Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announces a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, a Finnish boat manufacturer, and the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. Shared dedication to innovation The Mercury-Axopar agreement not only extends the two companies’ collaboration for more [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award. Nominations are due Dec. 4, 2025. Presented annually, the award honors those who demonstrate leadership, creativity, innovation and personal motivation in advancing the industry. Eligible nominees may include accessory manufacturers, sales representatives, media members, dealers, distributors or association staff. Categories [...]

The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is now accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards. The deadline to submit is Dec. 11, 2025. The annual awards honor excellence and innovation in new marine products, highlighting advancements that move the recreational boating industry forward. This year’s competition features five product categories: [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Roadshow ran Nov. 7 on the final day of Advanced Textiles Expo. This multi-session education serves as a taste of what attendees can expect at the Marine Fabricators Conference, held annually in January.  This year’s roadshow began with an overview of marine fabric by Ron Paratore, senior account manager at [...]

NMMA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Canada’s recreational boating industry. Nominations are open to all individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of achievement and commitment to strengthening recreational boating in Canada. Eligible candidates may come [...]

The 2025 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops offered practical advice that fabricators could bring back to their businesses from an engaging lineup of speakers. The Southwest regional workshop was held Sept. 12–13, 2025, at Paul’s Custom Canvas in Denver, Colo., and the Great Lakes / Northeast Regional Workshop was held Oct. 3–4, 2025, at [...]