On August 3, 2022, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced the formation of Navico Group, which will replace its current Advanced Systems Group (ASG).
Across Canada we are at the half-time of summer 2022, the weather has been mostly great and working in the boat business probably has never looked more attractive.
Sea-Dog Line, ARCO Marine and Meguiar’s are the winners of the 2022 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year awards.
Boating Ontario and all the other marine trades associations alerted their members that the CRA has now posted directions on how to navigate the registration process for retailers affected by the tax which takes effect September 1, 2022.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), has announced a partnership with Alliant Energy to build a 5-megawatt, 32-acre solar array in eastern Fond du Lac County to advance the company’s sustainability initiatives and the region’s growing commitment to renewable energy.
Entries are being accepted for the 2022 IBEX Innovation Awards now through August 16, 2022. One of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors, the Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, pioneering products to market.
Boateka, Brunswick Corporation’s (NYSE:BC) certified pre-owned boat business, has announced that it has opened a fully-integrated refurbishment and sales center in Merritt Island, Florida.
If you have not noticed, in the electric vehicle space, the big news is all about high horsepower and big performance – not the environment and economy.
There is a new Parks Canada information page about the Trent-Severn Waterway and vessel restrictions at Lock 44 – Big Chute Marine Railway.
On July 18th, Groupe Beneteau announced the launch of a partnership with Canadian company, Vision Marine Technologies to develop and market 100% electric outboard-equipped powerboats.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, has been recognized with a gold award by dotCOMM Awards, an international competition honoring excellence in web creativity and digital communication.
Parks Canada has just released an Up-to-Date Big Chute Marine Railway Status Webpage with weekly Big Chute schedule.
We have all been hearing about the rapid arrival of electric vehicles and electric boats too. In this edition of Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest we feature the news that Canadian firm, Taiga Motors Corporation has begun deliveries of its Orca™ electric personal watercraft so they will be out there on the water soon.
On July 11, 2022, Taiga Motors Corporation (TSX: TAIG) (“Taiga” or the “Company”), a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, announced that it initiated deliveries of its Orca™ personal watercraft.
The backlog of boats at the Big Chute has been cleared.
On July 12th, the NMMA announced Jeff Wasil as Director of Environment, Health and Safety Compliance. He will serve as the technical representative to external organizations, advise NMMA members on environmental regulations and work on international issues impacting the boating industry.
Brunswick Corporation’s Venture Group (BVG), which comprises the company’s Bayliner, Heyday, Trophy, Quicksilver and Uttern boat brands, announced the installation of an array of photovoltaic solar panels at its location in Vila Nova de Ceveira, Portugal.
On July 7, 2022, BRP announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Great Wall Motor Austria GmbH, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motor based in Baoding, China.
Simrad Yachting has outfitted the bridge of the Plastic Odyssey research vessel as part of a 4-year partnership supporting Plastic Odyssey’s expedition around the globe to tackle the issue of plastic pollution in our planet’s oceans.
On July 11th, Pride Marine Group announced that it has partnered with Golden Spruce Capital Inc. to support the company’s future growth initiatives.