Little Mountain, SC (October 20, 2014) – Today PCM Marine Engines, and Crusader Engines Inc. announced the acquisition of both companies by Correct Craft. The acquisition became effective on October, 16, 2014.
Correct Craft, the owner of both Nautique Boat Company and Aktion Parks, now owns 100% of both PCM Marine Engines and Crusader Engines. PCM and Crusader announced that Correct Craft has no plans to change either the management or the location of the engine companies.
PCM, manufacturer of the world’s best engines, has been in business for nearly forty years providing outstanding engines and service all over the world from its headquarters in Little Mountain, South Carolina. PCM is known for premier product, unsurpassed quality, leading innovation and exceptional service.
Crusader Engines, also manufactured in Little Mountain, South Carolina, is highly regarded as a premier manufacturer of engines used in salt water. This past year Crusader expanded their product offering with its outstanding new “Challenger” series of inboard towsport engines for use in fresh and saltwater.
PCM and Crusader’s President Chuck Thurman stated, “On behalf of the entire team here at PCM and Crusader, we are excited about being part of the Correct Craft family, and focused on the great things to come in the future.” “We are proud of our heritage and driven to continue to deliver industry leading products to our customers!” Thurman added.
PCM Marine Engines and Crusader Engines operate jointly as Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and together are the leading manufacturer of gasoline inboard engines in the world, with a combined 96 years in the marine industry. To learn more about PCM Marine Engines and Crusader Engines visit www.pcmengines.com and www.crusaderengines.com. Correct Craft also the owns the Nautique Boat Company, Inc., and Aktion Parks. To learn more about Nautique visit www.nautique.com. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit www.aktionparks.com.
