Cox Powertrain, a British manufacturer of high powered diesel outboard engines for the global marine industry, has announced that Hugh Hudleston has joined as Head of Sales. He is responsible for the sales and distribution of the innovative CXO300 diesel outboard motor and managing Cox’s key relationships with its network of 35 distributors across the US, UK, Europe and Asia.

Cox Powertrain has announced that production of the CXO300, its purpose-designed 300hp diesel outboard engine, has commenced. This UK-designed and manufactured high-technology product will be sold to the global market, supporting UK exports. The Company will manufacture just under 1,000 outboards in 2020 with volumes expected to more than double the following year.