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The History Of Marine Power Europe, Inc. since 1971 !

1971

Decision process finalised to locate at Petit-Rechain in the Province of Liege, Belgium. The Petit-Rechain area was selected from several prospective sites in Belgium and other European countries. There were several reasons: excellent manpower availability, a large pool of skilled suppliers, the ease with which all key markets could be reached, good co-operation from local and regional authorities, plus a stable political situation.

22 March 1971

Legal incorporation of Mercury Outboards Europe SA. W M Doman is appointed Managing Director.

3 April 1971

Site start of construction.

2 May 1971

Temporary offices installed in a nearby former school.

18 August 1971

Company name changed to "MERCURY MARINE S.A."

27 September 1971

Move into the new offices at Petit-Rechain. Construction had taken less than 6 months.

5 November 1971

Purchase of 2 hectares of land on the Cheratte site near Liege.

15 November 1971

The first Mercury outboard is completed at Petit-Rechain.

15 December 1971

Construction starts at the Cheratte site.

1972

June 1972

Move into Cheratte.

21 June 1972

Official inauguration of the Petit-Rechain and Cheratte facilities. Around 250 officials from the Belgian Government, Brunswick Corporation and Mercury Marine USA are in attendance.

2 July 1972

Staff celebration of the inauguration of the new premises.

1973

February 1973

The first computer is installed and the data processing department is operational.

February 1973

New equipment means that machining operations can begin.

1974

11 April 1974

A second parcel of land is purchased at Petit-Rechain, bringing the overall site to 20 hectares.

June 1974

Works Council Committee formed with representation from the management team and personnel throughout the organisation.

1975

May 1975

Mass assembly of a new 4HP engine known as the "gnat" gets underway.

July 1975

A farewell ceremony is held for W M Dorman who is returning to the United States. John Lannoye is named General Manager.

1976

3 July 1976

Mercury Marine SA celebrates its fifth anniversary. Families of personnel are welcomed into the premises.

1977

Marine Power France is established.

1979

Marine Power Denmark, Marine Power Netherlands and Marine Power Norway are established.

16 March 1979

Brunswick SA is formed. It is to have three divisions, Mercury Marine SA, Sherwood Medical Industries and Technetics.

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								Next 10 Years > The History Of Marine Power Europe, Inc. since 1971 ! 1971 Decision process finalised to locate at Petit-Rechain in the Province of Liege, Belgium. The Petit-Rechain area was selected from several prospective sites in Belgium and other European countries. There were several reasons: excellent manpower availability, a large pool of skilled suppliers, the ease with which all key markets could be reached, good co-operation from local and regional authorities, plus a stable political situation. 22 March 1971 Legal incorporation of Mercury Outboards Europe SA. W M Doman is appointed Managing Director. 3 April 1971 Site start of construction. 2 May 1971 Temporary offices installed in a nearby former school. 18 August 1971 Company name changed to "MERCURY MARINE S.A." 27 September 1971 Move into the new offices at Petit-Rechain. Construction had taken less than 6 months. 5 November 1971 Purchase of 2 hectares of land on the Cheratte site near Liege. 15 November 1971 The first Mercury outboard is completed at Petit-Rechain. 15 December 1971 Construction starts at the Cheratte site. 1972 June 1972 Move into Cheratte. 21 June 1972 Official inauguration of the Petit-Rechain and Cheratte facilities. Around 250 officials from the Belgian Government, Brunswick Corporation and Mercury Marine USA are in attendance. 2 July 1972 Staff celebration of the inauguration of the new premises. 1973 February 1973 The first computer is installed and the data processing department is operational. February 1973 New equipment means that machining operations can begin. 1974 11 April 1974 A second parcel of land is purchased at Petit-Rechain, bringing the overall site to 20 hectares. June 1974 Works Council Committee formed with representation from the management team and personnel throughout the organisation. 1975 May 1975 Mass assembly of a new 4HP engine known as the "gnat" gets underway. July 1975 A farewell ceremony is held for W M Dorman who is returning to the United States. John Lannoye is named General Manager. 1976 3 July 1976 Mercury Marine SA celebrates its fifth anniversary. Families of personnel are welcomed into the premises. 1977 Marine Power France is established. 1979 Marine Power Denmark, Marine Power Netherlands and Marine Power Norway are established. 16 March 1979 Brunswick SA is formed. It is to have three divisions, Mercury Marine SA, Sherwood Medical Industries and Technetics. Next 10 Years >