B&G of Merrimack Wins Best New Product at Newport International Boat Show with B&G ForwardScan

Newport, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that ForwardScan from B&G of Merrimack, NH and Tulsa, OK, was named the 2014 Newport International Boat Show Newport For New ProductsTM (NFNP) award winner for Best New Navigation Product. The NFNP Awards are a highlight of the industry and are open to domestic and foreign products launched in the U.S. after April 1, 2014 that made their boat show debut at Newport. Judged on Thursday during the opening day of the Show, the B&G ForwardScan was selected by a team of industry experts on the basis of innovation, value to the consumer, safety and aesthetics.

On selecting the ForwardScan, judges’ comments included: “The B&G ForwardScan delivers something every boater should know – how deep is the water ahead of my boat? With a range of 10 times the depth of the water under the boat, this product is applicable for any boating type – whether yachting, power cruising, sailing or fishing – in any size boat and in any waters. What’s more, it is insanely affordable – this is a must have!”

The Newport International Boat Show opened on Thursday, September 11th and continues through Sunday, September 14th, 2014 along the Newport Waterfront on America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, this year’s event had over 750 exhibitors from around the world with an exceptional assortment of boats of every type and style from 15 to 110 feet, and a variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters. For more information on the 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show and the 9th annual Newport For New Products awards, please visit www.newportboatshow.com. Event updates are being posted as they become available and communicated on the show’s Twitter and Facebook accounts: @NewportBoatShow and www.facebook.com/newportboatshow, respectively.

About Newport Exhibition Group:

Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Newport Exhibition Group has produced the highest quality consumer/trade shows for more than 30 years. A subsidiary of Newport Harbor Corporation, the organization owns and produces the annual Newport Charter Yacht Show and the Newport International Boat Show.