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Affinity Events acquires consumer boat shows
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – In two separate deals, Affinity Events, a division of Ventura, Calif.-based Affinity Group (which also owns…
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Mercury Marine penalized for clean-air violations
CHICAGO – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with the Mercury Marine Division of Brunswick Corp.…
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Marine Industry Certification awarded to 400th dealership
CHICAGO – When Crow’s Nest Yacht Sales of Newport Beach, Calif., received official “certified” status last week, the Marine Industry…
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Dealer losses grow 476 percent
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Spader Business Management-tracked dealers struggled through a difficult first four months of the year, posting a…
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Attwood to close plant
LOWELL, Mich. – Boat accessories manufacturer Attwood Corp. plans to let 52 workers go as part of the closure of…
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Despite sales jump, Gander Mountain’s losses grow
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Sales at Gander Mountain Co., a retail network of stores for hunting, fishing, boating, camping, marine…
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Atlanta boat businesses band together
ATLANTA – At a recent meeting, 99 percent of Marine Trades Association of Metro Atlanta members voted to spend $100,000…
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Honda offers special financing rates
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Honda Marine has begun offering special retail financing rates as low as 6.49 percent APR through the…
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AERÉ acquires Bray Fenda-Sox
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Inflatable-fender manufacturer AERÉ, has acquired the assets of UK-based Bray Fenda-Sox, AERÉ said in a release…
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Bertram Yacht partners with VideoRay
MIAMI – Boat builder Bertram Yacht has formed an exclusive partnership with VideoRay LLC, a remotely operated vehicle manufacturer, the…
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