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Multiflex to open European warehouse
India-based steering and control manufacturer Multiflex has introduced a European stocking warehouse. Based just north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the new facility will serve distributors throughout Europe with more urgent seasonal requirements quickly and efficiently from an extensive product inventory.
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Sanlorenzo Academy launches new training course
Italian superyacht yard Sanlorenzo has added a new post-diploma course to the Sanlorenzo Academy for training installers and system maintenance technicians.
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MarineMax Vacations expands to Bahamas
MarineMax Vacations has expanded its power catamaran charter operations to the Bahamas, where it will be operating from the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour.
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SCIBS 2019 nears sell-out
The organisers of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) have announced a surge in exhibitor bookings for this year’s event, with spaces expected to sell out well before the show opens in May.
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US powerboat registrations up in 2018
2018 saw a 4.2% increase in new powerboat registration in the US, according to data released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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SeaDek in supply deal with America’s Cup challenger
SeaDek Marine Products in the US has been named Official Supplier of New York Yacht Club’s American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.
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Bilgin Yachts joins SYBAss
Turkey’s Bilgin Yachts has joined SYBAss, the Superyacht Builders Association. Membership is only granted to a yard once it has built three superyachts over 40m (131ft) in length.
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Cox Powertrain appoints Florida distributor
UK-based Cox Powertrain has chosen Ring Power Corp as its exclusive distributor for Florida. The announcement was made at last week’s Miami International Boat Show, where Ring Power teamed with the British engine manufacturer to promote its CXO300 diesel outboard.
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Miami show underlines Dutch builder's strong growth
In mid-February, Vanquish Yachts of the Netherlands opened a second US office – in Pompano Beach, Florida – then went to the nearby Miami Yacht Show to flaunt its fast-growing and diversifying portfolio of luxury aluminium motor cruisers and yachts.
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International trade continues to cause ‘concern’ in US marine industry
The state of trade continues to be an “area of concern” for the US marine industry, which one representative says “remains in the crosshairs” of the tariff and trade war, but there are signs of optimism.
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Bavaria appoints new CEO and makes other key appointments
Following his three-month tenure as managing director for sales and marketing, Michael Müller is now taking on an additional role: He has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and is responsible for the activities of the entire group, including Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany and Nautitech Catamarans ...
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Aquatic AV expands Croatian presence
San Jose, California-based Aquatic AV, manufacturer of specialist waterproof AV equipment, has appointed Oktogon as its exclusive distributor in Croatia.
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Marine & Property Group has busy start to 2019
The Marine & Property Group (MPG), which operates four marinas in Wales, has had an active start to 2019 with the opening of a new shed at its Cardiff shipyard, the launch of a discounted yachting visitor offering, and plans to purchase a building in its Aberystwyth marina to house ...
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Strong sales reported at Helsinki show
The Helsinki International Boat Show closed on Sunday, attracting just 1.2% more visitors (65,200) than last year.
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Fairline Yachts appoints commercial director
The UK’s Fairline Yachts has named Dennis de Roos as the group’s new commercial director. As well as managing the Fairline Yachts design, sales and marketing teams, de Roos will be responsible for overseeing the dealer network.
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Miami breakfast briefing: US marine industry growth expected to slow
Outgoing NMMA president Thom Dammrich delivers keynote speech at start of 78th Miami International Boat Show
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Brunswick presents financial update at Miami
On the heels of a strong 2018, Brunswick looks ahead to continued growth in its propulsion, boats and P&A business units.
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Ferretti reports strong demand for newly acquired Wally brand
A month after announcing it has acquired the rights to the Wally brand of super-fast sailing and motor yachts, Ferretti Group says it is taking orders for the high-tech craft Luca Bassani founded in 1994.
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Grady-White named ‘Industry of the Year’
As it celebrates 60 years of boatbuilding, Grady-White Boats was honoured this week by the Pitt County (North Carolina) Development Commission as 2018-19 Industry of the Year.
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Polish marina to undergo US$5.5m overhaul
The Polish municipality of Puck, located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, has signed a deal to expand its marina’s capacity with 98 new berths and overhaul the facility as part of a project worth PLN 20m (US$5.5m).