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Marlow Ropes and Bainbridge International US Partnership

01/10/2006

Bainbridge International US are delighted to announce that they have recently been appointed as official distributor for Marlow Ropes in North America and associated territories.

Bainbridge will be stocking and distributing Marlow's full range of quality rope products, specially tailored for the US market, including:

• Marlow Grand Prix Range - High tech ropes for high end racers
• High Performance Racing Range
• Cruising Range including Marlow's new and unique MB12 product.
• World famous 'Excel' and '8 Plait Pre-Stretched' Dinghy Ranges
• 'Formuline' Specialist Windsurfing line

Bainbridge International will be using their existing customer base and long established knowledge of the US recreational marine industry to market and distribute Marlow ropes from both their East and West Coast offices.

"As the leader in their field, Bainbridge have a wealth of experience in supplying quality products into the US recreational marine market, gained over 89 years of innovation and development", comments Jon Mitchell, Marlow's General Manager. "Their forward thinking approach and knowledge and coverage of the market make them the perfect partner to take Marlow forward in the US."

Marlow is the world leader in the manufacture and supply of rope products. The brand is recognised around the globe and is synonymous with technical innovation and quality.

For further information on this release or the Marlow range of products please contact

Bainbridge International Inc. on Tel: +1 781 821 2600