All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 98
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NewsSureShade relocates production to Florida
Move to existing Taylor Made facility to allow greater vertical integration and production capacity
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NewsMarinas, boat yards and boat plants re-open in three US states
On Saturday the governors of three US states announced the reopening of marinas, boat yards and marine manufacturing businesses that have been shut down for weeks as part of lockdowns related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic On Saturday the US leisure boating industry received a serious boost ...
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NewsFarSounder enters Brazilian market
Navigational equipment manufacturer FarSounder Inc has entered the Brazilian market with the appointment of Ulstein Belga Marine as its newest dealer and the company’s first point of distribution in the country.
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NewsCanadian marina operator acquires four more properties
Canadian marina operator Maple Leaf Marinas has added four new properties near Toronto to its growing portfolio of premium boating facilities.
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NewsABYC updates USCG guide, solicits input for future standards updates
Standards updates applicable to all companies building boats for the US market
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NewsBoating BC announces 2020 grant recipients
A Canadian marine trade association has awarded more than $20,000 in grants and sponsorships to support a wide range of initiatives designed to boost recreational boating in the province of British Columbia.
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NewsYanmar establishes new marine company
In order to better to support the continued growth of its marine business, Osaka, Japan-based engine builder Yanmar has established a new company operating as Yanmar Marine International Asia (YMIA).
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NewsSome US boat dealers note sales uptick despite Covid-19
Interest rate cuts and low fuel prices said to drive interest in boating as a means of social distancing
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NewsCaframo maintains production through Covid-19 shutdowns
Canadian fan and heater manufacturer Caframo Ltd has instituted a range of modifications to its operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in order to remain in full production and able to continue supporting its customers in the weeks and months ahead.
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NewsYamaha temporarily suspends production at US subsidiaries
Yamaha Motor US announced today that the company will suspend production at six of its US manufacturing facilities in response to the increase in Covid-19 infections in the United States.
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NewsGarmin named IBBI supplier of the year
Garmin International Inc has been named supplier of the year by US-based purchasing cooperative Independent Boat Builders Inc (IBBI). This marks the second consecutive year that Garmin has been awarded the designation.
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NewsNew 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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NewsCanada 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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NewsQuebec 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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NewsExecutive 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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NewsAppointment at ABYC
Technical vice president Craig Scholten named chair of small craft committee
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NewsCMP Group acquires MarineTech Products
Delta, Canada-based CMP Group Ltd announced Monday that the company has acquired MarineTech Products Inc.
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NewsAppointment at Future Fibres
Valencia, Spain-based Future Fibres has named Ian Andrewes as its new sales manager.
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NewsNew CEO for Australian Marina Industries Association
Suzanne Davies to assume MIA top job on October 1
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NewsDometic 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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