Longtime Auckland dealer expands its role to deliver factory-backed sales, parts and service for Northern Lights, Lugger and Technicold.
SEATTLE, Wash. — October 15, 2026 — Northern Lights, Inc., the Seattle-based manufacturer of marine diesel generators, Lugger propulsion engines and Technicold marine air conditioning and refrigeration, announces the appointment of Diesel Marine NZ as its distributor for New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
The appointment gives boat owners, builders and commercial operators across the region a one-stop, factory-backed source for Northern Lights equipment, genuine parts, warranty support and technical service. Diesel Marine NZ will support local dealers and service partners throughout the region.
Jesse Joe-Low, owner of Diesel Marine NZ
Diesel Marine NZ, based in Mount Wellington, Auckland, already brings deep familiarity with the product line. Owner Jesse Joe-Low has over two decades of experience with Northern Lights products, including his time with Northern Lights’ original New Zealand based distributor, Whiting Power. The company specializes in marine engineering and diesel service for commercial and pleasure vessels, and has been an authorized dealer for Northern Lights generators and Lugger engines. Its factory-trained technicians service vessels throughout New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
“The South Pacific is home to a wide range of boating customers, from commercial fishing and charter fleets to long-range cruising yachts and racing yachts”
said Blain Middleton, President of Northern Lights. “Jesse and his team know our equipment and they know these ports of call. With Diesel Marine NZ stepping up as the distributor for the region, Northern Lights customers in New Zealand, Australia and the islands will have faster access to parts, expert service, and the reliability Northern Lights is known for.”
“Northern Lights has a reputation for building equipment that is reliable, durable and simple to maintain, and that is exactly what operators here need when they are a long way from port,” said Jesse Joe-Low, owner of Diesel Marine NZ. “We are proud to represent Northern Lights, Lugger and Technicold across the region, and we are committed to backing every installation with responsive local support.”
Diesel Marine NZ will offer the full Northern Lights range, including marine generator sets from 5 kW to 760 kW, commercial-duty generators, Lugger propulsion engines, and Technicold chilled water and direct expansion air conditioning, refrigeration and ice machines.
About Northern Lights, Inc. Northern Lights, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of marine diesel generators, Lugger propulsion engines, Technicold HVAC systems, and distributor of MAN engines for the Western United States and Canada. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has been powering marine applications for over 65 years with products known for their reliability, durability, and simplicity. Northern Lights products are distributed through over 375 authorized dealers across 40+ countries, with branch offices in Seattle, South Florida, Alaska, the Gulf Coast, and New England. For more information, visit https://www.northern-lights.com/.
About Diesel Marine NZ Founded in 2015 by Jesse Joe-Low, Diesel Marine NZ is a marine engineering company based in Mount Wellington, Auckland, supplying engines, parts and service for commercial and pleasure vessels throughout New Zealand and overseas. Backed by more than 40 years of combined team experience and factory-trained technicians, the company works alongside leading boat builders and designers and is an authorized dealer for Northern Lights generators and Lugger propulsion engines. Learn more at dieselmarine.co.nz.
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