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“ Brandon and Jacob have both proven their value to Suzuki Marine over many years , helping us achieve record sales growth and putting our business in position to thrive ,” said Blakely . “ We are fortunate to have such experienced managers with in-depth knowledge of Suzuki ’ s business , our line of award-winning outboard motors and the recreational boating market as a whole . I ’ m confident they will continue to excel in these expanded roles and take us to even greater levels of success .”
The recent promotions of Cerka and Ewing are part of Suzuki Marine ’ s ongoing growth plan to promote from within and add key staffers across all segments of the company . There have been several additional promotions to fill important posts and Suzuki Marine has made 18 new hires over the past several months .
“ We ’ ve been positioning ourselves for continued growth over the coming months and years ― not just in the area of sales , but also dealer support , customer service , technical support and all the departments that will keep our business running smoothly as we grow ,” said Blakely . “ It ’ s very gratifying to see our team growing stronger and bringing new jobs to the region .”
Vision Marine Technologies partners with 4ocean
Vision Marine Technologies Inc . announced a new collaboration with 4ocean , a global cleanup operation actively removing plastic and trash from the ocean and coastlines .
As a Certified Cleanup Partner , Vision Marine aims to cement its position as a trailblazer , forging an alliance that not only showcases its dedication to sustainable boating solutions but also illuminates the path for the entire industry to follow . By joining forces with 4ocean , Vision Marine is driving a transformative initiative to eliminate plastic waste from our oceans , rivers , and coastlines on a global scale .
“ Vision Marine is determined to lead the way towards a greener future for the boating industry . Our partnership with 4ocean exemplifies our commitment to environmental preservation and signifies a new era of collaboration , where companies unite to tackle the critical issue of ocean pollution . We are proud to set a precedent for the industry and showcase how businesses can drive positive change for the planet ,” Alex Mongeon , co-founder and CEO of Vision Marine said .
“ It takes true leadership and dedication to ignite change on a global scale ,” Alex Schulze , co-founder and CEO of 4ocean said . “ We are thrilled to have Vision Marine as a Certified Cleanup Partner , demonstrating their passion for the oceans and inspiring others in the industry to follow suit . Together , we are charting a course towards a cleaner and healthier marine ecosystem .”
www . boatingindustry . com august 2023
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