BNET Industries
Market Cap:$7.8M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$20.9M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
General: We were organized on November 13, 1973 under the laws of the state of Florida. We are principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobile and aircraft under the "Star brite" and other trademarks within the United States of America and Canada. In addition, we produce private label formulations of many of our products for various customers as well as provide custom blending and packaging services of these and other products. PRODUCTS: Set forth below is a general description of the products that we manufacture and market: Marine: Our Marine line consists of polishes, cleaners, protectants and waxes of various formulations under the "Star brite" brand name as well as private label formulations of these and other products. The line also includes motor oils, various vinyl protectants, cleaners, teak cleaners, teak oils, bilge cleaners, hull cleaners, silicone sealants, polyurethane sealants, polysulfide sealants, gasket materials, lubricants, antifouling additives and anti-freeze coolants. In addition, we manufacture a line of brushes, poles and tie-downs and other related marine accessories. Automotive: We manufacture a line of automotive products under the "Star brite" brand name including StarTron enzyme fuel treatment for both diesel and gas engines, brake and transmission fluids, hydraulic, gear and motor oils, and related items. ...
Chairman, President & CEO
Peter G. DornauNumber of Employees 90
Contact Information
4041 SW 47th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-4023
(954) 587-6280
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing: 325612
Recent Events
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Ocean Bio-Chem Reports Second Quarter Record Sales and Pretax Profits of $338,000, Pretax EPS of...
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Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Reports Record 2nd Quarter and Six Months
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Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Receives NASDAQ Notice of Non-Compliance
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (NASDAQ: OBCI) today announced that on October 20, 2008 the Company received a notice from the NASDAQ stock market NASDAQ, that for the 30 consecutive business days prior to October 16, 2008, the bid price of the Company's common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per...
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Year Ended December 31, 2006
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (NASDAQ: OBCI) today reported net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $392,057, compared to a net loss of $1,813,193 for the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of approximately $2,775,200. Earnings per share for 2006 were $.05 per share (fully...
Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Earnings Double For 3rd Quarter 1999; Thirteen Percent Rise In Nine-month Sales Over Previous Year
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 15, 1999-- Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. net earnings per share for the 3rd Quarter ending September 30, 1999, doubled to $.06 per share versus $.03 per share for the same quarter of 1998. Gross revenues increased approximately 5% for the quarter ended September 30, 1999 when...
Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. acquires 20-acre manufacturing operation
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 9, 1996--Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. (NASDAQ: OBCI) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a fully automated state-of-the-art chemical mixing facility which includes plastic bottle manufacturing, warehousing and storage located in Montgomery, Ala.Highlights of the acquisition include 1.2 million liquid gallon storage tanks and...
Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. announces startup of new manufacturing facility to produce new line of straps, tie-downs and bungee cords
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 25, 1995--Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. today announced that it has completed the setup phase of its new manufacturing facility which will begin operating immediately to produce Star brite Straps, Tie-downs and Bungee Cords.The venture will initially target the multi-million dollar boating accessory market and then expand to...
Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. Reports 1995 Six-month Earnings up a Record 14%; Shareholder Equity Rises to Over $4 Million
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 14, 1995--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today announced record-breaking earnings of $.16 per share, up 14% for the six-month period ending with the second quarter on June 30, 1995.The company earned $.07 in the first quarter ending March 31, 1995 and $.09 per share for the three month...
Positive Initial Response On Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. ESPN Cable TV Advertising
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 31, 1995--Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. today announced that the initial response of the pilot ESPN cable television channel advertising program first aired in April, 1995, has been very positiveCompany management have elected to extend advertising of its Star brite All In One Fuel Treatment on the Jimmy...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Edward Anchel | CFO |
| Jeffrey S Barocas | CFO & Vice President, Finance |
| George W. Lindsey | Vice President, Advertising & Marketing |
| Gregor M. Dornau | Vice President, Sales & Marketing |
| W George Jr | Vice President |
| William W. Dudman | Vice President, Operations |
| James M. Kolisch | Outside Director |
| Jerry Pittman | Sales Manager |
| Jeffrey J. Tieger | Director |
| John B. Turner | Director |
| Laz L. Schneider | Director |
| Sonia B. Beard | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Peter G. Dornau | Chairman, President & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starbrite Corp. | Chairman, President & CEO | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Chairman, President & CEO | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Kinpak, Inc. | President | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Former |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Co-Founder | Former |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Business Consultant | Former |
Edward Anchel, CFO and Director, 60, Mr. Anchel has a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Long Island University and a CPA license from Florida and New York. He joined the Company initially in 1979, left in 1983 to establish a local accounting practice, and rejoined on a full time basis in 1999. During his period as a practitioner, he performed income tax and business consulting services to the Company and served as an outside member on the Board of Directors. His background includes management with a Big Four Accounting firm and senior financial positions with three publicly held entities.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | CFO | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Starbrite Corp. | CFO & Vice President, Finance | Former |
| Long Island University | Director | Former |
| Long Island University | Masters Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | CFO & Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
George W. Lindsey, Jr., Vice President-Advertising and Marketing, 49, served as Executive Editor of Southern Boating Magazine for the five years immediately preceding his employment with Ocean Bio-Chem
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Vice President, Advertising & Marketing | Current |
Gregor M. Dornau, Vice President-Sales, 38, is the son of Peter G. Dornau, our President and Chief Executive Officer. He has been employed by the Company as a salesman since 1990 and was elected to serve as Vice President of Sales in 2005.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Vice President | Current |
William W. Dudman, Secretary, Vice President-Operations, 42, joined our company in April 2004. For the five years immediately preceding his employment he had held various management positions within the marine industry, most recently with West Marine, Inc., our largest customer, from May 1999 to April 2004.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Vice President, Operations | Current |
| West Marine, Inc. | Vice President of Sales | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| West Marine, Inc. | Salesman | Former |
James M. Kolisch, Director, 54, joined our Board of Directors as an outside director in May 1998. Mr. Kolisch has been engaged in the insurance industry and served as president of USI Florida, or its predecessor company, an entity that sources most of the our insurance needs, for a period of approximately twenty-five years. Mr. Kolisch serves on the Board of Directors' Audit Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Outside Director | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starbrite Corp. | Director, Sales | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Sales Manager | Current |
| Kinpak, Inc. | Manager, Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starbrite Corp. | Secretary & Vice President | Current |
| Kinpak, Inc. | Manager, Marketing | Current |
| Starbrite Corp. | Secretary | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Director | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Vice President, Advertising, Marketing & Secretary | Former |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Coordinator | Former |
John B. Turner, Director, 58, joined our Board of Directors in June 2002. During the past five years, Mr. Turner has been retired. Prior to his retirement, he was an insurance executive. In addition to his insurance credentials, Mr. Turner holds a Series 7 stock brokerage license. His professional experience in the aforementioned areas spans an excess of twenty-five years. Mr. Turner serves on the Board of Directors' Audit Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Director | Current |
Laz L. Schneider, Director, 66, Mr. Schneider is, and has been for the past five years, an attorney in private practice and was elected to serve as an outside Director of the Company during May 1998. Mr. Schneider is a partner at Berger, Singerman, P.A., a law firm that serves as our lead counsel in various corporate and litigation matters.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PA Inc. | Current | |
| Berger Singerman | Current | |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Director | Current |
| New York University | Masters of Law In Taxation | Former |
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree | Former |
| Yale Law School | Degree | Former |
Sonia B. Beard, Director, 35, Sonia B. Beard is a Florida Certified Public Accountant working for Walt Disney World since 1997. She currently holds the position as the Manager of Concept Development for the Revenue Lines of Business of Walt Disney World. Ms. Beard has in excess of twelve years financial experience. She is an outside director and serves as the Chairperson and Financial Expert of the Board of Directors' Audit Committee.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World Co. | Certified Public Accountant | Current |
| Ocean Bio-Chem Inc. | Director | Current |
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