Sea-Fire founder Ernie Ellis has started GlobalTec, a global distributor of innovative technical products. Currently there are five main product lines: passerelles, pumps, generators, lights and adhesives and sealants. More product lines are expected.

“Traditionally, high-value marine equipment is procured separately from different manufacturers all over the world,” said Richard Duckworth, technical director of GlobalTec, in a press release. “This removes choice, while adding cost and time to any build schedule. But, if you could source all the best equipment from one place, we believe that would be a huge bonus for the builders.”