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Message From The Editor
Labour market shortages and trucking
So much is happening right now that it hard to keep your perspective on today, let alone to plan effectively for tomorrow. This past week, Prime Minister Trudeau announced vaccine mandates for federal employees and other groups in Canada as well as new rules for travel. That is bound to have an impact although media reports say some 80% of Canadians are in favour of mandates and if it takes high vaccination levels to end COVID, let’s do it.
Some other things are ending, specifically some of the government COVID financial supports. I hope that doesn’t disadvantage too many Canadians, but some suggest those supports are causing labour shortages. Ending the supports may push some people back into the workforce.
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Andy Adams, Editor
aadams@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
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Brunswick Corporation completes acquisition of Navico
On October 4, 2021, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Navico, a global leader in marine electronics and sensors for $1.05 billion. With this acquisition, Brunswick adds the industry leading Navico brands of Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, and C-MAP to its Advanced Systems Group (ASG)...
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CMP Group acquires Grant Rope
CMP Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of marine products, has announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire Grant Rope Inc. based in Trenton, ON, Canada. Grant Rope is a long-standing manufacturer of high-quality marine cordage and rope products which it distributes through the Onlineropestore.com...
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Changing Scene
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Advantages of Volvo Penta’s next-generation EVC now extended to a broader range of vessels
When Volvo Penta’s pioneering EVC system was first launched in 2003 it was the height of innovation – and it continues to be the foundation for Volvo Penta’s full systems approach of integrated features from helm to prop. A major upgrade to the EVC platform was introduced in 2019 with EVC 2 together with the new D4-D6 engine.
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MarineMax to acquire Intrepid Powerboats
MarineMax has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intrepid Powerboats (Intrepid), a premier manufacturer of powerboats. MarineMax expects the acquisition to close before December 31, 2021, and to be accretive in its first full twelve-month period.
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Changing Scene
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Riviera’s record exports to the United States ahead of Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera is shipping seven new yachts to Miami, Florida, in the company’s largest ever shipment to the United States. Five of the motor yachts will be among the 10 magnificent models showcased by Riviera at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to be held on October 27-31.
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Brunswick Partners with Dealer Texting Provider Kenect
Brunswick Corporation's (NYSE: BC) dealer services team, Brunswick Dealer Advantage, announced today that it has partnered with Kenect to provide Brunswick dealers with exclusive pricing on Kenect’s texting solutions that include business texting from your main number, text-to-pay, live video chat, online review generation, and text web leads.
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Changing Scene
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Ritchie Navigation continues record growth
Ritchie Navigation, the world's largest manufacturer of magnetic compasses, continues on its path of record sales. The 161-year old Pembroke, Massachusetts-based company reports 30% growth year over year, with some months setting all-time sales records. Adding a sixth work day and night shifts has helped Ritchie's order fulfillment match demand.
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Mercury Racing to join Racing Revival at Havasu Classic Championships
Mercury Racing will join powerboat racers and fans at the revival of the Lake Havasu Classic Outboard Championships, Oct. 15-17, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The weekend of racing action will mark the final rounds of the 2021 NGK Spark Plugs Formula 1 Powerboat Series and crown two 2021 American Powerboat Association (APBA) North American champions.
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Events
ABYC Opens Registration for 2022 Standards Week
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the non-profit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, has opened registration for Standards Week, January 10-14, 2022, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC.
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Events
IBEX announces successful 2021 in-person show
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that its 30th Anniversary Show closed on Thursday, September 30 with early indications that attendance figures exceeded expectations for the three-day event. With the return of an in-person event, IBEX saw more than 560 exhibitors, including 80 new exhibiting companies, and more than 3,200 visitors.
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2022 AMI Conference & Expo Registration Opens
Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo, formerly the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC), is now open at marinaassociation.org/conferenceandexpo. Entering its 20th year, the conference will be held February 1-3, 2022, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.
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Product Focus
Furuno’s award-winning NXT Solid-State Radar delivers big radar features in a compact package
Boaters with NavNet TZtouch, TZtouch2, or TZtouch3 systems and limited space for a Radar antenna will be excited to learn about a new option from Furuno that encompasses all of the Solid-State Doppler features that make their NXT Radars a must-have. The DRS2DNXT, just announced by Furuno, delivers all the features of the larger NXT Radars in a compact 19" Radome.
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HondaLink Marine App
At the International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), Honda Marine unveiled HondaLink® Marine, putting smart boating into the hands of boat owners. The new, integrated smartphone application provides owners with complete, remote monitoring capability and ownership information for boats anytime from anywhere.
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Product Focus
Smartgyro launches expanded range of stabilizers at the IBEX show
Smartgyro is a gyro stabilization technology specialist with a mission to elevate the entire boating experience with its complete range of advanced gyro stabilizers. Ideal for new builds and refit installations on recreational powerboats and light duty commercial vessels, the Smartgyro stabilizers offer significant performance, efficiency, installation and maintenance benefits for boat owners...
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People
Scott Smyth of The Chandlery in Ottawa retires, long-time employee Matthew Hobbs takes over
After 40 years of proudly serving the boating community, Scott Smyth, founder and owner of The Chandlery in Ottawa, takes his retirement and hands the torch over to long-time employee Matthew Hobbs. Scott first opened the doors to The Chandlery in February 1982 on Priscilla Street at the back of the Britannia Plaza.
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Ivan Cross is the 2021 recipient of the NMRA Old Pro Award
Ivan Cross of The Merifield Company is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Old Pro Award. The presentation to Cross was made by NMRA President Scott Kolodny during the NMRA annual membership meeting at IBEX 2021. The NMRA Old Pro Award annually recognizes a member who actively contributes to the Association and the marine rep profession as a whole.
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