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From foe to friend
West Marine is a tough competitor. BoatU.S. knows that well. Up until 2003, West Marine was its retail division’s No.…
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Dealers to get serious about agreements?
OAK PARK, Ill. – With dealer meetings now visible on the horizon, the Marine Retailers Association of America is urging…
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Boat ban bill passes Alabama House
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a modified version of a bill that would ban houseboats…
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Florida bill would make marina development easier
TALLAHASSEE – A committee in the Florida Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would allow developers to…
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ITC introduces retail product line
HOLLAND, Mich. – Marine accessories manufacturer ITC, Inc., is expanding into the aftermarket arena, making lighting, plumbing and hardware products…
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Eaton acquires Marina Power and Lighting
CLEVELAND – Industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. (NYSE: ETN) has acquired Marina Power and Lighting, a manufacturer of marine duty electrical…
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Zodiac to open new U.S. factory
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Zodiac of North America will soon have a new 40,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Summerville, S.C. –…
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Sabre Yachts increasing production
SOUTH CASCO, Maine – As the winter boat show season winds down, Sabre Yachts is reporting better than average motor…
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New boat show exec shares vision
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Under the new owners of Yachting Promotions Inc., not a lot is expected to change at…
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MRAA adds marketing services to member benefits
OAK PARK, Ill. – The Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) has set up a deal with Chicago-based Shared Marketing…
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