VT Halmatic, the UK’s leading builder of small craft and workboats, has finalised an agreement with US-based Brunswick Commercial & Government Products (BCGP) that will see the pair market each other’s wide range of products and services throughout the world.



For VT Halmatic, the agreement will provide a valuable entry into the US market, with Brunswick marketing the UK company’s full product range of military, paramilitary and commercial craft.

Brunswick, which previously built up to 36 feet in length, will expand its scope of supply by offering Halmatic designs which extend upwards to 120 feet in length.

The companies will now market a family of craft from 13 feet to 120 feet in length, and related parts and accessories for civil and military agencies as well as after-sales technical support.

Graham Foord, head of VT Halmatic North American Operations, said: “For VTH this was an opportunity to partner with a respected manufacturer that knows the North American market. We believe through such cooperation both companies will attract new customers and become more valuable to our current customer base. We will offer and sell whatever product from our combined ranges best serves the customer.”

Eric Caplan, BCGP director and business manager, added: “This allows us to now offer a wider range of products and services. For example, previously 36’ was the longest boat we could offer our customers. We can now meet their needs up to 120’, along with expanded after-market technical support. We believe VTH’s presence in various global markets will also open new doors.”

VT HALMATIC LTD Portchester Shipyard Hamilton Road Portsmouth Hants PO6 4QB Tel :  +44 (0)23 9253 9600 Fax : +44 (0)23 9253 9601 Website: www.vtplc.com/halmatic/ Email:     seb.freeman@vtplc.com Contact:  Mr Seb Freeman (Marketing)