IBEX REPORTS A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
The new IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience, launched by IBEX LLC, held virtually September 29 – October 2, 2020 ended the week with positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike.
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DOMETIC RECEIVES RINA APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION FOR OPTIMUS 5000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Dometic’s Vancouver facility has received RINA Approval and Certification for its Optimus 5000 Electronic Power Steering System (EPS). The approval opens the door for growth in yachting and commercial marine markets for Dometic.
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DAME R&D EXCELLENCE IN ADVERSITY AWARD CALL FOR ENTRIES
Entries are now open for a special one-off DAME competition to be awarded at the virtual METSTRADE Connect event on 10 December 2020. The DAME R&D Excellence in Adversity Award will celebrate the efforts of global equipment manufacturers that have kept design at the forefront of their development efforts during the pandemic challenges of 2020.
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NMMA CANADA PROACTIVELY MOVES TO ADDRESS TARIFFS, LUXURY TAX THREATS TO THE INDUSTRY IN 2020/21
Despite the successful season enjoyed by many boating businesses, there are risks looming on the horizon for the recreational boating industry. For example, this past August President Trump announced a 10% tariff on raw Canadian aluminum being imported into the United States.
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THE BOAT WAREHOUSE AWARDED FOR CONTINUED ACHIEVEMENT IN 2020
Four Winns and Glastron were honored to present The Boat Warehouse with the prestigious Large, Cambridge Lighthouse award for being the largest volume dealer with multiple locations. The award was presented at the dealership in Kingston, Ontario on Monday, August 24, 2020.
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POLYFORM SUPPORTS SUSAN G. KOMEN® WITH NEW FENDER INTRODUCTION
Polyform US is introducing new Pink Fenders to “Protect What Matters”. For the first time in recent history, we will be bringing awareness and funds to the fight against breast cancer in a new arena.
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NMRA MEL BARR AWARD GIVEN TO GEORGE BELLWOAR AT IBEX
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) presented its 2020 Mel Barr Award to George Bellwoar, Perko Incorporated vice-president of sales and marketing. Named in the memory of marine rep Mel Barr, one of the founders of NMRA and its first president, the award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the improvement of the marine industry.
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NMEA NAMES 2020 PRODUCT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
Manufacturers scored big at the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Business Meeting held on September 26, following the NMEA Virtual Education Week held last week. A total of 19 products received the top award, and the NMEA Manufacturer of the Year was named.
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MARINEMAX SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS ADDING 20 LOCATIONS WITH SKIPPERBUD’S
MarineMax recently announced the acquisition of SkipperBud’s and its affiliate, Silver Seas, deepening the North-South-West connection for both organizations and their customers.
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IBEX ONLINE ANNOUNCES INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), being held virtually September 29 – October 2, 2020 announces the 2020 IBEX Innovation Awards winners.
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WINTER BOAT STORAGE IN THE NORTH: ARE YOU COVERED FOR ICE AND FREEZE DAMAGE?
September is the start of nation’s boat haul-out and winter storage season. As boaters prepare their vessels for a long winter nap it’s time to check the boat’s insurance policy for “Ice and Freeze” coverage.
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MACDONALD TURKEY POINT MARINA RAISED OVER $10,000 IN THE LONDON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BASS TOURNAMENT
The Thomson family and MacDonald Turkey Point Marina are thrilled to announce this past weekend that The London Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament raised over $10,000.00 and counting.
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KICKER MARINE AUDIO TEAMS UP WITH CPS DISTRIBUTORS AT IBEX 2020
As the 2020 IBEX Online becomes “a virtual experience,” beginning September 29, top-quality, KICKER Marine Audio sound waves will still carry over the web. With the show theme, “Better Boats Begin Here,” OEM boat builders engaging KICKER Marine Audio through CPS get a direct line to what is new and trending in marine audio and accessories.
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INTERNATIONAL BOATING COMMUNITY URGES US, EU TRADE OFFICIALS TO REMOVE TARIFFS ON BOATS
Two weeks ago, NMMA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), and the European Boating Industry (EBI) sent a letter to the United States (U.S.) and European Union (EU) trade officials…
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HARKEN EMPLOYEES ACQUIRE HARKEN
A Few Words from Peter Harken and the Team: We started this company to build the best sailing products we could at a fair price. We’ve had good success doing it, and that makes us proud.
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MANITOU PONTOON BOATS SELECTS FUSION ENTERTAINMENT FOR ONBOARD MARINE AUDIO
Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer1, has announced that Manitou Pontoon Boats will install marine audio packages from Fusion® Entertainment, a Garmin Brand, as the standard-fit for select model year 2021 pontoon boats.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP COMMITS TO EXPANDING E15 AT THE PUMP
Over the September 12th weekend, President Donald Trump promised to loosen a restriction on the sale of higher-ethanol fuel blends like E15, which drew strong objections from the recreational boating community. Once final, the policy change would allow E15 to be dispensed from pumps made for lower-biofuel blends, including E10.
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JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
ABYC’s Technical Information Report, T-32, Design & Construction in Consideration of Aquatic Invasive Species, provides guidance on the design and construction of boats, trailers, engines, components, and accessories in order to minimize the spread of AIS.
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GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO RESTORE $8 MILLION TO HELP KEEP ASIAN CARP OUT OF GREAT LAKES
The Michigan Boating Industry Association applauds Governor Whitmer for signing SB 745 into law on September 8th, restoring $8 million in funding to help keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes through a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to rebuild the Brandon Road Lock and Dam.
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CALIBRE, INC. ENTERS MARINE INDUSTRY
Calibre, Inc. provider of premier paint finishing and supply chain solutions has announced its entry into the Marine market. “Our decision to expand business into the marine segment is predicated on the successful long-term OEM partnerships we’ve established in the power sports and transportation markets…
