All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 96
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Dometic Q2 sales down 38%
Swedish equipment manufacturer reports hefty declines followed by encouraging trends in “extraordinary” second quarter
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Waterline Systems expands with southeast US location
US boatbuilder adds second production and service facility in former Hatteras plant
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Seakeeper appoints Canadian distributor
Seakeeper Inc has signed a new distribution agreement with Toronto-based Wajax Corp to exclusively represent the company’s full line of gyroscopic marine stabilisation devices in Canada east of British Columbia.
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Covid-19 hurts Q2 sales and earnings for Volvo Group
Volvo Penta business down 32% year-over-year, but CEO Lundstedt confident current transformations will position company to leverage new opportunities
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Canadian electric PWC builder expands product line
Taiga Motors unveils two new models with retail prices starting at US$15,000 in bid to gain mass market traction
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Johnson Outdoors takes three new product awards at virtual ICAST
Wisconsin, US-based marine equipment manufacturer Johnson Outdoors picked up three awards on Wednesday evening as organisers of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) trade show announced the category winners in the event’s annual New Product Showcase.
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Atlantic Cruising Yachts enters into expansion partnership
Prominent US yacht dealership Atlantic Cruising Yachts (ACY) announced this week that it has entered into a new partnership venture to expand its footprint into the affluent Gulf Coast market.
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US boat sales up 59% in May
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new data on Wednesday confirming a surge in US boat sales for the month of May, with volumes rebounding by 59% over April’s numbers and growth observed across virtually every product category.
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Campion Marine reinvents itself with all-new 2021 line-up
Canadian boatbuilder on track for long-term growth goals with complete line refresh featuring multiple new models
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Land ‘N’ Sea replaces all 2020 dealer trade shows with virtual events
Land ‘N’ Sea wholesale distribution division to replace four P&A shows scheduled for this fall across North America
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North American industry gears up for July 1 implementation of USMCA trade deal
NAFTA-replacement aims to simplify cross-border shipment of goods while adding intellectual property protections
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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 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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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