Agencia Arjona. Sale of Marine Equipment for commercial and sport fishing Materials and accesories for Tuna Aquaculture, Outboard Motors and its parts, Rigging equipment,cordage, Marine Coatings, Wire Mesh for lobster, fish and crab, hoses and valves , Safety Equipment, Tools , Pipes and fittings, Boats and accesories, Buoys and marine lights. We also carry a huge OMC parts inventory ( 1984-2000).

The ultimate origin of the company rests on 2 great men: Don Matías Arjona-Goldbaum and his father, Don Matias Arjona-Machado.

First : Don Matias Arjona-Goldbaum,(MAG) , was attending college when his father suggested to him to become a supplier for the fishing industry. After some planning, MAG decided to follow through. In 1956 , Agencia Arjona, SA de CV was born. But with a lot of friends from Asia and USA who were acquainted with the elder Arjona’s services .

Second: Don Matías Arjona-Machado(MAM) , son of the first Harbor Master that the Port of Guaymas, Sonora had , Capitán Esteban Arjona , from whom he inherited his love for the sea. Being able to carry out in Ensenada the first Ship Agency in which , on top of receiving and dispatching ships, he was a provider of good and services. He worked for Transportación Marítima Mexicana many years and he was recognized as one of the most reliable agents in the Ensenada’s harbor.

Six years later, as the business went in an spiral of growth , MAG was joined by his brother, Don Ricardo Arjona-Goldbaum. That was an alliance that for 30 years was an example of teamship and great management. Still unsurpassed.

In our first 48 years we had good times and bad times. But those up and downs have increased the faith and confidence of the management and employees in dealing fairly with customers and suppliers, from México and abroad. The support from our suppliers is reflected in the many quality companies that we have added to our catalogue listings :

Bombardier Recreational Products ( Johnson and Evinrude Out Board Motors) , International Paint, American Rigging and Supply Co., Champion Cordage, West Marine, Continental Western Corp., C.E.Shepherd Co., Waterman Supply, Weissenfels, Crosby Products, Robin-America, Helly Hansen, ITR Hydraulics, Eurored, Ching Fa , Urrea, CASTROL Marine, Yamaha Outboards , APEX Inflatables, Ocean Kayak, US Divers and many, many more.

In November 1994, after the death of its founder,Don Matías Arjona-Goldbaum,his son, LAE Matias G Arjona-Rydalch(MAR) , who was groomed for the job, was named CEO and Chairman of the Board. He has a BA in Business Administration, from the prestigious Tec de Monterrey ( ITESM).

The new management was like an earthquake to a , back then, 38 years old venerable and successful business. With the tools of modern management and a clear understanding of the challenges in front of Agencia Arjona , the New Management set the tone for a painful, but successful turnaround , that helped survive NAFTA, the TUNA embargo and the exodus of the Tuna Industry.

Today, more that 10 years since the Management shake up, Agencia Arjona is ready to tackle the globalization and the new way of doing business in a more fierce and open market.

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