Latest Company News – Page 246

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    Bavaria presents new strategy

    2018-10-18T09:06:00Z

    The new management of Bavaria Yachtbau wants to return to its former glory days as the world’s largest manufacturer of leisure boats in series production. “We will invest in the growth of the production capacity and the former strengths of Bavaria. This includes an excellent price-performance ratio, which Bavaria has ...

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    Actisense COO wins award

    2018-10-17T11:02:00Z

    Actisense COO Lesley Keets was recently named Blackmore Vale Business Woman of the Year at a ceremony celebrating the best businesses from across the south of the UK in the counties of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

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    Zipwake expands in UAE

    2018-10-17T10:34:00Z

    Saim Marine, sole agent for Zipwake interceptors in Italy and Monaco, is to begin distributing the Zipwake range in the UAE though its Dubai agent, Yacht Controller ZFE. The agreement also covers parts of the Persian Gulf area, including S

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    Princess Yachts listed in Sunday Times 'Top Track 250'

    2018-10-10T17:23:00Z

    Princess Yachts has placed 87th in the annual ‘Top Track 250’ listing of UK companies compiled for The Sunday Times newspaper.

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    Marine Resources named Runner Up in British Marine Awards

    2018-10-05T15:49:00Z

    UK-based Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd has been recognised as a Runner Up for the British Marine Award, ‘Best Company to Work For – Under 20 Employees’.

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    SmartPlug appoints UK distributor

    2018-10-02T16:58:00Z

    SmartPlug Systems in the US has chosen Marathon Leisure as its sole distributor for the UK and Ireland. The Seattle-based company manufactures a full range of stainless steel and non-metallic shore power inlets and connectors that are available in both 16amp and 32amp variants.

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    Icon “proud” of deal that lets Sunseeker build bigger yachts

    2018-09-27T16:20:00Z

    For Icon Yachts, the deal to build Sunseeker’s next flagship – the Sunseeker-161 – in aluminum cements its exit from bankruptcy in 2014. And it lets Britain’s luxury yacht builder catch up with rivals building ever larger superyachts.

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    Dutch yard to build Sunseeker's next flagship

    2018-09-26T16:56:00Z

    In a surprise development, British luxury yacht maker Sunseeker has selected Icon Yachts of the Netherlands to build its next flagship – the Sunseeker 161 – in aluminium at its yard in the Dutch city of Harlingen.

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    Lürssen fire may result in €590m insurance claim

    2018-09-24T16:25:00Z

    The recent serious fire at Lürssen’s Bremen-Aumund shipyard in Germany, in which a 100m-plus superyacht in a floating dock was damaged to an unknown degree, presents the prospect of an insurance claim as high as €590m.

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    Benetti presents future SY build plans at Cannes

    2018-09-18T16:21:00Z

    Benetti provided details of the three main superyacht ranges that it plans to focus on at the Cannes Yachting Festival last week – the Oasis 135’, Diamond 145’ and four BNow model series.

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    Dometic in exclusive supply deal with UK builder

    2018-09-18T07:55:00Z

    Dometic has signed an exclusive three-year contract with Sunseeker for the supply of air-conditioning equipment for the UK builder’s model range from 50ft-131ft.

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    German interiors specialist launches US division

    2018-09-18T07:54:00Z

    German yacht interiors specialist metrica has opened a US division in Greenwich, Connecticut. Headed by Mark Mantione, metrica’s new CEO for North America, the expansion will accommodate the company’s burgeoning US and North American-based clientele and growing project portfolio.

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    Zodiac and Torqeedo launch Avon eJET 450 at Cannes

    2018-09-12T10:13:00Z

    Jet tender specialist Avon, part of the Zodiac Nautic Group of France, has teamed up with Germany-based Torqeedo to launch the Avon eJET 450 at Cannes.

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    ACR Electronics upgrades in-house manufacturing

    2018-09-07T15:15:00Z

    ACR Electronics, the US safety and survival specialist, has announced significant investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line at its Florida headquarters.

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    Yanmar strengthens distribution in France

    2018-09-07T08:16:00Z

    Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar Marine International has opened a sales and customer representative office in the Vendée region of western France. Based in La Roche-sur-Yon, Yanmar France SAS was established to assume full responsibility for the distribution of all the company’s products and services.

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    US yacht broker makes Inc 5000 list

    2018-09-06T13:17:00Z

    Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) has earned a place on the 2018 Inc magazine 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, docking at number 4,389 with a reported US$45.2m in revenue last year and 75% growth over a three-year period.

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    ABA renews Schmitt & Ongaro contract

    2018-08-29T15:40:00Z

    The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has renewed Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products’ contract as the exclusive supplier of stainless steel steering wheels to its member companies for another three years. Schmitt & Ongaro has held the position since 1999.

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    EP Barrus expands portolio

    2018-08-29T06:37:00Z

    Following last week’s news that EP Barrus has entered the marine chandlery market, the UK-based engine importer and distributor has just signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Besto Lifesavers – a brand of marine safety and life-saving equipment.

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    Beneteau to have huge Cannes presence

    2018-08-24T15:36:00Z

    Beneteau is to summon a fleet of 20 models to this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, including three yachts that will be having their global or European debuts.

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    Sunseeker Asia reports strong sales

    2018-08-24T15:32:00Z

    Despite the general downturn in the Chinese yachting sector, the overall Asian market has remained steady, claims Gordon Hui, chairman of Hong Kong-based Sunseeker Asia.