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NewsTaylor Made relocates distribution
Taylor Made Group, the US supplier of marine aftermarket products and windshield systems, has acquired an 80,000sq ft facility formerly owned by Swany America Corp in Johnstown, New York. The news comes not long after the Gloversville-based company was sold to Lippert Components early last year.
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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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Fell Marine appoints European sales rep
Fell Marine, a Norwegian developer and manufacturer of wireless marine electronics, has chosen Yellow Marine Consultancy to serve as its European sales rep.
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News2019 International Breakfast Meeting program announced
Boot Düsseldorf and European Boating Industry (EBI) have announced that the fourth edition of the International Breakfast Meeting will be held at boot Düsseldorf on Tuesday 22 January from 08:45-10:30.
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NewsPerotti returns Sanlorenzo to full Italian ownership
The pace of development at Italian superyacht-builder Sanlorenzo has been a challenge to keep up with over the past few years. From the group’s latest news, it appears that the pace will not slow in 2019, as chairman and CEO Massimo Perotti highlights share buybacks, ongoing plans for new SL ...
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NewsIrish Marine Federation appoints new chairman
Paal Janson has been elected chairman of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF), the trade body representing leisure marine interests in Ireland.
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Taxes, infrastructure, pollution are major hurdles to yachting in India
High taxation, a lack of proper facilities and rising pollution levels are impeding the growth of yacht tourism in India, an industry expert says.
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Boat Show Eurasia changes name
Two Turkish boat shows whose February dates overlap – the CNR Eurasia Boat Show and the newly launched Boat Show Eurasia – have made changes to their respective events next month following poor attendance and confusion amongst visitors and exhibitors at last year’s shows.
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NewsLate actor’s family opposes sale of John Wayne Marina
The continuing saga of the John Wayne Marina in Sequim, Washington, now sees the late actor’s estate weighing in with opposition to the sale and has informed the port of Port Angeles that it cannot sell the facility without consent of the estate’s approval.
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ABBRA to host annual meeting in Ft Lauderdale
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) is set to meet later this month for its annual meeting, billed as “the only conference designed by boatyard operators for boatyard operators.”
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Barletta Pontoons names new dealer
Barletta Pontoons in the US has signed Atwood Lake Boats, the state of Ohio’s largest pontoon boat retailer, as its newest dealer.
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NewsBurma Boating adds solar-powered cat to fleet
A 16.7m Silent 55 catamaran has been purchased by Burma Boating for charter voyages in the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. A subsidiary of the Memories Group, Burma Boating is a leading player in the growing Myanmar leisure marine market.
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Million-dollar marina fire reignites, sparks concerns over fuel spill
An overnight fire Tuesday that sank two houseboats and destroyed a third at Constitution Marina in Charlestown, Massachusetts, reignited Wednesday afternoon, forcing firefighters to return to the scene and sparking concerns about fuel leaking into the harbour.
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North Technology Group purchases Magic Marine, forms new division
North Technology Group (NTG) has purchased MBrands International BV, owners of the Magic Marine technical sailing apparel brand and Mystic kiteboarding accessories, creating a new division of NTG called North Actionsports Group.
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NewsDoyle Sails expands presence in Ireland
Doyle Sails International has expanded its presence in Ireland with the opening of a new loft in Galway. This, the company states, is to better serve the rapidly growing sailing industry in Ireland.
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NewsUS boating industry marks seventh consecutive year of growth
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), 2018 marked the seventh consecutive year of growth for retail sales of new powerboats in the US. The American trade association announced a 4% year-over-year increase in unit sales of new powerboats to approximately 280,000 units, marking the highest total since 2007.
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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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NewsFinal call for Innovation Award entries
Tomorrow (Friday 11 January) is the deadline for submitting entries for the 2019 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards.
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NewsFirst edition of combined Thailand shows kicks off in Phuket
The first edition of the Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous (TYSRV) opened today and runs until January 13 at Royal Phuket Marina. The show represents a common-sense approach to the Asian boat show calendar in that it effectively combines what could have been three events into one.
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NewsUnited Yacht Sales reports 40% growth in 2018
Stuart, Florida-based United Yacht Sales has reported a 40% increase in sales during 2018, citing numerous positive economic indicators, high consumer confidence and “President Donald Trump’s changes to the tax code that allowed for the entire purchase price of a yacht to be deducted when used for business purposes”, the ...
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