Bass Pro Shops and MarineMax partner
May 30, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. and CLEARWATER, Fla. – Bass Pro Shops and MarineMax are joining forces for the “Great American Boat Sale” from May 30 to June 15, MarineMax Vice President of Marketing Glenn Sandridge said in an interview this morning. “We do compete in some areas, but we complement each other... Read more »
BoatU.S. establishes National Recall Alert Registry
May 30, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Boat Owners Association of the United States is aiming to bridge the gap between boat builders and owners with its online National Recall Alert Registry, the organization said in a press release Wednesday. While federal law requires boat builders to recall safety defective boats... Read more »
AOC to increase prices in U.S. and Canada
May 30, 2008
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. – AOC, LLC will increase prices on all resins, gel coats, pigments, colorants and additives US$0.10/lb. for the United States, and CN$.22 per kilo for Canada, effective for all shipments on and after June 30, the company reported in a release this week. AOC said the increase will... Read more »
Sea Ray receives perfect inspection score
May 30, 2008
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sea Ray Boats’ Tellico Lake facility hit a high mark recently when it achieved a perfect score from the National Marine Manufacturers Association during a comprehensive inspection, the company said in a release yesterday. The routine audit was conducted as part of the NMMA Certification... Read more »
MasterCraft adds online tool for suppliers
May 30, 2008
VONORE, Tenn. – MasterCraft has created an online application for its supplier network, the company said in a statement yesterday. SuppliLink is a Web-based technology, which MasterCraft created and built in-house. The system has been designed and developed for suppliers as a “one stop shopping”... Read more »
New yacht software company formed
May 30, 2008
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A new yacht software company called Yacht Record has been formed in a partnership between entrepreneurs Tom Patterson and Alan Ritchie, the company reported in a release yesterday. Patterson and Ritchie teamed to develop an onboard and online software management service for yachts... Read more »
RBFF offers boating week ideas
May 30, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Boating and Fishing Week is set to take place June 1-8 and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation has a number of tools for dealers and others to use to help get the word out, the organization said in a statement yesterday. Companies can register National Boating... Read more »
Cummins president to retire, successor chosen
May 30, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Joe Loughrey, president and chief operating officer of Cummins Inc. will retire from the company in March 2009, the company reported in a release yesterday. Loughrey will become Cummins vice chairman effective Aug. 1, and remain a member of the company’s board of directors until... Read more »
Textron names two new executives
May 30, 2008
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Textron Financial Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, has appointed two new members to its executive team, the company said in a release Wednesday. Shelley Wilson has been named senior vice president of marketing. Angelo Butera was chosen as executive vice president and chief credit... Read more »
MAATS awards panel set
May 30, 2008
WILLMETTE, Ill. – The Boating Writers International board of directors unanimously approved those appointed to serve as Innovation Awards judges, BWI said in its May newsletter. The awards will be given out at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show in Las Vegas, July 16-18. The judges are:... Read more »
