JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mariner's Choice International Inc. (Pink Sheets:MCII) today announced that in conjunction with Lorenz and Jones Marine Distributors, and a private-label partner, Aquatech, Mariner's Choice products are gaining retail footprint in the Midwest region.
Mariner's Choice branded products are now carried by Boater's World (Kansas), South Shore Marina - Lake Pueblo State Park (Colorado), Bluff Creek Marina and Xtreme Marine (Texas), Mid-Kansas Marine, Even Keel Marine (Illinois), Beaver Lake Marina (Nebraska), and Buzz's Marine (Nebraska).
In addition, Mariner's Choice products under the "AquaValue" label for Aquatech are available at Front Range Aquatech (Colorado), and Aqua Palace Spa & Pool (Iowa). Aquatech is one of the largest member-owned buying groups for the pool and spa industry in the U.S. Its annual member conference and show recently took place in Miami Beach, Florida, January 18th to 22nd, where Mariner's Choice was a participant.
"Mariner's Choice continues to expand its reach through distribution channels, sales agencies, and private label partners. We are now approaching 60% coverage of the U.S. market," stated Pete Hellwig, Vice President of Mariner's Choice.
About Mariner's Choice International, Inc.
Mariner's Choice provides high-performance and eco-safe recreational and industrial solutions to the marine industry utilizing leading edge biodegradable technologies. Mariner's Choice products reduce the cost of ownership, operations, and maintenance of marine assets. Each product is tested to exacting standards and performance levels of excellence, while providing the greatest benefit and satisfaction to the recreational and industrial customer. Mariner's Choice "green" products, some of which employ nanotechnology, are a timely response to the environmental and health concerns that affect people globally. For more information on the Company, please visit on the Internet at http://www.marinerschoice.net.
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