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Volvo issues statement on Covid-19
Sweden’s Volvo Group has issued an update on the impact of Covid-19, stating that there is a “considerable risk of material financial impact on the Group as from mid-March.”
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Twin Disc Pacific moves to new regional headquarters
The state-of-the-art facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane also operates as a distribution centre
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Hallberg Rassy invests in capacity, eyes new models
CEO speaks to IBI about the company’s growth plans
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New CEO for Myers Industries
American plastics manufacturer Myers Industries, parent company to the Scepter and Ameri-Kart fuel tank brands, has announced that Michael McGaugh has been named president and CEO, effective April 6, 2020.
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Dutch builders embrace remote working as coronavirus crisis deepens
As the coronavirus tightened its grip on the Netherlands, workers at Dutch yacht-builders have begun working remotely from home. And those who cannot work remotely – such as painters, carpenters and electricians – are kept at a safe distance from one another even if that requires organising separate shifts.
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Queensland government to trial Brisbane SY mooring
A dedicated superyacht mooring buoy will be installed at Kangaroo Point for 12 months
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Marinas remain open amid coronavirus fears – for now
The coronavirus pandemic has already taken a toll on the cruise industry, especially in the Caribbean where several destinations have placed a ban on all cruise ship calls for the remainder of the season. But superyacht marinas remain open and welcoming – with some cautions.
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Coronavirus update | 16 March
Sanctuary Cove postponed; Horizon Yachts implements precautionary measures; Hamburg ancora Yachtfestival to go ahead as planned
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MarineMax to buy back stock at bargain rates
America’s largest boat and yacht retail operation, MarineMax announced approval of a plan to repurchase up to 10 million shares of outstanding stock. The company’s shares are currently trading at $10.52 – near the bottom of its price range over the past year
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Canada passes USMCA trade agreement into law
The Canadian government passed legislation on Friday ratifying the new US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) before shutting down until April 20 as a result of the developing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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Tohatsu Outboards NZ under new ownership
The directors of Tohatsu Outboards NZ Ltd have announced that the business is being sold to their business partner Lakeside Marine NZ Ltd, a subsidiary of Lakeside Marine Pty Sydney.
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Horizon Yachts business update
In light of the rapidly evolving situation surrounding Covid-19, Taiwan’s Horizon Yachts has announced that it is implementing several precautionary measures out of an abundance of caution for clients and employees.
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Australia’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show postponed
The 2020 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS2020), the largest marine leisure sector event in the Southern Hemisphere, has been postponed and new dates will be issued soon. It was due to be held at the Sanctuary Cove resort on Austarlia’s Gold Coast from May 21-24.
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Minneapolis sportshow cancelled; decision on legislative conference pending
NMMA, the US marine trade association and show producer, announced the cancellation of its Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis. A final decision on the industry’s annual gathering in Washington DC in May is still pending
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Coronavirus afternoon update | 13 March
Latest from Azimut, Princess, Sanlorenzo; Update on Dutch and Italian industries; Quebec City, Toronto and Edmonton among latest shows cancelled
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Sanlorenzo confirms 117% profit gain as production continues
The Italian yacht builder reported profits of €27 million for 2019, a backlog of €500 million and says the company is not yet experiencing a material impact on business operations due to COVID-19
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Dutch boating sector seeks urgent relief; Cites "significant" losses due to coronavirus
The government has signalled it will provide tax relief and other assistance for SMEs
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Brunswick wins ‘Best of CES’ award
Brunswick Corp has been named as one of Exhibitor Magazine’s 2020 ‘Best of CES’ award winners. The program honours the top 20 exhibitor stands from among more than 4,500 at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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Azimut introduces new measures to cope with COVID-19
Azimut Yachts, part of Italy’s Azimut-Benetti Group, has introduced new measures to cope with the impact of COVID-19 and to align production with slowdowns in the supply chain.