All articles by Michael Verdon – Page 2
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German public prosecutor: Teak in 143m Nobiskrug Sailing Yacht A was 'illegally sourced'
Shipyard is working with authorities
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BoatBeat.org launched to provide industry data on boating safety
Website a collaboration between different US safety organisations
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Dynamiq names new commercial director
Maurizio Magri, who most recently worked for Overmarine, joins the new company
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Marquis sues VanDutch again
Dealers in the US and Europe, which are “100% in good standing” with Marquis, distance themselves from the lawsuit.
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Texas boatbuilder opens new production facility
Dargel Boats buys former Baymaster Boats building in Los Fresnos
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Rehabilitating Rocna: The tarnished anchor brand gets polished under a new owner
Canada Metal’s latest announcement, to warranty against bending, is designed to restore confidence in the Rocna name
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Will “American Thrift” water down US boat sales in 2011?
Top economist tells a group of marine bankers to expect a slow recovery
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Markets and regions | US: Brunswick
Bleeding red ink Brunswick was close to being written off, but a leap into profit suggests tough lessons have been learnt
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BUSINESS REPORT | USA OVERVIEW
US boatbuilders experienced a spurt in production in the earlier half of the year as they filled dealer pipelines. But with new-boat sales on the decline and few orders coming in, factories are winding down again
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Markets and regions | US: Equipment and accessories - Riding a rollercoaster
A healthy aftermarket keeps some equipment suppliers afloat, but up-and-down orders from boatbuilders leave others treading water. Both deal with shorter lead times
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Markets and regions | US: Platinum equity - Platinum plays the long game
After Platinum Equity acquired six former Genmar brands, many wondered if it would be awash in bad debt like Candover and Bain Capital. Eight months later, Platinum is poised for a turnaround
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Strategy and finance | The long view: US oil spill - Sinking in deep water
Is relief in sight for the Gulf of Mexico’s oil-soaked boating industry, or does the BP spill mean years of financial misery?
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Strategy and finance | Insider: Irwin Jacobs - "From every bad experience, something good comes"
A year after us boatbuilding giant Genmar’s collapse, Irwin jacobs sits at the helm of six former genmar brands. though jacobs is contrite in the wake of the bankruptcy, many are wondering: is he really a changed man?
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Interview | Tilli Antonelli: Wider - New brand, Fresh ideas
Former Pershing boss Tilli Antonelli launches a day cruiser with an interesting solution for extending cockpit space
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Analysis | International marine news: Raymarine deal avoids a shipwreck
After weeks of speculation, it was FLIR — not Garmin — that landed Raymarine. does the thermal imaging specialist have what it takes to turn the firm around?
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World news focus | Factory showrooms: Showrooms, road tours and national chains
US boatbuilders are seeking new outlets to navigate a changed industry
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World news focus | Supply chain: Broken chain?
US boatbuilders say equipment suppliers are slowing production because they can’t fulfill orders. Equipment manufacturers blame their suppliers for the snafu. Will a weakened supply chain be the industry’s weak link as it struggles with the “new normal”?
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World news focus | Genmar: Exclusive - Inside the Genmar bankruptcy
The boatbuilding empire’s dramatic demise included failed rescue attempts and allegations of bad-faith negotiations and perjury
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SNAPSHOT | CANADA: Gaining a green edge?
Campion turns to ‘bio-derived resin’ to help the planet, and hopefully, its sales
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SNAPSHOT | CANADA: Calmer water
Canada’s boating market has been hit hard like everywhere else. But a surprisingly upbeat Toronto show is giving the industry hope that a recovery is on the way
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