Elite Industries, LLC

09/15/2026

📍 Traverse City, Michigan

Another Elite Barge joining the Tester Lakefront Services fleet!

Returning customer Tester Lakefront Services recently took delivery of their new Elite Industries 30102 HD Fork Barge, and they put together one seriously well-equipped setup.

Their new barge features:
Suzuki 350 outboard
20' HD downriggers
Jet Thruster system
Honda EFI 800 power pack
Onboard hydraulic pressure washer
Bimini top
Storage boxes
Work lights
Elite aluminum trailer
Custom Tester Lakefront Services vinyl wrap

It's always cool to see a customer's Elite barges side by side. Tester already knows what an Elite Fork Barge can do for their operation, and their new 30102 HD is loaded with the features to make their crew even more capable and efficient on the water.

We appreciate Tester Lakefront Services continuing to put their trust in us. Thanks for choosing Elite again, and we can't wait to see this new setup earning its keep on Michigan lakes!

09/09/2026

A couple of exciting deliveries showed up at Elite! 👀

Two brand-new AMCO VEBA Marine cranes supplied by Fischer Crane Co. have arrived and are ready for their next stop: a pair of upcoming Elite crane barge builds.

Over the next couple months, these will go from sitting on pallets to being fully installed, plumbed, wired, tested, and ready to work on the water.

Stay tuned as these builds come together!

09/08/2026

📍 Southwest Michigan

Praklet's Piers and Lifts LLC added a new Elite Industries 30102 HD Fork Barge to their operation this season, continuing a relationship with Elite that goes all the way back to 2016.

Praklet’s has been in business since 2010 and became an Elite customer when they purchased their first Elite tri-toon work barge in 2016. A decade later, we’re proud to still be building equipment for their growing operation in Southwest Michigan.

As a Diamond Certified dealer for ShoreStation and FLOE International docks and lifts, their crew puts their equipment to work, and their new 30102 HD was set up with some great features:
- Jet Thruster system for precise side-to-side control
- Power Beyond hydraulics for additional hydraulic functions
- The added buoyancy, stability, and lifting capability of our 30102 HD platform

One of the best parts of this business is seeing customers come back as their operations grow and their equipment needs to change with it. We greatly appreciate the continued trust Praklet’s Piers and Lifts has placed in Elite over the years and look forward to being part of what comes next.

09/03/2026

📍 Ortonville, MN
Back for another one, and this one is loaded.

Returning customer Gofasters Powersports & Marine of Ortonville, MN, has taken delivery of their newest Elite Industries Fork Barge, outfitted with plenty of options to make long days on the water more efficient.

This build features:
- Jet Thruster System for side-to-side control
- 20' HD Downriggers
- Onboard Pressure Washer System
- Work Light Kit
- Additional Storage Boxes
- Aluminum Trailer with Hydraulic Jack
- And a fresh custom graphics package that definitely makes this one hard to miss.

We love seeing returning customers come back with an even better idea of how they want their next barge set up. Every operation is a little different, and builds like this are a great example of how an Elite barge can be equipped around the crew using it.

A big thank you to the entire GoFasters Powersports team for continuing to put their trust in Elite Industries. We can't wait to see this one on the water!

09/01/2026

They came. They saw. They ate. They golfed. They networked. And they had a GREAT time at Elite Industries’ first Customer Appreciation Day!

It was a great opportunity for our entire team, from welding and assembly to service and management, to spend time with and thank the customers and industry partners who support what we do.

Camp Foley Marina was the perfect setting for the morning, giving guests a chance to check out our 2027 Fork & Crane Barges on the water. We also heard from Justin with IFP Motion Solutions and Jefferson with ANCHOR DOCK & LIFT, who shared practical maintenance tips and some perspective on the future of the lake service industry.

And, of course, we had some winners!

• Hunter & Jamie with The Docktors LLC took home the win in the 18-hole scramble at Whitefish Golf Club in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.

• Brock from Wood Lakeside Services crushed the Longest Drive and took home a new putter.

• Ryan from Imperium Dock and Lift won Closest to the Pin.

• Bryan from Spicer Dock & Lift LLC took home a kicker motor donated by Honda Marine.

• Scotty from Enclave Dock and Lift won $750 courtesy of Fischer Cranes.

A huge thank you to the sponsors who helped make the day possible:

First Western Insurance • Fischer Cranes • Fusionworks • Honda Marine • IFP Motion Solutions • Marine Pro Systems • Oil-Air Products LLC • Suzuki

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who took the time to join us. It was great getting our team, customers, vendors, and others from across the industry together for a day that wasn't all about work.

We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year and welcoming even more new and longtime customers!

08/26/2026

📍 Shell Lake, WI

Not every upgrade starts with a new barge. ⚓

After several seasons of putting their Elite Industries Fork Barge to work, Shell Lake Marine decided it was time for a fresh trailer.

This week, they took delivery of a new Elite-built aluminum trailer, custom designed and manufactured in-house specifically for our barges.

Whether it's a new barge or a new trailer, our goal is the same: build equipment that's dependable, purpose-built, and ready to work for years to come.

At Elite Industries, we offer both steel and aluminum trailers, engineered to fit our barges and the demanding environments they work in.

Thank you to the team at Shell Lake Marine for your continued trust. We appreciate being part of your operation.

08/25/2026

Two days of filming on Whitefish at Camp Foley! Can’t wait to introduce all the benefits of our 2027 Fork & Crane Barges. Special thanks to Dustin from MSC Inc. Boat Lifts & Docks for joining us on the water and sharing his crane barge expertise. And, to Tony Augustinack at Perch Productions, can’t wait to share the finished videos.

08/20/2026

📍 Southwest Michigan

One of the best parts of what we do is watching our customers grow. ⚓

Pro Dock Inc. recently took delivery of another Elite Industries Fork Barge, continuing a partnership that has grown right alongside their business.

Over the past few years, we've had the privilege of watching Pro Dock expand their operation, take on more work, and continue investing in equipment that helps them serve their customers even better. It's incredibly rewarding to play a small part in that journey.

Congratulations to the Pro Dock team on another addition to the fleet. We appreciate your continued trust in Elite Industries and can't wait to see what the future holds.

Here's to another successful season on the water! 🌊💪

08/19/2026

It's only a week away...Elite Customer Appreciation Day!
Wednesday, August 26

We have a few spots left for our customers and their barge crew to golf, network, enjoy good food, and see our 2027 fork and crane barges in action.

See the details and sign-up:

Wednesday, August 26 is a day you will want to be in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Enjoy FREE Golf, Food & Networking As an Elite customer, you are exclusively invited to spend the day with us to: Hear from staff recruitment and development expert See our most recent crane and fork barges in action Provi...

08/14/2026

2026 DEMO DAYS – THAT’S A WRAP!

A big thank you to everyone who came out to Wisconsin Rapids this week and helped make our 2026 Demo Days: Fork & Crane Barges a success!

It was great getting our Fork and Crane Barges out on the water and spending some one-on-one time with everyone who stopped by.

Special thanks to Anchor Bay Bar & Grill for having us, and to Dustin from MSC Inc. Boat Lifts & Docks for hosting us and helping make the week possible.

Next up: our Customer Appreciation Event on August 26th! We still have a limited number of spots available. If you haven’t signed up yet and would like to join us, reach out to the Elite team soon!

Thanks again to everyone who made Demo Days a great week. We’ll see you on the water!