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Scottish boat dealer sold after decades of family ownership
Following negotiations which started in 2019, Scottish boat dealer Euroyachts, based in Largs, western Scotland, has changed hands after decades under family ownership.
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Brunswick reports ‘outstanding’ Q3 and is bullish on 2021
The industry’s largest company said it outperformed the market in its third quarter ending September 30, achieving double-digit growth in sales and earnings. Historically-low boat inventory levels position the company exceptionally well for the remainder of the year and throughout 2021.
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RV, marine drive Patrick Industries' strong Q3 growth
OEM component manufacturer Patrick Industries showed strong third-quarter growth that belies an otherwise off year due to Covid-related shutdowns of its facilities and the many industries it serves.
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Australian BIA restructures to cope with changing market conditions
Australia’s Boating Industry Association (BIA) has undertaken a restructuring of its organisation in order for it to respond to Covid-19 disruptions and the changing business and consumer needs.
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Hong Kong Yacht Show to proceed using new format in a strong market
Despite the announcement on October 14th that the Hong Kong Yacht Show (HKYS) is postponed until October 2021, as reported by IBI two weeks ago, it transpires that the show will still proceed in a different format under the management of local Hong Kong partner, the Hong Kong Cruise and ...
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Third quarter brings mixed bag for Xylem
Xylem Inc released its third-quarter financial results on Thursday, reporting overall revenues of US$1.22bn for the period and marking a 6% year-over-year decline from the $1.29bn reported for the third quarter of 2019.
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FLIBS opens to smaller crowds
The first day of the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), unsurprisingly, saw smaller crowds, which were welcomed with a mandatory mask policy and other safety measures that included a limited crowd capacity at the show aimed at holding a large international event in the midst of a ...
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KVH posts strong Q3 results
Gains in both product and mobile connectivity service sales drive “strongest Q3 in years”
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Jotun introduces new superyacht lifecycle services solution
Norwegian-headquartered marine coatings and anti-fouling specialist Jotun has launched a new aftersales and lifecycle solutions service called JotunCare which is dedicated to superyachts. Jotun claims to be the number one global provider of advanced marine coatings and antifoulings to superyachts and the new service is aimed at expanding its presence ...
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St Kitts marketing as safe destination to lure yachters
The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is being marketed as a safe destination to lure yacht traffic as a first step toward rebuilding its struggling tourism industry. “We need to understand that rebuilding the tourism market is going to take integrity of the brand and it is also going ...
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Miami and eight other NMMA winter shows cancelled
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced altered plans for its roster of boat shows scheduled for the first three months of 2021, including cancellation of the bellweather Miami International Boat Show
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Garmin record Q3 results buoyed by strong marine sales
Marine segment posts 54% YOY revenue growth, 152% increase in operating income
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MarineMax posts record Q4 and year-end results
America’s mega boat and yacht retailer group, MarineMax, achieved the company’s highest ever revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter and year-ended September 30, making it one of the industry’s largest companies.
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New Volvo Penta president outlines challenges and changes going forward
Sustainability a key theme as well as attracting new and younger people
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UK RIB manufacturer sold to British entrepreneur
Ribcraft UK, based in Yeovil, Somerset, has been bought by UK entrepreneur Toby Adams and looks set to expand on the success it has already enjoyed in growing governmental, military and securities sectors as well as placing a larger emphasis on environmental sustainability.
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1st Virtual Valencia Boat Show opens to the public
IBI is exhibiting for the first time on a 100% virtual stand at the 2020 Virtual Valencia Boat Show which opened today.
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Surprise Q3 results for Marine Products Corporation
Marine Products Corporation, makers of Chaparral, Robolo and Vortex boats, surprised Wall Street with its third quarter results that saw a nearly 10.5% reduction in unit sales and a 4.8% drop in sales revenue reported at US$68.7m.
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Vanquish Yachts secures 35m superyacht order from US client
Vanquish COO Sander Mars: “US clients are getting used to aluminium” Since its founding in 2012, Vanquish Yachts has built fast luxury dayboats at a blistering pace. It’s a tale of peerless success: the Dutch maker of aluminium tenders and day cruisers just scored an order for ...
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Business Achievement Awards for Boat Builders - Final call for entries
IBI and METSTRADE, in association with Raymarine, have announced a special one-off virtual edition of the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement in 2020.
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Hubbell feels Covid pinch in 2020 Q3 results
Declines in net sales, gross profits and net profits point to continued uncertainty in the power market