Cox Powertrain names company executives
The British firm is bolstering its technical leadership team as it gears up for production of the CXO300 diesel outboard.
Technology
Consumers are demanding increasing sophistication from the boats they buy, reflecting the conveniences and advances they have come to expect in modern automobiles. Marine technology companies are responding, developing smarter and more sophisticated electronics, cleaner, quieter and more powerful engines, and pod drives and joystick systems.
CPS names new sales manager
Fred Kolacki will be the company’s Southeast regional sales manager.
Nauti-Tech becomes exclusive Marpower dealer
Company will assist owners and builders of very large vessels to develop shore and onboard power systems.
Vetus Maxwell expands U.S. headquarters
The larger facility incorporates a warehouse and office.
Lowrance named official trolling motor sponsor of Major League Fishing
MLF anglers will use the new Ghost trolling motor.
Dockmate expands relationship with Vetus
Remote docking system integrates with full product line.
Diesel outboard manufacturer receives $15.7 million credit facility
Cimco Marine can use the funds for R&D on its line of OXE engines.
Targeting the next generation of industry workers
Industry groups talk up boating industry at Boston guidance counselor conference.
Cummins to acquire fuel-cell systems provider
The engine maker acquires Hydrogenics Corp. for $290 million.
Vesper Marine partners with U.S. rep group
The New Zealand manufacturer of smartAIS technology said Atlantic Marketing will handle its product lines across much of North America.
Navico names Knut Frostad president/CEO
Frostad replaces Leif Ottosson.
Volvo Penta, ABB and Chalmers University studying fast charging for boats
Collaboration is being partly funded by the Swedish Energy Agency.
A fairy-tale merger?
HydroHoist’s merger with ShoreMaster will involve no job cuts or facility losses, and the existing management structure remains in place. Is it too good to be true?
IBBI selects Fusion as marine stereo and entertainment supplier
Agreement with Garmin will run through 2024.
Swedish manufacturer to release diesel outboard
Cimco Marine AB is working with BMW on 3.0-liter, six-cylinder diesel.
A new race for trolling motors?
Minn Kota and Motorguide will now have competition from Lowrance and Garmin.
Suzuki renews finance agreement with Synchrony
Synchrony has worked with Suzuki’s U.S. dealer network since 2008.
Harken sells Wisconsin headquarters
The company will stay in the facility in a leaseback arrangement but plans to use the capital for growth.
