For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has been named by Forbes and Statista to the 2021 list of World’s Best Employers.
The 12th edition of the Bateau à flot de Montréal took place in a unique atmosphere that characterizes the most beautiful moments spent on the magnificent bodies of water in Quebec! “Water sports enthusiasts, whether visitors or exhibitors, were enthusiastic to meet on the docks of the Port of Call of the Old Port of Montreal!
So much is happening right now that it hard to keep your perspective on today, let alone to plan effectively for tomorrow. This past week, Prime Minister Trudeau announced vaccine mandates for federal employees and other groups in Canada as well as new rules for travel.
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is shipping seven new yachts to Miami, Florida, in the company’s largest ever shipment to the United States. Five of the motor yachts will be among the 10 magnificent models showcased by Riviera at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to be held on October 27-31.
Mercury Racing will join powerboat racers and fans at the revival of the Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships, Oct. 15-17, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The weekend of racing action will mark the final rounds of the 2021 NGK Spark Plugs Formula 1 Powerboat Series and crown two 2021 American Powerboat Association (APBA) North American champions.
MarineMax has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intrepid Powerboats (Intrepid), a premier manufacturer of powerboats. MarineMax expects the acquisition to close before December 31, 2021, and to be accretive in its first full twelve-month period.
CMP Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of marine products, has announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire Grant Rope Inc. based in Trenton, ON, Canada.
Brunswick Corporation’s (NYSE: BC) dealer services team, Brunswick Dealer Advantage, announced today that it has partnered with Kenect to provide Brunswick dealers with exclusive pricing on Kenect’s texting solutions that include business texting from your main number, text-to-pay, live video chat, online review generation, and text web leads.
When Volvo Penta’s pioneering EVC system was first launched in 2003 it was the height of innovation – and it continues to be the foundation for Volvo Penta’s full systems approach of integrated features from helm to prop. A major upgrade to the EVC platform was introduced in 2019 with EVC 2 together with the new D4-D6 engine.
On October 4, 2021, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Navico, a global leader in marine electronics and sensors for $1.05 billion.
As I write this, there are 147 container ships anchored outside of the Port of Los Angeles waiting to dock and unload. It seems that the freight yard is full beyond capacity due to labour shortages throughout the global supply chain, especially for truck drivers who are needed to move the freight out and deliver it in the U.S.
Volvo Penta’s commitment to innovation was on full display at the 2021 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), as evidenced by multiple awards and participation in the Soundings Trade Only Leadership Summit expert panel.
Ritchie Navigation, the world’s largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, continues on its path of record sales. The 161-year old Pembroke, Massachusetts-based company reports 30% growth year over year, with some months setting all-time sales records. Adding a sixth work day and night shifts has helped Ritchie’s order fulfillment match demand.
According to digital news outlet www.insuaga.com, a new, full-service and modern Port Credit marina that will bring huge economic benefits to Mississauga is now one step closer to becoming a reality.
Last week, the Georgia Strait Alliance shared the wonderful news that Átl’ka7tsem, also known as Howe Sound, is now a UNESCO Biosphere Region. It is the third UNESCO Biosphere Region in British Columbia – and the first on B.C.’s Mainland.
Updated features and benefits offer next level of product excellence by integrating innovative Honda cross-platform technology into high-demand marine products
Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), has announced that it was named Manufacturer of the Year for the seventh consecutive year by members of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) at its annual business meeting and awards banquet held Sept. 23 in Orlando, Fla.
Furuno dominated the awards at the 2021 NMEA Conference by winning 7 NMEA Product of Excellence Awards, continuing their long-running streak of taking home more accolades than any other manufacturer!
The September 20th federal election is said to have cost taxpayers $600,000,000 and the result is only the smallest of changes in seats in ridings with the Liberals again leading a minority government. To get anything done the Liberals will need support from members of other parties and an alignment with the NDP seems like their best bet, most of the time.
Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. a global leader in the electric recreational boating industry serving both Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) and consumers, announced that it will showcase its E-Motion™ electric outboard motor at IBEX 2021, taking place September 28 to September 30in Tampa, Florida.