Chip is a good guy and a life long one design and big boat sailor. As a former Edson employee, I’m very happy the company didn’t get purchased by some private equity firm looking to trim the fat and flip the company to somebody looking to own a marine company as a hobby job.
Will and his brother Hank never viewed their tenure with Edson as ownership. They preferred to use the term stewardship to keep the traditions and history of a very old and diverse company moving through to the future. Wishing Chip and company to continue to innovate and provide the same high standards of quality and customer service as his predecessors. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram, MA From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:52 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Edson Acquired Oh well, looks like they will be in caring hands. Edson Marine, the New Bedford, Mass.-based manufacturer of marine pumps, steering systems and a wide range of accessories has been acquired, the company said in a statement <https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/cs_srgb/MTgxNDUxNDkwNDQ2MDkyMjM1/edson_news.pdf> , by Chip Johns. A one-time owner of Vanguard Sailboats and former member of the Sail America’s Board of Directors, Johns’ involvement in the marine industry dates back well over three decades. “Edson will continue to keep its roots firmly planted in quality, customer service and innovation,” Johns said. “[We] have an exceptional team, with an unrivaled product line and reputation that we will continue to make even better.” The company, which was founded in 1859, was acquired from the Keene family — the elder Henry and his two sons, Will and Hank, have been with Edson for more than 60 years. CEO Adam Cove, who joined Edson in 2016, will remain on board. “I am excited about the passion and expertise Chip Johns brings to the company,” said Cove. “He has all the tools and experience to lead Edson into its next chapter.”
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