The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Brunswick announces updates to Michigan facility
Adjustments will see added distribution capacity at central US manufacturing hub
Vision Marine announces leadership transition at Nautical Ventures
Nautical Ventures Group founder Roger Moore retires from executive duties as Vision Marine Technologies implements a new leadership structure
Martínez Otero brings interior expertise to Orient Express Corinthian
The company played a key role in the interior development of one of the largest luxury sailing yachts ever built, contributing bespoke joinery and technical solutions to the high-profile project
QS Seamaster strengthens US presence through EYS partnership
The company has expanded its North American footprint through an agreement appointing Engineered Yacht Solutions (EYS) to handle sales and service of its propulsion products across key US yachting hubs
Sunrise Yacht expands portfolio with in-house electric motor amid rising demand
The Polish builder is expanding into electric propulsion with a newly developed 250hp motor under its Navion brand, as demand for electric boats continues to grow in Poland and wider European markets
Next Yacht Group expands in Turkey through strategic partnership
Following expansions in Spain, the Adriatic and Germany, the group enters the Turkish market with YSC Yacht Sales Center
Nicolas Retailleau joins Beneteau’s executive board
Groupe Beneteau’s chief financial officer joins the executive board as the company strengthens its leadership team
Federal court dismisses antitrust lawsuit against Boats Group
US court grants motion to dismiss complaint in full, ruling that the online marine marketplace operator’s market position was not the result of anticompetitive conduct
Teakdecking Systems appoints Marketing Director
The marine decking specialist strengthens its leadership team with experienced marine and superyacht marketing professional, Alyssa Whitehouse
ENATA expands into Abu Dhabi
The UAE-based marine and aerospace manufacturer is expanding its operations into Abu Dhabi through a partnership with Ajyal Holding, establishing a new advanced manufacturing complex focused on foiling vessels, UAVs and high-tech industrial production
Ulyssia residential yacht to be built in China for €2bn
Previously slated for construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, the 323m vessel will now be built by China Merchants Group
Interview: Sir Ben Ainslie – Racing against change
Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup journey reveals powerful lessons in rapid adaptation and resilience that every business leader can apply when facing today’s unpredictable challenges
New western Canada boat show to launch
Marex invests €20m in Kaunas shipyard expansion
Besenzoni welcomes yacht design students to its headquarters
Carbon Yachts appointed Australia and New Zealand distributor for Santasevera Yachts
Sunreef launches first Sunreef 100 Eco sailing catamaran
INACE Superyachts appoints IYC as global sales representative
Sanlorenzo debuts SL80A, bringing asymmetric design to 80ft class
Alubat develops new aluminium yacht for blue-water sailing
SailTies launches marketplace for global sailing adventures
MarineMax announces appointment of Chief People Officer
Polish builder to launch new R&D centre as it releases first electric boat model
Three dead after sailing yacht collides with passenger catamaran in Croatia
Knut Frostad joins Orca board and advisory team
Moore Brothers named North American partner for 40OF foiling yacht
Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel
Askari Yachts launches first Askari 65 Power Long Range Cruiser
Axopar appoints new Finnish dealer as Hydrolink Boatcenter exits
St Kitts and Nevis hosts nautical forum to strengthen yachting and marina sector
North Sails opens new Mediterranean loft on the French Côte d’Azur
Sea Alliance expands network to Corfu, signs dealers for Absolute and Mangusta
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