Boating

Pure Watercraft Closes $37.5 Million Series A Funding Round to Deliver High-Performance Electric Outboard Motors, Leading the Way to Clean & Quiet Boating

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Boating, Water transport, Boat, Water, Transport, Human activities

SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pure Watercraft, the leader in electric boating technology, has closed a total Series A financing of $37.5M, including a previously-announced $23.4M.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pure Watercraft, the leader in electric boating technology, has closed a total Series A financing of $37.5M, including a previously-announced $23.4M.
  • Driven by its mission to make boating more enjoyable, accessible, and environmentally-friendly, Pure Watercraft brings a superior product and direct-to-consumer distribution to the burgeoning global market for electric boats.
  • "Investors and consumers alike appreciate electric boating innovation like never before," said Pure Watercraft CEO Andy Rebele.
  • Pure Watercraft is leading a fundamental transformation of boating for the next generations to hit the water.

Fishing & Boating Rose to Historic Popularity in 2020, Study Finds

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Boating, Water transport, Blood sports, Fishing, Articles, Human activities, Culture

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With COVID-19 transforming Americans' recreational habits, a new study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has found that millions of new or returning participants have taken up fishing & boating.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --With COVID-19 transforming Americans' recreational habits, a new study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has found that millions of new or returning participants have taken up fishing & boating.
  • A new study has found that millions of new or returning participants have taken up fishing & boating.
  • Key findings from the report include:
    Millions of Americans took up fishing or boating as new or returning participants during summer 2020.
  • "Fishing & boating are activities that can benefit anyone, regardless of your age or ability level," Vatalaro said.

Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard Announces Foreign Trade Zone

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Boating, Narragansett Bay, Newport, Rhode Island, Providence metropolitan area, Shipyard, Newport Bermuda Race, Yacht, Geography of Rhode Island

NEWPORT, R.I., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A Foreign Trade Zone ("FTZ") has been established at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A Foreign Trade Zone ("FTZ") has been established at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
  • "Our objective is to serve boat owners with excellence" said Eli Dana, General Manager of Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard.
  • About Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard: Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is one of the most popular and recommended shipyards in the United States.
  • Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is host to many other prestigious yachting events, including the Newport Charter Yacht Show, Newport Bermuda Race Crew Party, Candy Store Cup Superyacht Regatta, Newport Yacht Rendezvous, and the Newport Brokerage Boat Show.

Brunswick Corporation Launches Consumer Advisory Board Dedicated to Shaping the Next Generation of Boating

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Clothing, Culture, Barbershop music, Boater, Fashion, Hats, Headgear, Semi-formal wear, Boating, Brunswick Corporation, Water

METTAWA, Ill., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced the formation of Rpl, a consumer advisory board dedicated to shaping the future of recreational boating.

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  • METTAWA, Ill., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced the formation of Rpl, a consumer advisory board dedicated to shaping the future of recreational boating.
  • We want to spend more time with new boaters who we believe will help us elevate the boating experience for everyone, said Lauren Beckstedt, CMO, Brunswick Divisions.
  • This season, Brunswick brands outperformed the industry in appeal to new boaters, with some brands seeing new boater warranty registrations of more than 50 percent.
  • Rpl will bring together diverse boating perspectives to collaborate on topics aimed at driving retention among new boaters and increasing appeal and access to boating for all.

ASSA ABLOY´s divestiture of CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG completed

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Assa, Yachting, Safe, Boating, Economy of Sweden

- ASSA ABLOY has closed the sale of its sensor technology business CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG.

Key Points: 
  • - ASSA ABLOY has closed the sale of its sensor technology business CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG.
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEDES is a leading sensor technology company in the elevator and door industry.
  • The divestiture will be de-consolidated from ASSA ABLOY as of November 2020.
  • ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places.

ASSA ABLOY´s divestiture of CEDES in Switzerland to capiton AG completed

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Assa, Yachting, Safe, Elevator, Boating, Economy of Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEDES is a leading sensor technology company in the elevator and door industry.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CEDES is a leading sensor technology company in the elevator and door industry.
  • The transaction will have a neutral effect on ASSA ABLOY's operating margin.
  • The divestiture will be de-consolidated from ASSA ABLOY as of November 2020.
  • ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places.

Safetrust Modernizes HID iCLASS® Readers with MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 Security

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Monday, November 9, 2020
HID Global, MIFARE, Yachting, Assa Abloy, Assa, Assa, Boating, Sailing yachts

FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safetrust, a pioneer in virtual credential solutions, introduces the SABRE MODULE , a 30-second plug-in upgrade that adds DESFire EV3 and remote management capabilities to installed HID iCLASS readers.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safetrust, a pioneer in virtual credential solutions, introduces the SABRE MODULE , a 30-second plug-in upgrade that adds DESFire EV3 and remote management capabilities to installed HID iCLASS readers.
  • The module simplifies the transition from legacy prox, iCLASS or SEOS credentials to DESFire EV3 and supports WiFi which allows customers to remotely manage and configure their readers, eliminating the need for onsite visits.
  • "Safetrust technology extends the useful life of access control infrastructures and provides a transition path away from expensive and proprietary vendor card products to interoperable industry standards such as DESFire EV3, Global Platform and OSDP SC, said Jason Hart, CEO of Safetrust.
  • HID iCLASS SE, multiCLASS SE, iCLASS, and Seos are trademarks of HID Global Corporation/ASSA ABLOY AB.

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting in ASSA ABLOY AB

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Financial markets, Yachting, Assa, Assa, Euroclear, Boating

The completed and signed form shall be sent to ASSA ABLOY AB (publ), "Extraordinary General Meeting 2020", c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, P.O.

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  • The completed and signed form shall be sent to ASSA ABLOY AB (publ), "Extraordinary General Meeting 2020", c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, P.O.
  • At the time of this convening notice, ASSA ABLOY AB is holding 1,800,000 own Series B shares, corresponding to 1,800,000 votes that may not be represented at the Meeting.
  • Requests for such information shall be made in writing to ASSA ABLOY AB, "Extraordinary General Meeting 2020", P.O.
  • The shareholders' register for the General Meeting will be available at ASSA ABLOY AB, Klarabergsviadukten 90, 111 64 Stockholm, Sweden.

Global Automotive Laser Headlight Market Report 2020: Market is Expected to Grow with a CAGR of 69% - Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis 2013-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, General Automotive, Automotive, Photonics, Laser, Headlamp, Sailboats, Boating

The automotive laser headlight market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 69% from 2019 to 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The automotive laser headlight market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 69% from 2019 to 2024.
  • Some of the features of Automotive Laser Headlight Market 2019-2024: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis include:
    Market size estimates: Automotive laser headlight market size estimation in terms of value ($M) shipment.
  • Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions for laser headlight in the automotive laser headlight market.
  • Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for, laser headlight in the automotive laser headlight market.

ASSA ABLOY acquires Olimpia Hardware

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Assa Abloy, Wärtsilä, Assa, Assa, Yachting, Boating, Sailing yachts

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Olimpia Hardware, a leading glass hardware and accessories brand in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has acquired Olimpia Hardware, a leading glass hardware and accessories brand in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Olimpia into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • ASSA ABLOY will continue to sell Olimpia branded products across the region.