Marine
Brunswick Acquires Triton Boats
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation
(NYSE: BC) announced today that it has acquired Triton Boat Company, L.P., a
leading producer of fiberglass bass and saltwater and aluminum fishing boats.
Triton will remain based in Ashland City, Tenn. Terms of the transaction were
not disclosed.
"With Triton, we continue the important and critical work of filling white
space within our product line-up," explained Dustan E. McCoy, president of the
Brunswick Boat Group (BBG). "In addition to Triton's fine saltwater and
aluminum products, we now have one of the leading bass boat brands in the
industry and can better meet our dealers' and consumers' needs for these
products."
Earl Bentz, Triton's founder, will continue as president of the division.
In addition, Bentz will become a Brunswick spokesperson concerning fishing
activities, dealer development and alignment, and industry matters. He will
also provide advice and assistance in product development for fishing product,
reporting to McCoy.
"We are pleased to welcome Earl Bentz back to the Brunswick fold," said
George W. Buckley, chairman and chief executive officer of Brunswick
Corporation. "Long a leader and an innovator within the boating community,
Earl began his marine career more than 30 years ago as a race boat driver for
Brunswick's Mercury Marine Group. Earl's dedication to enhancing the fishing
experience, his adherence to top quality, and his introduction of new marine
technologies are a complement to our ideals and objectives at Brunswick."
Triton factories will remain in Aberdeen, Miss. and Ashland City. Triton
employs approximately 600 people and makes boats ranging from 12 to 35 feet.
Triton's sales were approximately $156 million in 2004.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to
instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including
Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and
inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron
electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based
products; IDS dealer management systems; Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras,
Meridian, Sealine, Bermuda, Ornvik, Quicksilver, Savage and Uttern pleasure
boats; Baja high-performance boats; Albemarle, Arvor, Boston Whaler, Palmetto,
Sea Boss, Sea Pro and Trophy offshore fishing boats; Crestliner, Lowe, Lund,
Princecraft and Triton freshwater 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 foosball tables. For
more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com .
SOURCE Brunswick Corporation
CONTACT: Dan Kubera, Director - Public and Financial Relations,
Brunswick Corporation, 1-847-735-4617
Web site: http://www.brunswick.com
