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| ShoreMaster
Unveils DocKit Kit Dock Product |
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PRESS
RELEASE May 21, 2004
The DocKit kit docks are designed with the customer, and the lakes each customer is on, in mind. Starting with uncovered slips from 10’ wide by 24’ long and ranging to two slip docks with double 12’ x 32’ slips, the DocKit covers the gamut of deepwater residential docking needs. Each dock is provided with 12” galvanized truss configurations, the strongest style of dock on the market. Roof columns, purlins, and all attaching hardware are hot-dip zinc galvanized. Roofing materials are 26 gauge, and come in a variety of colors and trim colors. “ShoreMaster has long been the leader in residential docks in the northern states” said Southern Tier Residential Manager Ralph Peck, “and we thought it was time that GalvaFoam be the leader in the deeper waters of the southern half of the country. DocKit fill that need, providing the toughest industrial application dock with the aesthetics you want in your lake home, and giving you safety and security for years to come.” The DocKit docks are available in a wide variety of decking, including ChoiceDek, Trex, ACQ #1 Lumber, and GalvaFoam’s own dry-cast white concrete decking. Each dock is floated on Rhino Floats, and they are shipped with drawings for easy assembly. “The variety is exceptional” said Erik Ahlgren, president and CEO of ShoreMaster, “the customer has the option of single or double slips, various size swim patios, extra wide fingers on one or both sides, and all of the dock accessories we offer.” ShoreMaster offers dock lockers, 3, 4 and 5 step swim ladders, cedar dock benches, slides, and Home Crest Furniture. “The response to the DocKit has been overwhelming” Ahlgren continued “Our newest customers to this product are mostly dock builders. Our ability to turn around a kit dock order in 30 days puts us ahead of the local dock builder who manufactures custom docks. Since these docks fit almost every need, the dock builder can still continue to create his custom specialty docks, and sell these at the same time. ShoreMaster provides drawings with every dock, in advance, so a dock builder or end user can secure the necessary permits and permissions to put the dock into service. “We provide technical assistance with every DocKit product.” Peck said, “We have a service staff that will train dealers how to assemble the docks, and cover the finer points of anchoring, and site preparation. This is a virtually maintenance free product as long as it is installed properly, and we take installation seriously.” Anchoring is available in various styles for the correct application in a given area. Pipe and collar, cable and ramp, stiff arms, etc.. are all a part of the DocKit buying process. “People recognize the value of the DocKit compared to the painted steel or wooden docks still in use around the country, “Ahlgren said, “and these docks are more expensive, but, the maintenance free value and longevity of the DocKit compared to most other docks is well worth it. We will not build a substandard dock. Our docks are engineered by professional engineers; we follow safety codes and guidelines, and we will not jeopardize a customer’s dock, boats and well being by building a less than adequate dock.” Each component of the DocKit is designed to fit. Many interchangeable parts allow for personal customization from the variety of offerings in the DocKit catalogue. If you need a personal watercraft slip added, double banding around the inside of the slip, then it’s found in the DocKit options. Standard DocKit docks come with column bumpers, vinyl bumpers around all banding boards, flotation, roofing, underwater bracing and dockside as well as shore-side mounting brackets. “Of course these docks are completely compatible with the GalvaLift and ShoreMaster Floating Boat lifts,” Peck said. “Coming to ShoreMaster makes dock, boat lifts, and accessories a one-stop-shop. Most places you end up having to go through 3 or more companies to get a dock, a lift, and other accessories. With ShoreMaster, customers can do all their designing and buying in one place” ShoreMaster and Galva Foam are operating companies of Otter Tail Corporation. Otter Tail Corporation stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol OTTR. The latest investor and other corporate information is available on its website at www.ottertail.com.
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ShoreMaster
and GalvaFoam have introduced their latest line of products, the DocKit
Kit Dock. Using the foundation of the respected GalvaFoam marina docking
systems, the DocKit offers residential dock buyers the opportunity to
have the same quality dock used in commercial applications.
