All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 78
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VideoIBI speaks with US boating association chief
IBI Contributor Craig Ritchie speaks with Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) which represents North American boat builders, engine makers and equipment manufacturers, and also organises a portfolio of boat shows in key US markets, including Miami.
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NewsNavico casting for bigger share of freshwater fishing market
A pair of new fishfinder products introduced last week by Navico aim to boost the market share of the company’s Lowrance freshwater fishing brand.
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NewsAppointment at MarineMax
MarineMax has named Julie Balzano as its new brand marketing manager, with responsibility for its Galeon, Aquila, Azimut, and MarineMax Vacations portfolios.
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NewsCanadian government proposes licensing changes for boats, boaters
Transport Canada soliciting industry comment on proposed licensing amendments and fees for both pleasure boats and pleasure boaters
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NewsToronto Boat Show reveals details on virtual 2021 event
Forced to cancel its traditional in-person event due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, organisers of the Toronto International Boat Show (TIBS) have released details of a new virtual event to be held from January 18-24, 2021.
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NewsFastmount appoints South Korean distributor
Auckland, New Zealand-based panel mount manufacturer Fastmount Panel Mounting Systems has appointed a new full-line distributor in South Korea.
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NewsSuzuki restructures US operations
Masahiro “Max” Yamamoto has been appointed president of Suzuki Marine USA LLC Suzuki Motor of America Inc announced late on Thursday that it will restructure its operations in the US by separating its motorcycle/ATV and marine divisions into two separate companies. Effective April 1, 2021, the company’s ...
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NewsPolaris CEO Scott Wine to step down December 31
Minnesota, US-based powersports equipment and boat manufacturer Polaris Inc announced late Tuesday that chairman and CEO Scott Wine will leave the company at the end of this year.
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NewsKey Canadian P&A distributors merge
Former Mermaid Marine general manager Ron Savidant will serve as president of Maritime Marine Supply when it begins operations in January The two largest wholesale parts and accessories distributors in eastern Canada have announced plans to merge operations and operate as a single entity, effective January 2021. ...
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NewsCanadian boat operator license sales up 75%
New data released by the Canadian government quantifies unprecedented demand for boat operator licenses in 2020
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NewsLimestone grows dealer network
Tennessee, US-based Limestone Boat Company continues to progress with its corporate relaunch, announcing late last week that the firm has signed 13 dealership locations to sell and service the heritage boat brand in the US and Canada.
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NewsTeakdecking Systems acquires Spanish decking provider
Florida, US-based marine decking manufacturer Teakdecking Systems (TDS) has acquired Teak Solutions SL of Barcelona, Spain.
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NewsMyers Industries acquires Elkhart Plastics
Acquisition positions US fuel tank manufacturer among five largest rotational molding firms in US
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NewsAllsalt Maritime announces expansion in US, Asia
British Columbia, Canada-based Allsalt Maritime Corporation – parent to the Shoxs and Kinetix brands of shock-mitigation seating products – has expanded its global footprint with new sales offices in the US and Singapore.
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NewsMasterCraft posts most profitable first quarter in company history
Lower unit sales volumes attributed to supply chain challenges offset by delivery of more content-rich product as US boatbuilder ramps up for continued production increases
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NewsCanadian marina group acquires eighth property
Maple Leaf Marinas acquires Walker’s Point Marina in central Canada’s Muskoka region
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NewsHalifax Boat Show confirmed for 2021
The owners of the Halifax International Boat Show have confirmed that eastern Canada’s largest consumer boating event will proceed as scheduled, operating from Thursday February 4 through Sunday February 7 inclusive at the Halifax Exhibition Centre.
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News‘Phenomenal’ first quarter for Malibu
Growth in net sales, gross profit and net income point to strong start to 2021 FY for US fibreglass boatbuilder
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NewsFLIR releases Q3 results ‘in line with expectations’
FLIR reported third quarter financial results in line with expectations on the strength of growing military sales Virginia, US-based FLIR Systems Inc released its third quarter financial results on Friday, reporting strong earnings, a healthy backlog and the reinstatement of its 2020 guidance. For the quarter ended ...
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