New US industry group aims to promote boating, fishing
Numerous boatbuilders align to create South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance
Appointment at Cummins
Nicole Lamb-Hale named vice president and general counsel, succeeding Sharon Barner
German yacht-builder files for bankruptcy
German media reports luxury yacht builder Nobiskrug shipyard is closing its doors due to lack of orders
Component supplier Patrick Industries to refinance debt
American equipment and component supplier Patrick Industries has announced a private offering of $350 million of senior debt notes; investor presentation details the company’s key performance indicators for the marine sector
New investor buys into Fountaine Pajot
The world’s leading builder of cruising catamarans attracts new investor
Prince Philip’s connections with the marine world
The late Duke of Edinburgh was an active sailor in his younger days as well as holding office as Admiral of the Royal Yacht Squadron and President of the Royal Yachting Association and an honorary member
Pivotal figure in US boat finance retires
Bruce Van Wagoner, Marine Industry Leader of Wells Fargo Distribution Finance, is stepping down after 45 years in the boating industry, supporting the growth of distribution and inventory finance for boat manufacturers and their dealers
Freedom Boat Club sails into Wisconsin, two new Chicago locations to open
The company now touts over 260 locations in three countries
Brunswick Corp | Brenna Preisser
As president of Business Acceleration at the boating industry’s biggest company, Brenna Preisser has a dizzying number of responsibilities including oversight for Freedom Boat Club, the Tech Nexus Incubator, seven Finance & Insurance brands, a new boater training venture, human resources – and if that is not enough – she ...
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IBI spotlights key issues impacting the boating industry supply chain – exclusively on ibinews.com.
Supplying the supply chain: containers in short supply too
Another weak link in the supply chain: shipping delays, lack of containers and soaring freight costs. How long will it last?
Semiconductor shortage could have broad implications for boat industry
A perfect storm of tight supply and growing demand has left marine equipment manufacturers struggling to secure supplies of an increasingly critical component. IBI speaks to Navico CEO Knut Frostad and Raymarine General Manager Gregoire Outters for additional insight.
Honda, Toyota halt North American production as supply chain woes worsen
Decades-old infrastructure issues made worse by security precautions
US boatbuilders facing shortages “on just about everything”
Covid-19 impacts and rapid surge in demand for boats forcing multiple challenges to global supply chains
Resin: “An unprecedented supply-demand imbalance”
In a year full of ’unprecedented’ scenarios, yet another has emerged in the market for resins – a key component for boatbuilding and many other industries
Foam shortage slowing US boat production
Weather damage to key raw material plants bring US seat foam production to a standstill
Continued evolution of the boating experience
Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking solution is designed to make boating easier and more appealing, to attract and maintain a new generation of boaters
New Zealand Boat Show
13-16 May 2021, Auckland, New Zealand
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
20-23 May 2021, Queensland, Australia
