All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 116

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    News

    Polaris Q3 revenues up, but not in marine

    2019-10-23T09:39:00Z

    Polaris Inc reported year-over-year growth in overall revenues and gross profits among its 2019 third quarter results, in spite of an 11% YOY drop in revenues for its boat division.

  • Jason Lippert
    News

    Lippert Components acquires SureShade

    2019-10-22T13:06:00Z

    US-based parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) announced late Monday that it has acquired Rodan Enterprises LLC, manufacturer of the SureShade brand of retractable sunscreens.

  • Suzie Miron and Bill Reilich
    News

    IJC appoints two new members to Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River management board

    2019-10-22T09:12:00Z

    Bi-national agency regulating Great Lakes water levels adds two new board members to secure broader input toward policy decisions

  • Volvo D4D6
    News

    Tough Q3 for Volvo Penta

    2019-10-18T15:24:00Z

    Volvo Group reported financial results for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year today, revealing a difficult quarter for its Volvo Penta marine division.

  • Third generation of Hallergerg family to head Fortress Marine Anchors
    News

    Fortress Marine Anchors sold

    2019-10-17T14:10:00Z

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Fortress Marine Anchors has been purchased by its senior management, including the grandson of company founder Dan Hallerberg.

  • SureShade ribbon cutting 2
    News

    SureShade opens new corporate headquarters

    2019-10-11T12:23:00Z

    New 11,000 sq ft headquarters and plant opens on National Manufacturing Day

  • Jamie Schnur hz
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    Appointment at Lippert Components Inc

    2019-10-07T14:47:00Z

    Elkhart, Indiana-based parts and components manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) announced Friday that it has promoted Jamie Schnur to group president – aftermarket.

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    Canadian recreational trade associations form advocacy coalition

    2019-10-03T06:06:00Z

    Representatives from a dozen Canadian trade organisations focused on different forms of outdoor recreation have aligned to form the Canadian Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (CORR), an advocacy coalition designed to unite industry stakeholders behind policies and legislative reforms focused on economic growth, environmental protection, infrastructure development and the national promotion of ...

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    Interview

    Thom Dammrich on 20 years at the NMMA and his biggest regret

    2019-09-27T13:08:00Z IBI , By

    The marine industry has gone through a lot of changes in the 20 years that Thom Dammrich has headed the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Through boom times and global recessions, labour challenges and tariff wars, Dammrich has been front and centre as our industry experienced some of its highest ...

  • CMP Group CEO Don Hambly
    News

    New CEO for CMP Group

    2019-09-25T14:38:00Z

    Canadian anode and marine equipment manufacturer CMP Global has named Don Hambly as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

  • Taiga Motors Orca_ride_7
    News

    Canadian firm unveils all-electric PWC

    2019-09-25T07:07:00Z

    Canadian snowmobile manufacturer Taiga Motors has introduced a new all-electric personal watercraft (PWC) that the company describes as “a new segment of personal watercraft, defined by conscious luxury, high performance, and connectivity.”

  • Polk stereo
    News

    ASA Electronics renews IBBI supply agreement

    2019-09-23T08:23:00Z

    Elkhart, Indiana-based marine audio equipment manufacturer ASA Electronics announced on Friday that the company has renewed its existing supply agreement with Independent Boat Builders Inc (IBBI), a US-based buying consortium consisting of 18 independent boatbuilders representing 36 different brands.

  • VDO gauges image
    News

    Veratron AG opens US office

    2019-09-20T11:54:00Z

    Swiss gauge manufacturer establishes US presence to support further sales of VDO Marine gauges and components

  • Jack Martin, general manager of Crestliner Boats
    News

    Appointment at Brunswick Boat Group

    2019-09-16T08:00:00Z

    Brunswick Corp has appointed Jack Martin as general manager of its Crestliner Boats brand of aluminium fishing and pontoon boats.

  • Pursuit OS325
    News

    Pursuit signs new Canadian dealer

    2019-09-16T07:00:00Z

    Fort Pierce, Florida-based fibreglass fishing boat builder Pursuit Boats has expanded its global dealer network with new representation in western Canada.

  • MasterCraft Boats NXT 20 Boat
    News

    Revenue gains drive MasterCraft 2019 Q4, full-year results

    2019-09-13T06:10:00Z

    MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc reported higher sales for both its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 fiscal results, which were released on Thursday.

  • Stingray 296 DC
    News

    Stingray celebrates 40th anniversary with three new models

    2019-09-13T05:00:00Z

    Fibreglass boat builder Stingray Boats celebrated a major milestone at its annual dealer meeting this week as the company marked 40 years in the boatbuilding industry.

  • Garmin Vendor of the Year 2019
    News

    West Marine recognises top marine vendors

    2019-09-09T08:59:00Z

    US-based marine equipment retailer West Marine recognised eight of its top vendor partners last month at the company’s 25th annual Very Important Vendor (VIV) awards.

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    News

    Toronto show seeks Women’s Day sponsorships

    2019-09-09T07:54:00Z

    Launched as a test in January, Women’s Day at the Toronto International Boat Show has proven such a success that organisers have elected to make the event an annual feature and are now actively seeking sponsors.

  • Campion Rage 22
    News

    Campion Marine launches new models, new look for 2020

    2019-09-04T11:37:00Z

    Canadian fibreglass boat builder Campion Marine kicked off its 2020 model year with a new logo, a new line of fibreglass multi-species fishing boats, new glass dash technology and a sneak preview of future models presented in virtual reality at its annual dealer meeting and new product launch held in ...