All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 86
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NewsNauti-Craft, Yanmar sign technology transfer agreement
Dunsborough, Australia-based Nauti-Craft Pty Ltd and Osaka, Japan-based Yanmar Marine have entered into a technology transfer agreement that aims to develop Nauti-Craft’s patented marine suspension technology and incorporate it into a new line of leisure boats to be sold through Yanmar’s global network.
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NewsAkzoNobel names eastern North America rep group
Arnhem, Netherlands-based yacht finish manufacturer AkzoNobel has named Thomas H Connolly & Sons to represent its yacht coatings products in eastern North America.
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NewsSofter Q2 for MasterCraft
MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc reported declines in net sales, net income and adjusted ABITA in its 2020 second quarter results, reflecting impacts of a weather-dampened summer 2019 retail season and subsequent measures to “right-size” dealer inventories.
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NewsAppointment at Beneteau
Groupe Beneteau announced last week that the company has named Bruno Thivoyon as its new group chief financial officer (CFO).
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NewsCoronavirus hits 7 Webasto employees
Stockdorf, Germany-based marine and automotive equipment manufacturer Webasto Group has confirmed that as of January 31, seven of its employees – five Germans and two Chinese nationals – have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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NewsJohnson Outdoors posts solid Q1 results
Outdoor recreation equipment manufacturer Johnson Outdoors released its 2020 first quarter results on Friday, reporting higher sales and double-digit growth in net income.
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NewsAppointment at LCI
US-based parts and equipment manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) has named Mark Boessler as its new senior vice president of aftermarket.
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NewsNautique shows prototype electric towboat in Seattle
US towboat manufacturer Nautique is making a splash at the Seattle Boat Show this week as it debuts a prototype electric version of its popular Nautique 210 towboat.
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NewsToronto show ends on positive note
In spite of an attendance drop from the heaviest snowfall of the year falling on its opening weekend, exhibitors at the Toronto International Boat Show reported good sales at Canada’s largest boat show.
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NewsSoft Q4 leads to full-year sales decline for Marine Products Corp
Marine Products Corp, manufacturer of the Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boat brands, reported its fourth quarter and full 2019 financial results on Wednesday, with a softer Q4 leading to a slight overall loss for the full year.
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NewsABYC announces second annual Educator Training Conference
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened registration for its second annual Educator Training Conference, scheduled to be held from July 21-23 in Annapolis, Maryland.
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NewsForrest Wood dead at 87
The North American boating industry lost a true pioneer on Saturday as Ranger Boats founder Forrest Wood passed away at the age of 87.
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NewsAppointment at Xantrex
Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) – parent company to Burnaby, Canada-based Xantrex marine power systems – announced Thursday that Xantrex vice president and general manager Richard Gaudet has been named president of MCE’s marine power division with responsibility for the Xantrex, Newmar and ASEA brands.
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NewsStrong turnout for Toronto industry breakfast
It was a full house at the Beanfield Centre on the Toronto waterfront Tuesday morning as NMMA Canada presented its annual Industry Breakfast at the Toronto International Boat Show.
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NewsPrincecraft debuts new models in Toronto
Canadian boatbuilder Princecraft Boats opened the Toronto International Boat Show this past weekend with the global debut of new pontoon and fishing boat models.
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NewsNMMA, Transport Canada reach MOU to streamline boat importation regulations
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian government which will reduce paperwork for manufacturers exporting boats to Canada.
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NewsPolaris appoints Koelsch to newly-created chief digital officer role
Polaris Inc, parent company to the Bennington, Godfrey, Hurricane and Rinker boat brands, has named Victor Koelsch as its new chief digital officer, effective immediately.
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NewsMMI Textiles names Jeff Papalia vice president
Industry veteran to join US-based commercial fabric manufacturer this week
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