ITR report: Boatbuilding slowdown in 2020
“Production will flatten but won’t be terrible,” says NMMA President Thom Dammrich. “We’ll be at the same level as spring 2019.”
NMMA
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.
Trump pause on tariffs will impact fishing equipment and PFDs
NMMA welcomed the delay, but said the announcement was “another example of the confusion and uncertainty for US businesses the trade war is causing.”
Massachusetts continues to provide funding for marine workforce
Technical education program will receive $100,000 in 2020.
‘I manage trade associations much like a public company’
Introducing himself, NMMA President-elect Frank Hugelmeyer recalls his background as a boater and outlines his strategy for the association.
Inflatable boats and kayak paddles exempt from tariffs
The latest round of Trump tariffs targets $200 billion in Chinese imports.
Senate unanimously approves Coast Guard reauthorization
The House of Representatives already approved the legislation in July.
Workforce ‘super session’ to be held at IBEX
The seminar will be held Sept. 30 and is expected to sell out.
U.S. boat and engine exports up 15 percent in 2018, despite tariffs
Tariffs did curtail exports by 24 percent to Canada, Mexico and the European Union during the second half of the year, according to an NMMA report.
Boat sales grew 4.4 percent in 2018
Outboard boats accounted for 63 percent of new-boat sales last year.
Registration for member credentials at NMMA shows starts today
Members will have complimentary access to 18 NMMA shows if they register by November 15.
Coast Guard reauthorization bill includes industry concerns
NMMA played a role in shaping the legislation, which mandates the use of cutoff devices for boats smaller than 26 feet.
U.S. marine companies urge ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement
Letter from businesses in all 50 states sent to Congress.
NMMA hosts politicians and media on DC cruise
The event is part of the association’s plan to expand its public profile.
Powerboat registrations up 3 percent through May
Personal watercraft led the pack with 13 percent gains compared to a year ago, while saltwater fishing boats made a rebound with 5 percent growth.
Trump administration to move most of the Bureau of Land Management out of D.C. by 2020
NMMA calls the undertaking “laudable,” but some analysts worry it could lessen the department’s influence on Capitol Hill.
IBEX Expands International Exhibitors
Seventy international companies from 23 countries will exhibit at the show.
Water-sports Boats drove 2018 growth
PWC, pontoons and towboats accounted for 96.1 percent of the additional units sold.
NMMA supports Pledge to American Workers
President Trump’s initiative challenges industries and companies to provide training and education.
NMMA Hall of Fame nominations due tomorrow
The award will be presented at IBEX industry breakfast.
Wisconsin creates outdoor recreation office
It is the fourteenth state to create a recreation office.
Ron DeSantis: “July is Keep Florida Fishing Month!”
The Florida governor opened ICAST this morning with a rousing speech on the importance of sportfishing and clean-water initiatives to his state’s economy.
Industry executives meet President Trump at White House
Trump speaks about issues that impact boating and sport fishing.
USA Pavilion at METS nearly sold out
Officials urge American companies to register for what will be the largest country exhibit at the show.