All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 94
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New CEO for Myers Industries
American plastics manufacturer Myers Industries, parent company to the Scepter and Ameri-Kart fuel tank brands, has announced that Michael McGaugh has been named president and CEO, effective April 6, 2020.
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Canada passes USMCA trade agreement into law
The Canadian government passed legislation on Friday ratifying the new US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) before shutting down until April 20 as a result of the developing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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Quebec City show shuts down on opening day
The 2020 Quebec City Boat Show kicked off at noon yesterday only to close its doors and cancel just seven hours later in the wake of an emergency ban on indoor events with more than 250 people imposed by the Quebec provincial government. The popular boat and sports show, hosted ...
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Executive appointments at Mastercraft Boat Holdings
MasterCraft Boat Holdings has announced a pair of executive appointments that will see two current vice presidents assume newly created C-suite positions.
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Appointment at ABYC
Technical vice president Craig Scholten named chair of small craft committee
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CMP Group acquires MarineTech Products
Delta, Canada-based CMP Group Ltd announced Monday that the company has acquired MarineTech Products Inc.
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Appointment at Future Fibres
Valencia, Spain-based Future Fibres has named Ian Andrewes as its new sales manager.
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New CEO for Australian Marina Industries Association
Suzanne Davies to assume MIA top job on October 1
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Dometic inks new supply deal with Sportsman Boats
US fibreglass boat builder Sportsman Boats has signed a new supply agreement with Dometic Marine that will see the centre console and bay boat manufacturer incorporate Dometic’s digital switching technology in all models above 25ft in length.
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Boat show organisers appeal for calm amid coronavirus outbreak
Inconsistency and a deluge of misinformation leave event organisers calling for rational dialogue in the face of “unjustified hysteria”
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Award win provides boost to SeeArch expansion strategy
Toronto, Canada-based safety equipment manufacturer SeeArch Inc is looking to build its international distribution on the heels of being presented with the 2019 Marine Industry Award by the Canadian Safe Boating Council.
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Great Lakes marinas face new flood threat
Marinas and shoreline municipalities still rebuilding after catastrophic 2019 floods face further damage as already high water levels projected to rise with spring runoff
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Mixed Q4, 2019 full-year results for KVH
Maritime connectivity provider reports Q4, full-year net losses in spite of revenue gains
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NMMA Canada lobbies parliamentarians in bid to head off luxury tax
Representatives from NMMA Canada and regional boating trade associations nationwide descended on the Canadian national capital on Thursday in a coordinated lobbying effort aimed at convincing legislators to rethink a proposed 10% luxury tax on boats of more than $100,000.
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Garmin to sponsor Bassmaster fishing events
Electronics manufacturer Garmin International Inc has signed a three-year agreement to sponsor a series of freshwater fishing tournaments in the US organised by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (BASS).
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Prospec Electronics signs new rep group
Marine audio manufacturer Prospec Electronics has signed a new rep group to handle its full product line in the western US and Canada.
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SHOXS inks supply deal for US Navy patrol boats
Canadian shock-mitigation seat builder to equip up to 160 new patrol vessels for US Navy
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2019 Foiling Award winners named in Milan
Third annual Foiling Awards recognise technical excellence in eight different categories
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Coronavirus tests stability of global supply chains
With large parts of China still subject to lockdowns and travel restrictions, manufacturers face continuing uncertainty over delivery schedules for parts and components As China struggles to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide and killed nearly 2,000, marine equipment manufacturers ...
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Fastmount appoints Chilean distributor
New Zealand-based panel mount manufacturer Fastmount has extended its reach in South America with the appointment of a new distributor in Chile.