February 19, 2019
Christensen Yachts will be vacating its longtime headquarters in Vancouver, Wash., according to the Seattle Times. The site was purchased by Vigor Industrial. The commercial yard will use the former yacht-building facility to build new landing craft for the U.S. Army. Vigor said it will close two other plants in the area and move about …
February 14, 2019
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released the results from its first boating industry policy survey. More than 1,500 responded to the survey and the results will play an important role in shaping NMMA’s 2019 legislative policy priorities. According to the survey results, the industry’s top five issues are: 1. Ethanol and fuel (E15) 2. …
February 12, 2019
The Cruise Ship Interiors Expo will take place June 18-20, 2019, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. It is the world’s first and only event to focus exclusively on the interior design, architecture and outfitting for the cruise industry. The event will include a show floor with more than 200 suppliers …
February 7, 2019
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Monthly Shipment Report (MSR), U.S. outboard engine wholesale shipments closed 2018 up 5.9 percent, compared to 2017, for NMMA’s control group of manufacturers, representing 95 percent of the market. Outboard engines rated 200 horsepower and above were up 20.8 percent in 2018 and accounted for a 25.6 …
February 5, 2019
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) welcomed Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.-21), and Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.-2) as the Congressional Boating Caucus co-chairs in the 116th Congress. Celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the caucus is a bipartisan group of more than 100 U.S. senators and representatives formed in 1989 …
January 31, 2019
Minn.-based Polaris Industries has bought the assets of Larson Boat Group for an undisclosed price in a move that further expands its fresh dive into the boating, according to the StarTribune newspaper. Polaris spokeswoman Erika Frederick said the deal included the Larson, Larson FX, Striper and Escape brands. Acquiring Larson boats will make Polaris an …
January 29, 2019
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Herculite® Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of flexible composite textiles for performance applications, has launched a new website that showcases the company’s breadth of capabilities in materials for solar protection, marine, health care, digital graphics media, military and tents and structures. The new website is located at www.herculite.com. Headquartered in Emigsville, Pa., …
January 24, 2019
The annual Innovation Breakfast at the 2019 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show, presented by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), is being held Friday, February 15. The breakfast will feature a host of presentations focused on propelling the recreational boating industry forward. Here’s the complete agenda: • Welcome by Larry Berryman, show manager. …
January 22, 2019
Recasens, a leading manufacturer of performance fabric for sun protection, textile architecture, and marine use, has added Innovative Industrial Solutions, Inc. (IIS) as its newest U.S.-based master distributor. This new partnership will provide greater access to the Recasens line of European-designed fabrics for fabricators and designers in the awning, marine and decor industries. Recasens will …