Deck equipment – Professional Mariner

15 May

Markey Machine appoints Eric Rose as president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsDeck equipment, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine, one of America’s longest-standing manufacturers of marine deck machinery, has announced the appointment of Eric Rose as president. Founded in 1907, Markey Machine has spent more than a century designing and manufacturing winches and deck machinery for operators who depend on that equipment to perform under the most demanding conditions in the world. Rose brings extensive…

04 Oct

Markey Machine acquires JonRie InterTech

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsDeck equipment

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machine, a global leader in the marine deck equipment and winch industry, has acquired JonRie InterTech. This strategic move brings together two renowned companies with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction. With over a century of combined experience, Markey Machine and JonRie InterTech have built reputations for delivering reliable, durable and custom-designed winch systems…

21 Nov

Samson to showcase innovations at International Workboat Show

Rich MillerIndustry NewsDeck equipment

(FERNDALE, Wash.) — Samson will debut and showcase several innovations at the International Workboat Show: a new and improved Saturn-12 towing line; Icaria for Workboat, a full suite of digital services dedicated to tug line management; and EVATS (Emergency Vessel Attachment and Towing System). Samson's 12-strand working line, Saturn-12, is now available with enhanced twist identification and the option of…

21 Oct

Markey closes investment to expand 100-year-old business

Rich MillerIndustry NewsDeck equipment, Tugboats and towing

(SEATTLE) — Markey Machinery, which for over 100 years has established itself as a global leader in the marine deck equipment and winch industry, has closed a growth investment with Christian Schiller and Brian Bogen. Markey will continue to operate from its current Seattle production facility and office, with all employees remaining on board. Current CEO Blaine Dempke will continue…