Brunswick cites economy in decision to close boat factory

“The U.S. marine industry has been in a prolonged slowdown since late 2005”

Brunswick Corp. , citing the "prolonged slowdown" that has hit the recreational boat industry, said late Tuesday that it intends to close a 175-worker South Carolina production facility. via Chicago Tribune

[Too bad for USa]

Brunswick is a great company and the quality of the boats will be hard to replace.

[scfox]

Yes, I agree. My dad worked 20 years as a BRC manager and they were very good to him. But their quality is sure hard to beat.

[Marty McFly and Biff]

Notice how they never cite bad management?

[hammerdown]

They make awful boats. About time. They've mismanaged and ruined every company and product they ever touched.