VIDEO: Wisconsin governor visits Mercury
The company highlighted the need for ongoing workforce development.
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.
Yamaha expands financial services in U.S.
The company’s finance arm launched a financial services program for all customer segments.
G.G. Schmitt & Sons names new director
Greg Thayer has held numerous positions within the recreational boating industry.
Marine hose supplier acquired
Marine Products International was purchased by Federal Hose Manufacturing for an undisclosed sum.
Prospec names new vice president
Michael Silber will oversee product development through final production for Prospec’s four audio brands.
Q&A with Chris Drees
Mercury Marine president Chris Drees discusses technology integration initiatives, why outboards will only get bigger and why game days can turn his home into a Big 10 battleground.
Dometic names vice president of marketing
Laurie Louvier has 20 years of experience in the marine industry.
Garmin could add 1,400 workers in ‘Phase 2’ expansion
The new facilities will be primarily devoted to its aviation business.
Volvo Penta names executives for the Americas
The company hopes to strengthen its presence in Canada and the Americas.
Robert W.B. Kits van Heyningen dies
The co-founder of KVH Industries, and its longtime senior vice president of R&D, was 62.
Mercury wins sustainable process award
The company was recognized for how it uses aluminum to manufacture outboard engine blocks.
Sportsman Boats receives grant to add solar panels to factory
USDA grant will help fund the installation of a full-array system.
Yamaha to sponsor ocean plastics survey
The Japanese parent says this will be just one initiative to increase the value of the oceans.
Johnson Outdoors reports higher sales and earnings for fiscal 2019
Effective tariff mitigation boosted Q4 profits.
Mercury Marine raises more than $15,000 for Hurricane Dorian relief
Sales of Bahamas-themed T-shirt have been strong.
Dockmate approved by Volvo Penta
Remote docking system is compatible with EVC-E and EVC-2.
Yamaha launches “full-spectrum” loan program
The installment loan program will be managed in-house, replacing a 15-year-old program.
Veratron US launches factory-direct program
The Swiss manufacturer of the VDO Marine and veratron brands says it will improve processing and delivery times.
Bigger, Bolder and Faster
The University of Maine makes a giant leap forward for boat manufacturing.
BRP Q3 sales up 18 percent
But North American outboard sales fell by “mid-teen” percentage points, according to the company.
Yamaha Marine Technicians graduate from training program at Texas college
The first five all had jobs waiting by the end of the course.
Fusion showcases online services for dealers and distributors
My Fusion and Fusion University were introduced at the Metstrade show this week.