All articles by Craig Ritchie – Page 98
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NewsWorld Cat rolls out first boats from new Greenville plant
Facility acquired in August 2020 ready to ship product in just 11 months
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NewsWinnebago acquires Barletta Pontoon Boats
US$255m acquisition brings Winnebago an entry into lucrative US pontoon market; will create new marine division with previously-acquired Chris-Craft
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NewsXylem shifting marine product manufacturing from UK to Hungary
New plant and warehouse in Abony nearing completion, manufacturing operations to move in second half of 2021 while admin remains in UK
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NewsFalling commodity prices yet to reach North American boat industry
Wholesale lumber prices have dropped by 40% in the past month, but marine-grade stock remains priced at peak levels
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NewsManufacturing Institute honours three women in leisure marine sector
Bonivich, Carraway and Tallent named recipients of 2021 STEP Ahead Awards
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NewsCanadian government invests in electric PWC battery plant
Electric PWC maker Taiga Motors to receive C$50m in public funding for electric vehicle battery facility
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NewsNMEA Conference returns as in-person event
North America’s largest marine electronics trade event returns to Orlando in September
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NewsSmoker Craft embarks on fourth plant expansion in six years
US boatbuilder breaking ground on dedicated receiving and loading hub to streamline material handling and reclaim production space
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NewsX Shore signs first Canadian distributor
Quebec-based BCI Marine to represent Swedish electric boat line
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NewsUS fishing participation rate hits highest level in 14 years
2021 RBFF report notes 9% YOY increase in total angler numbers and 8% increase in first-time participation
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NewsUS Senators launch GPS protection bill
Bipartisan legislation aims to protect US GPS users impacted by proposed 5G IoT network
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NewsLabour shortage the latest challenge for northern US boatbuilders
A low unemployment rate and intense competition for skilled labour combine to drive up wages and challenge employee retention
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NewsNMMA releases 2020 US import-export stats
Hot US domestic market results in near 24% decline in exports, 2% rise in imports
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NewsDrew International acquires Trac Ecological
Acquisition provides entry point into global yacht and leisure boat market
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NewsM/V Ever Given cleared to sail on July 7
Suez Canal container ship loaded with Yamaha product to be released by Egyptian authorities this week
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NewsJohnson Outdoors extends supply agreement with Skeeter Boats
Renewed OEM partnership extended to include Minn Kota Raptor shallow-water anchors
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NewsMarineMax acquires Minnesota dealership
Acquisition of Nisswa Marine brings MarineMax to more than 100 locations worldwide, including 77 retail dealerships
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USARegulator Marine | US Boatbuilder
Regulator Marine’s 37 Evolution At family-owned Regulator Marine, sales and marketing vice president Keith Ammons enjoys the position of having repeat clientele, based, he says, on the reputation, quality and price point of the Regulator fleet, which runs from 23-41ft. The vast majority of Regulator owners, Ammons ...
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USASailfish Boats | US Boatbuilder
It is the versatility and practicality of centre console and dual console boats that is currently driving growth in the lucrative saltwater fishing category. “There is a segment of boaters, they just want to be on the water and they need something that easily allows them to be on the ...
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USASmoker Craft | US Boatbuilder
The 9% year-over-year growth of the US freshwater fishing boat market in 2020 has to feel particularly rewarding for Indiana-based boatbuilder Smoker Craft Inc, which builds a range of aluminium fishing boats under its Smoker Craft, Starcraft and Starweld banners. An all-new line of tiller-controlled models sold under its Starcraft ...









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