Addition to the 'Brunswick-family'

[Spidybot]

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Crestliner, Lowe and Lund aluminum boat brands from Genmar Industries, Inc., for approximately $191 million in cash. <br /><br />Those brands are merged into the family (comprises Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian and Sealine pleasure boats; Baja high-performance boats; Boston Whaler and Trophy offshore fishing boats; Princecraft fishing, deck and pontoon boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and football tables.)<br /><br /> Full story

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Addition to the 'Brunswick-family'

UU – your neighbors in Norway, Kongsberg Corp, recently acquired Brookes & Gatehouse (UK) from the Yeoman Group. B&G makes high-end electronics and autopilots used primarily on sailing vessels.<br /><br />This is signifiacnt because it places the major share of sailing and powerboat high-end marine electronics under one corp.

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Addition to the 'Brunswick-family'

Yes, Kongsberg sits on some hig-end marine electronics - among others. There are, however, still other companies in this industry - some aiming at other user segments. Europe's #1 in electronics is Siemens (Germany) who under various brands contributes heavily to the consumer electronics market, health/science, industrial and transportation.<br /><br />Gathering skill within larger operating units is one way to cope with the demands from a still more advanced world.

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Addition to the 'Brunswick-family'

I think Germany has engineered the best television; Loewe. Ironically, some models are now assembled in the United States.<br /><br />Years ago I used to support Siemens Microelectronics, Thompson CF, ...

 

[bomar76]

Re: Addition to the 'Brunswick-family'

I look for another addition to the Brunswick family soon... Fountain.<br />Mercury is so deep into Reggie Fountain that they can't let him go under. <br />Fountain will make a nice addition to the line up.