Toronto International Boat Show cancels in-person event for 2022
Organizers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) have announced that the annual event, scheduled to be held in-person, has cancelled for 2022.
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What is your plan for managing Canada’s new Luxury Tax on boats?
I believe that the impact of Canada’s new Luxury Tax on boats may have a general dampening effect on a far wider range of new boat buyers than just those buying above the $250,000 threshold because they will simply see that the government is targeting boat buyers for added taxes.
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Sirius Signal’s C-1002 two-color distress light receives Transport Canada approval
Sirius Signal, the leader in marine safety innovations, is pleased to announce that Transport Canada has approved the use of its flagship electronic visual distress signal device (eVDSD) as a nighttime distress signal for pleasure craft.
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New General manager announced for Nautisme Québec
The board of directors of the Alliance de l’Industrie nautique du Québec – Nautisme Québec is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Josée Côté as their new General Manager. “Josée’s dynamism will bring a breath of fresh air to Nautisme Québec.
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Mercury Marine to Open Purpose Build Distribution Center in Indiana to Meet Record Demand
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that it will open a centralized, purpose-built, distribution center to support its industry leading parts and accessories business.
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EagleCraft Boats 38’ Cruiser becomes first vessel manufactured in Canada to be equipped with twin Mercury V12 600hp outboard engines
Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), and EagleCraft Custom Boats in British Columbia have jointly announced the first installation of twin Mercury 7.6-liter V12 600hp Verado outboards on a boat by a Canadian manufacturer. At a customer’s request, the boat builder equipped its 38’ Cruiser model with the new outboards.
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Canadian dealers excel in the Top 100 program
Boating Industry announced its 2021 Top 100 dealers during a black-tie gala in November on the final evening of the ELEVATE Summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Brunswick Corporation announces major capacity expansion of Reynosa manufacturing facility – will increase production capability by 60 percent
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced the purchase of land in Reynosa, Mexico, adjacent to its current boat manufacturing facility, that will be used to expand its boat manufacturing capacity, adding 150,000 square feet to the current facility, and providing a total of 385,000 square feet of manufacturing footprint for its award-winning Bayliner, Trophy, Heyday, Sea Ray, and Lund brands.
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The employment landscape as we move past COVID
Last week I returned from the Boating Ontario Conference more concerned than ever about the staffing challenges our industry faces.
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National honours for Riviera at prestigious Australian Export Awards
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera has been recognised as one of the country’s premier manufacturers after being named winner of the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award in the prestigious annual Australian Export and Investment Awards for 2021.
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Land ‘N’ Sea Reports Record Sales at Annual Trade Shows Offering Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Purchasing Options for Customers
In 2020, Land ‘N’ Sea, a division of Mercury Marine and Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) introduced its “Buy with Confidence” virtual program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting its shows including the annual Kellogg/Land ‘N’ Sea show virtually and reporting a 40 percent increase in sales compared with their in-person shows in 2019.
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Groupe Beneteau announces the purchase of the RODMAN LUSITANIA shipyard
Following the recent acquisition of the STARFISHER shipyard, Groupe Beneteau on December 2nd, announced the purchase of the RODMAN LUSITANIA shipyard, thus creating a Portuguese production center dedicated to powerboats under 40 feet.
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GM Acquires 25 Percent Stake in Pure Watercraft to Accelerate All-Electric Boating
On November 22, 2021, General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced it has acquired a 25 percent ownership stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions.
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ePropulsion secures substantial funding to further advance research and development in innovative technology
ePropulsion, a global leader and market challenger in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced that it has secured hundreds of millions RMB (Chinese Yuan) in B+ Series funding, equating to tens of millions of U.S. dollars.
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Brunswick Corporation named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has been named by Newsweek to the 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. From the thousands of companies considered for this honor, only 500 made the final list and Brunswick is represented in the top 30 percent ranking No. 148 overall and ranked in the Top 10 in the Capital Goods category.
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Electric may be a jolt to the industry
The Boating Ontario Conference opened yesterday in Niagara Falls and I’m actually there as you read this. I always attend anyway, but this year I have been asked to moderate a panel discussion on New Boater Education and Retention.
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Torqeedo signs on as lead sponsor for Blue Innovation Dock at boot Düsseldorf.
Torqeedo has announced that the company will be the main sponsor of the new Blue Innovation Dock (BID) at the world’s largest boat show: boot Düsseldorf in January 2022.
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Quadrant Marine Institute – Community Partners Save the Day!
When highway washouts and emerging sink holes threatened to cancel Marine Service Tech (MST) training workshops last weekend, our community partners stepped in to save the day.
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MacDonald Turkey Point Marina presents $17,000 to the London Children’s Health Foundation
On Thursday, October 28th, 2021, Brad Thomson, General Manager of MacDonald Turkey Point Marina, presented a cheque for $17,000 to Jennifer Baxter of the London Children’s Health Foundation.
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Our Fleet: Small Craft with a Story Opens at the Maritime Museum of BC
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the exhibit titled Our Fleet: Small Craft with a Story from 23 November 2021 to 14 May 2022.
