CONSUMER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW VIRTUAL
The organizers of the Toronto international Boat Show (TIBS) have launched their consumer marketing campaign to potential attendees.
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CLARION BOATS ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP AND THE RELEASE OF THEIR MUCH ANTICIPATED 20 FOOT RUNABOUT
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.
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CDI ELECTRONICS AWARDED PATENT PROTECTION FOR 2-WIRE RGB(W) CONTROLLER DESIGN JANUARY 4, 2021
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.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AT FATHOM FIVE NATIONAL MARINE PARK!
We wanted to let our Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest readers know about a business opportunity in Georgian Bay.
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AKZONOBEL ACQUIRES NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, OWNER OF THE SEA HAWK YACHT COATINGS BRAND
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.
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TELEDYNE TO ACQUIRE FLIR SYSTEMS IN $8 BILLION CASH-AND-STOCK DEAL
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.
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REGISTER NOW! NMMA CANADA VIRTUAL STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SESSION—FEBRUARY 9, 2021
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.
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SAVE THE DATE — NMMA CANADA VIRTUAL STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SESSION — FEBRUARY 9, 2021
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.
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HEALTHY SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY SEES GROWTH IN THE 100-METRE-PLUS MARKET AND BOATS BUILT TO EXPLORE, SAYS THE 2021 GLOBAL ORDER BOOK
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.
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GLOMEX REIGNITES WITH NEW NORTH AMERICAN PARTNER
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.
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CHAPARRAL & ROBALO BOATS HOST VIRTUAL SALES AND SERVICE TRAININGS
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.
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WORLD’S FIRST TRULY GLOBAL, REAL-TIME MARITIME EMERGENCY SERVICE LAUNCHED BY IRIDIUM
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.
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NAVICO NAMED PREFERRED MARINE ELECTRONICS SUPPLIER BY UMMA BOAT BUILDING GROUP
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.
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MERCURY MARINE’S 1st MATE MARINE SYSTEM NAMED AS CES 2021 INNOVATION AWARDS BEST OF INNOVATION HONOREE
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announced that its 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System has been named a CES® 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree.
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MARTIN FLORY GROUP CELEBRATES 25,000 PRESS RELEASES
Martin Flory Group recently marked a major achievement with the distribution of its 25,000th press release. Client LIQUI MOLY was the subject of the milestone message from the well-known global public relations firm.
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GREENLINE YACHTS SUPPLIES THE FIRST 100% ELECTRIC CABIN CRUISER CHARTER FLEET
Greenline Yachts, the worldwide leader in alternative propulsion motorboats, has teamed up with Canal Boats Telemark AS in Norway, W-Yachts and Torqeedo to create the first 100% electric charter fleet in the world.
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BOSTON WHALER DEALERS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Despite a highly unusual and difficult year due to COVID-19, Boston Whaler’s dealers proved their commitment to delivering outstanding results. Whaler dealers earned 14 of the top 100 spots on Boating Industry’s 2020 Top 100 Dealers list and achieved high marks in the NMMA’s annual Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) surveys.
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TORQEEDO POWERS THAILAND’S FIRST ELECTRIC PASSENGER FERRY FLEET.
Thailand’s first emission-free commuter fleet was placed into service on 26 November 2020 by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA). Seven new vessels joined the first test boat, which has been successfully transporting Bangkok residents since 2018.
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MERCURY EARNS TENTH CONSECUTIVE GREEN MASTERS DESIGNATION
For the tenth consecutive year, Mercury Marine® has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC). The council presented the award today during its two‑day annual conference, which is an online event this year.
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MCLEAN & DICKEY AND MD MARINE INSURANCE ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH UFANS INSURANCE SERVICES
McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance are thrilled to announce that effective December 1, 2020 we have partnered with UFANS Insurance Services, a specialized marine insurance intermediary. This partnership will provide McLean & Dickey and MD Marine Insurance the opportunity to expand our commercial marine insurance products to our clients.
