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Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now celebrating more than 70 years of operation, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility.

After breaking ground in 2023, Brownell officially moved into its new facility this spring.

Brownell’s continued commitment

The new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located in Dartmouth, Mass., is 10% larger than Brownell’s original factory, which has been the home of the company for the last four-plus decades. Although not far from the original factory, the new facility will provide a wealth of new opportunities for Brownell.

The new state-of-the-art plant is designed for a more natural flow in the production process

The new state-of-the-art plant is designed for a more natural flow in the production process, allowing the company to expedite output, improve efficiencies, maintain high-quality standards and provide even better value to its customers overall.

The new facility represents Brownell’s continued commitment to American manufacturing.

Boat stand and equipment manufacturer

We’ve spent the last 70 years cementing ourselves as the premier boat stand and equipment manufacturer and we’re excited to continue that commitment to excellence for the next 70 as we move into the future,” said Alex Kavanaugh, President, Brownell Boat Stands.

He adds, “Throughout our entire history as a company, we’ve never had a recall and never had a failure, proving our loyalty to high-quality standards and our customers. Our new home will serve as a testament to that dedication to produce the best products offered in our industry.”

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