Brunswick Boat Group President Huw Bower to Leave Company
Once head of Boston Whaler, Bower was chosen to lead the boat group in 2017.
Brunswick
Brunswick Corp.’s boat group consists of 15 brands worldwide, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris FloteBote, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft and Sea Ray. The group’s additional four brands — Rayglass, Uttern, Valiant and Quicksilver — are marketed in countries other than the United States.
Brunswick Corp. Rings Opening Bell on NYSE
Brunswick executives were on hand, virtually, for Tuesday’s opening.
Boston Whaler Launches 240 Vantage
Whaler says the 24-foot dual console is designed for active family staycations.
Brunswick Q2 Outperforms Expectations
The corporation reported its lowest midseason inventory levels in nearly 20 years.
Brunswick’s New York Mills Facility Honored
Lund and Crestliner plant named to Top 150 workplaces in Minnesota for second consecutive year.
Brunswick to Repay $200 Million of Revolving Credit Line
Barron’s highlighted the company as a stock pick.
Mercury Marine Enters Partnership with Frydenbø
The company will be the preferred engine partner of Sting and Nordkapp boat brands.
Harris Pontoons Names New President
Brunswick Corp. taps Harley-Davidson veteran to lead its pontoon business.
Freedom Boat Club Names New Director of Operations
Ryan Brunette’s tasks include hiring and training new crew members.
High-horse Engines in High Demand
Brunswick, in its Q1 earnings call, said Mercury has gained outboard market share and will continue to invest in R&D
Brunswick Gives Q1 Results
The corporation reported “resilient operating margins” despite the impact of the covid-19 pandemic.
From Cushions to Masks
Brunswick Boat Group upholsterers are sewing face masks, another industry response to the coronavirus pandemic.
VIDEO: Correct Craft and Brunswick help out in the fight against covid-19
From stitching masks to cranking out hand sanitizer pumps and donating their own supplies, companies are stepping up.
Public Company News
Marine Products Corp., the parent of Chaparral and Robalo, suspends manufacturing, and BMO Capital Markets moves Brunswick and Malibu stock ratings to “perform.”
Mercury Marine implements virus prevention measures
An employee who have been exposed to coronavirus is not at work.
Land ’N’ Sea names new regional sales director
Dave Karpinski will be responsible for the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Defining the Industry?
Brunswick yesterday outlined an ambitious strategy through 2022, including 96 new-boat launches, 110 new Freedom Boat Club franchises and $220 million for acquisitions.
Bayliner bringing back Trophy fishing boats at Miami show
The series will include six models targeted at entry-level users.
No tariff exemptions on the table
Brunswick CEO is highly disappointed by an applications process that “is different every time.”
Brunswick anticipates the ‘full impact of tariffs’
The conglomerate narrowed its 2020 expectations after a tariff exemption expired.