Business

Navico Holding AS recently announced that it has acquired Consilium’s radar business. As part of the transaction, Navico takes over all operations of the radar business in Italy, including research…

Bruce Thompson, a marine industry and Pursuit veteran, has stepped up to the plate as the new president of Pursuit Boats. “Bruce has consistently demonstrated solid leadership,” says Tom Slikkers,…

At this year’s Miami International Boat Show’s Innovation Breakfast, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will bestow its 2017 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award on Frank Marciano, the president…

This year, Great Lakes Boat Top turns the big 6-0. The company is one of the country’s largest and oldest original equipment manufacturers of marine canvas covers and enclosures. “It…

Chris-Craft recently announced Norm Kraus as regional sales director. Norm comes to Chris-Craft with 40 years of industry experience. Norm started his professional career in the retail sector, working as…

Mercury Marine is unrolling its first new advertising campaign in six years, and it has a specific audience in mind: Millennials. The boat engine and motor maker’s “Go Boldly” campaign…

Thanks to continued growth, Hurley Marine has moved to a new, larger facility at 2717 North Lincoln Road in Escanaba, Michigan. The company says its contact information, staff and friendly…

George Armendariz has been appointed Beneteau’s CEO for the Americas — a newly created position responsible for all brands, including Beneteau, Jeanneau, Prestige, Four Winns, Scarab, Glastron and Wellcraft. For…

Michigan native, Michigan State University graduate, longtime Walstrom Marine employee and avid boater, Dave Lyle, will be retiring effective 2017 after 35 years at Walstrom. His deep-rooted love for the…

The Hinckley Company recently announced that Peter O’Connell will be the company’s new president and chief executive officer. O’Connell most recently served as CEO of Datacom Systems. He will be…