EUROPE & MIDDLE EAST NEWS Walcon Marine acquires Docking Solutions D


evon-based Docking Solutions Ltd, which supplies heavy-duty pontoons and commercial-grade bridges,


has been acquired from its parent company, Baltic Wharf Ltd, by Walcon Marine Ltd. Docking Solutions pontoons use


twin tubular steel floats braced by welded cross tubes mounted in a catamaran configuration for exceptional strength and durability. They can be fabricated to almost any length and size, and in high-freeboard


configurations. Existing customers include harbour and port authorities, search and rescue services and the military, as well as marinas. “We are very pleased that Colin


Bower and the Docking Solutions product range have joined Walcon Marine,” said James Walters, Managing Director of Walcon Marine. “The heavy-duty pontoons designed and produced by Docking Solutions extend our product range and allow us to offer more cost-effective solutions to the commercial and governmental sectors, as well as sturdy alternatives for providers of leisure berthing facilities with locations that are exposed or in high-traffic positions. We look forward to introducing our


New CEO for British Marine


It has been announced that Ms Lesley Robinson has been appointed as CEO of British Marine. Lesley is a high-calibre Chief Executive with both UK and international experience in numerous public, non-marine and leisure marine sectors. She is also a qualified accountant, with financial, commercial and general management


roles to her credit. Her early career has included the


positions of Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director of numerous companies, as well as various non-executive directorial roles, with an extensive range of business and commercial acumen. Greg Munford, Acting President at


British Marine, said: “I am delighted that British Marine has managed to attract a proven senior executive”. Lesley, upon her appointment,


stated: “I am excited to be taking on this new role and look forward to working for and with British Marine members to help secure a healthy future for our marine industry”.


client base to these high quality, long-lasting products as part of an enhanced Walcon offering”. Colin Bower, Managing Director of Docking Solutions, added, “Over the past 25 years, we have sold our pontoons to a wide range of satisfied customers. Becoming part of Walcon marks the start of a new era for the brand and we anticipate that Docking Solutions’ bridges and pontoons will reach new markets and become an even more common sight in harbours around the UK and abroad”.


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