Brunswick appoints new Crestliner and Boston Whaler executives
October 29, 2010
LAKE FORESET, Ill. — The Brunswick Boat Group has appointed Ben Cast as president of Crestliner Boats, while Jeff Vaughn has been named vice president of sales, marketing, and customer service at Boston Whaler, according to a recent press release from Brunswick. Cast has been with Brunswick since 2005... Read more »
Defender Industries reports increased sales for September
October 29, 2010
WATERFORD, Conn. — Marine outfitter and boating equipment supplier Defender Industries’ September sales rose 12.9 percent and third quarter sales were up 9.2 percent, according to figures released in a recent press release from the company. Sales for the first three quarters of 2010 also increased... Read more »
Marine Products Corp. reports improved sales and profits
October 29, 2010
ATLANTA — Marine Products Corp., which manufactures Chaparral and Robalo brand boats, experienced favorable financial results for the quarter ending Sept. 30, according to financial figures reported in a recent press release from the company. Richard A. Hubbell, CEO of Marine Products stated, “During... Read more »
Brunswick reports sales increase, smaller net loss
October 29, 2010
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Boat, engine and marine parts & accessories builder Brunswick Corp. reported improved third quarter financial results, compared to the same quarter of last year, according to financial figures released in a press release from the company. Net sales for the quarter were $815.4... Read more »
Dominion Marine Media names new director of online business
October 29, 2010
NORFOLK, Va. — Dominion Marine Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has named Wade Luce as director of the Business Consulting Group, it reported in a recent statement. Luce will be responsible for global business product development and marketing strategies for Dominion’s new Business Consulting... Read more »
DockMaster and MBS partner to bring marina customers online
October 29, 2010
MIAMI – DockMaster, a provider of business management software for the recreational marine industry, has recently partnered with MBS Payments to integrate online billing solutions into their core system, MBS reported in a statement today. This partnership allows marinas to accept customer payments... Read more »
Marine Marketers of America hands out 2010 Neptune Awards
October 29, 2010
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marine Marketers of America unveiled the winners of its third annual 2010 Neptune Awards for Marketing Excellence during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, according to a recent press release from the organization. The association reported 58 entries in 12 categories,... Read more »
Breakwater Marine expands to U.S. market
October 29, 2010
FERNDALE, Wash. — Breakwater Marine, headquartered in Surrey, B.C., will open its first U.S. location in Ferndale, Wash., according to a recent news article in the Bellingham Herald. The Ferndale dealership will offer sales of new, used, and consignment recreation and fishing boats, as well as provide... Read more »
Boating Industry editor receives Grand Prize Writer’s Award
October 29, 2010
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Liz Walz, editor-in-chief of Boating Industry magazine, has received the top honor Boating Writers International presents to a journalist – The BWI Grand Prize Writer’s Award, Boating Writers International reported in a statement today. Announcement of the award, consisting... Read more »
ABA continues agreement with Taylor Made Systems
October 29, 2010
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. — The American Boatbuilders Association renewed an agreement naming Taylor Made Systems as their Preferred Supplier of Choice for Glazing and Canvas Systems, according to a recent press release from Taylor Made. The new agreement guarantees the relationship until 2013 and includes... Read more »
