TruPlug, manufacturer of the original TruPlug emergency plug for boats, has named North West Marine Distributors of Aldergrove, B.C., as the company’s official Canadian distributor, with rights to sell its patented products in the regional Canadian marketplace.
The TruPlug is an innovative, tapered circular cone-shaped plug made of foam. The solid, spongy cellular material acts as a temporary or emergency plug to prevent water from entering a circular, oval, or irregular hole caused by emergency maintenance or hull breach. The TruPlug Mini, also carried by North West Marine, works the same way but is designed for smaller and inflatable boats, and fits holes of 1¾ inches and smaller. The TruPlug Mini also acts as a floating keychain.
“The Canadian marketplace has a thriving maritime community, and we can’t wait to hit the ground running there with North West Marine,” said Henry Goldman, COO of TruPlug. “North West Marine’s extensive distribution network will enable us to reach more boaters in a short amount of time, helping us hit our critical distribution goals.”
“We are very excited to add TruPlug to our range of specialty items; the initial feedback from customers has been very positive,” said Stu Blair, sales manager at North West Marine. “We have already shipped multiple orders to dealers in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.”