In 1948, Stright-MacKay was founded as a boat building firm in Pictou, Nova Scotia, and quickly developed a solid reputation for constructing superior yachts and commercial vessels. Three decades of growth would follow, including a major expansion that saw the company open a 100-berth marina for the local pleasure boat market, as well as a small retail outlet for commercial fishing supplies.

Despite this success, the company decided to cease boat building operations in 1982, due to the sinking popularity of wooden boats. Fortunately, over the same period, we had the foresight to begin a distribution business to leverage the demand for marine equipment products and supplies -- a growing trend that signalled the best opportunity for long-term growth. It is this distribution business that represents today’s Stright-MacKay.

Becoming Eastern Canada’s premiere distributor to marine equipment dealers, boat builders and commercial fishermen has taken years of strong commitment and unmatched service. Customers across the globe have come to rely on the extensive Stright-MacKay catalogue, which now surpasses over 200 pages and 6500 products, with an online version available as well. In addition, our physical plant has expanded to a fully operational, computerized, 30,000 square foot distribution centre located in New Glasgow, NS. Just down the road from where our success began over 55 years ago.