Seaspension Technologies delivered custom shock-mitigating seating to the Coast Guard for use in 35 specialized emergency rescue airboats.
The iceboats are built by Midwest Rescue Airboats as part of a five-year contract with the Coast Guard.
Largo, Fla.-based Seaspension designs, manufactures and markets high-performance shock-mitigating systems for use by military, commercial, OEM and recreational boating customers.
Net sales of $596 million were up 11% compared with the previous-year quarter, and profit was reported at $2.6 million.
The group will hand out its annual honors during the Miami International Boat Show in February.
Record revenue of $507.9 million was a 7% increase over the previous year, and the growth was driven primarily by acquisitions, including IGY Marinas.
Net sales of $470 million for the quarter were a 33% increase compared to the prior year period.
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Students pursuing education in the marine trades can apply for the National Marine Representatives Association awards until April 1.
The builder of Chaparral and Robalo boats reported net sales were up 42% for the quarter and 28% for fiscal year 2022.
Forrest Ferrari has years of management, business development, IT and quality-assurance experience.
