Ring Power becomes exclusive North American Cox Marine distributor

Ring Power Corporation has expanded its partnership with Cox Marine and now serves as the exclusive North American distributor of the UK maker’s diesel outboard line. The deal gives Ring Power rights across the U.S., Caribbean and U.S. territories as Cox Marine looks to grow in commercial, government, military and recreational marine markets.

Why it matters: - The expanded agreement gives Ring Power control of Cox Marine distribution across a much larger market, which could speed diesel outboard adoption in North America and the Caribbean. - Marine operators gain a broader support network for sales, service, parts and dealer development. - The deal is aimed at customers that prioritize safety, durability, fuel efficiency and compatibility with existing fuel infrastructure.

What happened: - Ring Power Corporation announced an expanded partnership with Cox Marine on September 17, 2026. - Ring Power became the exclusive North American distributor of Cox Marine’s diesel outboard line. - The new territory covers the entire United States, the Caribbean and U.S. territories. - Ring Power said the expansion strengthens support for commercial, government, military and recreational marine customers.

The details: - Ring Power will provide sales support, technical expertise, parts availability and dealer network development across the region. - Patrick Bucci, general manager of the Cox Marine Division, said the expansion reflects momentum behind the product line and confidence in diesel outboard technology. - Bucci said the broader partnership will extend reach beyond recreational customers and increase support for commercial and military OEM boat builders in North America and the Caribbean. - Hugh Hudleston, Cox Marine’s global business development director, said Ring Power had expanded into the Southern States earlier this year before gaining exclusivity across the entire United States. - Hudleston said Ring Power has invested in sales, service and customer support and has set a benchmark within Cox Marine’s global distributor network. - Cox Marine’s diesel outboard platform is designed to offer performance, fuel efficiency, interoperability and operational flexibility. - Cox Marine says the engines are built to run on widely available diesel fuel infrastructure, which can help fleets and operators simplify fuel logistics and reduce total ownership costs. - Ring Power said it will keep investing in dealer development, service infrastructure, technician training and customer support resources. - Cox Marine is headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK, and designs, manufactures and distributes diesel outboard engines for professional maritime applications. - Cox Marine’s flagship products include the 300 diesel outboard and the soon-to-be-released 350 V8 diesel outboard. - Ring Power is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida, and says it has more than 60 years of experience servicing Cat products and allied equipment. - Ring Power operates eight divisions and provides sales, service, technical support, parts and dealer network management across the U.S., Caribbean and Bermuda. - More information is available at Cox Marine diesel outboards and Ring Power's dealer network. - Cox Marine also directs readers to coxmarine.com and press@coxmarine.com for further information.

Between the lines: - The agreement suggests Cox Marine is leaning on Ring Power to scale distribution in markets where diesel propulsion can be a better fit than gasoline outboards. - The emphasis on commercial and military OEM builders signals a push beyond leisure boating into higher-value, fleet-oriented channels. - Ring Power’s added territory and support commitments point to a longer-term effort to build service capacity, not just move product.

What's next: - Ring Power plans to expand dealer coverage and technician support across its new territory. - Cox Marine and Ring Power are likely to focus on growing adoption among commercial, government and military buyers as well as recreational customers. - The partnership will continue to center on the 300 diesel outboard and the upcoming 350 V8 model as Cox Marine broadens its North American footprint.