry that generates over $37 billion in sales and service revenue in the USA, and the rapidly expanding international marine markets. Our boat and yacht line incorporates revolutionary esthetic designs blended with aerodynamic and hydrodynamic synergy and efficiencies. This, along with our NMMA certification compliance, will create an exciting new level of performance, quality, and safety for the industry."
About Patriot Motor Corporation:
Patriot Motor Corporation (PMCY) is the parent company of Patriot Motorcycle Corporation -- exclusive distributor of the Patriot OffRoad(tm) line of Dirt Bike motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and a line of domestic V-Twin custom and production street bikes branded under the names Steed(r) by Patriot(tm) 300 Series and Patriot(tm) V-Twin Musclebikes (tm) 200 Series.
Other divisions include Patriot Marine Industries -- recreational watercraft design, engineering and manufacturing -- and Patriot Productions, which produces the nationally syndicated weekly television show "Steel Dreams," currently reaching 75 million households. The company and its management are firmly committed to building the Patriot(tm) brand, to building a significant and substantial Domestic and International dealer organization and to distributing the finest products that consistently challenge and/or out-price competitors. Additional Patriot branded products and accessories are also being continually evaluated and offered. For more information visit, http://www.steeldreams.tv.
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