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T-H Marine Adds Derek Trovillion to the Team Inbox
Huntsville, AL – July 10, 2017 — T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announces that Derek Trovillion has joined the company as the Director of Digital Marketing. Derek will lead strategy and management of the company’s digital presence, including the company’s websites, advertising, online promotions, content management, and social media.
T-H Marine’s President and CEO, Jeff Huntley, said, “We’ve had several years to get to know Derek in his role as a digital marketing consultant, so we are thrilled to have him working on our team full-time. We will certainly be putting his communications and marketing experience to work as we head into ICAST 2017 in Orlando and as we make big plans for growing our presence in the fishing and boating industry.”
Before joining T-H Marine, Derek worked in various capacities building his writing, marketing, and project management expertise. He built a firm foundation in traditional communications, including journalism, copy-editing, and event outreach, but he prides himself as an early adopter of digital platforms.
When working for a digital marketing agency, Derek focused on long-term strategy and practical innovations for clients like T-H Marine. After a few years of working together, it came time for T-H Marine to grow again and it was a natural fit for Derek to join the team.
“I work in a pretty technical field, but I have loved fishing and boating and enjoying the outdoors my whole life,” said Derek Trovillion. “It’s like I’m getting the best of both worlds, so this opportunity is really exciting for me.”
“I look forward to working with the awesome team at T-H Marine even more as we promote the company’s extensive product list, innovate and build upon what we have to offer, and connect with audiences who love to get out on the water.”
“With Derek driving our digital presence, I am excited about how we can strengthen our connections with existing customers online and how we can reach new customers, too,” Jeff Huntley added. “We know it is essential to have a strong digital presence for the growing list of products we are excited to promote. We look forward to the opportunity this presents for growing our new brands online including the AquaBlaze™ LEDs, our expanding line of HydroWave™ units, our KVD KONG™ mounts, the Tackle Titan™, and Z-launch™. And, of course, we will continue to promote our industry standards like the ATLAS™ Hydraulic Jack Plate, our G-Force™ products, G-Juice™, the Hot-Foot™, and the Oxygenator™.”
T-H Marine is celebrating its 42nd anniversary of business and has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of boating and fishing accessories in the U.S. T-H Marine provides parts to every boat manufacturer in the country and distributes them through virtually every major distributor and retailer of boating and fishing products. To learn more about T-H Marine, please visit http://thmarine.com/about-us.
FLIR Systems Announces Raymarine Axiom Pro Advanced Multifunction Displays
New High-Performance Multifunction Displays Offer Superior 1kW CHIRP Sonar Technology, Intuitive HybridTouch Control, and RealVision 3D™
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (July 10, 2017) – FLIR Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the expansion of its Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display (MFD) line with the introduction of the Axiom Pro. Designed for serious offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ user experience, combining multi-touchscreen controls with an ergonomic keypad for additional confidence in rough seas. For the serious offshore angler, Axiom Pro is available with a 1 kW, high-powered CHIRP sonar and Raymarine’s built-in, advanced, RealVision 3D sonar.
New High-Performance Multifunction Displays Offer Superior 1kW CHIRP Sonar Technology, Intuitive HybridTouch Control, and RealVision 3D™
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (July 10, 2017) – FLIR Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the expansion of its Raymarine Axiom™ Multifunction Display (MFD) line with the introduction of the Axiom Pro. Designed for serious offshore enthusiasts and professional captains, Axiom Pro features Raymarine’s HybridTouch™ user experience, combining multi-touchscreen controls with an ergonomic keypad for additional confidence in rough seas. For the serious offshore angler, Axiom Pro is available with a 1 kW, high-powered CHIRP sonar and Raymarine’s built-in, advanced, RealVision 3D sonar.
“Raymarine’s combination of Axiom Pro’s RealVision 3D sonar and built-in 1kW CHIRP sonar is a game-changer,” said Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Maritime. “Axiom Pro provides serious offshore anglers and boaters with larger display sizes, deep water CHIRP sonar performance and the flexibility of HybridTouch control for an exceptional, all-in-one navigation experience.”
The Raymarine Axiom Pro will debut at the 2017 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trade Show (ICAST) in Orlando, Florida, July 11-14. Cruising and sailing customers can also take advantage of new Axiom Pro-S models, which feature a high-performance multifunction display and chart plotter with a built-in, single-channel CHIRP sonar, starting at $2,299.99 USD. Axiom Pro models with RealVision 3D and 1kW CHIRP sonar start at $2,549.99, and will be available in the third quarter through FLIR’s network of Raymarine dealers.
For more information on the Axiom Pro MFD line, please visit www.raymarine.com/axiompro
What’s New from Missile – ICAST 2017
Salem, Va. – July 10, 2017 – Missile Baits is fully launching their new stick worm, the 48. The versatile bait is 4.8” long with a denser material than normal Missile plastics. The 48 produces a fantastic shimmy on horizontal fall and is more durable than other similar products. The 48 will come in 10 colors including Super Bug, Fisholicious, Junebug, and Bubble Gum. The 48 is available now.
John Crews, company owner and pro angler, said, “The 48 is another Missile plastic born out of necessity. I wanted a dense stick worm that I could rig in more ways and was more durable. For example, the 48 can be rigged on a regular hook on the smaller end and put a 1/32 ounce weight in the big end to make the bait glide backwards and shimmy at the same time. No other bait does that.”
Missile is releasing the Ike’s Flip Out jig to the Missile Jigs line up. The Flip Out is a full sized, flip jig that is based on the frame of the Mini Flip but utilizes a custom 5/0 heavy duty VMC hook. The Flip Out will come in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 ounce sizes. All sizes will be available in 8 colors with some of Missile Jigs most popular colors plus Brewgill, Super Bug, and Dill Pickle. The Flip Out should be in stores in mid August.
Elite bass pro, Mike Iaconelli, expressed, “The Flip Out is the full sized version of the super popular Mini Flip but with a hammer 5/0 VMC hook. You can flip this thing in the thickest cover and rip them out! The jig goes in and out of cover great, skips well, and jacks them on the hook set. The Flip Out is my new all around flip jig!”
New colors in the D Bomb, Baby D Bomb, Craw Father, and Baby D Stroyer are also being released. The D Bomb is coming out in Straight Black and Pink Belly, which is a triple laminate with green pumpkin purple flake on top, clear pink on the bottom, and a blue pearl vein in the middle. The Baby D Bomb will have the popular El Diablo color added. The Craw Father will also add El Diablo and the new Wicked Craw. The Baby D Stroyer will now come in Junebug.
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