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Hammer’s Ski & Marine company history timeline

1845

A carriage-maker by trade, he opened a shop on September 15, 1845, in Cincinnati, where he was introduced to billiards.

1895

He would also play an important role in establishing the American Bowling Congress in 1895.

1906

In 1906, a revolutionary rubber bowling ball, Brunswick's Mineralite, is introduced.

1928

During the Great Depression, Company sales fall to a low of $3.9 million from $29.5 million in 1928.

1939

Mercury was founded by E. Carl Kiekhaefer in 1939 when he purchased a bankrupt engine manufacturing plant in Cedarburg, Wis.

1945

More than 13,000 billiards tables and 3,000 bowling lanes are installed at military bases by 1945.

1957

Since 1957, the Brunswick Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has sought to enhance the interests of Brunswick Corporation employees and the communities in which they live and work, as well as support causes and projects that complement the business interests of the Company.

1970

Founded in 1970, Cybex offers a full line of cardiovascular and strength products largely serving the commercial fitness market.

1972

These businesses will phase out of Brunswick's portfolio in 1972.

1975

The Mariner brand, named to create an image of reliability and durability, was launched in the United States and Europe in 1975

1981

Brunswick produces more than 400 parts - filters, valves and seals - for the Space Shuttle Columbia, which made two historic trips in 1981.

1984

Brunswick spearheaded the move by sponsoring an international tournament in Las Vegas in 1984, which attracted men and women amateur champions from 14 countries.

1990

Show Directors Dan Boerman and Kailey Koehler presented the theme "Ski Jam", a take off the 1990's movie Space Jam.

1992

Brunswick installs a state-of-the-art Recreation Center in Olympic Village during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

1995

Brunswick Corporation acquired Boston Whaler, “The Unsinkable Legend,” in 1995

1997

Late in 1997, the Company introduces the Ride Hard bicycle brand.

Life Fitness purchases the world leader in commercial plate-loaded exercise equipment later in 1997.

2000

In late 2000, the Company sells Mongoose and Roadmaster.

2005

Brunswick purchases a 49 percent interest in Portugal-based Valiant, a leading manufacturer of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). The Company acquires the remaining interest in 2005.

2006

In 2006, Life Fitness also creates the F3 treadmill – a machine that combines durability with space-efficiency in the home.

2007

He joined Brunswick in 2007, and for ten years was head of product development at Mercury Marine, where he led the development of Mercury's award-winning line-up of market-leading outboard engines.

2008

In 2008, Brunswick brands introduced several innovative products throughout the year, including: • MerCruiser's Axius and Zeus systems, the world's first fully intuitive joystick piloting systems for precise, worry-free vessel control.

The Cypress Cay line of pontoons was launched for the 2008 model year and its model line-up included the Cabana, Angler, Cozumel and Cancun.

2009

Together with Men's Health, the world's largest men's lifestyle magazine, HAMMER SPORT AG has been bringing you Men's Health POWERTOOLS since 2009.

2010

In 2010, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards was operating 11 Brunswick Zone XL centers.

2011

The highly anticipated engine - winner of the prestigious 2011 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference Innovation Award – quickly becomes the new top choice for offshore, inshore bay, flats, aluminum, bass, pontoon, runabout, RIBs and aluminum bass boats.

2013

Pictured to the left is the 350 SLX, introduced in 2013

2016

Brunswick acquired Thunder Jet, a designer and builder of heavy-gauge aluminum (HGA) boats, and Heyday Boats, ski and wake boat brand, in 2016.

2018

Mercury Marine rejuvenated and expanded of its outboard engine portfolio, culminating with the largest introduction of new outboard models in early 2018 -- nearly 20 next-generation V-8 and V-6 FourStroke outboard engine models.

2020

Justin Mushel, the Mayor of Toon-Town teamed up with the Aquanuts to save Bugs Bunny from Swackhammer, Mark Gurda, as the Aquanuts saved the day! Originally scheduled as a 2020 show, the Movie was re-released the weekend of the State Tournament.

2022

First show on Memorial Day, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 6pm.

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