JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 23, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mariner's Choice International Inc. (Pink Sheets:MCII), a North American manufacturer of an extensive line of eco-safe products for marine, industrial, commercial and consumer markets, today announced that it has signed a new distributor, Green Ocean Inc., based in British Columbia. The distributor will represent Mariner's Choice in British Columbia, Alberta and the State of Washington.
"We are very pleased to have Green Ocean join us. With its management having a complementary business focus that matches our commitment to the ecology, Green Ocean provides a channel for us to expand and build our business in western North America, particularly on the coast where the boating season is more than six months a year. An initial stocking order has been placed, which is being shipped within the week. Green Ocean will assist in the efficient delivery and representation of our products to the western market," stated Amie Hingston, president and CEO of Mariner's Choice.
Green Ocean President Lynda Bleasdale commented, "We look forward to extending the sales and marketing reach of Mariner's Choice, and to accelerate market penetration in the western region. The product line is one of the best we have ever tested, and we are very excited about putting Mariner's Choice products into the hands of marina and ferry operators, marine retailers and the boaters."
About Mariner's Choice International Inc.
Mariner's Choice manufacturers and markets high-performance, eco-safe retail, commercial and industrial products utilizing leading-edge biodegradable technologies. Each product is tested to exacting standards and superior performance levels that often exceed performance capabilities from comparable products that contain harmful compounds or ingredients. Some of the company's "green" product lines employ nanotechnology. For more information, please visit www.marinerschoice.net.
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