Trol-Eze was established in 1974 with some of the original systems still in use today. Trol-Eze was demonstrated during the 1986 Chicago NMMA - National Marine Manufacturers Association. The NMMA is the world's leading producer of consumer boat and sport shows, providing the recreational boating and outdoor sports industries with quality sales venues that engage consumers and promote the boating and outdoor lifestyles. Soon after this event Trol-Eze became the system to use and began shipping to customers world wide.