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BWMG - Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc
Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., through its subsidiary, Trebor Industries, Inc., designs, tests, manufactures, and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and Nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products in the United States and internationally. The company’s Third Lung product category includes hookah systems. Its Tankfill product category comprises scuba tank fill systems for on-board yacht under the Yacht-Pro brand name; diving packages and dive training solutions for yachts; Nitrox systems, which allow yacht owners to fill tanks on board; dive lockers, and mixed gas production and distribution systems; and the Nitrox Maker that generates oxygen rich breathing gas directly from low-pressure air. The company’s Public Safety products consists of rapid entry system/HELO system, a mini scuba system for water rescues; and garment integrated personal flotation device system for body armor flotation. It also offers PELETON hose systems; e-reel and built-in battery systems; surface supplied air systems; integrated air systems; kayak diving hose kits; drop weight cummerbelt; bell bottom flag bags; and BC keel counterweight systems. The company primarily distributes its products on wholesale basis to retail dive stores, marine stores, and shipyards; and retails its products to boat owners, recreational divers, and commercial divers, as well as through Internet. Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Brownie's Marine Group, Inc.
940 NW 1st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
United States - Map
Phone: 954-462-5570
Fax: 954-462-6115
Website: www.browniesmarinegroup.com
www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BWMG/quote
BWMG Management Team
Robert M. Carmichael has been the President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. (Formerly United Companies Corp. and Brownie's Third Lung). since April 16, 2004. From March 23, 2004 to April 16, 2004, Mr. Carmichael served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. Prior to the share exchange transaction between United and Trebor Industries, Mr. Carmichael operated Trebor Industries, a subsidiary of United Companies Corp. as its President since 1986. Mr. Carmichael is the holder or Co-holder of numerous patents that are used by Trebor Industries and several other major companies in the diving industry. He serves as the Chairman of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since April 16, 2004.
William (Bill) Mee Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Mee brings over 27 years of experience in computer hardware, software technology, and instrument design. He holds numerous patents and has designed many complex instrument systems involving embedded processor control and analog sensing systems. Mr. Mee's formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Brown University and a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. He has served as Vice President of Engineering and Development at Verimed, Inc. (medical electronics) and, most recently for the past decade as an independent engineering and software consultant.
Mr. Mikkel Pitzner has been the Chief Executive Officer of Copenhagen Limousine Service since 1996. Mr. Pitzner has been the chief executive officer of The Private Car Company Since 2001. Since 2007, he has been a partner of FT Group Holding. From 2003 to 2005, he owned and operated Halcyon Denmark. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since December 7, 2010. He has been a board member of FT Group Holding Since 2007. He serves as a Director of VMC Pitzner, AGJ Pitzner, SMCE Pitzner, Corona Pitzner, construction companies in Denmark.
Mr. Grant Wesley Armstrong Jr. serves as President of westhefinancialplanner, llc a registered investment advisor in North Carolina. Since 2008, Mr. Armstrong has served as vice president of myplaninput, llc, an economic and community development consulting firm. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Department of Interior Architecture at UNC-Greensboro. He has over 25 years of experience in business and government. From 2007 to 2008, he was a financial consultant with Southern Community Bank in Greensboro, NC. From 2006 to 2007, he was Vice President at Wachovia Securities in Greensboro, North Carolina. From 2004 to 2006, he served as vice president at First Tennessee Bank. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since December 7, 2010. Mr. Armstrong holds advanced certifications in City Planning and Financial Planning.
Brownie's Integrated Air Systems
High or Low Pressure Compressors Drive All Ship's Air Need
Born of our technology to provide air to divers, your Brownie's air compressor can do so much more!
Compressed air can have many uses on a boat. Brownie's is the largest supplier of compressed air systems for diving purposes - but why stop there? The compressor that supplies air to divers can also inflate fenders, open doors, blow air horns, flush toilets and more...
Efficient use of compressed air starts with the boat's plans. Our engineering department will work with your boat builder to design the most efficient use of your machinery; providing the most performance while saving valuable space.Proper integration involves an assessment of the entire boat's air needs - above and below the water's surface. We design each system specifically to the unique requirements of each customer.
Tankfill/NitroxMaker
Every aspect of a new build or a re-fit requires detailed planning and preparation to be successful. Today's diving systems are an integral part of a yacht's design and require the same technology and expertise as every other aspect of a project.
Electric Systems
Gas or Electric? Which is better?
Overall the fact of choosing Surface Supplied Air over SCUBA is an advantage. Brownie's hookah diving systems offer the freedom to dive when and where you want without the use of conventional SCUBA equipment. By replacing bulky scuba tanks and traditional buoyancy compensators with Brownie's Drop Weight Cummerbelt™ and float-mounted compressor, divers can enjoy hours of fun exploring the underwater world.
Why Gasoline Hookah Diving?
Brownie's Third Lung Diving hookah systems allow multiple divers the freedom to dive without the encumbrance of traditional scuba gear. Whether diving from a boat, a personal water craft, or the beach, the Third Lung offers a compact, light-weight, portable and cost effective solution.
Pros - Brownie's Third Lung gasoline systems are great and can offer divers approximately three hours of air on less than one gallon of gas… less than the cost of filling a single scuba tank! Brownie's gasoline hookah diving systems can support as many as 3 divers to depths of up to 90 feet. Gasoline units are equipped with Brownie's special Direct Drive compressor and a reliable 4-cycle OHV gasoline engine. We offer a variety of engines giving different cost options.
Cons- Can not benefit if away from gasoline resources. It requires strenght to start engine by pulling a handle in the fly wheel. They require overall more maintenance like oil changes, refilling with gas, etc... and are typically higher priced maintenance costs than electric units since there are more parts involved. Corrosion is likely to happen even with maintenance since it contains metal parts, like gas tank, muffler and fly wheel housing, which are non existent in an electric system. Does NOT have "Variable Speed" technology, energy consumption is fairly constant not keyed to diver demand. Gasoline systems emits more noise than an electric system since it runs with an engine.
Why Electric Hookah Diving?
Brownie's new eco-friendly variable speed units revolutionize hookah diving. The Brownie's Third Lung Variable Speed System (patent pending) provides a versatile, efficient and environmentally-friendly solution for all your diving needs.
Based on the same compressor principles as our world famous gas-powered systems, the VS Electric systems provide a smooth supply of air for up to 3 divers. Electric operation is cleaner and requires less service and maintenance than gasoline engines.
See Variable Speed Systems for more information.
Pros - Brownie's Third Lung variable speed electric systems are not just the typical electric system. In fact, Brownie's is the only one to offer Variable Speed electric hookah diving systems (Patent pending). Start the system with a switch of a button. Electric systems have instant power in comparison to gasoline units and are energy efficient conserving battery power and extending dive time. The Electric VS system's environmental impact is reduced by eliminating the carbon emissions. There is no need to carry or to store fuel. Hassle free "Quick Change Batteries" with no tools required. Batteries can be recharged and are designed for marine use. Brownie's Variable Speed systems produce about 40-50% less noise making these units even quieter than before. Corrosion is not a concern, our electric VS systems have a hard coated marinized aluminum motor resistant to salt water.
Cons - Need an energy source to recharge batteries or to connect an A/C power pack. Cost may seem slightly higher but various packages are offered for a better investment.
* All electric units have Brownie's Variable Speed technology (Patent pending) with the exception of the E150 electric system.
Which is better, gas or electric?
This has been a frequent question without a whole lot of answers. The answer is all about what method you prefer and your personal situation. For example, if you wish to camp and will be away from available gas resources, an electric unit can be charged at your boat. Or for example, you do not have a boat and will be diving from shore, a gas unit will work for longer periods, but have you also consider the cost of parts or maintenance? See the information below and the specific benefits of each and decide for yourself.
All Brownie's Hookah Systems deliver CGA Grade E breathing gas, the same level that is required of dive store compressors for scuba.
Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., through its subsidiary, Trebor Industries, Inc., designs, tests, manufactures, and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and Nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products in the United States and internationally. The company’s Third Lung product category includes hookah systems. Its Tankfill product category comprises scuba tank fill systems for on-board yacht under the Yacht-Pro brand name; diving packages and dive training solutions for yachts; Nitrox systems, which allow yacht owners to fill tanks on board; dive lockers, and mixed gas production and distribution systems; and the Nitrox Maker that generates oxygen rich breathing gas directly from low-pressure air. The company’s Public Safety products consists of rapid entry system/HELO system, a mini scuba system for water rescues; and garment integrated personal flotation device system for body armor flotation. It also offers PELETON hose systems; e-reel and built-in battery systems; surface supplied air systems; integrated air systems; kayak diving hose kits; drop weight cummerbelt; bell bottom flag bags; and BC keel counterweight systems. The company primarily distributes its products on wholesale basis to retail dive stores, marine stores, and shipyards; and retails its products to boat owners, recreational divers, and commercial divers, as well as through Internet. Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Brownie's Marine Group, Inc.
940 NW 1st Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
United States - Map
Phone: 954-462-5570
Fax: 954-462-6115
Website: www.browniesmarinegroup.com
www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BWMG/quote
BWMG Management Team
Robert M. Carmichael has been the President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. (Formerly United Companies Corp. and Brownie's Third Lung). since April 16, 2004. From March 23, 2004 to April 16, 2004, Mr. Carmichael served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. Prior to the share exchange transaction between United and Trebor Industries, Mr. Carmichael operated Trebor Industries, a subsidiary of United Companies Corp. as its President since 1986. Mr. Carmichael is the holder or Co-holder of numerous patents that are used by Trebor Industries and several other major companies in the diving industry. He serves as the Chairman of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since April 16, 2004.
William (Bill) Mee Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Mee brings over 27 years of experience in computer hardware, software technology, and instrument design. He holds numerous patents and has designed many complex instrument systems involving embedded processor control and analog sensing systems. Mr. Mee's formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Brown University and a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Miami. He has served as Vice President of Engineering and Development at Verimed, Inc. (medical electronics) and, most recently for the past decade as an independent engineering and software consultant.
Mr. Mikkel Pitzner has been the Chief Executive Officer of Copenhagen Limousine Service since 1996. Mr. Pitzner has been the chief executive officer of The Private Car Company Since 2001. Since 2007, he has been a partner of FT Group Holding. From 2003 to 2005, he owned and operated Halcyon Denmark. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since December 7, 2010. He has been a board member of FT Group Holding Since 2007. He serves as a Director of VMC Pitzner, AGJ Pitzner, SMCE Pitzner, Corona Pitzner, construction companies in Denmark.
Mr. Grant Wesley Armstrong Jr. serves as President of westhefinancialplanner, llc a registered investment advisor in North Carolina. Since 2008, Mr. Armstrong has served as vice president of myplaninput, llc, an economic and community development consulting firm. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Department of Interior Architecture at UNC-Greensboro. He has over 25 years of experience in business and government. From 2007 to 2008, he was a financial consultant with Southern Community Bank in Greensboro, NC. From 2006 to 2007, he was Vice President at Wachovia Securities in Greensboro, North Carolina. From 2004 to 2006, he served as vice president at First Tennessee Bank. He has been a Director of Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. since December 7, 2010. Mr. Armstrong holds advanced certifications in City Planning and Financial Planning.
Brownie's Integrated Air Systems
High or Low Pressure Compressors Drive All Ship's Air Need
Born of our technology to provide air to divers, your Brownie's air compressor can do so much more!
Compressed air can have many uses on a boat. Brownie's is the largest supplier of compressed air systems for diving purposes - but why stop there? The compressor that supplies air to divers can also inflate fenders, open doors, blow air horns, flush toilets and more...
Efficient use of compressed air starts with the boat's plans. Our engineering department will work with your boat builder to design the most efficient use of your machinery; providing the most performance while saving valuable space.Proper integration involves an assessment of the entire boat's air needs - above and below the water's surface. We design each system specifically to the unique requirements of each customer.
Tankfill/NitroxMaker
Every aspect of a new build or a re-fit requires detailed planning and preparation to be successful. Today's diving systems are an integral part of a yacht's design and require the same technology and expertise as every other aspect of a project.
Electric Systems
Gas or Electric? Which is better?
Overall the fact of choosing Surface Supplied Air over SCUBA is an advantage. Brownie's hookah diving systems offer the freedom to dive when and where you want without the use of conventional SCUBA equipment. By replacing bulky scuba tanks and traditional buoyancy compensators with Brownie's Drop Weight Cummerbelt™ and float-mounted compressor, divers can enjoy hours of fun exploring the underwater world.
Why Gasoline Hookah Diving?
Brownie's Third Lung Diving hookah systems allow multiple divers the freedom to dive without the encumbrance of traditional scuba gear. Whether diving from a boat, a personal water craft, or the beach, the Third Lung offers a compact, light-weight, portable and cost effective solution.
Pros - Brownie's Third Lung gasoline systems are great and can offer divers approximately three hours of air on less than one gallon of gas… less than the cost of filling a single scuba tank! Brownie's gasoline hookah diving systems can support as many as 3 divers to depths of up to 90 feet. Gasoline units are equipped with Brownie's special Direct Drive compressor and a reliable 4-cycle OHV gasoline engine. We offer a variety of engines giving different cost options.
Cons- Can not benefit if away from gasoline resources. It requires strenght to start engine by pulling a handle in the fly wheel. They require overall more maintenance like oil changes, refilling with gas, etc... and are typically higher priced maintenance costs than electric units since there are more parts involved. Corrosion is likely to happen even with maintenance since it contains metal parts, like gas tank, muffler and fly wheel housing, which are non existent in an electric system. Does NOT have "Variable Speed" technology, energy consumption is fairly constant not keyed to diver demand. Gasoline systems emits more noise than an electric system since it runs with an engine.
Why Electric Hookah Diving?
Brownie's new eco-friendly variable speed units revolutionize hookah diving. The Brownie's Third Lung Variable Speed System (patent pending) provides a versatile, efficient and environmentally-friendly solution for all your diving needs.
Based on the same compressor principles as our world famous gas-powered systems, the VS Electric systems provide a smooth supply of air for up to 3 divers. Electric operation is cleaner and requires less service and maintenance than gasoline engines.
See Variable Speed Systems for more information.
Pros - Brownie's Third Lung variable speed electric systems are not just the typical electric system. In fact, Brownie's is the only one to offer Variable Speed electric hookah diving systems (Patent pending). Start the system with a switch of a button. Electric systems have instant power in comparison to gasoline units and are energy efficient conserving battery power and extending dive time. The Electric VS system's environmental impact is reduced by eliminating the carbon emissions. There is no need to carry or to store fuel. Hassle free "Quick Change Batteries" with no tools required. Batteries can be recharged and are designed for marine use. Brownie's Variable Speed systems produce about 40-50% less noise making these units even quieter than before. Corrosion is not a concern, our electric VS systems have a hard coated marinized aluminum motor resistant to salt water.
Cons - Need an energy source to recharge batteries or to connect an A/C power pack. Cost may seem slightly higher but various packages are offered for a better investment.
* All electric units have Brownie's Variable Speed technology (Patent pending) with the exception of the E150 electric system.
Which is better, gas or electric?
This has been a frequent question without a whole lot of answers. The answer is all about what method you prefer and your personal situation. For example, if you wish to camp and will be away from available gas resources, an electric unit can be charged at your boat. Or for example, you do not have a boat and will be diving from shore, a gas unit will work for longer periods, but have you also consider the cost of parts or maintenance? See the information below and the specific benefits of each and decide for yourself.
All Brownie's Hookah Systems deliver CGA Grade E breathing gas, the same level that is required of dive store compressors for scuba.