All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 88

  • Ron Bailey
    News

    Appointment at SmartPlug

    2019-11-15T12:17:00Z

    US-based shore power equipment manufacturer SmartPlug Systems has named Ron Bailey as its new global vice president of sales and marketing.

  • Crest Pontoon
    News

    Strong Q1 for MasterCraft Boat Holdings

    2019-11-13T06:30:00Z

    MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc marked a strong start to its 2020 fiscal year, reporting gains in revenues, net income and adjusted EBITA among its first quarter results.

  • KVH FOG group
    News

    KVH reports softer third quarter results

    2019-11-13T06:00:00Z

    Mobile connectivity and inertial navigation system manufacturer KVH Industries posted total revenues of US$39.3m in its 2019 third quarter results, while celebrating the shipment of its 10,000th VSAT system.

  • Malibu M240
    News

    Malibu Boats releases strong Q1 results

    2019-11-07T15:16:00Z

    US-based boatbuilder Malibu Boats Inc reported strong first quarter results today, noting year-over-year gains in sales, profits and net income.

  • Lippert Sign
    News

    Mixed Q3 results for Lippert Industries

    2019-11-06T14:30:00Z

    US-based parts and components manufacturer Lippert Industries (LCI) released its third-quarter results yesterday, showing declines in its core RV OEM business being partially offset by growth in new markets including marine.

  • FLIR Group
    News

    FLIR reports mixed bag for Q3

    2019-11-01T10:20:00Z

    FLIR Systems released its 2019 third quarter results on Friday, reporting a bit of a mixed bag as gains in the company’s industrial and defense markets were offset by revenue, margin and earnings declines in its commercial products business unit, which includes leisure boating equipment.

  • Martin Bjuve and Ron Huibers
    News

    Volvo Penta Americas president to retire

    2019-10-31T15:20:00Z

    Volvo Penta Americas president Ron Huibers has announced that he will retire, effective January 1, 2020.

  • Mastercraft CEO Terry McNew
    News

    Executive leadership changes at MasterCraft

    2019-10-31T11:19:00Z

    Tennessee-based MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc announced today that Terry McNew has stepped down as president and CEO in order to pursue another opportunity outside of the leisure boating industry.

  • Garmin Echomap UHD
    News

    Garmin releases strong Q3 results

    2019-10-30T16:32:00Z

    Switzerland-based Garmin Ltd has reported strong sales for its third quarter, driven by growth in its aviation, fitness, outdoor and marine divisions.

  • Toronto 2016
    News

    NMMA buoyed by latest US consumer confidence data

    2019-10-30T14:14:00Z

    Newly-released data for October shows consumer confidence remains high in the US, in spite of overall indications of a slowing economy.

  • New Orleans Skyline
    News

    ABYC announces dates for 2020 Standards Week

    2019-10-28T09:16:00Z

    The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced its 11th annual ABYC Standards Week will take place from January 6-10, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • Fairline F Line 33
    News

    Fairline adds North American dealer

    2019-10-25T09:44:00Z

    UK-based luxury boatbuilder Fairline Yachts has named Seattle, Washington-based Selene Yachts Northwest as its newest international dealership, serving customers in the Pacific Northwest region of the US and western Canada.

  • Jason Lippert
    Interview

    More acquisitions on the cards as Lippert reveals hand

    2019-10-24T10:00:00Z >> , By

    With seven major acquisitions in the past five years, Lippert Components Inc has become a major player in the leisure boat industry. IBI recently caught up with CEO Jason Lippert, who spoke candidly about what lies next as it builds its marine portfolio

  • Robalo R317
    News

    Relatively flat Q3 for Marine Products Corp

    2019-10-23T14:22:00Z

    Fibreglass boat builder Marine Products Corp (MPC) reported relatively flat sales for the third quarter of 2019, with higher volumes of outboard-powered boats offsetting declines in sales of sterndrive models.

  • 2020 Bennington-R-Bowrider-Pontoon-Boat-1920x1280
    News

    Polaris Q3 revenues up, but not in marine

    2019-10-23T09:39:00Z

    Polaris Inc reported year-over-year growth in overall revenues and gross profits among its 2019 third quarter results, in spite of an 11% YOY drop in revenues for its boat division.

  • Jason Lippert
    News

    Lippert Components acquires SureShade

    2019-10-22T13:06:00Z

    US-based parts and accessories manufacturer Lippert Components Inc (LCI) announced late Monday that it has acquired Rodan Enterprises LLC, manufacturer of the SureShade brand of retractable sunscreens.

  • Suzie Miron and Bill Reilich
    News

    IJC appoints two new members to Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River management board

    2019-10-22T09:12:00Z

    Bi-national agency regulating Great Lakes water levels adds two new board members to secure broader input toward policy decisions

  • Volvo D4D6
    News

    Tough Q3 for Volvo Penta

    2019-10-18T15:24:00Z

    Volvo Group reported financial results for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year today, revealing a difficult quarter for its Volvo Penta marine division.

  • Third generation of Hallergerg family to head Fortress Marine Anchors
    News

    Fortress Marine Anchors sold

    2019-10-17T14:10:00Z

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Fortress Marine Anchors has been purchased by its senior management, including the grandson of company founder Dan Hallerberg.

  • SureShade ribbon cutting 2
    News

    SureShade opens new corporate headquarters

    2019-10-11T12:23:00Z

    New 11,000 sq ft headquarters and plant opens on National Manufacturing Day