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Sealegs spreads its wings to Ontario, Canada

by SeaLegs NZ on 8 Aug 2008
Sealegs is the amphibious boat, used as a tender or all-purpose get-about, from NZ that is making waves internationally. SW
Sealegs Corporation has appointed Paul Mitchell Investments as the first Canadian distributor for Sealegs amphibious boats in Ontario.

Mitchell will trade under the name Amphibious Boats Ontario Canada Ltd and is currently in Auckland New Zealand visiting the Sealegs Head Office.

In the last two days he has made an initial purchase of four Sealegs amphibious boats, representing over NZ$400,000 in revenue and has committed to purchasing at least a further six within 12 months.

Sealegs CEO, David McKee Wright says: “The appointment of Amphibious Boats Ontario Canada Ltd to our reseller network has come at a very good time. Sealegs has worked hard over the last year to scale its production capacity and to reduce lead times, both of which it has done successfully.

'Current capacity will enable Sealegs to pursue international sales in new markets such as Canada with confidence.

“Sealegs will be actively looking for more resellers in the coming months, particularly in Europe, as the company continues with its international expansion plan.”



Mitchell, a successful entrepreneur who has been a boating enthusiast for over 30 years, says: “I appreciate the great potential for Sealegs and see a major opportunity for the recreational boating market in Ontario and in particular on the Great Lakes.”

He went on to say the Sealegs 6m and 7m rigid inflatables will be very well received and that he is looking forward to showcasing the amphibious boats at the Toronto International Boat Show 9th to 18th January 2009.

Sealegs has now appointed 10 international distributors throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Canada as it continues to expand into new export markets, with 70% of annual production heading offshore.



Sealegs Corporation Limited is a public company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange Main Board with the ticker symbol SLG.

Sealegs Corporation owns 100% of Sealegs International Limited, the world's leading manufacturer of amphibious boats.

Sealegs International has developed a patented system of hydraulically motorised, steerable and retractable wheels for amphibious boats.

Sealegs set a new world record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel by an amphibious vehicle in June 2005 and is in markets in New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, France, UK, Italy, Hong Kong, Korea, Fiji, UAE, Malaysia and the USA.

More at www.sealegs.com

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