All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 122
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NewsBRP reports record Q3 revenues, net income
Quebec-based BRP reported revenues of C$1,394.2m and net income of C$90.2m for its third quarter of 2018, marking continued strong growth for the manufacturer of Sea-Doo personal watercraft and Evinrude outboard engines.
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NewsSmoker Craft sells furniture manufacturing business to Lippert Components
US boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc announced Friday that the company has sold its in-house marine furniture manufacturing operation to Elkhart, Indiana-based Lippert Components Inc (LCI).
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US, Canada, Mexico sign USMCA trade agreement
US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) in Argentina early Friday morning, officially replacing the former North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and establishing a course for future trade between the three countries.
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NewsFuture Fibres announces factory expansion and new GM
Composite rigging manufacturer Future Fibres has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 60,000sq ft factory space in Valencia, Spain that will become the company’s dedicated service and R&D centre.
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NewsArtemis Technologies partners with Cruden to develop “best in class” sailing simulator
Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies Ltd has partnered with simulator manufacturer Cruden to develop a new fast craft sailing simulator that can be used for analyzing hull designs, developing control systems, and training crews for competitive sailing events.
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NewsLCI president steps down
Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) president Scott Mereness has announced plans to leave the Elkhart, Indiana-based parts and accessory manufacturer in order to pursue new entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Carmanah reports mixed Q3 results
LED signals manufacturer Carmanah Technologies Corp reported mixed results for its third quarter of 2018, with a slight revenue decline offset by higher gross profits.
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NewsBoating BC opens 2019 recreational boating grant program
Vancouver, Canada-based marine trade association Boating BC has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 2019 grant and scholarship program in support of projects to grow boating participation within the province.
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NewsHISWA symposium marks 50 years of innovation in yacht design
Celebrating a half-century of innovation in yacht design and construction, the 25th bi-annual HISWA International Symposium on Yacht Design and Yacht Construction featured a “Back to the Future” theme for its golden jubilee edition that was well-received by the large and enthusiastic crowd of delegates in attendance.
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News23rd Superyacht Forum attracts strong crowd
The 23rd edition of The Superyacht Forum, held from November 12-14 in association with METSTRADE, delivered a wide range of presentations around a central theme of ownership experience entitled ‘The Future of Superyacht Ownership - The Perfect Customer Journey.’
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NewsBPS signs three-year B.A.S.S. tournament sponsorship agreement
American fishing tackle retailer and multi-brand boat manufacturer Bass Pro Shops (BPS) has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) that will see the company’s flagship Tracker and Nitro boat brands continue as title sponsors of several premier fishing tournaments across the US, including the ...
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NewsMassachusetts Marine Trade Association receives US$100,000 toward workforce development
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has been awarded $100,000 from the State of Massachusetts to support workforce development and career technical education in the marine trades.
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NewsAustralian marina development moving ahead
Water-based development and harbour dredging are currently underway for the first phase of a proposed 318-slip, state-of-the-art marina facility being constructed at Burnett Heads on Australia’s Coral Coast.
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NewsZhik hires sales manager for the Americas
Australia-based performance boating apparel manufacturer Zhik Pty Ltd has named Jerry Richards as its new sales manager for the Americas.
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NewsUS trade association announces new round of grants to promote Pacific Northwest boating
The Seattle, Washington-based Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) has announced a new round of grants in support of non-profit organisations that promote recreational boating in the Pacific Northwest.
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NewsMalibu Boats Q1 sales, profits up
Tennessee-based Malibu Boats has released new financial results marking gains in net sales, unit volumes, gross profits and net incomes for the first quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.
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NewsSeaArk Boats hosts student career day
Arkansas-based SeaArk Boats recently hosted approximately 30 students from the Southeast Arkansas Community Based Education Center in a career day program aimed at touting the benefits of a career in boatbuilding.
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NewsFLIR releases strong Q3 results
Despite of a 6.4% YOY drop in overall revenues, Oregon-based FLIR Systems Inc presented shareholders with an encouraging financial report for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 on the strength of higher margins and improved cash flows.
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NewsBRP opens new Evinrude Technology Institute
Outboard engine manufacturer Evinrude has partnered with Racine, Wisconsin-based Gateway Technical College to establish the BRP Evinrude Technology Institute.
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NewsMastercraft parent announces board appointment
Tennessee-based MCBC Holdings Inc has appointed Boatsetter co-founder and CEO Jaclyn Baumgarten to its board of directors.
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