The National Marine Manufacturers Association is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the United States and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle.
The March 4 State of the Industry webinar includes the presentation of the Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards and the Alan J. Freedman Award.
NMMA says new-boat sales are at their highest level in 12 years, with all powerboat segments up 8 to 22 percent.
The March 4 webinar takes place at 11 a.m. and includes the presentation of the Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards and the Alan J. Freedman Award.
The annual event, which allows marine industry stakeholders to network with members of congress, will be held virtually April 21-22.
NMMA leveraging show investments with Discover Boating to create one consumer-facing brand
Additional cancelations include the New England Boat Show and Northwest Sportshow, with the Atlantic City show postponed to April.
Reflecting the influx of new participants, a joint RBFF, NMMA and MRAA survey is aimed at prioritizing retention efforts.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association reports that more than 310,000 new powerboats were sold in 2020.
NMMA: Easing supply chain constraints should enable more manufacturers to build boats.
The group made a new hire and announced several promotions.
It’s the second highest single-month total of new powerboats sold in more than a decade.
96 percent of marine CEOs report expanding or stable business conditions for the time period.
The firm is forecasting an uptick in production in the second half of 2021.
The boating and fishing industry worked together to leverage the health benefits of both activities during the pandemic.
The trade association announces extensive cancellations to winter ’21 boat and sport show schedule.
August had the fourth highest single-month total of new boat wholesale shipments in a decade.
The order would create a new Water Policy Committee.
Powerboat retail sales eased somewhat, but remained strong in August.
The bipartisan ACE Act authorizes more than $1 billion for wildlife and habitat programs through 2025.
It’s the third consecutive month of increases as people take to the water to escape the pandemic
Carroll, who will become the first woman to receive the honor, has long been regarded as a mentor to women in marine manufacturing.
Manufacturers were more upbeat than in Q1, but are holding back on capital expenditures to remain flexible.