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Yamaha suspends production at outboard engine factories following US closures
Lower demand and supply problems are factors in the latest decision to suspend production for effectively a month
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Beyond COVID-19
IBI’s weekly reminder that despite the unique set of events gripping the world, there are positives out there.Today’s installment of ’Beyond Covid-19’ highlights new investments, innovations and marine firms doing their bit in the battle against the Coronavirus.
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Global Covid-19 update | 9 April
The International Council of Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) and its member associations are providing regular updates to a ’living’ State of the Industry report tracking the latest regulations regarding COVID-19 and the specific impacts on the boating sector in countries across the world.
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Brunswick Corp lends support in fight against Covid-19
Brunswick Corp and many of its brands are doing their part to help those on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19.
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Correct Craft producing PPE
Just one week after its Florida operations were curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Correct Craft is beginning to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at its facilities there and in California.
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Antonini Group launches new yacht brand
Italy’s Antonini Group, a commercial shipbuilder active in the oil and gas industry, has entered the luxury yacht market with the creation of a new brand – Antonini Navi. The project is the brainchild of Aldo Manna and has the full support of the Antonini family, with a planned investment ...
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European industry associations call for EU support over Covid-19
European Boating Industry (EBI) is spearheading advocacy efforts
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Safinah Group expands yacht team
Stuart Downie joins the UK marine coatings specialist as a consultant
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Pier One, Seahorse merge
Seahorse Marine has become the seventh Florida brokerage firm in as many years to merge under the Pier One Yacht Sales banner
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Coronavirus update | 8 April
Saffier Yachts in full production; Fischer Panda UK responds to NHS demand for equipment; NMMA, Twin Disc announce layoffs
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Lippert execs take pay cut, trim jobs, create emergency fund
American equipment maker Lippert Components announced further measures the company is taking to weather the Covid-19 storm including salary reductions, job furloughs, and emergency funding for employees impacted by the crisis. The company said it would ‘pause’ on acquisition activity aimed at diversification, but continue to invest in technology
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NMMA announces 23 layoffs, discontinues export development program
Further to today’s IBI News Flash entitled ‘Layoffs at NMMA’, the US trade association has just released the following email to its member companies. Dear NMMA Member, I hope you and your family are well and remaining healthy. Over the past month, the NMMA team has been working closely with ...
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Twin Disc reducing salaries, staff to combat COVID-19
Twin Disc, the maker of marine and off-highway power transmission equipment, has announced a series of…
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Greenwood named to head Suzuki Tech Center
Industry veteran David Greenwood has worked at Suzuki for 34 years
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Layoffs at NMMA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US is dismissing more than 20 staff members effective immediately as a result of COVID-19, IBI has learned from international sources. The positions appear to be at all levels throughout the organisation. An official announcement is expected in the coming hours. The ...
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Boating BC announces 2020 grant recipients
A Canadian marine trade association has awarded more than $20,000 in grants and sponsorships to support a wide range of initiatives designed to boost recreational boating in the province of British Columbia.
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Ecoworks Marine appoints NZ distributor
UK-based Ecoworks Marine has expanded into the Southern Hemisphere with the appointment of 37 South as its official distributor in New Zealand.
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Yanmar establishes new marine company
In order to better to support the continued growth of its marine business, Osaka, Japan-based engine builder Yanmar has established a new company operating as Yanmar Marine International Asia (YMIA).
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Coronavirus update | 7 April
Ancasta to hold virtual boat show; La Ciotat Shipyards begins mask production; McConaghy shipyards in China and Australia fully operational