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Boston Whaler’s Edgewater facility earned the prestigious Brunswick Safety Leadership Award, the top award given in a program conducted by parent company Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes presented Whaler’s safety committee with the award during a ceremony held on July 31. Boston Whaler then announced that it would donate the $10,000 prize received in conjunction with the ...

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that its boat group will establish its Merritt Island facility in Florida as an Integrated Manufacturing Center.  Since the wind-down of Sea Ray Sport Yacht and Yacht production operations at the site last year, the facility has been transitioning to become a hub of operations to support the growth and development of Sea Ray, Boston ...

Boston Whaler’s dedication to employee safety has resulted in a major milestone: the company logged two million hours without a lost time incident. These accident-free hours represent approximately 12 months’ time. “I would like to congratulate and thank everyone who made this achievement possible,” said President Nick Stickler. “Boston Whaler is committed to the well-being of our employees — safety ...

Brunswick Corporation announced that both Kim Shaller, purchasing manager at Boston Whaler in Edgewater, Fla., and Judith Zelisko, Brunswick’s vice president – tax, have been selected among 130 recipients from 101 companies to receive the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award from the Manufacturing Institute for 2019. At an April 11 reception in Washington, D.C., ...

Boston Whaler has received a European Best of Boats Award in the category “Best of Fishing.” “We’re honored to see our new 170 Montauk recognized by this esteemed organization,” said Boston Whaler President Nick Stickler. “The 170 Montauk embodies the deep commitment to purposeful design, effortless utility and cutting-edge technology that has always been a hallmark of the Boston Whaler ...

During a recent series of forums, Boston Whaler announced the recipients of their 2018 Dealer Awards. Among those honored for their achievements in units sold and total sales revenue were several MarineMax stores. “For the vast majority of our customers, our dealers are the face of Boston Whaler in the field. They are truly instrumental in our success and vital ...

Boston Whaler has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of Business from the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce. The company was nominated by the city of Edgewater in recognition of its many years of dedicated service and leadership in the community. “We’re honored to receive this recognition,” said Boston Whaler Vice President of Strategic Engagement Rebecca Crews, a newly ...

Boston Whaler boatbuilding experts recently stepped into local classrooms in Volusia County, Fla. to share information with middle school and high school students about modern manufacturing techniques as well as future career opportunities.  Whaler’s efforts were part of the “Manufacturing Means Measure” campaign sponsored by the Volusia Manufacturer Association (VMA).  October is National Manufacturing Month and the VMA is meeting ...

New for model year 2019, Boston Whaler introduces the 130 and 160 Super Sport, marking a keel-up redesign for the boat builder's popular Super Sport series. Available with a variety of seating configurations, features and options, the family-friendly skiff models are easy to customize for favorite activities including watersports, fishing, exploring, and more. “The new 130 and 160 Super Sport ...

More than 60 Boston Whaler dealers were honored for excellence in customer satisfaction when the the National Marine Manufacturers Association released the results of its 2017 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) dealership surveys. In total, 62 Boston Whaler dealers were recognized, receiving 82 awards for excellence in customer satisfaction in the categories of sales and service, up from 55 dealers honored ...