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WATSONVILLE, Calif., Feb. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the country's largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced today that two products were selected as "Green Product of the Year" Winners. The Attwood Fuel Demand Valve and West Marine CFA Eco Antifouling Bottom Paint shared top honors. These products address two dramatically different problems and both are capable of making a big difference in air and water pollution. (Photo:...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LEHR, Inc., the award-winning technology company that patented the use of propane canisters to fuel small engines is proud to announce the honor of receiving the "Green Product of the Year" award from West Marine for the world's first OEM propane powered boat motors. West Marine's annual VIV (Very Important Vendor) week-long event concluded on August 16(th). The theme of this year's event was "Inspire" with vendors and West Marine focusing...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine, the nation's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting applications for its fourth annual Green Product of the Year Award. The contest is accepting entries from the entire U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding the province of Quebec). Through the award, West Marine hopes to encourage green product...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Oceans Day, West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announced the recipients of their annual Marine Conservation Grants program. Grants for a total amount of $35,000 are being awarded to organizations throughout the U.S. who are working to "improve and protect marine habitat," which is part of West Marine's mission. This year's grant recipients...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine (NASDAQ: WMAR), the world's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has released its BlueFuture® 2011 Sustainability Report. BlueFuture® encompasses West Marine's company-wide efforts focusing on sustainability, including improving and protecting the marine environments, reducing the company's carbon footprint and supporting the communities where West Marine Associates live and work. From...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the country's largest retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced today that three products were selected as "Green Product of the Year" Honorees. Entropy's Super Sap epoxy, Torqeedo's Travel 1003 Electric Outboard and the Lehr Propane Powered Outboard Motor share the top honor and the $10,000 prize. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120216/SF53961) The panel of esteemed...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine, the nation's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, is proud to announce that it is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award. This year the contest has been expanded to include all of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding the province of Quebec). By expanding the contest West Marine hopes to encourage green product...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Oceans Day, West Marine (Nasdaq: WMAR), the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announced the recipients of their annual Marine Conservation Grants program. Grants for a total amount of $30,000 are being awarded to non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. who are working to "improve and protect marine habitat," which is part of West Marine's mission. This year's grant recipients are...
WATSONVILLE, Calif., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine, (Nasdaq: WMAR) the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced it is opening the biggest store in the company's history in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. To better serve the boating and "Yachting Capital of the World," West Marine is planning on opening a 50,000 square foot flagship at the end of the year. This store will be twice as big as the company's current largest store and will be focused on...
