The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Boat Builder Awards 2024

BBA 2026: Book your place for the big night

2026-10-22T11:50:00+01:00

The Boat Builder Awards dinner takes place at Metstrade’s Harbour 8 venue on 18 November, with individual tickets and table reservations available now

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Miami Boat Show outlines changes for 2027

2026-10-23T14:42:00+01:00

New entry-level boat display, improved transport links and exhibitor cost reductions among changes planned for February show

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Volvo Q3 revenues climb 8%

2026-10-23T14:27:00+01:00> , By

Volvo Penta posts higher sales and earnings as strong power generation demand offsets mixed regional market performance

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Dometic reports Q3 revenue growth

2026-10-23T14:17:00+01:00> , By

Marine sales increase 5%, including 4% organic growth, as service and aftermarket demand supports performance

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IYBA names Andrew Parkinson executive director

2026-10-23T13:21:00+01:00

Former yacht broker and marine publishing executive takes leadership role at 2,000-member industry association

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US trade jitters cast shadow over successful African Boating Conference

2026-10-23T12:21:00+01:00> , By

Punitive trade measures against South Africa put a dampener on an otherwise positive week for local boatbuilding

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Hewescraft changes ownership after nearly 80 years

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00> , By

David Honeycutt and family acquire the US aluminium builder from the Hewes family

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Groupe Beneteau to build large yacht service and refit hub

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00> , By

New centre targets 60ft-80ft yachts, based at the BMS facility in France

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Southern Wind CEO honoured at South African boatbuilding awards

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00

Marco Alberti was recognised on Wednesday for his decades of leadership, dedication, and technical mentorship

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Antonini Navi appoints Denison Yachting for US, Mexico

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00

Italian superyacht builder expands its North American sales network following its first yacht delivery and further orders

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Ocean Signal celebrates King’s Award for innovation

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00

The Margate-based safety specialist receives royal recognition for its rescueME PLB3 beacon as it looks to future product development

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US industry pros expect flat inflation in 2027; consumer confidence key to recovery

2026-10-23T11:30:00+01:00> , By

A real-time poll of nearly 1,000 marine industry professionals at IBEX found consumer confidence to be boating’s biggest economic hurdle, not interest rates or inflation

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