Dakota Lithium believes that quality is measured by lifespan and focuses on building batteries that last a very long time. By harnessing their unique chemistry and engineering know-how Dakota Lithium lasts 4x longer than traditional batteries, providing lasting value and reducing e-waste and the impact on the planet.
On March 15th, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. announced a strategic alliance with Siren Marine®, manufacturer of marine-based IoT (Internet of Things) solutions.
On March 15th, Patrick Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Everett, Washington-based Sea-Dog Corporation, a leading distributor of a comprehensive suite of marine and powersports hardware and accessories to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, on-line providers and manufacturers, and its sister company, Sea-Lect Plastics…
In the United States, there are new engine cut-off device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization.
Countless boats have been abandoned across the province of Ontario in backyards, storage yards, and farm fields. If left untouched, these abandoned vessels contaminate terrestrial and marine environments (if left in the water), impact the aesthetics of facilities and areas where they have been abandoned, and pose a safety risk to individuals that approach the vessel.
The Beneteau organization has taken the positive and creative approach to boat and yacht sales by holding the Beneteau Roadshow: 9 Stops Across Europe to Meet Boating Enthusiasts.
Since 2010, all sorts of employers have posted their career opportunities in Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest and a great many readers have found rewarding new opportunities for themselves.
On March 5th, NMMA honored Will Keene, Owner of Edson International, with the 2021 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals who’ve made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation.
On March 5th, the NMMA announced 58 recipients of the 2020 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction. Award recipients were acknowledged during NMMA’s 2021 State of the Recreational Boating Industry and Awards Presentation.
March 8TH, on International Women’s Day, MasterCraft Boat Company kicked off its “Let Her Rip” campaign to support the on-going push to inspire and empower women to relentlessly chase their goals, have confidence in their abilities in and behind the boat and to challenge others to do the same in the water sports industry and beyond.
The National Association of Manufacturers announced that Ryan Gwillim, Chief Financial Officer, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), has been named to the NAM Board of Directors. Gwillim will join the NAM Board to bolster the association’s leadership in policy advocacy, workforce solutions, legal action, operational excellence and news and insights.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) have announced a three-year extension of the Brunswick Acceptance Company (BAC) joint venture agreement through December 2025.
The ABYC Foundation announced their second Educator Training Conference to be held July 20-22, 2021, in a virtual format. The “train-the-trainer” event is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors and administrators who either are teaching, or are thinking about teaching marine service in their schools…
Last week, during the NMMA State of the Recreational Boating Industry virtual event, President Frank Hugelmeyer shared some very impressive numbers.
Modern Recreational Technologies, houses premium quality brands such as Pettit®, Ramuc®, ValvTect® and Woolsey®. The acquisition of TUFF COATTM, the world’s #1 Rubberized Non-Skid Coating compliments MRT’s industry-leading recreational brands with a proven technology platform.
The Alliance of the nautical industry of Quebec – Nautisme Quebec offers you its new digital platform. Available year round, it is the ideal complement to the various boat shows and allows and offers virtual activities to boaters.
An act that was recently introduced in the waning days of New York’s annual budget process that allows no opportunity for public input proposes significant management changes to the New York State Canal System and, if passed, could have negative consequences on the historic waterway for years to come.
On March 1, 2021, Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions in the province. As of that Saturday, special events, including trade shows, are not permitted until at least the end of March, and residents are being asked to avoid non-essential travel in and out of HRM during this period.
Brunswick Corporation continues to build on its ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification & Shared Access) strategy to develop solutions to further improve boater experiences by advancing the efficiency and capabilities of its core product lines.
Bennington, North America’s leading manufacturer of pontoon boats, has announced the immediate expansion of its operations in Elkhart County. This growth includes adding jobs and investing in new facilities.