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Marine Accessories Corporation acquires TurboSwing tow system

Marine Accessories Corporation has acquired Marine Accessories B.V. Included in the purchase is the patented TurboSwing towing system for outboard boats that facilitates water skiing, wakeboarding and other towed watersports. For the past three years, MAC has had exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights for TurboSwing product in the United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean. “We’ve enjoyed solid ...

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Stronger U.S. dollar puts pressure on exports

Economic rebound good for industry, but stronger U.S. dollar making exporting more difficult Nowhere has the rebirth of the U.S. economy been more evident than in the recreational boating industry. Once quiet factories now hum with activity as manufacturers churn out exciting new products. Dealer lots no longer house significant volumes of non-current inventory, and the noise level at winter ...

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Rick Stone joins Marine Accessories Corp. board

Marine Accessories Corporation has added marine industry veteran Rick Stone to its board of directors in an advisory capacity. For more than two decades, Stone held positions of leadership within Sea Ray and Brunswick Corp., including serving multiple years as president of the Sea Ray Boat Group. Stone holds an undergraduate degree in accounting and has completed executive management development ...

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Marine Accessories Corp. under new ownership

Marine Accessories Corporation (MAC) has been acquired by Blue Sage Capital, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. MAC is the parent company of  several brands in the wakeboard tower and marine canvas segments including Xtreme Tower Products (XTP), Monster Tower, Great Lakes Boat Top and Westland Industries. MAC headquarters is located in Maryville, Tenn. “Marine Accessories Corporation is ...

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