Mercury Marine gains outboard engine share at major European boat shows
Mercury Marine continues to solidify its market share leadership position in Europe with the most engines on display at the largest European boat shows.
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IBEX 2023 Announces Record-Breaking Turnout
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that the annual show, which closed on Thursday, October 5, exceeded expectations based on on-site traffic data and attendance figures. The three-day marine trade event saw packed aisles, full educational sessions, and well-attended networking events.
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Forbes names Brunswick Corporation one of the World’s Best Employers for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest marine technology company, has been named to the 2023 Forbes World’s Best Employers list for the fourth consecutive year. Of the thousands of companies surveyed for this honor, Brunswick ranked in the top 30 percent overall of the 700 companies that made the final list.
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DARPA awards Glas Ocean Electric contract to develop data collection at sea
The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Glas Ocean Electric a contract to develop and demonstrate a low-cost data acquisition system that can be easily installed on a range of vessels including fishing vessels, workboats, ferries and pleasure craft.
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Advanced Textiles Association announces new Online Sourcing Directory–VISTA by ATA
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new platform specifically designed to provide information on sourcing products in the textile industry year-round.
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Victor Duhamel, Founder of Legend Boats and Pillar of the Canadian Boating Industry, Passes Away
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we announce the passing of Victor Duhamel, the dynamic and pioneering co-founder of Legend Boats.
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America’s Boating Channel Adds Water Ways TV
America’s Boating Channel™, the U.S. Coast Guard funded boating safety and boater education video service of United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club®, will debut Water Ways TV, a new television program series from Canada, in October.
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You had to be there…
I’m just back from the IBEX 2023 show in Tampa, Florida but the glow of all that new product excitement and all the people we saw, lingers for quite a while. We encouraged our readers to see that opportunity and to visit the show to see the new products and processes for themselves. We were pleased to recognize many familiar faces at the show.
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Volvo Penta Joystick Driving wins IBEX Innovation Award
The prestigious program recognizes manufacturers and suppliers who deliver genuine innovation to the marine market. Volvo Penta’s Joystick Driving technology integrates shift, steering and throttle into a single joystick control, delivering a premium experience to boat drivers, centered on ease of use and precision.
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New Hanse 410 nominated for British Yachting Awards
The British magazines Sailing Today and Yachts & Yachting have nominated the new Hanse 410 for the British Yachting Awards. Following the nomination for European Yacht of the Year 2024, this is the second time that the latest model in Hanse’s revolutionary new range has been included in the shortlist of potential winners of prestigious awards.
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Industry applauds USGC proposal to Harmonize Canada-U.S. PFD Standards
NMMA Canada has reported that the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed harmonizing personal flotation device (PFD) standards between the United States and Canada. This move is crucial as it would facilitate cross-border cooperation, promote safety, and ensure regulatory consistency in maritime activities.
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Brunswick Corporation Named to Newsweek’s 2024 America’s Greenest Companies List
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, announced that the Company has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of America’s Greenest Companies.
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Ben Speciale Inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
The NMMA announced on Tuesday October 3rd, the induction of Ben Speciale, President of the Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the NMMA Hall of Fame.
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Delayed gratification at IBEX 2023
I hope there will be many of our Boating Industry Canada News Week readers at IBEX 2023 because this promises to be a blockbuster show. The Covid pandemic caused problems for many people especially those in the shows and exhibitions business and yet the boat business experienced an historic sales boom because of it.
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American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) select Scanstrut as the Preferred Waterproof USB and Wireless Phone Charger Supplier
Scanstrut, a prominent player in waterproof technology solutions, is excited to announce its selection as a preferred supplier of Waterproof USB and Wireless Phone Chargers for the American Boatbuilders Association (ABA), the foremost buying group for independent boat builders in the United States.
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Garmin completes acquisition of JL Audio
On Sept. 20, 2023, Garmin Ltd., announced that it has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.
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Brunswick Corporation named by Newsweek as One of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies
Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, today announced the Company has been named to Newsweek’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies.
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Technology overload
Kerrwil Media Publisher, Jill Snider and I had the pleasure of traveling to New York city last week for a special Brunswick media event. It was an absolute stunner. Although only a selected group of products were there on display, it skillfully demonstrated the incredible breadth and depth of integrated marine products that Brunswick now manufacturers.
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What’s different about fall boating? – 3 On-Water Safety Tips
For some boaters, fall is the best time for boating. Summer’s steamy days have surrendered to more comfortable temperatures, angling improves, and winds are stronger for sailing.
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Taiga Motors rings the Opening Bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange
Taiga Motors Corporation rang the bell at the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) at 9:30 AM September 14th. This highly anticipated event commemorated Taiga’s remarkable two-year journey in the public market.
