ARCO Marine Soars Again: Wins Platinum Supplier of the Year for Second Time

Chicago, IL – August 6th, 2024 – ARCO Marine is thrilled to announce that it has been named the Platinum Supplier of the Year for 2024 by the National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA). This prestigious award was presented during the NMDA awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the S.T.E.P. industry conference in Chicago.

This marks the second time ARCO Marine has claimed the top honor, having previously won the Platinum award in 2022. Demonstrating continued excellence in the marine industry, ARCO Marine also secured special category wins within the Platinum tier: Supply Chain Excellence (second-time win) and Best Marketing (first-time win).

- Marine Supplier of the Year
- Supply Chain Excellence Award
- Best Marketing Award

“I am extremely proud of all the hard work that the ARCO Team has put in over recent years, and under the new ownership/ focus of Jason Crawford and Bryan Ley.” Said Ben Stoddard, CEO of ARCO Marine. “ARCO has been in the industry since 1960, but there has been such a renewed devotion to engaging with our distributor partners and industry technicians that we have literally doubled our efforts to ensure expectations are exceeded. It is great to receive such recognition from our partners and certainly adds to the fuel that drives us to perform at our best.”

The NMDA Supplier of the Year awards recognize outstanding performance in supply chain management, marketing, packaging, shipping, and customer service. ARCO Marine’s consistent recognition highlights its commitment to exceeding industry standards and delivering exceptional value to its distributors and users alike.

Last year, ARCO was proud to introduce their new Zeus High Energy collection, designed to revolutionize boating and RV experiences. Their flagship product, the Zeus Bluetooth alternator regulator, is a 2023 IBEX Innovation Award winner, offering unparalleled control and optimization of your charging system. Additionally, Zeus high output alternators deliver the highest power output in their class, ensuring your batteries are safely charged quickly at low RPMs.

About ARCO:

For over six decades, ARCO Marine has been a trusted leader in providing high-quality, dependable marine engine parts. Their commitment to American manufacturing and rigorous testing ensures that every product meets or exceeds OEM standards.

From their core line of alternators, starters, tilt/trim motors, and beyond, to our cutting-edge Zeus collection, ARCO Marine offers a comprehensive range of solutions to keep you on the water longer. Backed by their industry-leading warranty and exceptional customer support, ARCO Marine is your partner for a superior boating and RV experience.

Experience the ARCO difference – where innovation meets reliability.

About NMDA:

NMDA is the leading trade association for US and Canadian marine products distributors. Members include major distributors, many leading product manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives. For more information visit www.nmdaonline.com.

Media Contact: Matt Penico – Marketing Director – matt@arcomarine.com