Mar 27, 2020
The following Boating Industry Canada News Week Bulletin has been compiled for our readers by NMMA Canada to provide a summary of the latest steps our Federal and Provincial Governments are taking to support Canadians during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Mar 25, 2020
Starting today, Boating Industry Canada News Week will be working closely with NMMA Canada and Canada’s other regional marine trades associations to provide an ongoing summary of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation that matters most to our industry.
For the second year in a row, Volvo Penta of the Americas has achieved recognition as a Great Place to Work by a national institute that promotes and measures workplace excellence.
National Marine Manufacturers Association honors Ranger Boats for world-class quality, customer service with two coveted CSI Awards
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), the world’s leading marine electronics manufacturer, today announced that it was awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Year distinction for the second year in a row from the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI).
Boating Ontario has announced that due to the current climate and the key measures that need to be taken in preventing the continuing spread of COVID-19 as being avoidance of large crowds and practising ‘Social Distancing’ they are making the difficult decision to cancel both their Regional Meetings and Spring Training events.
Celebrating a century of service, the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA) provides a strong voice for the yachting industry. This year marks 100 years of providing guidance and support for its members, while successfully navigating many changes and challenges over the decades.
Vernon, BC boat builder KingFisher Boats continues to lead the pack earning their third prestigious Canada’s Best Managed designation. In 2019, KingFisher saw continued growth in key markets, and invested in their future with a 18,000 sq. ft expansion and increased production capacity driven by a 20% larger workforce.
On March 9th, 2020, CMP Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of marine products announced the acquisition of MarineTech Products, Inc. based in Vadnais Heights, MN.
Grady-White’s unprecedented focus on customer satisfaction was once again recognized when the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) presented the company with the 2019 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award in the fiberglass outboard boat division.
YANMAR, a leading provider of marine engines and propulsion systems, and Smartgyro S.r.l., a gyro stabilization technology company, announced on February 27, 2020, that they have entered into a strategic partnership.
R Marine Flagship of Auckland in partnership with Australia’s premium luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, has organised a spectacular event which is the first in a series of global celebrations marking Riviera’s 40th anniversary and setting a new record for New Zealand in the process.
February 27th, the NMMA announced a new executive leadership team as it reorganizes and builds the framework for NMMA’s strategic vision under NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer.
Having enjoyed strong growth throughout the last decade, with exhibitor and visitor attendance figures consistently rising, the organisers of METSTRADE have announced ambitious plans for the 2020 edition and beyond.
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Last month, Canadian based ZOLEO announced the launch the world’s first truly seamless global messaging and personal safety solution for smartphone users who venture beyond mobile coverage.
Prospec Electronics has signed West Coast Sales to represent its award-winning, high-performance outdoor audio products throughout the western US and Canada. Dave Sykes, president and CEO, made the announcement.
For the second straight year, Mercury Marine displayed a record number of engines at the Miami International Boat Show – in 2020, showcasing 115 engines more than any other outboard manufacturer at the show.
Crestliner recently received its 14th consecutive Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) at the 2020 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show®.
Brunswick Corporation’s dealer services team, Brunswick Dealer Advantage (BDA) has announced that it has partnered with Rollick, Inc. to provide Brunswick dealers with exclusive pricing on Rollick’s SalesDriver solution as well as plans for additional exclusive offers on their dealer customer satisfaction platform, ExperienceDriver, in the future.