Ockam launch in Europe

Campbell Field sets ups new operation for leading US based electronics company

Ockam Instruments Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Ockam Instruments (Europe) as the Authorised Distributor for its cutting edge products in the vibrant European market. Campbell Field, respected yachtsman, navigator and instrumentation expert will lead the distribution from its head office in Lymington, Hampshire, England.

Campbell Field had the following to say about this announcement: “I am excited about bringing to Europe what is the most technically advanced, highest specification and user friendly instrument system available to yachtsmen today. The combination of Ockam’s superior technical capabilities, enviable track record, and the solid European yacht market will ensure that this partnership is a resounding success.”

Richard McCurdy, Ockam President and system designer, is excited about this new partnership, saying “Campbell brings a wealth of experience to the “high end” of sailing, racing and cruising. We look forward to his support of the Ockam system as the premier choice for European clients, and his expertise in matching client requirements to custom solutions, and in the development of new products.”

Tom Davis, Ockam Vice-president and director of sales & marketing, will be working closely with Campbell’s team. Davis stated “I’ve been a big fan of Campbell’s for a number of years, despite his being a direct business competitor for much of that time! Campbell’s focus is ensuring that our customer’s time on the water is well spent, enjoying what matters most – the hours at sea, the challenge of the passage or the race, the pleasure of being aboard a well prepared and maintained boat. The combination of Ockam products with Campbell’s sales and service expertise will bring European sailors the many benefits of our system with correspondingly high quality service and support.”

Richard McCurdy founded Ockam in 1983, having earlier developed the worlds first True Wind Direction capable instrument for an Americas Cup syndicate in 1974. Ockam leads the way in the design and manufacturing of high specification and technically advanced instrument systems. Ockam’s current product offering – the Tryad T1 processor, utilises an embedded CPU, with processing power from 486 up to Pentium® level and an on board flash memory card. A wide selection of displays including the graphic ‘Matryx’, tactical navigation software, wireless pocket PC software applications and a host of interfacing devices ensure the demands of the racing and cruising yachtsman are met.

More Americas Cup race wins under their belt than all other instrument manufacturers, and a reputation in the USA of superb product and support, gives the credentials that will ensure the success of this product in Europe.

For contact details see: www.OckamEurope.com