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Correction: New Sparcraft South Africa co-owner eyes US market
In our story posted on Tuesday, ‘New Sparcraft co-owner eyes US market’, we failed to specify that the story referred specifically to ‘Sparcraft South Africa’. Sparcraft South Africa is not related to either Sparcraft America or Sparcraft France. Sparcraft France and Sparcraft America are both part of the ...
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Suntex Marinas acquires downtown Miami facility
Prime Marina Miami acquisition brings Suntex marina portfolio to 30 properties in US
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Xylem Q4, full-year results exceed expectations on strong year-end growth
Rule, FlowJet and Jabsco parent reports Q4 and FY revenues of $1.37bn and $4.88bn respectively
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Despite mother nature, economy, perseverance keeps Scout Boats afloat
Despite a roller coaster economy, and a couple of bouts with Mother Nature, hard work, perseverance and a sense of family have kept South Carolina independent builder Scout Boats sailing forward into a bright future.
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ONM initiates start of assembly of OXE diesel outboards for US market
In-line with the manufacturing agreement between Sweden’s OXE Marine AB and Outdoor Network Manufacturing (ONM) in the US, the start of assembly of OXE125-200 diesel outboard engines has been initiated by ONM at its facility in Albany, Georgia.
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MarineMax hires UK brand consultant
MarineMax, the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in the US, has appointed UK-based brand and creative consultancy, Propaganda, as its new strategic partner.
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New shuttle service to connect Monaco ports with new Italian marina
Towards the end of this month a new shuttle service is due to commence that will link the two Monaco ports of Port Hercule and Fonteville with the new Cala del Forte marina in Ventimiglia which opened last October.
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Marathon Boat Group names Thompson for top spot
The maker of Grumman canoes, DuraNautic Boats and Vanderbilt luxury pontoons has moved its chief financial officer into the executive suite.
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Volvo Penta saw rebound in Q4 sales & larger yacht sector
Volvo Group’s marine engine business reported an 11% drop in net sales for 2020, but saw a recovery in the leisure marine market take hold in Q3 and carry into Q4
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Axopar and boat marketing for the next generation
For the Finnish boatbuilder boating is about experience, and the best way to sell that to consumer, is to live that experience. The company’s co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala tells IBI about why you’ll never see images of beautiful people sipping Champagne in its ad campaigns, and why authenticity is key to ...
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New superyacht charter specialist forms in UK
A new superyacht charter firm that offers bespoke consultancy services has formed in the UK. London-based Yomira is the vision of its founding partners – Neil Hornsby and Amanda Armstrong, who between them have almost 50 years of collective experience in the superyacht charter sector.
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Fountaine-Pajot introduces new models and 2024 strategy
French sailboat and catamaran builder, the Fountaine-Pajot Group, hosted an online press conference yesterday to launch two new Dufour models and unveil more details about the new FP 51 sailing catamaran; the company’s new investment strategy was also revealed including plans to introduce a carbon-neutral boat by 2030 and €33 ...
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Mission Critical Electronics expands Marine Division
The Marine Division of Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) in the US has named Roger Jin as its new product manager and Olaf Klop as European sales manager, working with its ASEA Power Systems, Newmar and Xantrex marine brands.
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EU shows willingness to resolve trade issue, including retaliatory boat tariffs
NMMA applauds the move
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US aftermarket equipment firms to consolidate
Edelbrock is consolidating with Comp Performance Group to form one of the largest conglomerates in the performance industry
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Greek privatisation agency launches marina tender
The concession for 380-berth facility is at least 35 years
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Torqeedo names new senior director for business development in North America
Torqeedo Inc, the US subsidiary of German electric propulsion specialist Torqeedo, has named Patrick Bucci as its new senior director for business development in North America.
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Azimut goes it alone in Florida
At a time when it would have been displaying an impressive line-up of yachts at the Miami Boat Show, Italy’s Azimut Yachts will instead be holding its own private exhibition in Pompano Beach, Florida later this month.
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Potential buyers line up for Perini Navi
TISG and Palumbo add names to those interested in looking to buy bankrupt Italian yard
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Boatim makes updated Investor Deck available to shareholders
Boatim Inc, the data-driven, online marketplace for buying and selling boats and yachts, this week published its updated Q1 2021 Investor Deck.