All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 92
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Winnebago reports Q3 results
March to May period deeply impacted by Covid-19, yet YTD operating cash flow up 96% YOY
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Lippert Components’ CEO Jason Lippert – The 15-Minute Read
Not watched the video yet? Check out the edited transcript highlights of IBI’s recent interview with Jason Lippert and learn about the benefits of experienced leadership, the growth of powered stuff and why this is a key time for the industry to focus on quality.
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Interview
Interview with Jason Lippert of Lippert Components (trailer)
In the latest installment of the IBI Interview, Craig Ritchie speaks with Jason Lippert, CEO of Lippert Componet Industries (LCI), the US and Europe-based component manufacturer whose broad portfolio includes Taylor Made, Lewmar and Power Arm – strategic acquisitions made in the last 18 months to provide the company with ...
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Johnson Yachts launches virtual tours of new yacht models
Taiwanese yacht builder Johnson Yachts has embraced digital technology as a means of selling yachts as travel restrictions persist worldwide, with the launch of a series of new virtual tours of its products, including its new Johnson 115 flagship.
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Master Promotions acquires five Canadian outdoor shows
Halifax, Canada-based Master Promotions Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has acquired five major-market consumer boat and sporting goods shows from Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS).
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Ronstan moves US headquarters
Sailboat hardware, rigging components and accessories manufacturer Ronstan International has announced plans to relocate its US headquarters at the end of this month.
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Canadian marina to reopen following 2019 hurricane damage
Practically destroyed nine months ago after Hurricane Dorian slammed into Canada’s east coast, Shediac Bay Marina in the province of New Brunswick is set to officially reopen later this month following a multimillion-dollar reconstruction.
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Interview
Brunswick Boat Group | Huw Bower
The president of Brunswick Boat Group speaks with IBI about building boats through a pandemic, and how the experience could change the industry moving forward
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US pontoon boat builder embarks on major facility expansion
Barletta Boat Company plans to add almost 145,000sq ft of manufacturing space by January 2021
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Suzuki virtual boatbuilder meeting generates positive feedback
2021 Moving Forward webinar with business updates and details on new models warmly received by US boatbuilders, major dealerships
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Garmin extends supply deal with Regulator Marine
Garmin has extended an exclusive supply agreement with North Carolina, US-based fibreglass boat builder Regulator Marine that will now see the company’s Fusion Entertainment brand of stereos, amplifiers and speakers included as standard equipment in all Regulator boats from 23ft-41ft.
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Siren Marine makes key promotions
Rhode Island, US-based Siren Marine announced a pair of executive personnel appointments on Monday, naming Jeffrey Poole as its new chief operating officer (COO) and Paul Fournier as chief financial officer (CFO).
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2020 NMEA Conference & Expo shifts to virtual format
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has confirmed that the organisation will replace its scheduled 2020 NMEA Conference and Expo with a new virtual event in light of continuing uncertainty related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Viking reschedules Mullica plant expansion
Viking Yachts has confirmed that a planned expansion of the company’s Valhalla centre console boat plant has been put on hold till spring 2021.
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Feature
Goodbye to an old friend - origins of the outboard engine
The news this week that BRP Inc. has elected to exit the outboard engine business and discontinue building product under its Evinrude nameplate closed the book on a brand that helped drive boating into the modern era. Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian emigrant to the United States, is widely credited with ...
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Tough Q1 for BRP as it exits the outboard engine business
Near 26% revenue decline in marine segment and over 40% drop in outboard sales leads BRP to discontinue production of Evinrude outboards and pursue new marine strategy including partnership with Mercury
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ICOMIA names new president, board appointments
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has announced a number of board appointments in the wake of its annual general meeting last week, including the election of Sara Anghel as its new president.
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NMEA releases online summer training schedule
Courses offered on multiple days and times to accommodate pupils worldwide
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Malibu Boats feels Covid pinch in otherwise strong Q3 results
Malibu Boats CEO Jack Springer said the company’s third quarter was a “tale of two environments”, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 Tennessee, US-based boatbuilder Malibu Boats Inc said its third quarter of 2020 started off strongly before plant and dealership closures related to the arrival of the ...
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Covid-related production disruptions lead Mastercraft to $36.7m Q3 loss
March production cutbacks lead to 20% YOY drop in net sales, 32% drop in gross profit