Mercury Marine is a division of Illinois-based Brunswick Corp. that makes outboard, sterndrive, inboard and jet-drive engines for boats.
Homebound employees are 3-D-printing mask-making tools to help in the fight against covid-19.
An employee who have been exposed to coronavirus is not at work.
The 60-hp outboard is targeted for flats boats.
Students who complete the training program will receive a certificate that counts toward becoming a certified technician.
The company highlighted the need for ongoing workforce development.
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.
The company was recognized for how it uses aluminum to manufacture outboard engine blocks.
Sales of Bahamas-themed T-shirt have been strong.
When asked to rank Brunswick’s 2020 guidance between 1 and 10, CEO David Foulkes’ answer shows the company’s optimism, even in a flat market.
The engine manufacturer had an 82-percent increase in donations for its annual Fill the Boat food drive.
Mackie, who retires this month, talks about his time with Mercury and his plans for the future.
As it transitions into a “pure-play marine company,” Brunswick is looking at headwinds for the second half of the year.
The Rock Aqua Jays water-skiing team, with a Guinness World Record for the largest human pyramid, recently upgraded its towboat to Mercury Racing’s 300R outboards.
CEO David Foulkes is bullish on company’s plans.
As president of Mercury Marine, Chris Drees calls on his previous experience within the company.
The new engine has the best power-to-weight ratio among outboards.
The winning margin was less than a pound.
Mercury’s automated diecast machine, weighing more than 100,000 lbs., measuring 16 feet across and operated by robots, will be turning out new V8 blocks by the end of the summer.
The court ruled that Brunswick Corp. had not infringed on Cobalt’s patented retractable swim step.
The company is making strides toward sustainability efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Tom Schuessler (left), most recently president of Land ‘N’ Sea, will take over Power Products. Mike Conners (right), vice president of national sales at Land ‘N’ Sea, will take over as president of that Mercury division.
The company is adding 30,000-square feet to the casting facility.
The former president of Mercury Marine is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer at Oshkosh Corp.
Chris Drees, formerly president of Mercury’s P&A division, will replace John Pfeifer.