Tag Archives: Steve Heese

Chris-Craft debuts manufacturing facility

Chris-Craft, wholly owned subsidiary of Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), debuted a new manufacturing facility in Sarasota, Fla. The new building increases the company’s production capacity by 50% and spans over 70,000 square feet, allowing for the full build of boats from start to finish. Chris-Craft will build six models from 24 feet to 28 feet in the facility. The expansion ...

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Chris-Craft’s Steve Heese elected NMMA Board Chair

Steve Heese named NMMA Board Chair

NMMA announced elections to its Board of Directors as well as its three Divisional Boards. Steve Heese, President of Chris-Craft Corporation, has been elected Chairperson of the NMMA Board, which was previously held by Ben Speciale, President of Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit.Officer elections on the NMMA Board of Directors include: Vice Chair: Ned Trigg, Executive VP of Dometic MarineTreasurer: Ron ...

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NMMA announces 2021 boat show schedule

NMMA Boat Shows

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine, and marine accessory manufacturers, announced today significant modifications to its boat and sport show schedule in the first quarter of 2021. Following a thorough market-by-market analysis regarding the feasibility of producing safe and successful winter events, NMMA is canceling nine shows in the first quarter of 2021 and planning to ...

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