The Limestone Boat Company Limited
(“
Limestone” or the “
Company”)
(
TSXV: BOAT) – owner and builder of Aquasport
Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats – is pleased to provide
an update on its corporate activities and operational initiatives
throughout 2021 as the Company heads into what is shaping up to be
a very promising 2022.
“As we enter the new calendar year, we remain
extremely excited about the opportunity that lies before us,”
stated Limestone CEO Scott Hanson. “High retail demand continues to
drive inventory levels across the industry to historically low
levels and while global supply chain pressures continue to persist,
we believe that the strategic decisions we’ve made and the
corporate, operational, and financial foundation we’ve laid over
the past year has put us in a strong position to build Limestone as
a growing force in the North American marine market.”
Production Update:
Demand continues to outstrip supply in the
boating industry and Limestone’s brand awareness is growing at a
rapid pace. The Company’s focused commitment to improving
production processes and expanding its skilled labor force are
critical to ensuring that Limestone fulfils the order backlog that
the Company is currently experiencing.
Limestone Boats reports that its production
numbers have steadily increased in its Tennessee manufacturing
facility with 5 boats now going into production weekly and
shipments now achieving alignment with proforma expectations of
approximately 423 units for the 2022 calendar year, coupled with a
Company order backlog well into 2023. Production and shipments are
expected to continue at these levels subject to no further
disruptions to labour as a result of COVID nor disruptions to due
to the supply chain.
“Our investments in a number of critical areas
will certainly pay dividends in 2022 and beyond,” Mr. Hanson said.
“Specifically, improved processes such as sales order
configuration, sales order tracking, procurement planning,
inventory control, production planning, A/P review and
prioritization, invoicing process and floor planning scheduling,
give us a strong foundation to amplify and improve our scaling and
growth strategy. Our Tennessee based management and production team
feel that we now have all the necessary pieces in place to allow us
to plan and execute as needed to meet and exceed expectations and
targets.”
The Limestone Boat Company and Vision
Marine Electric Engine Partnership:
Limestone is pleased to report on the progress
of its electric outboard engine partnership with Vision Marine
Technologies (“Vision Marine”) (Nasdaq: VMAR) and
its goal to produce a one-of-a-kind experience on the water,
including performance, a noiseless environment, zero pollution, and
zero emission to reduce the environmental impact. Vision Marine has
completed the EV retrofit of the first Aquasport 2100CC,
integrating two 35kWh battery packs and Vision Marine’s proven
E-Motion™ 180E engine, proprietary rigging, on board charging
system, and digital screens at the helm in preparation for sea
trials scheduled to occur prior to the upcoming Miami Boat Show
mid-February 2022.
Vision Marine has partnered with Octillion Power
Systems (“Octillion”) to develop a customized high voltage 35 kW
high density battery exclusively for use within the recreational
boating market. The configuration of the battery pack is smaller
than that of a typical fuel tank, which in turn makes it easier to
custom fit in virtually any boat.
“Vision Marine will have a highly efficient and
unique product to utilize in conjunction with our E-Motion™ fully
electric powertrain,” said Alexandre Mongeon, co-founder and CEO of
Vision Marine.
Limestone is on the verge of bringing EV
technology to boating enthusiasts who demand big water performance,
range and operating times that suit their coastal fishing and
family cruising lifestyles. With their shared goal of offering
state-of-the-art EV power and establishing the companies as leaders
in the rapidly growing electric boat segment, Limestone expects to
make Vision Marine’s E-Motion™ 180E outboards available on select
Aquasport and Limestone models to its customers in Q4 2022.
Leadership Addition:
Limestone has emphasized the importance of
building a strong team to implement and execute on its strategic
growth plan, and is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Keith
McDevitt as the Director of Marketing. Mr. McDevitt comes to The
Limestone Boat Company with over 25 years of marketing and
advertising experience. He has held senior leadership roles at
agencies such as Dentsu, Ogilvy, McCann and Innocean Worldwide. Mr.
McDevitt has extensive luxury automotive brand experience with
names such as Lexus, Jaguar, Cadillac, Genesis, Lincoln and
Infiniti. Mr. McDevitt’s focus while working with these luxury
brands was on dealer and retail marketing while additionally
assisting with other well-known brands including Toyota, Nissan,
Hyundai, Ford, GMC, XM Satellite Radio and Canadian Black Book.
Mr. McDevitt’s former experience includes acting
as the Director of Marketing and Customer Experience at the
Downtown Automotive Group as well as a CRM and Digital Marketing
professor at the Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian
College.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Keith to
the team here at The Limestone Boat Company,” said Mr. Hanson. “The
recent expansion of our company created the opportunity to hire a
marketing director to take the lead for The Limestone Boat Company
and its associated brands. Keith brings years of experience and
expertise to the table, and we are confident that we have found the
right person to help grow and elevate not only The Limestone Boat
Company, but Limestone® Boats, Aquasport Boats and Boca Bay Boats
as well.”
About Vision Marine Technologies,
Inc.Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:
VMAR), strives to be a guiding force for change and an
ongoing driving factor in fighting the problems associated with
waterway pollution by disrupting the traditional boating industry
with electric power, in turn directly contributing to zero
pollution, zero emission and a noiseless environment. Our flagship
outboard powertrain (“E-Motion™”) is the first fully electric
purpose built outboard powertrain system that combines an advanced
battery pack, inverter, and high efficiency motor with proprietary
union assembly between the transmission and the electric motor
design utilizing extensive control software. Our E-Motion™ and
related technologies used in this powertrain system are uniquely
designed to improve the efficiency of the outboard powertrain and,
as a result, enhance both range and performance. Vision Marine
continues to design, innovate, manufacture, and sell handcrafted,
high performance, environmentally friendly, electric recreational
power boats to customers. The design and technology applied to our
boats results in far greater enhanced performance in general,
higher speeds, and longer range. Simply stated, a smoother ride
than a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) motorboat.
About The Limestone Boat Company LimitedThe
Limestone Boat Company – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats,
Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats - is publicly traded on the
Toronto Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol BOAT. They are
headquartered in Collingwood, Ontario with a 145,000 sq. ft.
manufacturing facility in White Bluff, Tennessee. The company is
backed by a large, skilled labor force and dealer partners
throughout the United States and the Canadian Great Lakes
Region.
For more information, contact:
Investor Relations: Bill
Mitoulas800-720-2395bill@limestoneboats.comwww.limestoneboatcompany.com
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