Type: Public
On the web: http://www.brunswick.com
Employees: 15,290
Employee growth: 1.9%

Brunswick's business is everyone else's free time. The company is a global manufacturer of marine, recreation, and fitness products. Its largest business segment, marine engines, comprises outboard, inboard, and sterndrive engines, propellers, and control systems. The company also makes pleasure craft, such as fiberglass boats, sports fishing convertibles, offshore fishing boats, and pontoons. Its residential and commercial fitness segment includes treadmills, cross trainers, stair climbers, and stationary bicycles, sold under brands Life Fitness, ParaBody, and Hammer Strength. Brunswick's bowling and billiards arm produces game equipment and operates fun centers. More than 40% of sales are made outside the US.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2011:
Sales: $3,748.0M
One year growth: 10.1%
Net income: $71.9M

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Dustan E. (Dusty) McCoy
SVP and CFO: Peter B. Hamilton
Director Media Relations and Corporate Communications: Daniel R. (Dan) Kubera

Competitors:
AMF Bowling
Cigarette Racing Team
Yamaha

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