Marine
Fort Wayne Honors Brunswick Boat Group’s HarrisKayot for Controlling Industrial Wastewater
FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 20, 2006 – HarrisKayot, a leading builder of pontoons, runabouts and deck boats, was recently recognized by Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard, along with 13 other local companies, for being fully compliant with the city's Industrial Pre-treatment Program in 2005.
By pre-treating its wastewater before it is discharged into the city's wastewater collection system, HarrisKayot helps eliminate many of the residual substances that could overwhelm the city's treatment plant, explained James M. “Jimmy” Poiry, president of HarrisKayot.
“We are extremely proud of this recognition for full compliance with the program,” said Poiry. “Helping to improve the environment in which we live and work will continue to be a top priority for HarrisKayot.”
All companies are required by federal law to treat their wastewater, but only some of them, including HarrisKayot, perfectly comply with the law throughout the year, according to Greg Meszaros, director of city utilities for Fort Wayne.
Regulated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fort Wayne's Industrial Pre-treatment Program requires vigorous monitoring and reporting.
“High performance partnerships with the private sector are producing positive results for our community,” said Mayor Richard. “By being innovative and committed to water quality, we are more competitive in gaining and retaining jobs.”
About HarrisKayot
Founded in 1946, HarrisKayot, a unit of the Brunswick Boat Group, is a leading builder of high-end pontoons from 20 to 25 feet, as well as high-quality runabouts and deckboats from 20 to 26 feet in length. The Company has had passion for fine design, innovation and fresh thinking since its inception. For example, Harris developed the “dolphin” nose tube, allowing a pontoon boat to slice effortlessly through the water, for a drier, smoother ride. Originated in 1959, today it is a standard within the industry.
About Brunswick Boat Group
Based in Knoxville, Tenn., the Brunswick Boat Group, a unit of Brunswick Corporation, is the largest maker of pleasure boats in the world, with 2005 net sales of $2.8 billion. The Boat Group makes Albemarle, Baja, Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, HarrisKayot, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Palmetto, Princecraft, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton and Trophy boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Benrock, Diversified Marine, Kellogg Marine and Land 'N' Sea parts and accessories distributors; and IDS dealer system management.
Sources: www.cityoffortwayne.org and The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Contact: Tim Dammeyer
Phone: (260) 432-4555, Extension 3261
Email: tdammeyer@harriskayot.com
