After a thorough market-by-market evaluation of its boat shows still on the schedule for the first quarter of 2021, the NMMA announced today it is canceling this year’s Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show and Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow…
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) — a company dedicated to keeping the world energized and ready by delivering power solutions where quality and responsiveness matter — recently announced the appointments of two new key personnel.
International marine product development, publicity and promotion consultancy Home Port Global is looking for a few good products to help get into the marine market in 2021.
The Dehler 30 one design has won two awards in SAIL magazine’s Best Boats 2021 Awards. The racer-cruiser won over the jury of experts in both the “Performance Boat 30ft or Less” category, and in “Systems”, where the Dehler Stealth Drive was honored as the best technical innovation.
Pure Watercraft, the electric boating technology leader, has acquired ELUX Marine, the top Minnesota electric luxury pontoon boat manufacturer.
Last week in the Editor’s Message, I ran the famous quote by U.S. department store pioneer John Wanamaker (1838-1922) who said, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half”.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas named Desmasdon’s Boatworks, of Pointe au Baril, Ontario, one of the marine industry’s Great Dealerships to Work For, online at Dealer Week, the association’s annual conference and expo.
The organizers of the Toronto international Boat Show (TIBS) have launched their consumer marketing campaign to potential attendees.
Paul Crammond of Port Carling is pleased to announce that he has purchased the intellectual assets of Clarion Boats. For over 30 years Clarion has been a pre-eminent Central Ontario builder of custom mahogany racers, runabouts and launches. Clarion was founded and operated by Dwight and Kerstin Boyd.
CDI Electronics LLC, the leading manufacturer of aftermarket ignitions for outboard engines announced January 4th, 2021 that it has been awarded utility patent protection for its innovative 2- Wire RGB(W) Controller design.
We wanted to let our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers know about a business opportunity in Georgian Bay.
AkzoNobel is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings, owner of the premium Sea Hawk brand. Financial details were not disclosed.
Breaking news from Reuters and the investor newsletter TheStreet, we just learned that Electronic sensor technology maker Teledyne Technologies has agreed to buy thermal image provider FLIR Systems in a cash-and-stock deal valued at roughly $8 billion.
While the industry cannot be together for its usual NMMA Canada State of the Industry breakfast, NMMA Canada will be hosting a short virtual event to share some high-level data from 2020, and hear from our popular Wells Fargo economists.
While the industry cannot be together for its usual State of the Industry breakfast, NMMA is pleased to invite you to a FREE virtual event on Tuesday, February 9 from 11:00am–1:00pm.
The Global Order Book (GOB), BOAT International’s annual survey of the superyacht industry, has revealed that there are more superyachts measuring 100 metres or more in build than ever before, and that the number of “explorer” yachts in build has also risen to a new high.
Reinvesting in its business in the Americas, Glomex s.r.l. has partnered with distributor GA Communications. The Baltimore-based company is now the exclusive provider of Glomex’s full range of marine and RV products in North and South America. The new entity will operate as Glomex Americas.
Chaparral and Robalo Boats continue to innovate in 2020 by hosting Virtual Sales and Service Training Programs for its dealer network. Service Training was held on Dec. 8 and 9 and had 300 attendees. Robalo’s sales training was live on Dec. 14 and 15 with 325 sales professionals in attendance.
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) now covers 100% of the globe with real-time satellite connectivity for the first time. Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced on December 15th, an historic achievement with the launch of the Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) service.
Navico®, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad Yachting, B&G® and C-MAP® brands announced that it has been named the preferred marine electronics supplier for the United Marine Manufacturers Association (UMMA) boat building group.