Outboard Marine

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Outboard Marine

COMPANY

Manufacturer of boat motors, founded 1929 by Stephen Foster Briggs (of Briggs & Stratton fame) and Ole Evinrude. It was eventually acquired in distress by Greenmarine Holdings, and OMC filed for bankruptcy in 2000. Out of bankruptcy proceedings Genmar Industries acquired boat assets, and motor manufacturing was acquired by Bombardier, both in 2001.

Industry:
Manufacturing

Ticker:
(defunct)

Corporate headquarters:
Waukegan, IL

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Roger L. Fix Business c. 1953 CEO of Standex

BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

J. W. Marriott, Jr. Business 25-Mar-1932 Billionaire, CEO of Marriott

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Roger L. Fix Business c. 1953 CEO of Standex

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