Partnerships and Sponsorships
Preasta® Marine has supplied the marine industry with high-quality, professional-grade cleaning and detailing products since 2009. Founded in Barberton, Ohio, a suburb of Akron, Presta Marine is a Malco Products, Inc. brand. Its roots run deep in the local community and the boating and finishing community. At Malco, we believe that being part of an industry isn't just about supplying products. It is about participating, getting involved, educating, and making the industry a better place for the next generation. That is why Malco chooses to participate in industry associations related to their brands, sponsor key brand partners, and participate in education sessions for the next generation.
Industry Involvement
NMMA®
Presta Marine is a proud NMMA Nation Marine Manufacturers Association member. The goal of the NMMA and its partners is to keep the recreational boating industry vital. The NMMA leverages the strength of its membership to provide a strong voice for the industry, representing recreational boating to policymakers, the media, and the public.
UMMA™
UMMA™ United Marine Manufacturer's Association, Inc.
Presta Marine is a proud UMMA, United Marine Manufacturer's Association member. The mission of the UMMA is to empower independent boat builders to improve their operational efficiencies and help level their purchasing playing field, allowing the builders to bring the market quality products at a fair price.
Sponsorships
Professional Anglers
Presta Marine is the proud sponsor of professional angler Steve Hendricks. Steve started fishing as a child. His parents and grandparents had him on the water as soon as he could hold a fishing pole. Steve participates in several walleye and bass circuits today, including the Master's Walleye circuit, the Lake Erie Walleye Trail, the X Series Bass circuit, and the Do Bass circuit. In 2022, Steve and his co-angler Brian Ulmer captured the 2022 Team of the Year for the Big Water Walleye Championship, consistently placing in the top 10 tournament after tournament. Steve has also placed 3rd in the Lake Erie National Walleye Tour and 2nd in the Lake Erie Master's Walleye circuit. Steve's favorite thing about fishing is being on the water, it's a peacefulness that can't be described to those that have never experienced it, but he also has a competitive side. Steve loves the tournament competition and working with his co-angler to determine what technique will bring in the largest catch. At the end of the tournament, he enjoys coming off the water with his catch and experiencing camaraderie with fellow anglers and tournament sponsors.
Ohio Sport Fishing
Anyone with ties to Northeastern Ohio knows about the long-standing draw of Lake Erie's walleye fishing. As one of the world's greatest inland sport fisheries, Lake Erie welcomes millions of anglers every season. As a member of the Northeastern Ohio Community, Presta Marine is proud to sponsor the Big Water Walleye Championship, including the Lake Erie Walleye Trail and the Lake Erie Fall Brawl.
Big Water Walleye Championships
The Big Water Walleye Championships is a club for anglers that fish in the Big Water of Lake Erie and its tributaries. Membership and tournament participation is open to anyone interested in fishing, no matter their location or skill level.
Lake Erie Walleye Trail
The Lake Erie Walleye Trail is Ohio's largest, longest-standing, and fastest-growing finishing tournament series. Annually, the Lake Erie Walleye Trail gathers anglers from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The tournament runs from April – September and hosts tournaments across the Lake Erie region with stops in Huron, Lorain, and Geneva, to name a few.
Lake Erie Fall Brawl
The Lake Erie Fall Brawl, held for four weeks every fall, brings in over 10,000 anglers from across the country to fish Lake Erie in hopes of taking home more than $500,000 in cash and prizes. Kicking off in early October and concluding in mid-November, anglers showcase their skills in reeling in the largest fish to take home the top prize.
Aspiring Athletes
At Presta Marine, there is nothing we like to do more than support a passion for being on the water, and you don't get more passionate than a junior wakeboarding athlete working hard to perfect his sport.
Tucker Balmert
Tucker Balmert is the 2022 WWA Wakeboard World Champion in the Junior Boys 10 & Under category. Tucker started wakeboarding in 2020 and has worked hard to reach his goals. Tucker lives in Winter Park, FL, with his family, and his wakeboarding adventures can be found on Instagram @Tbalmert_wakeboarding.
Tucker Balmert is the 2022 WWA Wakeboard World Champion in the Junior Boys 10 & Under category. Tucker started wakeboarding in 2020 and has worked hard to reach his goals. Tucker lives in Winter Park, FL, with his family, and his wakeboarding adventures can be found on Instagram @Tbalmert_wakeboarding.
Sponsorship form
Are you interested in a Presta Marine sponsorship? Are you in need of a donation or other form of support? Would you like to donate your time or resources to support our causes? We'd love to talk. Get in touch with us and we'll see how we can help!