Craig Ritchie
Craig Ritchie is IBI’s North America editor, covering the Canadian and US markets with a focus on technology and business strategy. He began writing about the North American boat industry in 1989; prior to joining IBI he served as director of editorial for one of Canada’s largest magazine publishers.
NewsLowrance unveils new Ghost X trolling motor
New motor offers greater positioning accuracy, enhanced power, and intuitive control
NewsSharrow opens new US manufacturing plant
New 60,000ft² Detroit-area factory to triple propeller builder’s production footprint
NewsIndustry associations collaborate to grow boating
NMMA, MRAA launch Market Expansion Advisory Group to redefine Discover Boating’s goals and success strategies
NewsMixed Q2 results for Dometic
Swedish equipment manufacturer reports lower revenues and profits, but strong cash flows and healthy EBITA margin in ‘challenging’ market
NewsVolvo Penta revenues increase on stronger engine sales
Lower volumes, revenues in uncertain Q2 for Volvo Group
NewsePropulsion extends eLite motor series
Electric propulsion specialist targets small portable applications on larger vessels
ArticleIs climate change impacting marina design?
Stronger storms and wary insurers are shaping demand for breakwaters and wave attenuators
NewsYamaha consolidates global financial services operations
Yamaha Motor Finance Corp restructuring brings Brazil, France, Australia and New Zealand business units under its umbrella
NewsBRP sells off Manitou
Sea-Doo parent completes divesture of its aluminium boat business with sale of Manitou pontoon brand to US boat builder Bentley Pontoons
NewsGarmin doubles down on fishing market
Slew of new product launches ahead of upcoming ICAST show underscore focus on recreational fishing segment
NewsUS boat sales down 9% through April – NMMA
Sinking consumer confidence identified as contributing to sales declines
NewsTurkish bus manufacturer enters marine EV battery segment
Market extension strategy to focus on recreational yachts from 12m-50m
NewsSimrad introduces AutoTrack feature for Halo radars
New tracking capability for HALO 2000 and 3000 units said to provide enhances situational awareness for improved safety
NewsWomen to increase outdoor activities, says Winnebago survey
Boat builder notes interest in outdoor recreation gains across all age, income levels
NewsHonda scales back hydrogen fuel cell plant
Fuel cell production plans shelved in face of uncertainty in propulsion demand
NewsSmartgyro to sponsor US fishing tournament
Support of 22nd annual Dare County Boat Builders Tournament marks major branding exercise in key US market
NewsSkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
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