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Grand Banks reports 10-year high for order book
Singapore-based boat builder of the Grand Banks and Palm BeachMotor Yacht brands posted a strong first half with a 66% increase in net profit to S$2.0 million (US$1.5m) and a net order book worth S$64 million (US$46m); the company’s Palm Beach GT60 (above) makes its debut at the Miami show ...
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In difficult times, Belgian boating sector shows its can-do
The annual Belgian Boat Show in Ghent is roaring back There are no more boatbuilders in Belgium. Belgian boaters are greying, hurting sales and marinas. But the Belgian sector is making good tracks in undoing the damage of changing market conditions. The annual Belgian Boat Show in ...
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Sanlorenzo’s 2019 preliminary results show 39% growth in revenues
Following its IPO in December, Italian yachtbuilder Sanlorenzo posts strong gains in sales and profitability with EBITDA up 73.4% to €66m
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Chinese companies struggle to meet commitments
Many marine companies in China are still unable to recommence production after the extended three-week New Year shut down.
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Marine sales outpace consolidated results at Yamaha Motor
Japan’s Yamaha Motor reported a dip in 2019 sales, offset by 2% growth in the company’s Marine business which accounts for 21% of annual revenues
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Norwegian builder invests in Lithuanian facilities
Marex is expanding its foreign presence amid rising sales
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Lippert discusses 2019 results & 2020 outlook
Recent acquisitions in the marine sector are expected to be among the company’s strong performers in 2020
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Seven Asian boat shows cancel or review dates
Korea and Hong Kong shows postponed in response to the Coronavirus threat, while other Asian show organisers are closely monitoring the situation
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Coronavirus hits 7 Webasto employees
Stockdorf, Germany-based marine and automotive equipment manufacturer Webasto Group has confirmed that as of January 31, seven of its employees – five Germans and two Chinese nationals – have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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Dometic’s 2019 marine sales outpace other segments
Swedish equipment maker Dometic has been downsizing capacity, headcount and SKU’s in a drive to improve efficiency and respond to soft demand in key markets
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Brunswick details full year performance on analyst call
Despite a slight decline in 2019 sales, the industry’s largest company reports strong earnings with solid margin growth, delivering shareholders a tenth consecutive year of EPS gains. CEO David Foulkes tells analysts this afternoon why the company is ’built to win’
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Life after NEO - Greenline lays out future strategy
The Slovenian builder is doubling down on its eco-strategy with the US set firmly in its sights
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Soft Q4 leads to full-year sales decline for Marine Products Corp
Marine Products Corp, manufacturer of the Chaparral, Robalo and Vortex boat brands, reported its fourth quarter and full 2019 financial results on Wednesday, with a softer Q4 leading to a slight overall loss for the full year.
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MarineMax raises earnings guidance based on record Q1 results
America’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer announced 26% growth for the quarter ending December 31 and has boosted its guidance for full 2020 earnings by 15%. The company’s share price jumped 20% in early trading in response to the news.
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Beneteau’s activity report highlights a year of rapid expansion
Spend under 2 minutes to see the highlights of Beneteau Group’s 2018-19 fiscal year, in which the French builder sold more than 9,800 boats, introduced 32 new models and achieved revenues of €1.14 billion in it’s Boat Division
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Market Overview | Turkey
Political and macro-economic forces have conspired against the boating sector in recent years, but with a well-proven build and refit capability and low cost base, it’s hard to keep the Turkish market down for long – the mood is optimistic for 2020