All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 95
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Carmanah reports mixed Q3 results
LED signals manufacturer Carmanah Technologies Corp reported mixed results for its third quarter of 2018, with a slight revenue decline offset by higher gross profits.
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Boating BC opens 2019 recreational boating grant program
Vancouver, Canada-based marine trade association Boating BC has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2019 grant and scholarship program in support of projects to grow boating participation within the province.
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HISWA symposium marks 50 years of innovation in yacht design
Celebrating a half-century of innovation in yacht design and construction, the 25th bi-annual HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction featured a “Back to the Future” theme for its golden jubilee edition that was well-received by the large and enthusiastic crowd of delegates in attendance.
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23rd Superyacht Forum attracts strong crowd
The 23rd edition of The Superyacht Forum, held from November 12-14 in association with METSTRADE, delivered a wide range of presentations around a central theme of ownership experience entitled ‘The Future of Superyacht Ownership - The Perfect Customer Journey.’
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BPS signs three-year B.A.S.S. tournament sponsorship agreement
American fishing tackle retailer and multi-brand boat manufacturer Bass Pro Shops (BPS) has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) that will see the company’s flagship Tracker and Nitro boat brands continue as title sponsors of several premier fishing tournaments across the US, including the ...
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Massachusetts Marine Trade Association receives US$100,000 toward workforce development
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has been awarded $100,000 from the State of Massachusetts to support workforce development and career technical education in the marine trades.
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Australian marina development moving ahead
Water-based development and harbour dredging are currently underway for the first phase of a proposed 318-slip, state-of-the-art marina facility being constructed at Burnett Heads on Australia’s Coral Coast.
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Zhik hires sales manager for the Americas
Australia-based performance boating apparel manufacturer Zhik Pty Ltd has named Jerry Richards as its new sales manager for the Americas.
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US trade association announces new round of grants to promote Pacific Northwest boating
The Seattle, Washington-based Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has announced a new round of grants in support of non-profit organisations that promote recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest.
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Malibu Boats Q1 sales, profits up
Tennessee-based Malibu Boats has released new financial results marking gains in net sales, unit volumes, gross profits and net incomes for the first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.
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SeaArk Boats hosts student career day
Arkansas-based SeaArk Boats recently hosted approximately 30 students from the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center in a career day program aimed at touting the benefits of a career in boatbuilding.
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FLIR releases strong Q3 results
Despite of a 6.4% YOY drop in overall revenues, Oregon-based FLIR Systems Inc presented shareholders with an encouraging financial report for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 on the strength of higher margins and improved cash flows.
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BRP opens new Evinrude Technology Institute
Outboard engine manufacturer Evinrude has partnered with Racine, Wisconsin-based Gateway Technical College to establish the BRP Evinrude Technology Institute.
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Mastercraft parent announces board appointment
Tennessee-based MCBC Holdings Inc has appointed Boatsetter co-founder and CEO Jaclyn Baumgarten to its board of directors.
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Princecraft Boats recognised for job creation efforts
Quebec-based aluminium fishing and pontoon boat manufacturer Princecraft Boats has been recognised as one of the province’s leading businesses in terms of job creation.
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KVH reports Q3 revenue increase
Rhode Island-based KVH Industries has released operating results for its third quarter which show strong momentum from the first half of the year carrying forward through the period ended September 30.
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Appointment at Yanmar America
Adairsville, Georgia-based Yanmar America Corp has named Dave Flanagan as its new marketing manager for all product divi
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Superyacht, fishing boat collision leaves one dead
One person is dead and 18 passengers were taken to shore by the US Coast Guard following a Friday evening collision between the 101m superyacht Attessa IV and a 65ft sportfishing boat off the California-Mexico border.
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Garmin expands North American headquarters
Olathe, Kansas-based consumer electronics manufacturer Garmin International has opened the first phase of a 750,00sq ft facility expansion to its North American headquarters.
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US Coast Guard seeks input on possible radio interference from LED lights
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert calling on recreational boaters to report incidences of poor reception of VHF, DSC and AIS equipment that it says may be linked to the operation of LED lighting fixtures.