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Since the first water strainer developed in house in 1968, to the retractable anchor arm most recently introduced, answering the call for solutions permeates VETUS & Maxwell history and DNA. The needs of boat builders and boaters alike directs the efforts of our research & development teams, from delivering recreational bow thrusters to market in 1982, introducing the automatic rope/chain windlass in the mid 1990’s to developing brushless motor technology in thrusters designed to deliver longer run times and the custom-built Superyacht series of the future. VETUS Maxwell continues to exceed client expectations repeatedly in every aspect of reliability, functionality and design.
This year VETUS marks 60 years’ while New Zealand based Maxwell Marine hits 55. Together they operate under the umbrella of a company with over a century of marine industry experience, Yanmar Marine International. This deep-rooted know-how imparts the ability to anticipate partner needs, engineer innovative solutions, and deliver superior products—all backed-up by service support with authentic expertise and a willingness to go the extra mile–globally.
The VETUS Maxwell team in the U.S. has an average employee retention of 10 years, with our longest serving associate holding the fort for over 26 years–this is a wealth of product knowledge and technical know-how hard to find in even the most successful companies and they answer every phone call to our customer service unit in Maryland.
With a fully stocked local warehouse near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, VETUS Maxwell is able to perform quick turnarounds on orders, ensuring timely delivery to our OEM, Distributor and Service Center Partners in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Central and South America.
“Our roots here are deep and our commitment to our industry and partners is built on a sense that we go further working together.” U.S. President, Chris DeBoy states, “I’m proud of our team and their dedication. We’re fortunate to be able to deliver top-quality, reliable products and bring solutions to our partners every day.”
VETUS Maxwell Combines Innovation and Integration to Elevate the Boating Experience
Innovation at VETUS and Maxwell runs deep. A commitment to push the boundaries of marine technology is a central element. However, the extension of the companies’ innovative thinking within industry-first system integrations and customizations enables VETUS Maxwell to stand out as both a partner and creator for complete onboard boat solutions. Enhancing the levels of boating experience and convenience, they design their systems to not only work flawlessly together, but to also function seamlessly with the systems of leading partners and manufacturers as well.
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VETUS Maxwell provides sales, distribution, service, and support for its brands VETUS and Maxwell. VETUS, headquartered in the Netherlands, sets the global standard in the design and manufacturing of complete onboard boat systems for recreational and small commercial vessels. VETUS prides itself on innovation and engineers the majority of its 4,000+ product lineup in-house. The company’s commitment to quality, reliability, and delivering superior customer experience has earned the trust of boaters, yacht builders, and marine training establishments all over the world.
With an extensive range of windlasses, capstans, and accessories for vessels from 20 feet to over 393 feet, Maxwell has been providing the highest quality anchoring solutions for pleasure boats, superyachts, and commercial vessels for over 50 years. Headquartered in New Zealand, Maxwell has grown to be one of the strongest windlass brands in the world and is trusted by an ever-growing list of ship captains, boat builders, and marine-industry titans.
VETUS Maxwell services the APAC region from locations in Auckland, New Zealand, and Queensland, Australia; the Americas and Caribbean from Hanover, Maryland; and Africa from Cape Town, South Africa. Additional VETUS Maxwell offices are located in France and Italy.
