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Producers of the 2008 International Marina & Boatyard Conference, scheduled for Jan. 19–22 in Atlanta, are urging exhibitors and attendees to reserve their rooms now to benefit from the IMBC-negotiated room rates of $199 per night.
The Association of Marina Industries and the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association — owners and operators of IMBC — say registration numbers have tripled compared to last year at this time. After Jan. 4, rooms at IMBC’s convention site and hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, go back to the Marriott’s standard rates.
Visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbc and click on “hotel registration;” the room-rate code is already embedded in the link.
The IMBC caters specifically to marina owners, managers and staff, as well as boat repairers and yards. In addition to product exhibits on the show floor, the event includes seminars, roundtable discussions and talks ranging in topics from the future of marina villages to the ins and outs of hurricane preparedness.
For more information, a tentative agenda, and to register for the conference, call (401) 252–9544, or visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbc.
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Marine NewsWire of Norfolk, Va., appointed James Nolan Associates in Seattle as sales representative for the European boating sector.
“We see a tremendous potential for Marine NewsWire among European boatbuilders and accessory manufacturers who wish to promote their products and services into the Americas but are unfamiliar with the media in those markets,” James Nolan said in a statement. “With Marine NewsWire, we can make sure their news releases reach all the journalists and editors covering their target markets.”
Marine NewsWire was founded in 2001 by Rhodes Communications, an international public relations and marketing firm based in the United States, to distribute press releases to marine media outlets worldwide. The company serves commercial maritime and recreational boating markets.
“Our expanded database features more than 1,500 contacts in 48 countries, including print, broadcast and electronic media,” said Jim Rhodes, president of Rhodes Communications.
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With the “exponential” demand for aluminum anodes in recent years, Performance Metals of Bechtelsville, Pa., acquired three new die-casting machines.
The company says its manufacturing flexibility and productivity will be increased by the machines, which are capable of making any of the anodes in the Performance Metals line.
“This will double our production capacity and allow us to double our inventory,” said Martin Wigg, president of Performance Metals, in a statement.
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David Veech of the Institute for Lean Systems will lead onsite networking sessions to kick off and close this year’s Conference on Marine Industry Technical Training.
The format of these self-organizing forums is designed to encourage interaction among attendees and presenters. The forums offer participants an opportunity to talk about concerns that aren’t on the formal agenda, projects that they want to showcase, and specific products for training and workforce development.
Veech is the executive director of the Institute for Lean Systems, where he develops and teaches certification courses, executive courses and short courses on topics related to problem solving, motivation, employee involvement and satisfaction, team building and leadership. He also provides executive coaching for ILS clients.
“We are delighted to have David Veech conducting this session for us,” said Barbara Jean Walsh, chair of the COMITT planning committee, in a statement. “It is a very dynamic type of activity – quite different from a keynote address – and we believe this will help attendees make immediate connections with the right people, projects, vendors and tools.”
COMITT 2008 is scheduled for Feb. 18-20 in Fort Lauderdale.
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The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association elected its 2008 officers and directors at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference last week in Atlanta.
Charles Teran, owner of Fiberglass Specialties in Tahoe City, Wash., will serve his second term as president of the 20-member board. Doug Domenie of Brewer Dauntless Shipyard was reappointed vice-president and Jack Stumborg of Atlantic Yacht Basin was reappointed secretary/treasurer.
“As returning president, I’m proud to continue representing both the West Coast and a specialty repair shop,” Teran said in a statement.
New board members are: Michael Keyworth of Brewer Cove Haven, Barrington, R.I.; Joe Parks of 3M, St. Paul, Minn.; and Randy Ramsey of Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Beauford, N.C.
Returning board members include: Nancy Bodick, Milford Boat Works; James Bronstien, Broward Marine; John Hall, Frank Hall Boatyard; Neal Harrell, Brooks Marine Group; Frank Herhold, Marine Industries Association of South Florida; Jonathan Jones, Haven Harbour Marina; Pam Lendzion, MarineTech Management Co.; Bill Munger, Conanicut Marine Service; Peter Sabo, Camachee Yacht Yard; Andrew Saunders, Saunders Yacht Works; Edwin Sherman; Steve Smith, Awlgrip North America; John Underwood, Lockwood Marine; and Garry Williams, Osprey Marine Composites.
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Red Rose Equity Partners LLC, a private equity firm established to develop emerging technologies, acquired Boat Bunkers International of Cape Coral, Fla.
Boat Bunkers produces an in-water mooring station designed to keep boat hulls clean and eliminate the need for antifouling paints.
“We visualize a revolution in the marine industry relative to the control of biofouling,” said Mark Kempster, a principal in Red Rose Equity Partners, in a statement. “Biofouling has been, and remains, a huge problem worldwide and the current solutions to control it are environmentally damaging. In particular, the use of toxic antifouling paints has come under close environmental scrutiny and many such coatings have already been banned in many parts of the world.”
“Boat Bunkers offers a simple but highly effective solution to control biofouling without the use of any toxic components,” said Jim Vitale, another principle with Red Rose, in a statement. “We see this as a very important step forward in addressing a very significant issue confronting the marine industry.”
Boat Bunkers offers mooring stations in a range of sizes for boats from 12 to 50 feet. The mooring stations create an isolation chamber that the boat floats in. The isolation prevents oxygen flow and food sources, which in turn prevents growth of barnacles and other marine life, according to the company.
The company will continue to operate as Boat Bunkers International with the same personnel, according to Red Rose Equity Partners.
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The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation will partner with Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods this year to promote Anglers’ Legacy.
Displays, giveaways, coupons and other marketing materials are expected to encourage hundreds of thousands nationwide to take the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge. Organizers of the effort expect the Anglers’ Legacy message to reach customers in more than 400 stores throughout the country.
“The Anglers’ Legacy program will be a key part of our Spring Classic this year, and we look forward to promoting as many pledges as we can throughout the year,” said Larry Whiteley, Bass Pro Shops public relations and outdoor education manager, in a statement.
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Rhodes Communications, a Norfolk, Va.-based public relations and marketing communications firm, relocated to a larger building.
The firm’s new office building, located in the heart of Norfolk’s historic Ghent district, is more than twice the size of the former offices. The company has added four new employees during the past 12 months to support its expanded client list.
Rhodes Communications specializes in business-to-business promotions in vertical markets for national and international accounts. The company’s client list includes Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Iridium Satellite, Dometic Corp., Bavaria Yachts, StarChase, Palladium Technologies, Boats.com/YachtWorld.com and the Taylor Made Group.
Rhodes’ telephone and fax numbers are the same. The new mailing address is: 939 West 21st St., Norfolk, Va. 23517.
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Dr. Shrink, a supplier of shrinkwrap and installation accessories, selected Shanghai Deli International Trading Co. Ltd. as a new distributor to capitalize on the booming market in China.
“China is one of the hottest emerging boating industries,” said Mike Stenberg, president of Dr. Shrink, in a statement.
An established import/export firm, Shanghai Deli “provides the necessary translation and cultural skills during negotiations and market development,” said Shanghai Deli general manager Paul Zhang, in a statement. “Our growing yacht and shipbuilding industries, as well as our industrial and construction markets, will welcome Dr. Shrink’s line of cost-saving products.”
Headquartered in Manistee, Mich., Dr. Shrink provides shrinkwrap, heat tools, tape and other supplies.
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Beginning Jan. 10 the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland will host a series of introductory Clean Marina workshops.
The free workshops will provide an overview of the Maryland Clean Marina Initiative and all materials necessary to begin the certification process. A tour of the host marina will highlight actions taken to become certified and prevent pollution (weather permitting). Also, free customer education and staff training materials will be provided at the workshops, including posters, oil-sorb kits and a training video.
Dates and locations are as follows:
Jan. 10, Mears Point Marina in Grasonville
Jan. 31, Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis
Feb. 7, Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace
All workshops run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include lunch. There is no fee to attend, but advanced registration is required. In the event of inclement weather or low registration, workshops may be rescheduled. To register, provide name(s) and contact information to dmorrow@dnr.state.md.us or (410) 260-8773.
The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative was established in 1998 with the help of the MTAM as an alternative to further regulations on the marina industry. The initiative aims to reduce non-point source pollution by certifying at least 25 percent of the estimated 600 marinas in Maryland. Today, 124 marinas (about 20 percent) are certified as either Clean Marinas or Clean Marina Partners (smaller marinas with fewer services).
Visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/boating.
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