New Payment Option Available for Hobie Kayak and Sailboat Purchases
KETTERING, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Money and Hobie Cat, a leading supplier of marine products for fishing, sailing and kayaking, today announced a new multi-year program that provides flexible financing for purchases at participating Hobie dealers nationwide. The "GE Money Sport Program" offers sports enthusiasts a variety of promotional financing options.
Hobie Cat sells a number of products through its independent dealer network, including the Hobie Tiger, Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayaks, Hobie Kona and Hobie Quest Fish Kayaks, and an extensive variety of parts and accessories.
"Hobie Cat is excited to provide a financing program through a quality organization like GE Money that lets our customers get the equipment they need affordably for the ultimate in kayaking and sailing experiences," said Ruth Triglia, vice president of sales for Hobie Cat.
"Water sports are growing in popularity for enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and skill levels," said Dennis Murphy, vice president of the Sporting Goods industry for GE Money -- Sales Finance. "Our partnership with Hobie is a great opportunity for people to increase their buying power and take the first step towards their next kayaking or sailing adventure."
About Hobie Cat
Since 1950, Hobie Cat Company has been in the business of shaping a unique lifestyle based around fun, water and quality products. From their headquarters in Oceanside, Calif., they manufacture, distribute and market a collection of watercraft worldwide. These include an ever-expanding line of recreational and racing sailboats, pedal-driven and paddle sit-on-top kayaks, fishing boats and authorized parts and accessories. For more information, visit www.hobiecat.com.
About GE Money
With more than $190 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in approximately 55 countries around the world. GE Money, based in Stamford, Conn., offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. More information can be found at www.gemoney.com. GE Money's Sales Finance unit, based in Kettering, Ohio, provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending and financial services for national and regional retailers, dealers, manufacturers and service providers in more than 20 industries including: sporting goods, outdoor power equipment, home improvement, powersports, automotive, recreational vehicles, consumer electronics and appliances, home furnishings, floor covering, marine, music, jewelry and luxury goods, and health care.
GE is Imagination at Work - a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.ge.com.
Contacts
GE Money:
Cristy Williams, 678-518-2596
[email protected]
or
Hobie Cat:
Ingrid Niehuas, 949-499-2225
[email protected]
Cristy Williams
[email protected]
678.518.2596