FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced the installation of its first array of photovoltaic solar panels to be put to use at its world headquarters campus in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The new array sits atop a segment of the company’s warehouse roof and comprises 320 panels, each...
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Everest Gives Back
The Woodlands, Texas – Everest, the first of its kind online marketplace for the outdoor recreation world has announced that USA Clay Target League is now a recipient of the Everest Gives Back philanthropic program. “We applaud the USA Clay Target League’s success in becoming the largest youth clay target shooting sports organization with...
Mark Zona Joins Team Lew’s
Lexington, S.C. – For more than a decade Mark Zona has been one of the most recognizable and respected names in the fishing world, widely known for his efforts as a color commentator on The Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Classic and his own Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show. Beginning in 2021, Zona will be...
Malibu Completes Acquisition of Maverick Boat Group
Malibu Boats, Inc. has closed the acquisition of Maverick Boat Group, Inc. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and borrowings under its credit facility. Maverick designs and manufactures center console, dual console, flats and bay boats and has a strong reputation as a pioneer in flats and bay boats. With two manufacturing facilities...
BASS ANGLER MAGAZINE – BAM – Helping You Catch More Bass Since 1992!
Did you know that SAD is real? Seasonal Affective Disorder, that is. If you’re a SAD sufferer, BAM has the cure for those winter blues. Snuggle up to a crisp cup of cocoa under a lux lamp and read the latest issue of Bass Angler Magazine. The Winter Issue is sure to lift your spirits...
Boating Industry Stakeholders Urge President-Elect Biden to Resolve U.S., E.U. Trade Dispute
Late last month, NMMA, the European Boating Industry (EBI), and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) sent a letter to President-Elect Joe Biden congratulating him on his election victory and calling on him to swiftly address trade relations between Europe and the U.S. Following the Trump administration’s Section 232 tariffs on aluminum and...
Simms Fishing Products Renews Partnership for Conservation with Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance
Isle, Minn. — The Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance is proud to announce that industry giant Simms Fishing Products has renewed its conservation partnership with the local non-profit for the 4th year. This ongoing partnership is essential for the conservation efforts of the world-class trophy smallmouth bass on Mille Lacs. Proudly the choice of gear for...
MRAA Introduces Guide to Boat Show Success
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced MRAA’s Guide to Boat Show Success, a publication to walk you through a successful show season for 2021. Made possible by Discover Boating, the guidebook offers nearly 60 pages of content including dealer case studies and lessons learned from virtual events. “Heading into 2021, dealers and...
NMMA Outlines Advocacy Priorities in a Letter to President-Elect Biden
Last week, NMMA sent a letter to President-Elect Joe Biden congratulating him on his victory and highlighting the recreational boating industry’s importance to the American economy. Additionally, NMMA outlined the industry’s policy priorities for the president-elect’s first 100 days in office and beyond. Click here to read the letter. “As a group that represents over...
Suntex Marina’s Marina Jack Receives Business Operations Award
Dallas, Texas – Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the premier owner and operator of best in-class marina properties, has announced that Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida has been awarded the ‘Business Operations’ award in Marina Dock Age Magazine’s annual Marina of the Year competition. Awards were announced on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Docks Expo...