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Caframo maintains production through Covid-19 shutdowns
Canadian fan and heater manufacturer Caframo Ltd has instituted a range of modifications to its operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in order to remain in full production and able to continue supporting its customers in the weeks and months ahead.
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Coronavirus update | 30 March
Princess, Sunseeker donate PPE to frontline workers; Groupe Beneteau issues update; Venice show postponed; NZ marine industry shuts down
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EBI supports open EU borders for goods and introduction of ‘green lanes’
support open EU borders for goods and introduction of the green lanes
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What the US$2 trillion relief package means to the boating industry
With over half the US under ‘stay at home’ orders from state or local governments, President Trump has signed a US$2 trillion economic relief package aimed at workers and businesses of all sizes, while separate action has seen additional action on tariffs. The package allows businesses to delay payment of ...
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Nimbus Boats lays off workers
Sweden’s Nimbus Boats, headquartered in Gothenburg, has announced that 60 of the company’s 110 boatbuilders at the factory in Lugnås will have to leave their jobs. This is due to lower sales of new boats since the coronavirus outbreak.
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Princess, Sunseeker donate PPE to frontline workers
Two of the UK’s leading boatbuilders – Princess Yachts and Sunseeker International – are playing their part to ensure Britain’s essential services receive the much-required protective equipment that is in short supply across the world.
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Dutch sector seeks guarantee fund as economic outlook darkens over coronavirus
The coronavirus will force a 3.5% drop in Dutch economic growth this year, says ABN AMRO. The Netherlands’ third largest bank sees growth returning in 2021, possibly by as much as 2.5%.
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Boating industry answers the call
Boat and yacht manufacturers are donating PPE for frontline medical workers to help curb the spread of Covid-19
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Coronavirus update | 26 March
NMMA issues statement | Cantieri del Pardo suspends production | BIA cancels three Australian shows
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NMMA/MRAA: Boating industry must come together to prevent a financial body blow to entire ecosystem
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US today released the following statement: ”Over the last few weeks, the coronavirus – officially known as COVID-19 – has brought most aspects of everyday life to a grinding halt. With each passing day in this new reality, it is becoming increasingly ...
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Ocean Alexander COVID-19 Update
Florida-based Merritt Island Boat Works, which builds Ocean Alexander Yachts, reduces work force and production
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Regal Boats consolidates manufacturing operations
The projected economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has led leadership of Regal Boats to close its Valdosta, Georgia manufacturing facility and consolidate operations at its Orlando, Florida headquarters.
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Three Australian shows cancelled for 2020
Three Australian boat shows – Sydney (July 30-Aug 3), Adelaide (June 28-30) and Brisbane (Aug 21-23) – have now been cancelled. The action follows earlier plans to just postpone them but, because of the further spread of Covid-19, the decision has been made to cancel all three events.
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Coronavirus update | 25 March
Latest on Italian and Polish boating industries; Lippert, Lowe Boats suspend production; New Taiwan show dates
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Brunswick increases liquidity
The marine industry’s largest company has extended its credit facilities and borrowing as a precautionary measure to increase liquidity and financial flexibility in the wake of substantial uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 crisis
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Volvo provides Covid-19 update
The Volvo Group has postponed its Annual General Meeting given the uncertain and accelerating developments in the wake of the coronavirus
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Lippert suspends production at select US and Europe facilities
US-based LCI Industries – parent of Lippert Components – has issued a business update regarding COVID-19
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Coronavirus in Poland’s boating industry
Most Polish boatbuilders continue to operate under increasingly stiff restrictions, reports POLBOAT President Sebastian Nietupski on behalf of the country’s boating industry
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Latest on Italy’s boating industry
Only marine repair companies in the marine sector and certain suppliers will remain open past today, reports Andrea Razeto of Italy’s marine industry association - Confindustria Nautica