Latest News from UK – Page 55
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NewsPrincess, Sunseeker donate PPE to frontline workers
Two of the UK’s leading boatbuilders – Princess Yachts and Sunseeker International – are playing their part to ensure Britain’s essential services receive the much-required protective equipment that is in short supply across the world.
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News‘Controlled shutdown’ at Princess Yachts
Princess Yachts Ltd has announced a controlled shutdown of its UK facilities with immediate effect. The company today released the following statement: “The health and safety of our employees is of paramount importance and is our main priority, along with our network, suppliers and international clientele. We also take our ...
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NewsSunseeker International suspends production
Following the UK Prime Minister’s coronavirus (COVID-19) update yesterday, Sunseeker International has announced that it is temporarily suspending production until the end of April for the vast majority of employees. Some safety-critical and continuity roles will remain but at a very low level.
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NewsWalcon completes UK marina redevelopment
Walcon Marine, the UK-based marina builder, has completed a comprehensive reconfiguration of the mooring facilities at Lymington Town Quay in Hampshire.
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NewsUK marine development to create around 2,000 jobs
Around 2,000 new marine sector jobs stand to be created in the south of England in a £1.5bn-plus project planned over the next decade by Portsmouth City Council (PCC) at its Tipner West site.
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NewsSurvitec names new executive chairman
Survitec, the UK-based marine safety and survival specialist, has appointed Ron Krisanda as executive chairman for its worldwide life-saving equipment business.
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Winch Design reports 5.9% growth in 2018-19
UK superyacht design studio, Winch Design Ltd, saw turnover hit £31.1m for its 2018-19 fiscal year, a 5.9% rise on the £29.3m it generated the previous year. Profits after costs and tax were £4.42m, down 10.3% (£4.93) on 2017-2018.
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NewsFPT Industrial acquires electric powertrain specialist
Marine powertrain specialist FPT Industrial has taken another step towards electrification with the acquisition of Potenza Technology, a UK company that specialises in the design and development of electric and hybrid-electric powertrain systems.
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NewsBarrus adds new range of electric outboards
The UK engine distributor has added Shire electric outboards to its marine portoflio
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NewsUK-based PR firm expands following growth in business
Saltwater Stone reported a strong year in 2019
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NewsEP Barrus acquires Blue Gee brand
UK-based marine equipment distributor expands product portfolio
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NewsVeethree Technologies makes key appointments
Marine electronics manufacturer builds on significant investment and expansion in 2019
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NewsDean & Reddyhoff rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group
Following the takeover last year of Quay Marinas (QM) by the Dean & Reddyhoff Group (D&R), the combined entity is to be rebranded Boatfolk Marinas Group Ltd. IBI understands that the rebranding is to be officially announced on April 1, 2020, according to a spokesperson for D&R.
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NewsUK government appoints new minister to cover maritime sector
MP Kelly Tolhurst used to run Tolhurst Associates, a marine surveying business As part of the recent UK government ministerial reshuffle, Kelly Tolhurst has been appointed to oversee the country’s maritime sector including the recreational marine market. Tolhurst has the ranking Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at ...
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NewsAncasta named one of UK’s fastest-growing private exporters
The UK-based international boat sales firm ranked 53rd in the annual Sunday Times HSBC list
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NewsWilliams Jet Tenders makes key promotion
Williams Jet Tenders in the UK has promoted long-serving team member Dan Bloice-Smith to the role of development director. In his new position, Bloice-Smith will oversee the development of all new products for Williams, as well as the ongoing evolution of the existing range.
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NewsTaiga Motors appoints global superyacht dealer
Taiga Motors, the Canadian snowmobile manufacturer that recently entered the electric watercraft market when it launched its Orca PWC in September last year, has chosen Superyacht Tenders and Toys (SYTT) in the UK to serve as its global dealer.
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NewsFischer Panda UK hosts first partner training event
Around 25 representatives attended a recent session in Verwood
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NewsBorrow A Boat pursues third crowdfunding round
The UK-based Borrow A Boat company, which aims to be the Airbnb of the boating world, is currently undertaking a third round of crowdfunding to raise a target of £1.5m. Requests to invest led to this round, rather than doing a private shareholder fundraising round with support of venture capital ...
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