 12.01.09 Mackay Marine Adds Two Locations - Panama City & Corpus Christi December 1, 2009 . . . Mackay Marine has expanded with the opening of two new marine-electronics service locations in Corpus Christi, Texas and Panama City, Panama. Mackay’s goal is to meet the increasing regional and international demand in these expanding ports; offering electronic equipment sales, service repair or replacement, and inspection of bridge communication and navigation equipment. Mackay services equipment from over 45 vendors, including major brands such as Anschutz, Furuno, JRC, Raytheon, Thrane, SAILOR, Yokogawa, Tokyo Keiki and more. Mackay Corpus Christi, TX Mackay Marine - Corpus Christi will provide current and future Mackay customers reliable and affordable marine service in key southern ports between Brownsville, TX and Point Comfort, TX, thus saving customers’ travel expenses from Houston. Approximately 2,000 ships visit the Port of Corpus Christi annually; delivering and transporting a wide variety of products ranging from crude oil to grain products, offshore drilling rigs to frozen goods. In addition to current marine traffic, an LPG Terminal and Container Terminal are slated to be constructed in the near future. Mackay Panama City, Panama In September 2009, Mackay-Panama, S.A. was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mackay Communications, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, NC.. Panama is a prime venue for marine sales and service growth. The canal is a focal point for container trans-shipping; with 11,000 vessels transferring through each year, and expansion targeted for completion in 2015. ________________________________________________________ In both new locations, Mackay intends on providing customers with its trademark “superior-quality” experience and to establish itself as a cornerstone of consistent marine service in Corpus Christi and Panama. Mackay Service locations are staffed with seasoned, factory-trained, marine electronics technicians and a full complement of spare parts. For advance service scheduling, call Mackay Marine Service (+1 281-478-6245, or +1 888-361-8532,Toll-Free US) or contact the new depot offices directly at: Mackay Corpus Christi 5449 Bear Lane, Suite 314 Corpus Christi, TX 78405 Phone: 361- 452-1241 FAX: 361-452-1297 corpus@mackaymarine.com Mackay Panama Pan Canal Plaza, Room 207 Albrook, Republic of Panama Phone: +507 315-0697 FAX: +507 315-1061 panama@mackaymarine.com Mackay Marine & Mackay World Service, divisions of Mackay Communications, Inc., are amongst the largest marine sales and service providers in North America. The addition of these two offices, coupled with the opening of Mackay Rotterdam BV in May 2009, will provide Mackay customers with service options at 15 U.S. locations, two Mackay International service centers, and 90+ international marine service agency affiliations. Visit www.mackaycomm.com |
