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Invincible launches new cat, branding campaign as it enters international waters
With the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) right in its backyard, Invincible Boats – maker of monohull and catamaran open fisherman-style offshore boats since 2006 – announced a new model and a new branding campaign as the company begins international operations as part of an aggressive growth campaign.
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Marquis Yachts in for the long haul; sale imminent
CEO Rob Parmentier: A deal could come as early as this week or next
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MIBS Industry Breakfast: US boating needs to recapture market share and get loud
The US recreational marine industry needs to get loud with elected officials and work hard at recapturing lost market share, according to National Marine Manufacturing Association (NMMA) president Frank Hugelmeyer, addressing his first Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) Industry Breakfast since taking his position late in 2019.
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NauticStar unveils 191 Hybrid at MIBS
NauticStar Boats’ new 191 Hybrid features a new hull designed for rough water stability at a very affordable price – perfect for families in the US and Europe, except for those pesky tariffs.
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Mercury Marine’s technology, product mix unveiled in Miami
Attending his first Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) as Mercury Marine president is “a little bit intimidating,” admits Chris Drees, who took the helm at the company following two years of more than 150 engine model introductions, but he doesn’t feel any pressure.
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Volvo Penta begins production of Seven Marine outboards in Tennessee
Volvo Penta has announced the start of production and assembly of Seven Marine outboards at its facility in Lexington, Tennessee. As of January 2020, the entire line-up of Seven Marine engines has been incorporated into the Volvo Penta production process.
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New York State considers ‘wealth tax’
Face with budget shortfalls and looking to fund an ambitious new program, Democratic lawmakers in New York state are gaining support for tax proposals aimed at its wealthiest residents, which include a rollback of sales tax exemptions on megayachts and private airplanes.
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Boating world descends on Miami with something for everyone
From the smallest fishing lure to the largest fishing yacht, if it goes on in or around the water, boaters will find it at the Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) and the simultaneous Miami Yacht Show, which runs from February 13-17.
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Sentiment improves among US marine CEOs
America’s National Marine Manufacturers Association announced an increase in Q4 sentiment among marine manufacturer CEOs
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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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Scout to unveil multiple new models at Miami show
Fibreglass boat builder Scout Boats will unveil a number of new outboard-powered day boat models at the Miami Boat Show this week which reflect unique design elements achieved through its vertical integration strategy.
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Harbour Group buys SHF
Harbour Group has expanded its manufacturing and distribution capabilities with the acquisition of SHF, a supplier of stainless adaptors, fluid power fittings, instrumentation fittings and valves to a variety of industries, including marine, manufacturing, chemical, and oil and gas.
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Yamaha expands technical school partnership program
Yamaha Marine has expanded its technical school partnership program in the US with the official grand opening of a new marine technology building at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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T-H Marine acquires US distributor
Alabama, US-based marine equipment supplier T-H Marine Supplies has acquired First Source Marine, a Florida-based wholesale distributor specialising in sporting goods equipment.
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Malibu Boats reports solid Q2 sales
Higher sales, higher unit volumes and higher net sales per unit lead to solid second quarter for US boatbuilder
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CMC Marine in supply deal with US builder
Italian stabilisation specialist CMC Marine has signed its first new-build contract in the US with Marlow Yachts. The Tuscan company recently supplied the well-known US brand with Stabilis Electra stabilizer fins for a new Marlow Explorer.
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AkzoNobel names eastern North America rep group
Arnhem, Netherlands-based yacht finish manufacturer AkzoNobel has named Thomas H Connolly & Sons to represent its yacht coatings products in eastern North America.
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Business students predict US$25.5bn yachting industry by 2027
Research from a group of Florida Business School students predicts a yachting industry worth US$25.5bn dollars by 2027, and that millennials may be a better consumer base than conventional wisdom would indicate due to the growing yacht charter market.
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Misty Harbor to close Iowa plant
Pontoon boat manufacturer Misty Harbor is closing its manufacturing plant in Iowa to consolidate operations at its headquarters in Indiana “to optimise operational efficiency and reduce logistical costs, the company announced Monday afternoon. 45 employees will lose their jobs.