Latest Company News – Page 208
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HISWA Orange Yachting Group weighs new trade, marketing strategy
Having lost its superyacht unit, the former HISWA boating trade group in the Netherlands has merged with the RECRON leisure sector lobby. The HISWA-RECRON merger responds to new vacationing patterns and will raise export and trade promotion of Dutch builders of yachts to 50m (164ft) and their supply chain.
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Busy start to 2020 for McConaghy in both China and Australia
McConaghy, the specialist raceboat and multihull yacht builder, has had a busy start to 2020 at both its yards in China and Australia.
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Scout to unveil multiple new models at Miami show
Fibreglass boat builder Scout Boats will unveil a number of new outboard-powered day boat models at the Miami Boat Show this week which reflect unique design elements achieved through its vertical integration strategy.
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Yamaha expands technical school partnership program
Yamaha Marine has expanded its technical school partnership program in the US with the official grand opening of a new marine technology building at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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BoatyBall cruises into 2020 with over 10,000 reservations
BoatyBall, which provides web-based mooring-ball reservations throughout the British Virgin Islands, has kicked off 2020 by surpassing 10,000 reservations. The North Carolina-based company has signed over 9,000 subscribers in just 13 months and claims it is on track to add 600 new members a month throughout the year.
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CMC Marine in supply deal with US builder
Italian stabilisation specialist CMC Marine has signed its first new-build contract in the US with Marlow Yachts. The Tuscan company recently supplied the well-known US brand with Stabilis Electra stabilizer fins for a new Marlow Explorer.
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Nauti-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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GetMyBoat docks in Uganda
The Republic of Uganda – searching for ways to better utilise its water resources – is turning to tourism, and GetMyBoat.com is jumping on board to not only draw visitors to the country’s lakes, but enable local Ugandans access to safe, quality boats for transport and entertainment.
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AkzoNobel 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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Misty Harbor to close Iowa plant
Pontoon boat manufacturer Misty Harbor is closing its manufacturing plant in Iowa to consolidate operations at its headquarters in Indiana “to optimise operational efficiency and reduce logistical costs, the company announced Monday afternoon. 45 employees will lose their jobs.
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MS Yacht Services undergoes corporate restructure
The UK’s MS Yacht Services, a global specialist for protective coating applications, has undergone a corporate restructure and rebrand under the name of MS Global Solutions. The move is part of the company’s growth strategy to diversify into construction, automotive, public transport, aviation and medical industries.
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Engel & Völkers expands yachting activities to US
Engels & Völkers (E&Y), the real estate and yachting services group, is expanding its yacht-related activities to the US from its core Mediterranean region. The initial move is the setting-up of a yachting shop in Newport Beach, California.
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Lengers Yachts reports successful Düsseldorf show
Lengers Yachts, the official dealer of Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Prestige and Sacs for Northern Europe, has reported a successful boot Düsseldorf 2020. The company attended last month’s show with a selection of 13 yachts from four different brands.
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Sanlorenzo opens new production facilities in Ameglia
The project began in 2018 and involved over 200 workers, 20,000 hours of design and 250,000 man hours
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MarineMax Sarasota to host reopening party
MarineMax Sarasota in Florida is to host a grand reopening party on Thursday to celebrate its newly renovated marina and new members lounge.
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Coronavirus 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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Raymarine Axiom MFDs now compatible with CZone
FLIR Systems has announced that its Raymarine Axiom MDF line is now compatible with CZone digital control and monitoring systems.
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Sprenger appoints UK distributor
Sprenger, a German manufacturer of yacht and boat fittings, has appointed Bainbridge International as its new UK distributor.
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Caframo Europe launches in Netherlands
To better service its European marine and RV customer base, Canada-based Caframo has launched Caframo Europe BV. Jodi McMullen, strategic account manager, international, made the announcement.