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With the launch of its June/July issue, Boating Industry officially named the 2023 Women Making Waves award winners. The Women Making Waves program — now in its sixth year and a part of Boating Industry’s Top 100 Awards — is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great ...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that registration for visitors is now available for this year’s show, set to take place October 3 – 5, 2023 at the recently renovated Tampa Convention Center. Owned and produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, IBEX is North America’s largest trade event for marine industry professionals.IBEX 2023 gathers professionals ...

ProSpec Electronics, a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance outdoor OEM and aftermarket audio solutions, has been acquired by electronics distributor RiverPark Inc. Dave Sykes, ProSpec president, and Steve Bollero, RiverPark president, made the shared announcement. For 10 years, ProSpec and RiverPark have enjoyed a business relationship that spurs product innovation. In addition to expanding the sales and distribution footprint focused ...

Pettit Marine Paint recently announced the promotion of Alejandro Quiroga and Chick Michaud to the position of VP of Sales for MRT’s marine segment business effective immediately. Pettit said these changes are a direct result the sustained growth over the last few years after the release of its Odyssey Triton and Trinidad XSR paints. “Employees are a company’s greatest asset, ...

Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. IBEX 2023 will be hosting the prestigious Innovation Awards program during this year’s event taking place October 3-5 in Tampa.Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your company’s new, innovative product or technology. Entries are being accepted through August 23, 2023. Learn more about the program by visiting Innovation Awards or contact ...

Boating Industry is proud to announce KICKER Marine Audio as a ELEVATE SUMMIT 2023 Leadership Alliance Sponsor and the exclusive Top 100 Awards Gala Entertainment and After Party Sponsor. Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT is the industry’s most important event of the year, bringing together marine thought leaders and professionals from across the country. It will take place Nov. 5-7 at ...

The May 17 deadline is quickly approaching for nominations for Boating Industry‘s 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to honor ...

Lewis Marine Supply, a wholesale distributor of marine engines and parts, has doubled the footprint of its North Charleston, South Carolina warehouse. The company is strategically growing its distribution network to support expanding global OEM, boatbuilding, boatyard and retail customers. The new space is within the same building as Lewis Marine’s current operations. Upgrades include energy-efficient LED lighting throughout and ...

Johnson Outdoors Inc. has announced higher sales and increased net income versus prior year for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2023. “Supply chain challenges have significantly improved, and we continue to work hard to fill customer orders in our Fishing business,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Diving continues to benefit from an increase in travel. ...

Priority One Financial Services announced that they celebrated 20 years of employment with Mark Siler, Vice President of Technology. “My work with Priority One has evolved significantly since I began in 2003,” said Siler. “Both the technology field and the recreational industry have changed substantially since then. Priority One has been an industry leader throughout that time, primarily driven by ...