Latest News from UK – Page 56
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Dometic UK Blind Systems names new MD
Kevin Lench has over 25 years’ experience in senior leadership positions
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YBDSA CEO to retire in May
After some 40 years working in different parts of the UK’s marine leisure industry, Jane Gentry, the current CEO of the YBDSA (Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyors Association) is retiring in May.
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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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Marine Hardwoods now offers Certified Sustainable Teak
Marine Hardwoods in the UK has announced that it now offers Certified Sustainable Teak in decking and mini decking.
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David Tydeman leaves Fairline having fulfilled remit
Tydeman’s directorship at Fairline was terminated on January 14
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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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British Marine Spring Expo to be held next week
British Marine is to host its annual Spring Expo next week at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Taking place from February 4-5, the two-day event will include a number of key industry talks and seminars and is set against a backdrop of learning, networking and business deals ...
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Sunseeker significantly improves new-build productivity across the range
At its annual Boot Düsseldorf press conference, Sunseeker International reported that it strengthened its financial performance in 2019 and that its new-build productivity had improved significantly right across its range.
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2020 British Motor Yacht Show to expand
The organisers of the British Motor Yacht Show (BMYS) have announced that this year’s event will extend to four days from May 14-17 and will include more craft than ever before.
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Sunseeker hires director of superyachts & dealer network
Francesco Frediani has joined Sunseeker International as director of superyachts & dealer network. Having worked in the leisure marine industry for 30 years, Frediani brings a wealth of experience to the UK yard.
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Yachting logistics and transport specialists link to offer sailing sector solutions
A new partnership between two leading players in the yacht transport and event logistics areas has been agreed to “provide additional professional transport solutions to the sailing sector”. The two partners are GAC Pindar, the marine leisure, sports and event specialist arm of the GAC Group, and BBC Yacht Transport, ...
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Oyster Yachts founder to join board
Richard Matthews, founder of the blue-water cruising yacht brand Oyster Yachts, has accepted an invitation from current owner, Richard Hadida, to join the board. In a statement, the UK yacht-builder suggested that this acceptance was “a testament to Matthews’ faith in the future of the company he founded almost 50 ...
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Z Nautic Group appoints UK distributor
French inflatables specialist Zodiac Nautic Group has chosen EP Barrus to serve as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Northern Ireland. Barrus will offer the company’s full range of Zodiac and Bombard RIBs, foldables, tenders and liferafts.
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Discovery Yachts latest; creditors meeting held today
The UK’s Discovery Yachts Group (DYG) has been rescued from administration in a pre-pack deal which involved the establishment of a new UK holding company formed by the largest DYG shareholder, Binti Investment GmbH. The deal, for which no value has been given, means that all yachts currently in build ...
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Sunseeker unveils details of new Manhattan 55
The UK’s Sunseeker International has unveiled details of its latest flybridge model, the Manhattan 55. It follows the success of the Manhattan 52 – the group’s fastest-selling model in history, having delivered 131 units since its introduction in autumn 2016.
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South Coast Boat Show to expand in 2020
The 2020 South Coast Boat Show, the second edition of the UK event launched last year, is set to be larger with more international brands present. The show is scheduled to be held from May 15-17 at Southampton’s Ocean Village marina.
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2019 has been a crucial year for Fairline Yachts
The company has hopes of profitability after heavy losses during its first 3 years of operation. Fairline’s just-filed accounts for 2018 show a loss of £14.8m