Press Releases
Adair, IA - July 13, 2004
US Rowing Names Connect-A-Dock as its Official Dock
Connect-A-Dock Inc. and USRowing are pleased to announce that the two organizations have finalized an agreement naming Connect-A-Dock as its exclusive dock supplier. As part of the agreement, Connect-A-Dock will be the official dock of USRowing for 2004. The agreement includes featuring the dock systems at the USRowing National Championships in July in Indianapolis, Ind., and at the USRowing Masters National Championships in Oak Ridge, Tenn., in August.
The addition of USRowing as a partner will greatly assist our marketing efforts to the rowing community. Our easy-to-install dock systems are the dock of choice for rowing clubs worldwide, said Feisal Sayeed, President of Connect-A-Dock Inc. Our rowing customers have consistently told us that our modular dock systems are the best dock solution available and offer the benefits of exceptional stability and ease of installation. We are excited that we will be able to expand our satisfied rowing customer base, which currently includes Harvard University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Wheaton College, the University of Wisconsin, MIT, and numerous secondary schools and private clubs.
We are excited to add Connect-A-Dock and its award-winning product line to our growing list of supplier partners, said to Margot Zalkind, Director of Marketing for USRowing. The outstanding Connect-A-Dock product line provides our members with the hands-down preferred dock for our rowing membership.
The Connect-A-Dock systems can fit almost any need, and the versatile modular sections can create many different shapes and sizes with little effort. Whether it is a rowing dock, a leisure dock or a commercial application, Connect-A-Dock floating docks provide an environmentally safe solution.
ABOUT CONNECT-A-DOCK, INC.
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a plastic marine products sales and marketing organization. Its current marine product line includes the 1000 and 2000 Series Connect-A-Dock plastic floating dock system and the lightweight Bass Baby® two-person fishing boat. The 1000 Series has a freeboard of 8" (20.32cm) and the 2000 Series has a freeboard of 17" (43.18cm). Made from durable polyethylene plastic, the docks never need painting and will not rot, peel or splinter. Connect-A-Dock contains no foam, making it environmentally safe and completely recyclable. With unmatched stability and ease of use, the dock can be added on to and reconfigured very easily at any time.
Connect-A-Dock floating docks are winning international acclaim for ease of installation in residential and commercial applications. Connect-A-Dock is located in Adair, Iowa. Connect-A-Dock, Inc., is a subsidiary of Owner Revolution, Inc., also headquartered in Adair, Iowa
ABOUT USROWING
USRowing is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. USRowing selects and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition, including the Olympics. More than 15,300 individuals and 800 organizations strong, USRowing promotes rowing at all levels of competition including a wide spectrum of rowers – juniors, collegians, masters and those who row for recreation.
USRowing’s Official Sponsor is Polaroid; its Official Patron is Concept2; its Official Electronics Outfitter is Nielsen Kellerman; its Official Dock is Connect-A-Dock; its Official Suppliers are NIKE, Inc., Filippi Boat Manufacturer/Elite Rowing, Inc., and System Scale Corp.; and its Preferred Printer is Sport Graphics Printing. USRowing also receives generous support from the National Rowing Foundation.