Brunswick

Brunswick Corporation, founded in 1845, is a prominent United States-based manufacturer specializing in marine recreation, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards products. The company operates over 60 brands, including renowned names such as Boston Whaler and Sea Ray, offering a wide range of products including propulsion systems, boats, and related accessories. Brunswick is committed to innovation and quality, leveraging decades of expertise to design and market world-class recreational products. In addition to its manufacturing endeavors, Brunswick also operates Freedom Boat Club, which promotes shared boat ownership, and Boateka, a platform for used boat transactions. The company’s extensive knowledge and heritage in its core industries position it as a leader in delivering exceptional recreational experiences worldwide.

Randall Altman

Vice President and Controller

David Foulkes

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan Gwillim

Vice President of Finance and Treasurer

William Metzger

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Tanner

Vice President and Controller

11 past transactions

Navico

Acquisition in 2021
Navico is a specialized electronics company that manufactures and supplies marine electronics and sensors for both recreational and commercial sectors. Its product portfolio includes navigation systems, autopilots, fish-finders, radars, VHF radios, and gyrocompasses, all designed to enhance safety and enjoyment in boating. Innovation is central to Navico's operations, with an impressive product launch schedule that averages a new offering every 20 days, significantly contributing to its revenue. Most of the company's earnings come from products introduced within the last two years, highlighting the critical role of innovation in driving growth. Navico has also achieved improved profit margins through effective design-to-value engineering and strategic sourcing, despite a decline in average selling prices. Additionally, lean manufacturing practices at its facility in Ensenada, Mexico, have led to increased productivity, with each employee now producing ten times as many products as in 2007.

Sea Machines

Series B in 2020
An autonomous technology company, Sea Machines Robotics builds autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. It develops advanced control systems for boats and ships, and specialized unmanned surface vessels to enhance operational safety and productivity on the water. Sea Machines Robotics builds RC NXT, an autonomous control and remote command system for PLC-based wireless control of vessel in existing or new build marine vessels, such as work boats, tugs, and launches; and DP-NXT autonomous control system that upgrades traditional manually piloted vessels to be operated with a reduced or zero on-board crew. It offers solutions for various unmanned applications, such as unmanned bathymetric survey vessels, AUV-tender, unmanned visual inspection of subsea assets, mobile unmanned passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing. Michaerl G. Johnson founded Sea Machines Robotics on January 4, 2014. It has its headquarters in Boston in Massachusetts.

Power Products - Global Marine & Mobile business

Acquisition in 2018
Power Products - Global Marine & Mobile business is a provider of branded electrical products, such as battery and power management and digital switching, to marine and other recreational and specialty vehicle markets. The group also manufactures and distributes a broad and diverse portfolio of marine and transportation parts and accessories.

Paynes Marine Group

Acquisition in 2016
Paynes Marine Supply Inc. distributes and wholesales marine equipment and products to dealers, manufacturers, shipyards, and government agencies in Canada. It offers a range of items, including equipment for sail and power boats, radios and instruments, refrigeration systems, BBQ's and water heaters, fenders and buoys, pumps and water systems, paints, and more. The company is based in Victoria, Canada. It has warehouse facilities in Victoria, Burnaby, Campbell River, and Oakville, Canada. As of November 18, 2016, Paynes Marine Supply Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation.

ThunderJet

Acquisition in 2016
Established in Clarkston Washington in 1981, Thunder Jet began with founder Darrell Mills heading up sales, his wife Liana doing the books, and employing 1 welder, rig tech and painter. In their first year they produced just 5 boats, but that is all it took and Thunder Jet was the latest industry buzz. 30 Plus years and over 6000 boats later, Thunder Jet now holds the position as one of the most successful Aluminum boating companies to ever exist, a direct result of their superior product and continued efforts improve and adapt to the ever changing boating community’s needs. Today Thunder Jet is the most advanced heavy gauge aluminum boat builder in North America. By utilizing and investing in the newest and best in equipment, people, and practices, Thunder Jet Boats are the highest quality, best finished, and best valued boats available today. Our commitment is to continue finding and investing in better ways to make high quality aluminum boats affordable, fuel efficient, resilient and appealing so that more people can enjoy the experiences that boating can offer.

Cybex International Inc.

Acquisition in 2016
Cybex International Inc is offers a full line of cardiovascular and strength products largely serving the commercial fitness market.

Garelick Mfg. Co

Acquisition in 2015
Garelick Mfg. Co. designs and builds boarding ladders, seat and table hardware, marine seating, boat hooks and accessories, deck chairs and tables, outboard motor accessories, commercial seating, roof rakes and telescopic extension poles for marine industry. The company also offers commercial and workboat marine seating products; and houseware products, such as roof rake, telescopic extension poles, taper accessory, snow trap roof rake, combination roof snow rake and leaf brush, and roof brush. It offers its products through dealers and online retailers. The company was incorporated in 1956 and is based in St. Paul Park, Minnesota. As of November 9, 2015, Garelick Mfg. Co. operates as a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation. As of November 6, 2015, Garelick Mfg. Co. operates as a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation.

SCIFIT Systems, Inc.

Acquisition in 2015
SCIFIT Systems, Inc is manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment.

Whale

Acquisition in 2014
Whale is a well-known brand with a reputation built on decades of high quality design expertise. Today, Whale supply the marine, caravan/motorhome, shower drainage and industrial markets around the world with innovative freshwater, bilge and waste pumps and water and space heating systems. Their forward thinking approach is driven by a dedicated team who exude a passion for delivering the best possible product and service for Their customers. They share a contagious enthusiasm for innovation.

Boatbound

Venture Round in 2014
Boatbound operates as a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace, connecting over 13 million registered boat owners with pre-screened renters. This platform enables boat owners to offset their ownership costs by renting out their vessels, which can include options with onboard captains for those without boating experience. Boatbound is free to join, with no associated monthly or membership fees, allowing users to easily access a diverse range of boats for their water-based activities.

eAngler

Series B in 2000
eAngler.com is owned and operated by eAngler, Inc., a Florida corporation, headquartered in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to create, maintain and continually improve "The World's Ultimate Online Fishing Resource", eAngler.com.Fishing enthusiasts from all over the world now have an online venue where they can find both current and timeless information on all aspects of fishing, as well as opportunities to purchase fishing-related products and services.
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