Lumitec appoints rep firm Derema Group

May 16, 2012

Delray Beach, FL- May 14, 2012 – Lumitec, a designer and manufacturer of marine LED lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Derema Group as their manufacturing representative for the Northeastern, Central, and Western United States. The partnership is a natural and strategic... Read more »

Former Starcraft Marine president, philanthropist passes away

May 15, 2012

Former Starcraft Marine President Harold Schrock passed away Saturday in his Syracuse, Ind., home. He was 97. Schrock, whose father Arthur founded Starcraft in 1903, owned and operated Starcraft Marine, Smoker-Craft and Sylvan Boat, among other non-marine companies, during his lifetime, according to... Read more »

MRAA’s Young Leaders Advisory Council seeking applicants

May 15, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas is accepting nominations and applications for its Young Leaders Advisory Council. The MRAA created YLAC as an advisory group to represent the needs and the thinking of the next generation of marine retailers and to provide additional insight... Read more »

Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide hotel booking services for IBEX 2012

(Press Release)
May 15, 2012

Press Release LOUISVILLE, KY – May 2, 2012 – The owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) today announced that the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) will be the exclusive housing agency for this year’s annual boating industry trade show and... Read more »

BRP to begin testing next generation biofuel

(Press Release)
May 9, 2012

Press Release Sturtevant, Wis., May 9, 2012 – BRP begins a program to test butanol-extended fuel in a variety of recreational marine engines for Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office. Butanol-extended fuel will be tested as... Read more »

Hearing held on Lacey Act

Mike Davin, Senior Editor
May 9, 2012

On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills that would amend the Lacey Act. WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on two bills that would amend... Read more »

Zodiac Recreational of North America adds Singleton Marine Group to its dealer roster

(Press Release)
May 8, 2012

Press Release Summerville, SC – Zodiac Boats of North America - a subsidiary of Zodiac ZMP, the world’s largest manufacturer of RIBs, inflatable boats, life rafts and safety equipment, and the world’s oldest and most recognized manufacturer of inflatable boats – announced that it has added six-time... Read more »

Veteran marine journalist Lenny Rudow appointed Senior Editor of Boats.com

(Press Release)
May 7, 2012

Press Release Rudow will join expanded international staff Norfolk, VA – (May 7, 2012) –Boats.com, a Dominion Marine Media (DMM) business which is home to thousands of boat reviews and articles and an online destination for boaters globally, has named Lenny Rudow its senior editor. “Lenny is... Read more »

Eric Hardin joins Teleflex Marine as Aftermarket Regional Manager

(Press Release)
May 4, 2012

Press Release Litchfield, IL – Teleflex Marine, the leader in marine steering, controls, hoses and aftermarket engine and drive parts, is pleased to welcome Eric Hardin to the company. He will assume the responsibility of Aftermarket Regional Manager for the company’s Upper Midwest (Missouri, Iowa,... Read more »

ASA Electronics purchases Marine Audio