After over 50 years dominating the marine business in Hawkes Bay, Firmans Marine has been sold to Trev Terry Marine, (TT Marine) from Taupo.
Discussions started some time ago about plans to expand into the Hawkes Bay, and several options have been considered. Given our close and long-term working relationships, similar operating philosophies, and it being a member of the Boating and Outdoors group, Firmans Marine seemed a logical fit.
Effective from 1 Nov 2022, Trev Terry Marine will purchase and take over the running of the Firmans Marine business located at 220 Prebensen Drive, and apart from the name change, it will be business as usual.
The purchase excludes the Profile Boats manufacturing business which will remain the focus for Brian and his team and will continue to operate out of the factory at 24 Niven Street Onekawa, Napier. Trev Terry Marine will continue to work closely with Profile Boats and continue to provide servicing of them.
“I couldn’t be more pleased to sell to Brock and his team as I have the highest respect for them. “They run a very professional business and are highly respected by both the New Zealand boating public and marine suppliers alike, and will bring a new energy to the marine business in the Bay”
Managing Director, Brian Firman.
“With retirement only a few years away, and Trev Terry Marine wanting to expand into Hawkes Bay, the logical decision was to sell, said Brian.
“The decision comes with some emotion” said Brian “as the Firman name has been in local business for over 60 years. From service stations, to caravans and then to boats, I am proud of what our family has achieved, but it is now time for the (Firman) signs to come down.
I am incredibly grateful to the many wonderful people who have worked with us over the decades and for their skills and expertise that has shaped the company.
To my current staff, thank you so much for your expertise, hard work and loyalty to me. Your friendship means a lot and I can assure you all that you will very soon feel the positive new energy and direction that Trev Terry Marine will bring. Thanks so much.”
“Together we welcome the expansion of the Firmans marine team into our Trev Terry Family of great people” We have some very exciting times ahead.
Brock Terry, Managing Director, Trev Terry Marine
Please join us in congratulating Chris Conroy Former Trev Terry Turangi Branch Manager who will take the position as Branch Manager Trev Terry Hawkes Bay based in Napier. Chris and the team look forward to continuing dealing with all of Firmans Marine staff and customers.
The growing client base for the Trev Terry Group means we can continue to progress our company’s vision
“To be New Zealand’s Leading Marine Retailer Renowned for Outstanding Customer Experience”
This has been one of many projects that we have been working on over the past 2 years. Trev, Rhys and I would like to personally thank our team for continuing to work hard and growing with us.
A special mention to Clayton Crowther our General Manager, and Jane Thew in the support for this project and not only sustaining our current business but also growing and positioning our team for future growth.
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