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NewsFrauscher eyes big plans for Russia
Frauscher Boats says it plans to significantly expand its presence in Russia. For this purpose, the Austrian boatbuilder recently signed an agreement with Burevestnik Group, Russia’s leading distributor of boats and yachts, to help promote its products on the local market.
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NewsNew Groupe Beneteau CEO reveals immediate goals
Jérôme de Metz outlines plans for new brand strategy
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NewsSingapore Yacht Show announces change in dates for 2020
Next year’s 10th edition of the Singapore Yacht Show (SYS) will see a significant change of timing, moving from its traditional April slot to March 19-22, 2020 – creating a cluster of Asian boat shows in the space of two weeks.
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NewsGarmin co-founder dies
Gary Burrell, co-founder of Garmin Ltd, passed away last week at the age of 81. Burrell retired in 2002 and continued to serve as Garmin’s co-chairman until 2004, when he was named chairman emeritus.
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NewsAppointment at Campion Marine
Kelowna, Canada-based boatbuilder Campion Marine has named marine sales veteran Brian Zue as its new US sales manager.
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NewsMercury Marine’s changing workforce demographics: youth and diversity
Walking through the Mercury Marine manufacturing operation as recently as 10 years ago, one would see a workforce that was largely old, male and white. Today, a company-wide diversity effort, changing community demographics, the addition of technologically-advanced workstations and automation have opened up more jobs to more people, and nowhere ...
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NewsIJC schedules Great Lakes water quality meetings
Public meetings to gauge opinions on water quality issues
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NewsGastinel steps down as Beneteau CEO
Hervé Gastinel, CEO of Groupe Beneteau since 2015, has stepped down from his position with immediate effect. The Board of Directors of Beneteau SA today announced that his duties as chief executive and his other positions within the group came to an end on June 15 and 16, 2019 respectively.
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NewsFerretti Group consolidates superyacht new building in Ancona
The expansion of the Ferretti Group into the superyacht sector, now encompassing four out of its eight brands, is clearly focused on Ancona. The group has already invested in excess of €32m on reshaping the yard to cope with the increased workload generated through the creation of the Ferretti Group’s ...
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NewsICOMIA/IFBSO Conference 2019 highlights – Changes of guard, a war on plastics and My Way
Take-aways from this year’s ICOMIA/IFBSO Conference were wide and varied
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Massachusetts marinas fined for Clean Water Act violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has cited six Massachusetts marinas for violations of the Clean Water Act, ordering five to pay fines.
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NewsUK yards join forces to offer new repair option
SMS (Southampton Marine Services) and the Fairline-owned Hythe Shipyard in the UK have linked to offer a package of marine repair, maintenance and refit services for yachts and commercial vessels. Both shipyards, based on Southampton Water or adjacent to, will work together in sharing facilities and skills to secure new ...
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Last yacht launched from Christensen Shipyards Vancouver facility
Thirty-four years of luxury yacht building for Christensen Shipyards has come to an end in Vancouver, Washington, as the last vessel completed at the facility was launched this week. Christensen is relocating its operations to a larger facility in Tellico Lake, Tennessee.
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NewsNMMA to sponsor Great Lakes Conference
The National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) will enjoy a significant presence at the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Governors & Premiers 2019 Leadership Summit this weekend as a presenting sponsor of the bi-national event.
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NewsDutch inboard electric motor manufacturer appoints UK distributor
Water World Electronics, a Dutch manufacturer of electric inboard motors, has appointed Energy Solutions as its exclusive UK distributor.
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NewsIFBSO names new president
The International Federation of Boat Show Organizers (IFBSO) has a new president and the first woman to fill the role, having named Jennifer Thompson, senior vice president of NMMA Shows, to the two-year term.
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Polytech Development buys Pro Marine Supplies
Polytech Development Corp, a US manufacturer of specialty polymers, has acquired Pro Marine Supplies, which distributes epoxy coating resins for a variety of professional and hobbyist applications.
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NewsAsia’s first international charter show to be held in November
The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA) has announced that the first Thailand Charter Week will be held at Phuket Yacht Haven Thailand from November 16-21, 2019.
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NewsSunseeker’s new CEO outlines plans for major product development plan
Andrea Frabetti tells IBI about bold plans to double the Sunseeker portfolio
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