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MarineMax names VP of operations
Kyle Langbehn has been named national vice president of operations for MarineMax, having served in several positions of increasing responsibility since joining the company in 2002.
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Multiflex expands in Europe
Multiflex, an India-based steering and control cable manufacturer, is to open a European facility this autumn that will bolster distributors’ ability to react to market trends and adjust their inventory accordingly. The company says it is also planning some exciting new products, details of which will be unveiled at the ...
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New superyacht facility for Cape Town?
Discussions are underway in Cape Town to set up a superyacht repair and maintenance facility to bolster the luxury segment of the local boating market.
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Boat Fix expands to US with B2B branded service offer
Boat Fix, the telematic boat monitoring service in the UK for the past 28 years, is expanding to the US and seeking volume partners to rebrand and resell the service.
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6th Sri Lanka show approaches
The 6th edition of the Sri Lanka International Boat Show and Marine Festival opens on Friday in Galle. Neil Fernando, chairman of event organiser the Boatbuilding Training Institute (BTI), spoke with IBI in the run-up to the show.
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Marine Products Corp Q3 sales up over 21%
Marine Products Corp (MPC), parent company of the Chaparral and Robalo boat brands, has reported third-quarter sales up 21.6% over the same period a year ago.
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Italian yacht-builder undergoes MBO
Italy’s Cantiere del Pardo has undergone a management buyout. Fabio Planamente and Luigi Servidati, long-serving managers at the Italian yard, have acquired a majority share of the business from the Trevisani family.
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Schwabero to retire; Foulks named new CEO
Mark Schwabero will be stepping down as Brunswick Corporation chairman and chief executive office at the end of the year and will be succeeded by David Foulkes, president of Brunswick Marine Consumer Solutions and chief technology officer.
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Marine tourism important part of Greek economy
In the lead-up to the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, which is being held in Athens over the next three days, a report highlights that Greece’s marine tourism sector directly contributes €2.3bn to the country’s GDP.
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Regulator Marine moves HR director to executive role
Rex Anderson has moved from director of human resources for Regulator Marine to executive vice president of strategic planning and development for the South Carolina-based builder of centre console offshore fishing boats.
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Azimut sees growth in SA
Azimut views South Africa as a growth market, particularly from residents wanting to keep their boats in the Mediterranean, a key company sales representative told IBI at the weekend.
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US Coast Guard seeks input on possible radio interference from LED lights
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert calling on recreational boaters to report incidences of poor reception of VHF, DSC and AIS equipment that it says may be linked to the operation of LED lighting fixtures.
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TYG opens new Ft Lauderdale showroom, appoints sales director
The Yacht Group (TYG), a US supplier of electronics, graphics and controllers to yacht-builders and owners, is opening a new Ft Lauderdale, Florida showroom this week to provide a “one-stop demonstration” space for its customers. The company has also named Anthony Nickel as sales director to lead the new location.
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Sealegs takes High Court action against Kiwi firm
Sealegs has filed a High Court claim against New Zealand company Tectrax Ltd for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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Boats Incorporated sold to investor group
VR Mergers Acquisitions (VR) has announced the closing of its brokerage sale of Boats Incorporated to an investment group headed by Scott Leahy.
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Polaris Q3 up 12%
Polaris Industries reported third-quarter 2018 sales up 12% from last year at US$1.65bn, with its recently acquired boat companies adding US$134m to Q3 sales.
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Obituary: Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson, founder of Richardson’s Boating Holidays in the UK, passed away on Saturday after suffering a stroke. He was 95.
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BRP Marine Group appoints director of network development
BRP’s newly created Marine Group has appointed a new director of network development, Dustin Noble.
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Seven marinas awarded 5 Gold Anchors Platinum status
Seven marinas, including two in Europe and five in Asia Pacific, have been successfully assessed and granted the 5 Gold Anchors Platinum Award under the joint global scheme run by the UK’s TYHA (The Yacht Harbours Association) and Australia’s MIA (Marina Industry Association).
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Land ‘N’ Sea selected Nautic-On distributor for North America
Nautic-On, the onboard hardware kit that allows remote monitoring and diagnostics for boaters to stay in touch with their vessel’s key systems and share information with their service provider to resolve issues, has announced the selection of Land ‘N’ Sea as its North American distributor.