Trade Only Today Editors

The NMMA makes promotions to the Progressive Insurance Atlanta Boat Show management team.

Michigan Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry hosts the first Michigan Outdoor Industry Supplier Summit.

The National Association of Manufacturers names Brunswick Corp. CFO Ryan Gwillim to its Board of Directors.

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard adds SF Marina floating dock array.

The NMMA opens registrations for its American Boating Congress and Honda Marine joins the MRAA as a Platinum Partner.

Last call for 2021 National Sailing Hall of Fame noms and Hacker-Craft adds a dealer in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Victory Marine to represent Marine Products Corp. boats in Costa Rica and Level 5 Advertising creates virtual boat show platform.

NMMA cancels Atlantic City Boat Show; NMEA appoints new NMEA2K chair; and Discover Boating launches boat show insider guide.

The Dubai International Boat Show has been postponed until next year.

SeeDealerCost.com hits 50,000 listings; MarineMax leaders named to IYBA board; ICOMIA welcomes new member group.

The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance to announce formation in news conference at SC statehouse.

MRAA adds Podium as Platinum Partner; Xantrex adds to its Freedom XC line of Invertors; and the NMMA reports on single-use plastics initiatives.

Marinas21 Conference & Trade Exhibition is postponed until next year.

ICOMIA’s World Marinas Conference to be held in Dubai from Oct 12-14.

Iguana Yachts launches caterpillar tread-equipped, amphibious 30-footer rigged for fishing.

Big Thunder names Bryan Collins as service director at Lake Ozark location.

Regulator Marine announces 37-foot center console and Flow-Rite names new operations director.

Ad agency Level 5 becomes Platinum MRAA member.

National Association of Manufacturers launch Covid-19 vaccine awareness campaign, and Twin Disc release fiscal Q2 results

The Volvo Group creates new entity committed to renewable, electric power; MRAA announces 2021 board members; and Baxter Marine is formed with acquisitions in the yacht management segment.

Delta “T” joins the Centek Industries conglomerate of companies and eight bells for yacht journalist and America’s Cup historian Bob Fisher.

ICOMIA release its latest state of the industry report; one of the country’s largest waterjet cutting machines goes online at Maine’s Front Street Shipyard; and T-H Marine Supplies names a new national sales and marketing manager.

Oxe’s range of diesel outboards get EPA approval and the Association of Marina Industries’ Training Institute releases its certification course schedule.

Inmarsat marks significant installation milestone on its Fleet Xpress system and the NMEA announce virtual marine electronics installer training classes for next month.

B.A.S.S. now taking noms for ‘21 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team and Yacht Sentinel teams with Fountaine Pajot to equip its lineup with connected boat technology.

A revamped brand identify for Propspeed; Fraser Yachts names head of global partnerships; and Wichard Group USA appoints industry vet as VP of sales and marketing.

ShoreMaster, HydroHoist and Neptune rebranded as Waterfront Brands; Boats Group acquires more European brokerage sites; and Gill Fishing partners with rgyr agency.

Princecraft premieres interactive Virtual Park; European Boating Industry and International Council of Marine Industry Associations strengthen partnership; and Alumacraft celebrate 75 years in business with video series.

IBEX seeks proposals for session topics; Sensible Yacht Cordage changes hands

Ferretti Group publishes its first sustainability report; the National Marine Representatives Association is accepting applications for a $3K marine trade scholarship; and a new boatbuilding program led by seasoned industry vet at North Carolina community college.

Sima Marine partners with Yachts360 in Great Lakes region, and Highfield Boats names 3 new dealers.

Petit Paint taps biotech company to collaborate on new antifouling line; Marine Marketers of America issue last call for Neptune Awards and Maryland’s MTA congratulates graduate of its training program.

E-mobility company Pure Watercraft acquires Minnesota manufacturer of electric pontoons and Sika Marine jois the MRAA as Platinum member.

Even after a banner 2020, lingering issues remain.