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Icom UK & Greenham Regis Voted Top in Online Poll

Members of the general public had the opportunity to vote for their favourite product and dealer in the BMEA (British Marine Electronic Association) Waterside Dealer and Product of the Year Awards this past week. Greenham Regis Marine Electonics and Icom UK Ltd emerged as the winners in the online poll.

The winner of the BMEA Product of the Year, sponsored by Boating Business, was the Icom IC-M71, a 6-Watt top spec. VHF handheld radio, which has found its home both in the commercial and marine market places. Icom UK’s Sales Manager, Sam Taylor Nobbs commented on winning the award, 'We are really delighted that the public have voted for the IC-M71 and that it has won such a prestigious award.'

The winner of the BMEA Dealer of the Year Award was Greenham Regis Marine Electronics. This was a special award for the company, as it was the third year in a row that Greenham Regis had won.

Andy Haines, Managing Director of GREENHAM REGIS marine electronics said, 'Greenham Regis is delighted to have won the BMEA Dealer of the Year for the third year running. We strive to provide our customers with the complete 'marine electronics package,' starting with good advice before they purchase, an installation service from our experienced BMET qualified engineers, together with service, repairs and general customer after care. Our customers come back time after time because we are committed to delivering a quality service.'

The 2008 British Marine Electronics Association Conference took place on 8th October at the Novotel Hotel, Southampton. 80 delegates attended the event from the marine electronic and electrical sectors of the marine industry. The conference included presentations by external speakers, as well as members of the BMEA committee.

Icom UK Marketing - marketing@icomuk.co.uk