All USA articles – Page 148
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InterviewIBI speaks with Smoker Craft CEO Doug Smoker
IBI correspondent Craig Ritchie speaks with American boatbuilder Doug Smoker, President & CEO of Smoker Craft, a line of fishing and deck boats with wide appeal among among America’s extensive angling and fishing market – about a wide range of topics including the remarkable demand that is expanding boating’s ranks, ...
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News2020 Q4, full-year sales down for Twin Disc
Covid-19 impacts and soft commercial markets lead to 18% YOY revenue decline for US equipment manufacturer
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NewsFt Lauderdale show organiser produces ‘Know Before You Go’ safety video
The organisers of the 61st Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) have produced a ‘Know Before You Go’ safety video outlining some of the major changes visitors can expect at this year’s show. Owned by the Marine Industries of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, FLIBS 2020 will take ...
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NewsMercury enters surf runabout segment with new forward-facing outdrive
Mercury’s new Bravo Four outdrive marks the company’s entry into the lucrative surf runabout segment Mercury Marine has introduced a new Bravo Four S forward‑facing outdrive, positioning the company to enter the rapidly-growing surf runabout segment. Utilising twin counter-rotating propellers mounted on its forward face, the new ...
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NewsUS study says cost of onshoring supply chains from China could top $1 trillion
A new study by US-based Bank of America shows a growing appetite among manufacturers for repatriating overseas production in spite of potentially high costs A new research paper published by the Bank of America (BofA) notes an emerging shift among North American and European manufacturers toward onshoring ...
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NewsAnnapolis boat shows cancelled
In a discouraging development for the boating industry, the City of Annapolis announced yesterday that it was cancelling the US Powerboat and Sailboat shows scheduled for October, due to Covid-19 health concerns. The sailboat show – the largest in-water sail-only show – has a strong draw among international exhibitors and ...
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NewsBrunswick pays down Revolving Credit Facility
US-based Brunswick Corporation announced that it will repay the remaining balance on its US$400m Revolving Credit Facility on August 21.
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NewsZin Boats looks to be ‘Tesla of the sea’
The Z2R can reach speeds of well over 30kt After 20 years designing racing sailboats while working for the likes of BMW and General Motors, Piotr Zin moved to a houseboat on Seattle’s Lake Union and started becoming concerned about the future. “The reason I started working ...
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VideoBrunswick in the news
Brunswick CEO David Foulkes discusses the surge in US boat sales on Bloomberg TV
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NewsPositive US boating trends continue
Two metrics released today by the National Marine Manufacturers Association in America indicates boating continues to draw strong online interest – and more tangibly – sales
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NewsMasterCraft buys former Sea Ray plant
Newly-acquired Florida facility to handle all production for upscale Aviara day boat line
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ArticleBrunswick CEO shares insights on engine design
David Foulkes’ background and passion for engine design as head of product development at Brunswick Corporation’s Mercury Division before taking on the company’s top spot as CEO reveals how his company is responding to the demand from boat builders to integrate more powerful outboards into their designs.
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NewsOXE Marine begins trading on OTCQB market in the US
The Swedish outboard engine producer hopes to benefit from increased visibility across the US investor community
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NewsNew CEO for Sailfish Boats
Georgia, US-based fibreglass boatbuilder Sailfish Boats announced late last week that it has named marine industry veteran Rob Parmentier as its new president and CEO with immediate effect.
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NewsStreamline Boats granted 10-year lease at Port of Pensacola
After more than three months of debate concerning the ownership, viability and environmental impact of its potential tenant, the Pensacola, Florida City Council approved a 10-year lease at the Port of Pensacola for Streamline Boats of Northwest Florida which will build 26ft and 34ft centre console fishing boats there.
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NewsUS wholesale boat shipments soared 60% in June
Boat building in the US has ramped back up after the Coronavirus forced shutdowns at many plants, according to the latest statistics from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
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NewsMPI names new rep group for eastern US, Canada
Atlantic Marketing to handle distribution, representation for US plastic and rubber hose maker
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NewsDeutz Power Centre to sell and service Torqeedo marine drive systems in South Florida
Deutz Power Center Florida (South) in West Palm Beach has taken on the responsibility for parts, sales and service of Torqeedo marine electric drive systems in South Florida. Torqeedo, a subsidiary of Deutz since 2017, offers electric and hybrid drives with power outputs from 0.5kW-100kW for commercial applications and leisure ...
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NewsGrants help fund US boatbuilder expansion
World Cat have announced they will open a new $8.8m production facility in Greenville, North Carolina.
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NewsTrump resumes trade war with Canada
It’s Déjà vu for the North American boat industry as US president Donald Trump announces a new 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium, while Canada vows to retaliate
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