UK based CJR Propulsion, and West Australian marine products supplier VEEM Ltd, have entered into an agreement that will see the two companies joining resources to strengthen technology, design and manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration between the leading designers and manufacturers of propellers will position CJR as the distributor of VEEM’s propellers throughout Europe and the Middle East, with VEEM set to distribute CJR’s shaft line packages and stern gear components.
Both CJR and VEEM have been manufacturing propellers for over 30 
years and are at the forefront of propeller technology. VEEM uses proprietary software to drive high speed five axis contouring CNC machines and robots to manufacture its propellers. This highly automated way of making propellers also ensures greater levels of accuracy than can be achieved by older methods of manufacturing including three axis CNC machining. CJR is renowned for operating the most advanced stern gear manufacturing facility in Europe, with a state of the art CNC machining centre.
CJR will distribute VEEM’s patented revolutionary Interceptor PropellerTM. Interceptor technology enables all boats to be launched with the correct propeller every time, by attaining the right engine revs and load without the need to change or modify the propellers. The Interceptor allows changes to the pitch of the propeller without removal from the boat by using different height Interceptor strips to adjust the effective pitch of the propeller. Should the pitch of the propeller need to be changed, the old strip is simply pushed out and a new strip of a different height is pushed in.
Mark Russell, Managing Director at CJR says, “We are very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as a result of this agreement. We already knew we had a great shaft line package and by having access to VEEM’s CNC propellers, we can easily meet the demands of our customers, from commercial applications to high speed and luxury craft looking for unprecedented levels of performance and refinement.”
VEEM’s CEO, Brad Miocevich says, “We looked at a number of options and different companies to drive our expansion into Europe, but it was clear that CJR is way ahead of anyone else and share our strong philosophy of high standards and continual improvement. This partnership will enable both companies the ability to offer world class propulsion packages.”
Please join CJR for a glass of champagne to celebrate the partnership at 1pm on Tuesday 18th November on stand 03.100. Representatives from each company will be on hand for interviews.
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Notes to editors:
o CJR Propulsion was founded by Charles John Russell in 1945.
o In the 1980’s Charles’ son John Russell opened the CJR foundry and commenced full scale propeller and sterngear production.
o The company moved to Southampton in 1995, having taken over Power Propellers, and has since witnessed a 150% growth in production.
o The foundry, machining, finishing and quality control all take place on site in the company’s facilities at Southampton.
o These in-house facilities have enabled the company to increase its production by around 75% through designing and manufacturing on a bespoke basis for individual craft.
o CJR has the ability to machine shafts up to 185mm in diameter, enabling it to supply the superyacht sector.
o The company recently won a Gold Supplier of the Year Award from Sunseeker for outstanding service.
o VEEM Limited began manufacturing propellers in 1956 and offers a complete range of products and services to the marine sector.
o VEEM Ltd is a public company located in Canning Vale, 15km south of Perth, Western Australia.
o The company employs 170 people and makes advanced marine products including CNC propellers.
o VEEM supplies to some of the world’s finest boat builders including Viking, Spencer, SeaRay, Bertram, Cabo, Princess and Riviera.
For more information contact:
Mark Russell, Managing Director
CJR Propulsion Ltd
70 – 72 Quayside Road
Bitterne Manor, Southampton, SO18 1AD
Mobile: +44 7766058301
Email: mark@cjrprop.com
www.cjrprop.com
Brad Miocevich, CEO
VEEM Ltd
22 Baile Road
Canning Vale, 6155, Western Australia
Mobile:+61 411 887 311
Email: bradm@veem.com.au
www.veem.com.au
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November 2008 (PR 25)