Supply Chain Dominoes
Will “just in time” be just in time to deliver a great summer for the boat business in 2021? Or, will the supply chain dominoes fall against us?
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WANT TO SELL DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERIES IN CANADA?
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.
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YAMAHA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH SIREN MARINE FOR DIGITAL AND CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY
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.
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PATRICK INDUSTRIES, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SEA-DOG CORPORATION AND SEA-LECT PLASTICS
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…
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NEW BOAT ENGINE CUTOFF SWITCH LAW GOES INTO EFFECT APRIL 1
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.
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JOIN THE BOATING ONTARIO WEBINAR ON ABANDONED BOATS
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.
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BENETEAU ROADSHOW: 9 STOPS ACROSS EUROPE TO MEET BOATING ENTHUSIASTS
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.
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Boating Is Booming With Great Career Opportunities
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.
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WILL KEENE, OWNER OF EDSON INTERNATIONAL, HONORED WITH 2021 ALAN J. FREEDMAN AWARD
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.
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NMMA RECOGNIZES 58 BOAT AND ENGINE MANUFACTURERS WITH MARINE INDUSTRY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX AWARDS
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.
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MASTERCRAFT BOAT COMPANY AND 6X WORLD CHAMPION WAKEBOARDER MEAGAN ETHELL PARTNER TO EMPOWER FEMALE CONFIDENCE IN AND BEHIND THE BOAT WITH “LET HER RIP” CAMPAIGN
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.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION CFO RYAN GWILLIM NAMED TO MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION AND WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINANCE ANNOUNCE THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE BRUNSWICK ACCEPTANCE COMPANY
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.
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ABYC FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL EDUCATOR TRAINING CONFERENCE, TRAINING THE TRAINERS OF THE FUTURE MARINE WORKFORCE
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…
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NMMA State of the Industry – More Positive News
Last week, during the NMMA State of the Recreational Boating Industry virtual event, President Frank Hugelmeyer shared some very impressive numbers.
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MODERN RECREATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES TUFF COATTM BRAND
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.
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NAUTISME QUEBEC ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL 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.
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LAST-MINUTE NEW YORK STATE BUDGET MANOEUVER PROPOSES MAJOR CHANGES TO ERIE CANAL MANAGEMENT WITHOUT PUBLIC INPUT
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.
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HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW TO BE POSTPONED
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.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION EXPANDS AUTONOMY SOLUTIONS; APPOINTS MARINE AUTONOMY TECHNOLOGY LEAD
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.
