Laborde Products Expands Dealer Network To East Coast

Covington, La.-based Laborde Products has added Jones Diesel & Marine of Hastings, Fla., to its dealer network, thus expanding coverage along the east coast of Florida and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). As part of the partnership, Jones Diesel & Marine will carry Mitsubishi marine engines and Laborde Power Products, which will extend faster access to service, training and parts in the region.

“We’ve seen the demand here firsthand,” said Josh Jones of Jones Diesel & Marine. “Operators along the ICW want reliable power and a shop they can talk to face-to-face. Partnering with Laborde lets us deliver that, backed by the right parts pipeline and engine support.”

Brian Laborde, president and CEO of Laborde Products, said that kind of local-first perspective and customer focus is what the company looks for in a dealer.

“Jones Diesel & Marine gives East Coast operators a direct connection to Mitsubishi marine engines and Laborde Power Products,” he said. “Their team is trained, stocked and ready to respond, which means less downtime and more reliable service for ICW and coastal workboats.”

The partnership also strengthens Laborde’s footprint along the East Coast, where operators on the ICW face demanding conditions and heavy traffic. Laborde’s partnership with Jones Diesel & Marine will afford ICW operators with expertise, timely parts and support from a local service provider.