Niche boating industry firm manages strong growth

After two decades in business together — and one recession survived — a pair of former competitors are in a good spot.


Mark Wemple. Lee Wingard and Jim Cowan founded Sarasota-based Premier Performance Interiors after running competing boat upholstery businesses. Â
Mark Wemple. Lee Wingard and Jim Cowan founded Sarasota-based Premier Performance Interiors after running competing boat upholstery businesses. Â
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Although it isn’t taking on water, Premier Performance Interiors is at a tipping point.

The Sarasota-based manufacturer of upholstery and seating systems for the boating industry, founded in 2001, has made a name for itself with boat builders located in Florida and nationwide. It has earned a reputation for a quality product and on-time delivery, and the company has been growing about 20% a year for the past several years.

 

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