Latest News from UK – Page 63
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Borrow A Boat reports overfunding by 250%
Borrow A Boat, the UK’s first peer-to-peer yacht charter platform, has announced the completion of crowdfunding which saw the company overfunded by 250% with £1.5m raised following its second round.
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NewsFlexiteek to acquire UK decking and marine fendering supplier
Flexiteek International, the Swedish producer of synthetic teak decking and 2G technology, has acquired UK-based Wilks for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsMAA expands digital marketing team
The Marine Advertising Agency (MAA) in the UK has strengthened its digital marketing team with the appointment of Susannah Hart as digital marketing account manager.
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NewsDüsseldorf show to benefit from London’s closure
After a run of 63 years, the January London Boat Show is no more. IBI speaks to four companies which traditionally would have been displaying their products this week at an event which at one time drew over 325,000 visitors.
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UK marine firms in recent takeover deals
Two specialist UK marine firms – the Martek Group and Marindus Group Ltd (MGL) – have been taken over recently by UK and Swedish companies respectively.
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NewsUK sailing school expands fleet
First Class Sailing in the UK has expanded its fleet with the purchase of two Beneteau Ocean 38.1 sailing yachts from Ancasta.
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NewsBrexit conclusion far from clear; British boating industry readies for 'No Deal'
Confused about what Brexit means? So are most Britons. British boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers prepare for a ‘no deal’ scenario.
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NewsPascoe VP of production steps down
Superyacht tender manufacturer Pascoe International has announced that Mark Pascoe, VP of production and development, has left the company to pursue other challenges and opportunities.
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NewsFischer Panda UK appoints marine sales exec
Fischer Panda UK has continued its expansion with the appointment of a new marine sales executive, Robert Tuck.
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Pwllheli Marina ownership may move to private sector
In response to a dwindling number of berth-holders in Wales, Gwynedd Council is considering placing the operation of Hafan Pwllheli, a 400-plus berth marina in the north Wales region of the UK, to the private sector. The marina can accommodate yachts of around 20m (66ft) or more.
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NewsLumishore names new superyacht sales director
Lumishore, the UK manufacturer of underwater LED lighting systems, has appointed Edward Lacey as superyacht sales director.
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First major distributor for UK timber firm
LIGNIA Wood Company, a British timber modification business, has signed its first major distribution agreement with US-based Teakdecking Systems (TDS) for its LIGNIA Yacht product in North America and the Caribbean. The deal was signed at the METSTRADE Show in November.
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EU investigates tax avoidance in Italian, Isle of Man yacht sectors
The European Commission has announced it is implementing infringement proceedings on tax breaks applied in the yacht and aircraft sectors in Italy and the Isle of Man. The procedure is related to the investigations of last year’s so-called Paradise Papers leaks which revealed widespread value-added tax (VAT) evasion in the ...
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Crewsaver appointed sole distributor for Exposure Lights
The Survitec Group has expanded its operations and product range with a new product and a new distributorship for the UK and Ireland
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Smart Locks for Yachts in exclusive UK distribution partnership
Smart Locks for Yachts has announced an exclusive UK distribution partnership with Trend Marine Products Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of marine doors and glazing systems, ahead of both companies’ presence at the METSTRADE Show in Amsterdam next week
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NewsAncasta opens ‘virtual’ UK office
Ancasta, the UK-based international boat sales firm, has opened a ‘virtual’ office in Portland and Poole to service central southwest England.
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Scanstrut appoints new product manager
Ian Cook will be an integral part of the UK firm’s product management team
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Princess Yachts listed in Sunday Times 'Top Track 250'
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
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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