The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1982 — Page 36

Today And Tomorrow — Wed., Feb. 17,1982

Business good at Sea Nymph

The decline ip the economy has not had a severe effect on Sea Nymph Company, Syracuse. In 1981 Sea Nymph employed about 60 more people than in the previous year, according to General Manager Phil Phillabaum Phi 11 aba urn contributes the continued success of the company to the energy saving factors of aluminum boats. They are a growing part of the boat industry

• , : v .. REMEMBER WACO — The above photo shows the Waco Dancing Pavilion on Wawasee Lake. A number of big bands appeared at the pavilion to provide music for the dancing public.

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Lake Sport SS-150 “4W The Boat You Need, In A Size For Today.”

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because of their light weight and fuel efficiency. Aluminum boats are lighter than fiberglass boats and are capable of the same speed with small motors. "The business is catering to fishermen, and they will continue to engage in the sport whether times are bad or good.’ commented Phillabaum Sea Nymph has two plants in Syracuse, one at 801 East Chicago Street and the

Progress ... if s Everyday ... in every way, Kosciusko County is making progress! The bright promise that the future holds is within our reach thanks to dedicated people, from every walk of life, actively involved in the task of making this area a better place to live.

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Division Os Midas-International Corp. 801 East Chicago Ave. Syracuse

original plant on South Huntington Street, as well as a plant in Woodland. Calif The company has seen a steady growth and the general manager feels it will continue. They are going into exporting, presently working with 14 different countries to encourage business there. Two foreign countries. Italy and Ireland, are now assembling, the com “ pany's products for sales in their countries. Sea Nymph has a fairly good work force and is one of the top two employers in the area according to Phillabaum,

a £- - A BOAT BEGINS — Workers at Sea Nymph Company are involved in many areas of construction of boats, from unpacking materials to aluminum and wood processing.

Sea Nymph Division Os Midas-International Corp. Manufacturers of aluminum fishing boats and canoes have been a part of the SyracuseWawasee community since 1949, and during these years have provided a substantial number of area people with a constant income.

He states that the company is a definite part of the community, saying, “in the eight years I’ve been here we've continued to grow and would like to see the community grow with us.” Syracuse is a good place for business according to Phillabaum. He believes the area should do more to promote growth of industry in the area. He feels strongly that more should be done by area financial institutions and realtors to provide building sites and financing to attract business to take advantage of the opportunities awaiting them in Syracuse.