Boat lifts find markets in South America
American boat hoist specialists Marine Travelift Inc has appointed Ribeca Equipment Inc as its newest dealership in South America.
The company will be seeking to advance the Marine Travelift products throughout Venezuela, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.
Roberto Rizo Benedetto worked with Marine Travelift products for twelve years as the special projects manager with a South American machinery and equipment company. Now with Ribeca Equipment he said he is hoping, ‘to create a sense of confidence with each customer that they are buying the best product out there and have people that will support them with service and parts supply. I think our customer service will preserve the Marine Travelift name in our area.’
Rizo envisions an opportunity for use of Marine Travelift boat hoists in the Venezuelan oil industry. ‘It takes a lot of equipment to maintain their vessels, he said. ‘So boat hoists ranging from 100 to 300 tons may be possible.’
In addition, Panama is expanding the Panama Canal and is looking into larger machines. ‘Units from 50 to 100 tons also have possibilities in Colombia and Costa Rica,’ he added.
Rizo is excited by his partnership and future with the Marine Travelift brand. ‘This manufacturer has proven to me that they are 120% behind their products and another 150% in full support for their dealers. They have well educated personal and knowledgeable persons in the parts, service and engineering departments that are always available for support.’
