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NMMA Member Ilmor Marine showcases innovation as host of Michigan Boating Technology Day

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 26 Aug 16:49 PDT
Michigan Boating Technology Day © National Marine Manufacturers Association

NMMA member manufacturer Ilmor Marine welcomed Michigan state policymakers, legislative staff, marine industry leaders, and NMMA members to its new marine technology and manufacturing facility in New Hudson, Mich. last week for a Michigan Boating Technology Briefing & Demonstration.

Hosted in partnership with NMMA, the event spotlighted the technologies driving the future of recreational boating and to further inform Michigan's Maritime Strategy, which aims to position the state as a national leader in maritime innovation.

At the briefing, Ilmor's Mike Lindberg joined fellow presenters Jeff Wasil, NMMA; Eric Mueller, Mercury Marine; Gus Blakely, Suzuki Marine; and Kemba Solomon, Yamaha Motor Corp. to showcase the industry's diverse approach to further lowering emissions and improving efficiency, building on findings from ICOMIA's global research report, titled Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonization for the Recreational Marine Industry.

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