Dueling shows catch industry in a crossfire
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New boat shows and the attendant competition between their promoters are creating discomfort in the industry. Specifically, the controversy revolves around the METS in Chicago vs NMMA's MAATS in Las Vegas; and the International Boatbuilders Exhibition vs the NMMA's Boatbuilding 2001. The two sets of shows are very much similar that they draw the same audience, diminishing their success and effectiveness. Their schedules would also create conflicts for exhibitors and attendees since they would be held just a week apart.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2001
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Mercury promises its dealers a bigger voice
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Mercury Marine held its annual three-day dealer meeting in Orlando, FL, with former Pres George Bush as the surprise guest speaker. The event served as a forum for Mercury to emphasize the importance of boat dealers in the company's future. John Ward, Mercury's VP for Sales, told dealers of several initiatives aimed at improving business relations. These include better supply chain management with a new order entry system, new finite factory scheduling and new forecasting tools.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2001
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The industry now has a higher profile in Congress
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The Senate Boating Caucus is a bipartisan group formed by Sen John Breaux that will focus on issues affecting the boating, recreation and marine industry. The National Marine Manufacturers Assn expects membership in the caucus to grow by more than 20 during its Legislative Conference in May 2001. The issues to be taken up by the caucus include boating safety, protection of the environment, international trade promotion and access to the US' waterways.
Publication Name: Soundings Trade Only
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-8369
Year: 2001
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