The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
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Lehmann Marine opens new automated production line in Greece
The company has opened an automated battery production line in Greece, boosting capacity for maritime energy storage systems
Mercury Marine to receive state grant to train workers in AI
Wisconsin manufacturer receives US$330,000 to train more than 1,200 employees and 65 new hires in artificial intelligence
Fountaine Pajot forms Greek joint venture with Atalanta Marine
New company to oversee sales and support for Fountaine Pajot and Dufour brands in Greece and Cyprus
Freedom Boat Club signs Melbourne franchise
Melbourne franchise brings Freedom Boat Club’s membership model to Australia, with launch planned for December 2026
Boats Group appoints OpenAI executive Brandon McGraw to board
Marine marketplace operator adds consumer technology expertise as it expands AI-driven tools across its platforms
Princess Yachts to premiere C48 and X90 at FLIBS
The British builder will showcase eight yachts across six classes, including the C48 world premiere and X90’s North American debut
NMMA launches new Dallas boat show
NMMA will launch Discover Boating DTX in Dallas in March 2027, targeting the growing North Texas boating market
Ocean Marketing announces leadership changes
Jeff Cox becomes president as John Thommen moves to chairman and Jeff Earl is promoted to vice president
Williams and Evene to debut tenders at Fort Lauderdale show
Williams will introduce two TurboJet MX models to North America, while Evene brings its Origin 57 superyacht tender to the US
Denison Yachting announces new president
Patrick Coote will drive growth across the US, Europe and GCC through investment, acquisitions and recruitment
São Paulo Boat Show closes 29th edition with more than 800 boats sold
Latin America’s largest nautical event drew its highest attendance in years
Gulfland Marine changes ownership after 29 years
Lymington Harbour adds 75kW electric boat charger
TISG new board reappoints Costantino as CEO
Interview: boot Düsseldorf director on building the boating community
Pearl Yachts to debut new flagship at FLIBS 2026
Passport Yachts to continue under new leadership
Index Marine appoints GMA to expand European sales
Elvstrøm Sails launches North American operation
Bologna court rejects KKCG Maritime challenge to Ferretti
Three major boating events unite to form USVI Sailing Week 2027
US electronics manufacturing reshoring neither feasible nor desirable – CTA
KM Yachtbuilders turns hull of 10th Bestevaer 53 explorer sailing yacht
Latest Nomad 101 superyacht reaches the water
Yamaha Marine appoints new distributor in Thailand
World Cat names top dealers and sales performers
Monaco yachting turnover reaches €660m
Boat Technica 2026 brings latest innovations to Poland
Oyster Yachts trials low-power Frigomar air conditioning
Sirena Superyachts unveils 42m flagship
Viking plans Polish yard expansion as exports drive growth
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