WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINANCE TM MARKS 50 YEARS OF INVENTORY FINANCE IN CANADA
Canada’s leading floor planning provider celebrates five decades of growth, financing more than 3,800 customers.
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SEA-DOO ENJOYS A DECADE OF MORE CONTROL AS INTELLIGENT BRAKE & REVERSE (iBR) TURNS TEN
It’s hard to believe Sea-Doo introduced the first, and to this day, only on-water braking system for a PWC over ten years ago with the introduction of the Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) system.
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SAILING DIRECTIONS NOW A FREE DOWNLOAD FROM CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE
The Sailing Directions booklets are an indispensable companion to nautical charts. They are a great tool for planning and assisting in navigation because they provide information that cannot be shown on a chart.
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HISTORIC PUBLIC SERVICES AGREEMENT SIGNED AS IRIDIUM CONTINUES READYING GMDSS SERVICES FOR LAUNCH
On April 16th, Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced the signing of their Public Services Agreement (PSA) with the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO)…
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BRUNSWICK BOAT GROUP TO ESTABLISH INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING CENTER
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that its Boat Group will establish its Merritt Island facility in Florida as an Integrated Manufacturing Center.
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BOATUS URGES RECREATIONAL BOATERS TO SEND MESSAGE TO EPA TO STOP THE SUMMERTIME SALE OF E15 FUEL
In an action that many are seeing as anti-environment, anti-consumer and a big nod to the ethanol lobby, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving toward permitting the sale of E15 (15% ethanol) fuels during the summer ozone season (June 1 to September 15).
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ACCIPITER RADAR CHOOSES FURUNO AS KEY COMPONENT OF SAFETY SYSTEMS AT NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL CONTROL DAM
Boaters on the Niagara River will be safer on the water, thanks to a new safety system jointly commissioned by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and New York Power Authority (NYPA).
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SCHIFFER PUBLISHING, LTD. INTRODUCES LAW OF RECREATIONAL BOATING BY ERIC E. LENCK
This book explains the unique maritime laws that typically affect the recreational-boating community. The author, a maritime attorney, presents the well-researched statutory and case law material in an informative, understandable, and often-entertaining style.
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HEXION INC, FILES FOR CHAPTER 11
Boating Industry Canada has learned through the Composites World Today newsletter that Hexion Inc, (Columbus, Ohio, U.S.) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on April 1, 2019, through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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CALIFORNIA BANS FLOTATION FOAM CHEMICALS
Through the IFAI / Industry News, Boating Industry Canada has learned that California Senate Bill SB 1013 will prohibit Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) 134a and other HFCs used as the foam expansion agent in new marine flotation (buoyancy) foam beginning January 1, 2020.
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BOATING ONTARIO INTRODUCES NEW MEMBER MARKETPLACE
Calling all Boating Ontario Trade Members. Do you have obsolete inventory taking up valuable storage space in your facility? The Boating Ontario Member Marketplace is here for you.
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MarsKeel Uses Dissimilar Metal Combination Keel For 76-Foot Yacht
Working alongside a US-based designer and boat building company, Burlington ON-based MarsKeel Technology recently provided a dissimilar metal combination keel for a 76-foot yacht.
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RECALL, BULLETIN, ADVISORY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Safety recall, service bulletin, product correction bulletin, service advisory: What do these terms mean to you? Some use the force of law to require manufacturers to repair defects.
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WOODARD AND COMPANY LTD. APPOINTED AS CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE FOR HYPOWER PRODUCTS
Woodard and Company is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded Canadian Representation for the HyPower line of pedestal products aimed at the Marine and RV markets.
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LATEST ICOMIA POLICY PAPER NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE ICOMIA LIBRARY
The ICOMIA Marinas Group publish a policy paper on marina concessions/lease renewals which is now available from the ICOMIA Library.
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BOSTON WHALER CELEBRATES TWO MILLION HOURS WITHOUT A LOST TIME INCIDENT
Boston Whaler’s dedication to employee safety has resulted in a major milestone: As of February 20, 2019, the company logged two million hours without a lost time incident. These accident-free hours represent approximately 12 months’ time.
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BOATING ONTARIO MTO SERVICE PLATE ‘HOW TO’
Boating Ontario recently announced a great win for our industry in how we move new and customer’s boats around the province of Ontario. The new Service Plate is a great solution and Boating Ontario sincerely thanks the MTO and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario for their support.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION NAMES CHRISTOPHER DREES PRESIDENT – MERCURY MARINE
Brunswick Corporation today promoted Christopher Drees, president – marine parts and accessories, to president – Mercury Marine.
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THE RIGGING SHOPPE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!
Keeping Boaters Safe for 50 Years – The Rigging Shoppe is a family owned and operated marine supply store for power and sail located in Toronto.
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KINGFISHER RECOGNIZED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES DESIGNATION
KingFisher Boats was once again recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.
