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RUSHTON GREGORY PROMOTES VIRGINIA CROCKER
Rushton Gregory Communications, a marketing communications agency specializing in the marine, outdoor, automotive and consumer electronics markets, announced today the promotion of Virginia Crocker to Account Executive. A former Public Relations Specialist, Crocker has been behind the scenes at Rushton Gregory for over a year and will now take on a more public role for Rushton Gregory with a focus on client and editorial relations. -
THETFORD CREATES GLOBAL MARINE DIVISION TO SUPPORT GROWTH
To further advance its aggressive growth in the boating market, Thetford has established a dedicated global marine division. Gianluca Silvestri was named business unit manager of the Thetford Marine Division as part of this new strategic corporate plan. He is responsible for unifying the company's prestigious Tecma, Thetford and Norcold brands in marine segments throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. -
CC MARINE FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY MILESTONE OF ONE OF THEIR OWN
On Friday, April 4th, employees and friends joined together at CC Marine Distributors in Newmarket, ON to celebrate a birthday milestone of one of their own. Rick Chang, Vice President of Sales and President of the National Marine Distributors Association turned 60 years young. Rick good-naturedly endured a number of humourous anecdotes about his time at CC Marine starting as a parts stocker and others from the well over a hundred people on-hand for the occasion. A good time was had by all and, as Rick put it, it was also a goodreason to clean up the warehouse. -
COASTAL CRAFT DEBUTS ITS 65′ CONCORD, HAND BUILT IN GIBSONS, BC
Coastal Craft celebrates its largest yacht, the Concord 65, built by the Gibson's BC company. Among the Coastal Craft 65' Concord's features are a very impressive full-beam master en suite with marble floors, walls and ceilings and in floor radiant heat. -
CARVER AND MARQUIS YACHT COMPANIES ANNOUNCE PRESIDENT/CEO MANAGEMENT CHANGE
Irwin L. Jacobs, Chairman & CEO J & D Acquisitions, LLC (holding company of Carver Marquis), announced today that Robert VanGrunsven is retiring as President/CEO of the Carver and Marquis Yacht companies (Carver Marquis) in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Rob Parmentier will become the new President/CEO of Carver/Marquis, effective immediately Jacobs commented, "Everyone at Carver Marquis, including myself, are very appreciative for all the years that Bob has been associated with the company and wishes him nothing but success and happiness following his retirement from Carver Marquis." -
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SURESHADE RECEIVES PATENT APPROVAL IN CANADA FOR MARINE SHADE SYSTEM
SureShade, the designer and manufacturer of retractable sunshade systems for the marine industry, announces a Notice of Approval for a technology patent on their automated tele-frame boat shade system in Canadian boat building markets. The expanded patent coverage adds to patents previously secured in the U.S., along with approvals for international patents in Europe and China. -
SHAUN HALL JOINS TECHNICOLD BY NORTHERN LIGHTS AS GLOBAL SALES DIRECTOR
Technicold™ by Northern Lights, a leading manufacturer of marine heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, has appointed 25-year industry veteran Shaun Hall to the position of Global Sales Director. Hall spent the last five years as National Sales Manager for Marvair in Florida. He has also served as Sales Manager at Pompanette and in management roles at SportCraft Boats and Donzi Marine. -
INCOMING PRESIDENT CELEBRATES MARINE INSTITUTE’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY
PROTECTING the world and its oceans remains the focus of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) as it celebrates its 125th anniversary, says its new president, Richard Vie, VP Technical Development and Quality Assurance, Corporate Shipbuilding, Carnival Corporation. Addressing more than 400 leading marine professionals from around the world at the IMarEST’s Annual Dinner at London’s Guildha -
CARMANAH AGREES TO PURCHASE SOL INC IN A SHARE EXCHANGE VALUED AT ~$7.5M
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) and SOL, Inc., a privately-owned Florida-based company, todayjointly announced that Carmanah has entered into a binding Letter of Intent with SOL, Inc. and MichaelSonnenfeldt. Mr. Sonnenfeldt is a director of Carmanah and the controlling shareholder of SOL. Under the termsof the Letter of Intent, Carmanah has agreed to buy all outstanding shares of SOL owned by Mr. Sonnenfeldt andthe parties intend to take the necessary steps to ensure that all other owners of SOL shares prior to closingenter into a definitive agreement to sell their shares to Carmanah. As a result, upon completion of thetransaction, SOL will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carmanah. -
CAREFREE OPENS NEW CLUB IN TORONTO, CANADA
Steve and Karin Taylor, owners of Carefree Boat Clubs in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida, are pleased toannounce the opening of their third location near Toronto, Ontario. The grand opening will take place beginningof May this year at the Lefroy Harbor Resorts Marina. This beautiful marina will provide boat club members withcarefree boating on historic Lake Simcoe, located less than an hour drive from downtown Toronto, and just 15minutes south of Barrie. -
DELTA-BASED ZODIAC HURRICANE AWARDED MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR CONTRACT BY THE FRENCH NAVY
On Monday morning, Zodiac Hurricane Technologies, Inc. hosted French Ambassador Philippe Zeller and Jean-Christophe Fleury, consul of France in Vancouver. The pair visited in recognition of a large contract the company was awarded to supply the French Navy Commandos with up to 20 of its ECUME RIB (rigid inflatable boat) vessels. So far, 15 boats have been ordered totaling about $9 million. -
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NMMA PRESIDENT THOM DAMMRICH REAPPOINTED TO INDUSTRY TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER GOODS
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) president, Thom Dammrich, has been reappointed to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) on Consumer Goods for a four-year term. The ITAC on Consumer Goods is one of 16 Industry Trade Advisory Committees, which are jointly administered by the Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. -
NORTH VANCOUVER IS ABOUT TO TRANSFORM ITS WATERFRONT
We just learned from the Georgia Strait Alliance that exciting things are happening on the northern shore of Burrard Inlet. In late February, the City of North Vancouver unveiled plans for the re-development of 12 acres of land sitting largely underutilized or vacant just a few steps west of Lonsdale Key, one the City’s main hubs and connections to other parts of the region. -
LARSON BOAT GROUP ANNOUNCING NEW DEALER CHECKERED FLAG MARINE
Larson Boat Group (LBG) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Checkered Flag Marine. Checkered Flag's in Mount Vernon, Washington will now serve Western Washington from the Cascade Mountain range west as the authorized Larson (runabouts and cruisers from 16' – 32'), Larson FX (freshwater fishing boats 16' – 21') and Larson Escape (pontoon boats 21' – 25') dealer. -
HOW TO CLEAN ON-BOARD ELECTRONICS
With built in functions for radar, weather, chart plotters, engine data, and radio controls, boat owners are constantly touching their on-board electronics. Also, many boats with a more open design get a lot of salt spray on their dash as well. Shurhold Industries offers tips on how to properly clean a boat's electronics. -
Hans Fogh: March 8, 1938 – March 14, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce Hans Fogh passed away peacefully from Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease on March 14, 2014 in Toronto. A fighter to the end, Hans leaves Kirsten, his beloved wife and safe harbour for 49 years, his two sons, Morten (Debbie) and Thomas (Andrea) and his darling grandchildren, Sarah, Curtis, Marcus, Kaia and Lucas with whom he spent many joyful hours as “Farfar” attending their numerous special events. Hans is also survived by his family in Denmark, brother Jens Christian, sisters Gitte (Esben) and Annegrette (Christian). Hans leaves behind a niece in Canada, Pia (Danny) daughter of his late sister Inger (John Eastwood)
