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.
The South Florida trade organization announced new and reelected members, handed out awards, and arranged presentations by business leaders.
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the summer driving and boating seasons will contribute to continued demand for gasoline.
The deal gives marine and powersports dealer Power Lodge four locations in Minnesota and one in Florida.
Major U.S. stock indices weakened yesterday, and recreational marine shares fared even worse on a percentage basis.
Company veteran Jorg Franzke replaces Håkan Sterner, who is returning to Sweden.
The May 21-27 observance takes on heightened importance with the thousands of newcomers to boating. Meanwhile, bass fishing lost a legend with the death of Ray Scott.
The builder said new models and a “diversified product portfolio” drove sales growth to record levels.