All USA articles – Page 161
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OXE 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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New 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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Streamline 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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US 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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MPI 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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Deutz 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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Grants 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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Trump 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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Interview
IBI interview with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Ed Slack speaks with Jérôme de Metz, Chariman and CEO of France-based Groupe Beneteau, the global leader in sailboat and multihull production, and second largest boatbuilder worldwide. In this excerpt, De Metz discusses aspects of the company’s new five-year strategic plan which ...
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IBI speaks with Beneteau CEO Jérôme de Metz
IBI’s Ed Slack speaks with Jérôme de Metz, Chairman and CEO of the world’s second largest boatbuilder and global leader in sailboats, Groupe Beneteau about the company’s new strategic plans which includes a trimmed down brand porfolio, rationalisation of production capacity and further expansion of services and digital capabilities.
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Fire flattens US boat trailer plant
HLT Limited moves production to newly-acquired second location, expects minimal production delays
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GetMyBoat sees quadruple-digit growth in demand
GetMyBoat, the mobile app that connects people who want to boat with private or charter rentals, is reporting record demand and growth this summer that it says was reached organically.
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Garmin inks supply deal with Avalon and Tahoe Boats
Garmin International Inc announced early this week that it has completed an exclusive supply agreement with Michigan, US-based Avalon and Tahoe Manufacturing Inc.
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Calibre names new business development leader
Calibre Inc, a premier paint finishing and supply chain solutions specialist in the US, has named Fred Kolacki to the position of new business development leader.
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Appointment at Mastercraft Boat Holdings
Scott Womack named president of NauticStar fibreglass fishing boat brand
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Lippert reports mixed Q2 results, together with surging summer demand
The US-based component supplier saw sales declines related to OEM shutdowns early in the second quarter, offset by a 109% jump in aftermarket sales and surging June and July retail demand in the outdoor-leisure segment
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Hurricane Isaias lands in US as Category 1
While downgraded on Tuesday back to a Tropical Storm, Isaias defied predictions, regaining strength before coming ashore overnight as a Category 1 Hurricane near the North/South Carolina border. The storm is working its way up the Eastern seaboard leaving destruction in its wake. In Southport, North Carolina, South Harbour Marina ...
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Scania targets US cruising yacht market with two new engines
Introduction of new 900hp and 1,150hp diesels aims to grow footprint in North American leisure marine segment
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Navico opens new Florida office and training centre
Navico’s new Ft Lauderdale office Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands, has opened a new US office in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The move allows Navico to work more closely with resellers, dealers, boatbuilders, consumers and major shows. Located at 316 Sunset Drive ...
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Sirena Yachts sells sixth Sirena 88 flagship
The 26.8m Sirena 88 made its debut at Cannes 2019 Source: Jeff Brown Turkish boatbuilder Sirena Yachts has sold its sixth 26.8m Sirena 88 flagship model, the largest in the Sirena range, following its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2019. With naval architecture by German ...